MOTHERS and mums-to-be joined in the launch of the new Camelford Breast Feeding Café on Wednesday.

The facility is open every Wednesday during term-time from 11.30am to 12.30pm at the Camelford Children's Centre, next to the primary school.

Standing left to right are, Amy Titchin with Isabel, Lisa Parsons with William, Joanne Marshall with Florence, mums-to-be Tasha Tootle, Emma Uglow and Jade Pearn, family support worker Yve Pattenden and Natasha with Ellie; kneeling are, from left, Jo Hoskin with Ana, childminder Maggie Ginger with Harvey, Lizzy Webber with Finnley, Janna Hague, children's centre administrator Sophie Sloggett, Jane Allen with Brodie, the Rev Jim Benton-Evans with Sophie and Camelford Tommy's Toddler Group leader Sue Evan
From left, Janna Hague with Maya, the Rev Jim Benton-Evans and Lizzy Webber with Finnley sample cakes from St Kew Harvest.

It was set up by Janna Hague from Camelford and Lizzy Webber from St Teath to fill the gap in breast feeding support. Both were trained by not-for-profit campaign Real Baby Milk.

"Anyone who wants information, support and friendship can get together at the café," said Janna.

"Dads and older siblings are also welcome. We have plenty of toys and art materials, and fully-trained peer support. There is also a library and resources for mothers to use, and cloth nappies and baby slings are available."

St Kew Harvest Farm Shop is donating a cake for every session. A guest at the launch was the town's vicar, the Rev Jim Benton-Evans, who chairs the advisory board of the children's centre.

At the moment there is an average attendance of eight mums and their children and more are welcome.

For more details go to www. camelfordbreastfeedingcafe. co.uk