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28 Jun 2019

Charity boost for Magic Milk breastfeeding group

Ashby breastfeeding peer supporter, Claire Robinson, was delighted to accept a cheque from the Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association on behalf of local breastfeeding group Magic Milk at a presentation event on 22 June.

10 Jun 2019

Charnwood BRAS race to raise money!

The Charnwood BRAS recently took part in the Clumber Park Fun Run and 10K to raise funds towards their highly thought of breastfeeding support service.

Some of the peer supporters from the UNICEF Baby Friendly accredited service along with local parents, children, family and friends raced in either a 2K fun run or the 10K race. Some of the youngest racers benefited from the services of the BRAS as babies themselves!

10 Apr 2019

Bradgate’s fundraising walkers step in to help save cyclist

A group of mental health ward staff who set out on a fund-raising walk for their patients stepped into a life-saving drama before they even reached the starting line.

1 Apr 2019

Bosom Babies receives grant from Blaby District Council

LPT's Breastfeeding Peer Supporter group, Bosom Babies, have received a £500 grant to continue providing support for breastfeeding mothers and their partners in Blaby. 

22 Mar 2019

Ashby to Ashby: Mental health ward team to walk 16 miles for patients

A team of NHS ward staff from Leicester’s Bradgate Mental Health Unit will don walking boots on Saturday 30 March for a 16-mile walk raising funds to boost therapeutic activities for their patients.