Newsletter June 30th 2008

Netmums Summer Guide
Our jam packed Summer Guide offers a one-stop resource with events, activities and ideas.
Across all local Netmums sites, we have over 13,000 events listed for summer holiday time and a special emphasis on keeping costs down.
Click to view the only guide you will need this summer

Local Events
We have selected a few activities below to whet your appetite. Your local whats on page has many more ideas.

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Are you a budding writer with imaginative stories to tell?

Following the huge success of last year's Once Upon A Bedtime story writing competition, it's back and Nick Jr is looking for more original short stories to become bedtime classics for a new generation of children.

The winning authors will have their story broadcast to the nation on Nick Jr as part of a special show later this year!

Visit nickjr.co.uk for inspiration and details of how to enter

Childcare Troubles
If you are panicing about last minute childcare for the summer holidays, or what to do in September, then the childcare boards have up-to-the-minute details of local childminders, nanny and nursery spaces.

Maternity Units - better in 10 years time?
Lord Darzi is publishing his report on the future of the NHS, and it seems that one of the proposals is to make services more centralised.... Yet in maternity, this is what Netmums members said they didn't want.
So what's behind the headlines, and have they really listened to us mums or not?

Why Mum's Love the Web
The results of our latest survey show just how much we use the web these days.
So how many of you have made local friends, started your own business or just found good helpful information?

Take our Quick Summer Survey and WIN!
£150 worth of Early Learning Centre Summer Toys are up for grabs for one mum or Dad who takes our Summer Survey.
How do we keep our endlessly energetic children busy and entertained for the long Summer Holidays? How much does it cost? Is everyone else really having a better time? Please tell us about your plans for this summer in our quick Survey. As always, we’ll report the results back to you!

Parenting News
We've been busy reading the papers and keeping tabs on the world of parents to bring the latest stories. Simply check into the News Board in the Coffee House to read the latest.
This week, find out why its thought Dummy's can cause ear infections and more...

Requests from the Media
It's also fun seeing what is going to be in the news! Perhaps you can help make a story!
TV, Magazines, journalists and sometimes even other members often ask us to help them tell a story...Perhaps you can help! Find their requests here