Just a quick post to say thanks to everyone who made the London Taxi Drivers ball such a huge success last night.

Amanda with TOWIE star, Lauren Pope

Celebrities from the tv and media turned up in their droves to support the cause which helps children with special needs. The London Taxi Drivers Fund for Underprivilleged Children (LTFUC) has been helping children since 1928 and last night marked another successful event in their long history.

Amanda was thrilled to be a part of the occasion and got everybody into a great mood with her unique partygames, music and infectious enthusiasm. Anyone who knows Amanda knows how much she enjoys working with children with Special Needs and that she is keen to do much more work in that area.

Amanda found the night rewarding and inspiring and hopes some of the contacts she made on the night will lead to more similar appearances in the near future.

It turned out the tv cameras were at the event and Amanda turned up later that evening on the ITV news. You just can’t keep her out of the headlines!

Amanda monkeys around!

Who's the cheekiest?

Amanda’s Action Club will join the best children’s entertainment brands in London to showcase parties at the One Bigg Spooky Party in Fulham this October 23rd.

This event, aimed at 2-10 year olds will give visitors the chance to see the best kids entertainers all under one roof – it’s like 50 parties rolled into one!  The spooky, Halloween theme in the majestic Fulham Palace should create an atmosphere ‘to die for’.

To find out more and to get your ticket for this Halloween party of parties click here. We hope to see you down there – we’ll be showcasing a party for 2 year olds as well as one for 5 year olds too.

Everyone knows by now of Amanda’s unfortunate road accident in Chiswick last April. Since then Amanda has been wheelchair bound while her broken bones had a chance to heal. Now in early June she’s back on her feet – literally. And dreaming of ever more Amanda’s Action Club activities.

One of Amanda’s greatest disappointments was the timing of her accident, just days before she was due to fly out to Dubai to host an Amanda’s Action Club party. The good news is that Amanda has rescheduled her trip to Dubai for October now and she can’t wait to have a closer look at the exciting opportunities the country presents.

Expectation of Amanda’s arrival in the Emirates is so great that Time Out Dubai ran a piece on her in their June edition. Read the article in full by clicking on the link at the foot of the page .

If you’ve got a good thing, why keep it to yourself. That’s Amanda’s philosophy and the reason why she’s keen to put on dynamic parties for kids the whole world over. It’ll take more than a couple of broken legs to dampen this lady’s dreams.

An early ‘heads-up’ to get this date into your social diary! There’s to be another of Amanda’s action-packed Family Extravaganzas coming up soon.  It’ll be featuring fun, dancing, games and entertainment for all and it takes place at London’s fabulous Clapham Grand on Saturday, 12th March 2011 … between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.

UPDATE 30th January 2011: AMANDA’S FAMILY EXTRAVAGANZA AT LONDON’S CLAPHAM GRAND NIGHTCLUB

Saturday 12th March 2011,  2:00pm to 5:00pm – live entertainment for the whole family including:

* Action Amanda of Amanda’s Action Club
* Popstar Alison Wheeler of the Beautiful South
* The UK’s no.1 Michael Jackson impersonator, Danny Oliver
* Dance-supremo Will Baki
* Zumba-instructor Fu Lin
* Plus healthy food by Fait Maison
* Photos by JFM Photolab
* Tickets £10 per head
* Call 0844 847 2438
* Visit: ticketweb.co.uk

Clapham Grand Family Extravaganza – Event Details:
Date: Saturday 12th March 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Clapham Grand, 21-25 St John’s Hill, Clapham Junction, London, SW11 1TT
Cost: £10 per head
Booking Details: Call 0844 847 2438 or visit: ticketweb.co.uk

For further information, contact 0785 527 6837.

Come along to Amanda’s Chiswick Fun Fitness and Music Christmas Party and join in the festive fun. Friday 17th December 2010 @ 10:00am – 12 Noon. Tickets £17 per child (limited to 50 places).  * Party games  * Minced pies * Decoration making  * Treasure hunt * Visit and present from Father Christmas!!

Venue: Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, W4 4JN
Date:  Friday 17th December 2010
Time:  10:00am – 12 Noon
Cost:  £17 per child
Come along to Amanda’s Fun Fitness and Music Christmas Party and join in the festive fun.

Tickets £17 per child (limited to 50 places) … you can get your tickets from Amanda at one of her regular classes otherwise for more information call Amanda on 07946 707695.

* Party games * Minced pies *Decoration making * Treasure hunt
* Visit and present from Father Christmas

For more information call Amanda and her team on 07946 707695.

Special Photograph Opportunity: JFM Photolab – Capturing Your Dreams 

Also in attendance at the party to help record the Xmas fun and frolics for posterity, are JFM Photolab – a Bicester based company who create a unique opportunity for you to take home memories of your day. JFM professional photographers (with permission) will be taking photographs of ongoing events and individuals throughout the time of the activities.

These photos will then be automatically loaded into their computers ready for you to choose any picture you like, which JFM can then print out on high quality photographic paper within minutes for a small cost.

For a more personalised picture JFM can construct a special background against which they can photograph you and/or your child, within a short space of time a unique picture with your choice of digital backdrop and lettering can be printed out for you to take home. There is absolutely no obligation for anyone to purchase any pictures taken - JFM are there purely to afford you the opportunity to do so.

JFM offer 3 x different sizes on site:  4″x6″, 6″x8″ and 8″x12″ - all photographs are then mounted and packaged in a protective bag.

JFM Photolab – Capturing Your Dreams.
Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 3XA
Tel: 0751 555 2981
Email: jfmphotolab@gmail.com

Tommy Hollis Duck Day 2010!

Come along for a fantastic family day out at the Chiswick Town Hall on Sunday 10th October 2010.

Join Gymboree and Amanda for our duck-themed fundraiser in aid of the Tommy Hollis Charitable Fund (tommyhollisfund.co.uk).

All Chiswick parents will recall the tragic accident back in February this year when Tommy’s buggy was struck by a falling lamp-post outside the Chiswick Town Hall. He died in hospital two days later as a result of the injuries sustained to his head just a day before his 1st birthday.

Tommy’s parents Kate and Chris Hollis have since set up the Tommy Hollis Charitable Fund in Tommy’s memory, which donates money to existing charities (particularly local ones) working with children. They are currently working with REACT, a charity based in Kew that supports children suffering from serious long-term illnesses.

This autumn fete will be filled with great kids activities including Gymboree sessions and play area, Amanda’s Action Kids, Art Corner, Story Time, Hook-A-Duck, fantastic raffle and much, much more, all included in your ticket price of £10 per child. Plus teas, coffees, sandwiches, cakes and other delicious snacks, so stay for lunch as well – the perfect way to spend a gloomy October Sunday!

We were lucky enough at Gymboree to have Tommy in our classes for many months, he was much loved by everyone and we were all left devastated by his death. Giving our time and energy into fundraising for the charity is the best way we can think of to show our love and support for his family and we hope you will join us.

For more information please call Gymboree Chiswick on 07967 835 059, or email chiswick@gymboree-uk.com. Tickets available from 24 September from Gymboree Chiswick or Amanda’s Action Kids at the Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, W4 4JN.

Make a Saturday date in your diary for early October to come along to TES Education 2010, the capital’s ultimate childcare and education exhibition. You’ll find ideas, educational resources and inspiring CPD training for early years practitioners, primary and secondary teachers, classroom assistants and heads. The TES Education Show takes place from 1-2 October 2010 in Olympia’s National Hall.

And as if all that ‘education’ wasn’t enough of a ‘tempter’, there’s also the chance to meet Amanda and maybe help her with one of her active demonstrations! On Saturday 2nd October 2010 Amanda will be appearing (in conjunction with Spacekraft) at the TES 2010 Early Years show at London Olympia … and Amanda needs some ‘helpers’!

 As part of a workshop she’s delivering on Saturday 2nd October - Amanda is looking for about 20 of her ‘toddlers’ to join her for ‘fun-and-frolics’ at 12:15pm for 30 minutes. Can you help?

Toddlers need to be aged 4 months to 4 years.  If you’re interested in volunteering one of your own ‘little-ones’ please email info@amandasactionclub.co.uk for more details.

Event Details:
Event: The TES Education Show 2010
Date: Saturday 2nd October 2010
Time: 12:15pm 
Location: Olympia’s National Hall, Olympia London, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
Web: www.teachingexhibitions.co.uk

A chance to be ‘pampered’ and meet Amanda!  To book, please go to the Benefit Cosmetics Chiswick Boutique in person or call 0208 747 8208.

All the way from ‘San-Fran’, Benefit Cosmetics is a global beauty brand created by American twins Jean & Jane Ford.  They’ve now got over 2 thousand counters in more than 30 countries and amongst their UK outlets, one of the ‘friskiest’ is at their Chiswick Boutique, 382 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5TF.

In conjunction with Amanda’s Action Club, they’re holding a fantastic in-store ‘Pampering’ event on the evening of Thursday 30th September 2010 between 7:30pm and 9:00 pm.

There’s a £20 booking fee (redeemable against products on the evening). If you’d like to ‘join the throng’, the best way to book is to either to pop-into the Chiswick Boutique in person and pay there - otherwise, if that’s not convenient, then  just call 0208 747 8208 and do it over the ‘phone.
 
It’ll be alright on the night when Benefit Cosmetics will be giving ‘pampering’ tips and tricks and demonstrating ‘looks’ on everyone.  In-Store ‘Pampering’ services that will be available on the night include:

- Facial Waxing and brow tinting
- False Lashes
- Spray Tans

During the ‘pampering’ evening,  everything will be 10% off (including the above services) with a ‘gift’ for anyone who spends over £50 on the night.
 

The first 10 people to book their place for the ‘Pampering’ event will be eligible to win a party for 5 at a later date.

Event Details:
Date: Thursday 30th September 2010
Time: from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Cost:  £20 (redeemable against products on the evening)
Location: Benefit Cosmetics Chiswick Boutique, 382 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5TF
Tel: 0208 7478 208
Web: www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

A chance to be pampered and meet Amanda!  To book, please go to the store or call 02087478208

Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September 2010, Amanda will be in Coventry at the Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6GE, at the Childcare Expo: UK’s National Exhibition and Networking Event for the Early Years, Childcare and Nursery Sector .

Open 10:00am – 4:00pm
 
Check out the event details on their website: www.childcareexpo.co.uk

If you’re minded to pop-along and see Amanda, the Amanda’s Action Club stand is No. C14 – as ever, Amanda will be thrilled to see you there.

As an additional treat, if you get the timing right,  you’ll also get to see Amanda perform on the “Demo Stage”.  Demonstrations will take place at various times to entertain visitors.  Come along and see Amanda’s Action Kids take to the stage for fun and practical ideas and songs/music to listen to but will also outline the educational, physiological and soci-psychological benefits of using songs and music with young children.

Event Details: Childcare Expo
Date: Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September 2010
Location: Coventry Ricoh Arena, Phoenix Way, Foleshill, Coventry CV6 6GE
Opening Hours: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Website: www.childcareexpo.co.uk

Amanda has this DAB message for all of her action kids and action club members: “You can catch me on the radio on Fun Kids – radio that’s unique for children, with some of your favourite music and movements every weekday.  Amanda’s Action Club is on air every weekday in ‘Giggle’ between 9am to 1pm.  Fun Kids is available across London on DAB digital radio, as well as online at www.funkidslive.com.”

Five Fast Fun Kids Facts:
1. 182,000 kids and adults tune in just in London every week
2. That’s 8% of all kids in London!
3. 3,000 parents receive the weekly newsletter
4. Over 30,000 unique users to funkidslive.com every month
5. You can tune in on DAB Digital Radio and online at funkidslive.com.