This Mother’s Day, mums will be showered with love and spoilt rotten. But many mums – particularly those with very young children – often feel isolated and lonely.

NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, is here to celebrate and support mums – and dads – every day. Our local branch runs a range of groups and events for parents-to-be and those with children under two.

This includes a regular Bumps & Babies group supported by nappy care ointment Bepanthen, where parents can meet others living locally and share advice and experiences in a supportive environment. We would love to see more parents coming along to our Bumps & Babies groups and other branch events, so we can help them feel special and supported all year round.

Details can be found at www.nct.org.uk/branches/chorley-leyland, on our facebook page (search for NCT Chorley & Leyland), or you can contact me directly on 01257 413001.

Julia McDonald, Chorley and Leyland NCT.