Events

There are only a few days left before world leaders meet for the G8 summit in Canada. You can help to ensure that maternal and child health is kept high on the agenda by signing the ONE petition.

With less than two months to go, almost 1,000 schools, pre-schools, nurseries and children's centres from Aberdeen to Cornwall across urban and rural areas covering the most diverse communities in the UK are busily planning their activities for Fathers' Story Week…why not join them?

Thousands of schools, pre-schools and nurseries across the UK are being encouraged to take part in the first ever ‘Fathers' Story Week', launched by the Fatherhood Institute today as part of a major campaign to encourage dads and father figures to play a greater role in their children's learning and development.

Dr Michel Odent, the French obstetrician who introduced birthing pools and home-like birthing rooms to Europe's hospitals, will be visiting Bristol this December. He'll be speaking with health professionals and parents to give his recommendations on labour. The controversial author, whose views on men in the birthing room featured in last week's national press, has over 40 years experience, working in Europe and across the globe. Michel Odent will be joined by his colleague, 'Doula of the Year' nominee Lilianna Lammers.

We have had information about a theatre company based in Manchester called the ‘Fink On Theatre. They are currently preparing for their forthcoming production of a rather special play which explores the issues surrounding antenatal screening.

Five couples from Brighton are preparing for the September launch of their brand new DVD series, aimed at first time parents-to-be.

Knit a patch for our giant baby blanket and demand world leaders meet their promises to provide decent health care for the world`s poorest people.

Invitation to join other UNICEF supporters on Saturday 4th October in Trafalgar Square for the biggest-ever rally calling on the Government to end child poverty in the UK

The new TIPS forum is going live tomorrow (22 August) at 6pm.

Nursery brand Mamas and Papas, along with support from Royal Bank of Scotland, are reaching out to all midwives to encourage them to nominate their colleagues for the 11th Anniversary Midwife of the Year Awards.