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The ‘feminising’ of place names in Brussels

The ‘feminising’ of place names in Brussels

To mark International Women’s Day in 2020 and 2021, the Brussels intercommunal transport company (STIB/MIVB) published interesting information about important women in Belgium’s history, who have been remembered in the capital (stibstories.be). You may be familiar...

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Hormones – Friend or Foe?

Hormones – Friend or Foe?

Hormones tend to get the blame for a lot of things, sulky teenagers, spotty skin and bad-tempered women. But that is only half the story. There are good things that hormones do too, leading to love, happiness, creating new life, bringing a baby into the world and the...

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An Introduction to BCT Local Groups

An Introduction to BCT Local Groups

Where’s the BCT? While the Brussels Childbirth Trust has a headquarters with the lovely light and bright Clubhouse in Ixelles full of toys and coffee mugs, it’s also has a network of valuable local groups. There are 10 local groups across the city and just outside...

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The ever-changing life cycle of a local group

The ever-changing life cycle of a local group

Around 21 years ago I just happened to see a small advert in the then BCT Newsletter asking if any BCT member lived near Gent and would like to meet up. As a new mum with a 6 week-old baby, no family around and a husband who was travelling for work the majority of...

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Where to spend Halloween in Belgium

Where to spend Halloween in Belgium

Ghosts in the Grottes de Han, Weird Witches in Bellewaerde, Pumpkins in Plopsaland and Scary Pairi Daiza … Plans are underway at the activity parks in Belgium to continue offering families plenty of freaky fun this Halloween. This summer Walibi was recruiting 300...

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