Families invited to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week at free events across Derbyshire

Running 1-7 August, families can enjoy a different event each day at locations across Derbyshire

Award-winning Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire volunteers are planning a week of free community events to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, following the success of last year's celebrations, which welcomed around 300 parents, babies, children and supporters.

Breastfeeding Network Peer Supporters at the Bolsover Castle World Breastfeeding Week Picnic in 2025 | Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire

placeholder image — Breastfeeding Network Peer Supporters at the Bolsover Castle World Breastfeeding Week Picnic in 2025 | Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire

Running 1-7 August, families can enjoy a different event each day at locations across Derbyshire, bringing families together to celebrate their breastfeeding journeys, connect with other parents, and find out about the free infant feeding support and Breastfeeding Peer Supporter training opportunities available in Derbyshire. Whether you're expecting your first baby, currently breastfeeding or feeding your baby breastmilk, have breastfed in the past or want to support someone with their feeding choices, you are invited to join the celebrations.

One of the week's highlights will be a family picnic at Bolsover Castle on Thursday, 6 August. English Heritage is generously providing free entry for those attending the World Breastfeeding event. Families will have the opportunity to meet Breastfeeding Network Peer Supporters, NHS Healthcare Professionals, representatives from Derbyshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices, and Public Health Practitioners within the Start Well Team.

Families celebrating breastfeeding milestones at a picnic with Breastfeeding Network Peer Supporters | Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire

Throughout the week, families will be invited to complete an 'I'm celebrating because…' card, encouraging them to reflect on breastfeeding milestones or personal achievements that are meaningful to them. The cards have become a much-loved feature at Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire events, often sparking thoughtful conversations as families reflect on their experiences. Whether they breastfed for a day, a month or for several years, have overcome challenges, or simply enjoyed breastfeeding, every story is worth celebrating.

“Our skilled and approachable BfN volunteer team supports more Derbyshire mums and families every year. Last year, they supported more than 2,400 families and contributed an amazing 1,875 hours of support in groups alone. Being named Lots For Tots’ Charity of the Year is a fitting recognition of their commitment, expertise and the difference they make to families across Derbyshire every day,” says Catherine Hine, Breastfeeding Network CEO. “World Breastfeeding Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate families, bring communities together and help even more parents discover the support available to them.”

A full programme of events can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/bfnderbyshire/events