Portishead

mums Jane Batt and Rachel McClary are launching Practically Perfect Mums, an

information website for parents and carers in Portishead. The pair first met at

the NCT bumps & babes group which Jane was running when their eldest

children were still babies. Jane and her son also became regulars at Rachel's

toddler music group and the mums have been friends ever since.

"Like most

modern mums my life is very busy. When my children and I find ourselves with a

free time slot I want to have access to a comprehensive guide to activities in

our local area so I can be sure we make the most of our valuable time. Lots of

other mums were telling me they couldn't find a resource which just

concentrated on our local area and so I came up with the idea of Practically

Perfect Mums – a website with the primary aim of offering a clear guide to what's

on in and around Portishead" says Jane.

Practically

Perfect Mums has drawn together information about dozens of local activities, groups

and events and transformed it into a unique format, easy to read what's on

guide for Portishead. In addition to lots of practical advice about times,

prices and venues, there is also some fun stuff like an essential coffee guide,

because there have been many times when a decent cappuccino was a make or break

factor in choosing where to go on a Wednesday morning!

 The

site will offer a wealth of information and talking points in mumschat and

there will also be reviews on a range of 'family friendly' products, services

and venues as well as handy tips and some great competitions. The name

Practically Perfect Mums is a tongue in cheek reference to the chaos that

ensues when looking after young children. We are none of us perfect but we can

support each other and so feedback, relevant discussion and user comments will

be actively encouraged.

Jane, mum

to 3 boys aged 8, 5 and 3, has a career background in TV and video production.

For many years she storyboarded, wrote, filmed, edited and voiced-over

programmes on a broad range of subjects including heart and hip surgery, sports

coaching, space satellites and corporate promotion.

Rachel, mum to 3 girls aged 7, 3 and 1,

writes a successful Parenting and Early Education blog Right from the Start. She contributes to the Netmums site and The Huffington Post, has written a bedtime story for a charity book and

is currently writing her first children's book. Her career background is in

Early Education most recently as a local authority advisor.

 

Practically

Perfect Mums is a resource for the local community.  As such Rachel and Jane are keen to hear from

local groups, venues and services who would like to be included in the what's

on Guide. A basic listing is free of charge and all that's asked is that

information is updated on a termly basis to ensure all details are current.

They are

also keen to hear from local businesses who would like them to review products

or services, from family days out and dining with kids to educational toys and

outdoor equipment.

To

contribute or enquire about advertising rates contact info@practicallyperfectmums.co.uk or visit the site at

www.practicallyperfectmums.co.uk.