Wokingham

KIT OUT THE KIDS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING

– ‘NEARLY NEW’ SALE IN Wokingham

Mums and Dads can kit out their children with virtually brand new clothes and accessories at a fraction of high street prices, thanks to the Wokingham & District branch of the National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Europe’s largest pregnancy, childbirth and parenting charity.

A Nearly New Sale of clothes, toys and accessories for babies, toddlers and children will take place on Saturday 2nd October in The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham at 11.30 am. Parents are welcome to come along to shop for maternity wear, baby, toddler and children’s clothes, toys, videos and equipment including cots, high chairs and prams.

Mel Horton, Spokesperson of the Wokingham & District branch of the NCT, explained:

"All parents want the best for their children but many of us simply can't afford the latest 'must have' item on the market as well as all the everyday clothes an active child can get through. The cost of kitting out a child for the first five years can run to thousands of pounds. Once babies & children grow parents can find their loft space crammed with hardly used clothing and equipment. Our sales offer them the opportunity to pass on their useful items to other parents - high street quality at knock-down prices."

NCT Nearly New Sales give parents the chance to buy everyday necessities like vests, jeans and T-shirts for their children. They can also find items such as coats and clothing for special occasions, as well as toys and other accessories including cots, highchairs and prams - all for a fraction of their retail price. The sales are intended to ease the strain on the childcare budget of the average family by offering parents a more economical alternative to buying new.

All proceeds raised from the event help fund local and UK wide campaigns such as improving maternity care, training antenatal teachers and funding breastfeeding counsellors who promote the health benefits of breastfeeding.

The sale will take place on Saturday 2nd October 2004 between 11.30am and 1pm at The Holt School in Holt Lane Wokingham (Entrance £1). For enquiries please call 07005 802014.