We are delighted to announce that we are once again, supporting the fundraising efforts of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) The charity offers a fantastic support network to new parents across the UK by providing parenting classes, regional groups and events for both parents and children, including the Cheeky Monkeys Tea Parties. Healthy eating is particularly pertinent for pregnant women, new parents and babies, and as California Prunes offer so many health benefits the relationship between the California Prune Board and NCT is an important one.
In 2009, NCT received more than 350 party registrations from all over the UK and raised over £30,000 for the NCT Early Days helpline. This year the focus of the appeal is to raise funds for the development of its Postnatal Line, a helpline to ensure that all new parents have easy access to information and support during the transition to parenthood. “The NCT are delighted to be working with California Prunes on what we are sure will be our most successful Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party campaign to date. With their support we are confident of hitting our target for the development of the NCT’s postnatal help line.” Allan Sutherland, Fundraising Operations Manager
NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea Parties are held across the UK every year between May and September and provide a great opportunity for families and friends to get together and raise money to aid the vital work of the NCT. The parties are lots of fun and can include fancy dress raffles, sponsored toddles, arts and crafts, story-time, music sessions and games. As well as an opportunity to have a fun-filled afternoon, the events also raise money for the NCT so they can keep on providing support and information to all expectant and new parents through pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
“The California Prune Board is very proud to support the National Childbirth Trust again this year. Its work to support new parents is vital and the Cheeky Monkey Tea Parties are a fantastic way to raise money for such a valuable cause. With healthy eating top of the agenda for pregnant women and new mothers our relationship is a worthy one and we look forward to sampling quality California Prunes with this year’s party-goers.” Esther Ritson-Elliott, California Prune Board, European Marketing Manager.
So far nearly 90 parties have been registered to take place this year and the attendees all have the opportunity to sample California Prunes as part of their afternoon tea. Parents and children of any age will enjoy the natural sweet taste of California Prunes and can benefit from their nutritional goodness at any time of day. Amanda Hamilton, Nutritionist, TV presenter and Founder of BabyToo BootCamp, says; “As a working mother of two young children, I know how busy life can get. When time is short it can be easy to snack on processed, high-fat treats, so stock your cupboards with healthy foods such as California Prunes. They’ll leave you feeling fuller for longer and are a great way of maintaining digestive health and boosting energy levels.”
The National Childbirth Trust is a registered charity, number 801395.
For more information about NCT please visit the website
