The Young Mums Group was launched in 2003 to provide a drop-in support group
   for young mothers and mothers to be. The group objectives are to promote the
   benefit of young mothers and their children residing in Peterborough without
   distinction of race, sexual orientation or religious or political or other opinion.
   The group aims to enable these young women to recognise and realise their
   full potential. The group reduces isolation and enables group members to take
   positive steps to improve their lives and their childrens' lives. In April 2004
   Peterborough Women's Centre encouraged the group to apply to the Local
   Network Fund and the application was successful in securing a years funding.
   Unfortunately, this funding ended in March 2005.

                              

   Each week the mums and their children are provided with free transport to
   and from the centre, in many cases this makes the difference between them
   being able to attend or missing the group.

   The group offers young women and their children a place to meet and take part
   in fun and educational activities. Last year the group completed a six week
   'Eat Healthy, Be Happy' course facilitated by Sue Barrett from the Community
   Diet Team. The mums and children enjoyed making and tasting healthy treats
   such as fruit smoothies and fruit kebabs.

                     

   Some of the activities that have taken place over the last twelve months include
   messy and noisy play, card making, jewellery making, cake and biscuit decorating,
   trip to Activity World, door hangers, windmills, baby massage, swimming,
   digital photography and nail art.

                     

   In addition to weekly activities there is an antenatal class on the first Thursday
   of each month which is run by Sophie Gunby, Teenage Pregnancy Midwife.
   Peterborough Women's Centre also works closely with Carol Thurston, 
   Re-Integration Officer for Peterborough City Council.

   The Young Mums Group is held every Thursday 10.00 - 11.45 at Peterborough
   Women's Centre.

   If you would like more information about the group, or you would like
   to book transport to attend the group then please contact Vicki Hayward,
   Young Mums Group Co-ordinator on 01733 311564/311568 or email her
   on pbwc4@btconnect.com

   Please note, requests for transport must be made before 12 noon on
   Mondays.