Our Infant Feeding team is delighted to showcase the Breastfeeding Exhibition at Library @ the Lightbox, from Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October.
This exhibition is a vibrant celebration of breastfeeding across Barnsley. A series of parents volunteered to share their stories of breastfeeding, and this body of work showcases the beauty of breastfeeding whilst addressing its challenges, painting a rounded picture of their breastfeeding journeys.
There’s something for everyone at our Breastfeeding Exhibition – families are encouraged to join us for a fun crafting session on Thursday 10 October at10am, while businesses can come along and learn how to sign up for our Breastfeeding Welcome Here Scheme on Friday 11 October at 1pm.
In 2023, we launched the Anytime. Anywhere campaign to challenge and change the breastfeeding culture in Barnsley. This week, we’re excited to present the work from phase two of this impactful campaign.
We invite everyone to explore the exhibits on display, which highlight our commitment to supporting, promoting, and protecting breastfeeding in Barnsley. Visitors are encouraged to share their photos from the exhibition on social media by tagging @BarnsleyInfantFeedingTeam on Facebook and using the hashtag #BreastfeedingBarnsley.
Take a look at the timetable to see the exciting events planned throughout the week.
Exhibition timetable at the Library @ the Lightbox
- Monday 7 October, 1pm to 2pm – Exhibition launch
- Tuesday 8 October, 10am to 12pm – Meet the Infant Feeding Team
- Wednesday 9 October, 10am to 11am – Breastfeeding group
- Wednesday 9 October, 11am to 1pm – Meet the Hospital Infant Feeding Lead
- Thursday 10 October, 10am to 11.30am - Autumn crafting with Family Hubs
- Thursday 10 October, 11am to 12.30pm - Meet the Infant Feeding Clinical Lead and Specialist Community Public Health Nurse
- Friday 11 October, 1pm to 2.30pm - Business welcome event
Cllr Wendy Cain, Cabinet Spokesperson for Public Health and Communities, said: “A huge thank you to the families who shared their stories to make this exhibition possible. We want to champion breastfeeding and empower mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere. It offers so many benefits for mum and baby, and we’re here to support you on this journey.”
Our team will be available each day to discuss the infant feeding support offer in Barnsley. You can find more information about breastfeeding support on our infant feeding page.
