Inspirational Amanda Frolich, of Amanda’s Action Kids,  is organising a dynamic family event at Craven Cottage on Saturday 31st May 2008 between 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the historic football home of Fulham FC, Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH. (..and as Fulham miraculously managed to avoid the ‘drop’  it’s still going to be a Premier place to be - well done to Roy and the lads!)

Amanda said: “I decided to create a unique party atmosphere of fun-filled activities to help families reconnect and get re-energised. Too often, in my work, I see young families struggle with every day pressures of work and balancing family life, that’s why I think it’s important to take time out of our hectic lives and reconnect as a family. I’ve designed the events with something for all the family in mind. There are areas dedicated to relaxation to help parents unwind, action packed activities for little ones and sessions to encourage families to exercise together for a fit and healthy lifestyle through simple dance routines. It’s a great way for parents to de-stress and relax and re-energise and discover fun with their little-ones.”

The 0-5 Alive! Family Fun Day will feature:

• Amanda’s high energy interactive routines. Her unique props and funky music ensure everyone joins in

• The event will also feature a demonstration by 5-time British Aerobic Gymnastic Champion Katie Cannon

• To add to the fun, one of the worlds top balloon modellers will offer a choice of 140 models

• There’s a funky hairstylist and mini makeovers will be on offer for children and adults

• Green People: who make natural skin care and organic beauty products for all the family who will be providing free samples of their Sun Lotions and Shampoos for children.

• The Organic Pharmacy: who are the first and only pharmacy in the world dedicated to health and beauty using organic products and treatments will be proving free samples of their make-up Foundation from their organic and mineral make-up line Organic Glam.
• Preshhus: an exciting new designer brand of red-carpet inspired jewellery, featured in many of the women’s fashion journals will be exhibiting at the event.

• There is also a family disco throughout the day

• When mums and dads need a breather they can unwind in exclusive chill-out areas while the little ones are entertained

• Pampering on offer includes:
  - manicures
  - seated acupressure massage
  - grooming for dads from top men’s salon Genco.
  - For those who just can’t bear to leave the laptop at home a quiet area with wi-fi access is available
• There will be a chance to sample HiPP organic food for babies and toddlers
• Captain Tortue will exhibit their range of French Children’s Clothes.
   

The Harrods afternoon high-tea is a delicious selection of healthy treats for all the family and costs £15 per adult and £7 per child.  THIS IS AN OPTIONAL EXTRA but must be pre-ordered.

Entrance Fees:
£5 for a baby (under 12 months)

£10 for everybody else (12 months and upwards …..)

Food & drink (optional Extra)
Pre-order your afternoon high tea before 20th May from a mouthwatering selection from Harrods, £15 per adult, £7 per child (see optional extra menus below)…

Menu (for grown-ups and bigger appetites!)
@ £15 per person

Enjoy afternoon High-tea treats from Harrods:

• selection of delicious sandwiches plus

• Thai marinated Chicken Skewers

• Salmon pieces brushed with maple syrup

• Carrot & coriander goujons with a sour cream & mint dip

Selection of tarts and Gateauxs from Harrods.

For drinks you can choose one of these options:

• A glass of sparkling peachy bellini

• 2 x glasses of non-alcoholic fruit punch

• 2 x teas and coffees

• 2 x lagers and / or beers

Menu @ £7 per child

Children will enjoy the mouthwatering selection of food from Harrods:

• Sandwiches (cheese, tuna, egg mayonnaise)

• Chicken Goujons

• Cocktail sausages

• Fresh fruit

• Fruit juice and water (available throughout the
  afternoon).

To book a place in advance (Harrod’s food orders are an optional extra but must be pre-ordered before 20th May) call Sarah on 0776 9658790  or email  sarah@amandasactionkids.co.uk. 

Spring Party 12 May 2008
BOOK NOW!

When:  12th May 2008 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where:   Eddie Catz, Putney
Entertainment:         
Amanda will be supporting the fantastic London Mum’s Spring Party on Monday 12th May - where there’ll also be a star performance by Hypnotick the famed street dance champions. 

Bambinos Active will be taking all partygoers (0+) on a journey around Europe, using action dance moves to multicultural songs. You will take the train and a plane and along the way some friends you’ll gain!

Price (including lunch, refreshments and a party bag): 
£10 for 1 adult and 1 baby (under 8 months)
£12 per 1 adult and 1 child (over 8 months)
An extra adult pays £5 more, additional babies under 8 months free, a sibling only £2.

To book, please email monica@londonmums.org.uk or call 07900 088123
 

What a day we had yesterday at Deep restaurant with Amanda’s fabulous new 0-5 Alive! family concept of an exciting, activity extravaganza for children aged 0 to 5 years (and their families of course).  It was a fun-filled few hours with so much going on by the Thames (at Deep Restaurant) and everybody enjoyed it so much - with lots of the children (and parents too) wishing it would never end!  But of course like all lovely days - it just had to.

Everybody went away with their own special memories of the day and Amanda’s captured all the various goings-on, with video and photographs and will be sharing that with you on her website as soon as everything is tidied-up.

This was Amanda’s first 0-5 Alive! event - and she intends to run a series of them at high-class venues throughout London. Yesterday she identified activities that worked-well and were well received, as well as those that required a bit more thought from her and her team and she’s going to be fine-tuning all of it for the next 0-5 Alive! event which will be held at Fulham Football ground on Saturday 31st May 2008.  For those of you who loved the Deep event, make sure that you get yourself along to Craven Cottage, Fulham…and don’t forget to tell your friends how ‘fab’ it was.  I can’t wait for the next one!

Hi everyone! I know we’ve already posted a note about this - BUT - I just couldn’t resist just telling you all personally about my exciting new event 0-5 Alive!  I have joined forces with the stunning Chelsea restaurant DEEP for an activity extravaganza for the under 5s. Deep is where Gordon Ramsay filmed his TV show “The F- Word”, although the only ‘F’ words I’ll be using are Fantastic Family Fun ! What a great location !  I am really excited about this one - as I’m sure you can tell.

So, put Sunday 27th April in your diary!  You can drive straight in to Deep as there is car parking available - you need to use their underground car park.  It costs £4 for the day.  If in doubt of any of the arrangements for which Deep have a responsibility their contact telephone number is:  020 7736 3337.

I’ll be doing all the funky stuff that I am known for - the music, dancing and unique props, but there are some extra special treats in store at Deep. For the boys, an acrobatic break dancing Spiderman will swing into action, and for the girls they can enjoy being pampered with hairstyling, make up and manicures. All this plus face painting and balloon modelling. Its going to be mad !  Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten the mums, whilst all this is happening you can enjoy a manicure, mini pedicure, make up session or back massage.

It all takes place between 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at DEEP, The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Chelsea, London. SW6 2UB. Telephone number:  020 7736 3337.

PRICING PACKAGES Adult + baby  £15.00, Adult + toddler  £20.00, 2 adults + 1 toddler  £25.00, 2 adults + 2 toddlers  £30.00 
These prices include tea/coffee for adults and juice/water and a ‘goody-bag’ for the children.
To book, give Sarah a call on 0776 9658790  or email  sarah@amandasactionkids.co.uk .
If you want to eat in the fabulous Deep restaurant - you can purchase food from the special menu that Deep has created exclusively for our 0-5 Alive! day (kids choices available).
I really do hope you can make it and look forward to seeing you there in person - it’s going to be fffffffffaaabulous!
Amanda x

Often, people who know Amanda, wonder how she manages to keep all those ‘balls in the air’ at the same  time.  And if you have a look at Amanda’s classes timetable you’ll see that there are at least 16 different classes going on each week - as well as the children’s parties throughout the London area.  As you can imagine, that requires a small corps of part-time dedicated ‘helpers’ to keep the Amanda show on the road, day by day, and to help her cope with any unforeseen eventualities - you know, like sickness, holidays and ‘real-life’ things like that!

Well Amanda’s now at the point where she’s looking to add to her pool of talented part-time helpers in and around London.  So if you’ve ever been to an Amanda class or an Amanda party and thought, “that looks fun” why not consider whether it’s something you’d like to get involved in? 

Typically, you’d need to be able to fill-in on an ad hoc basis for some of Amanda’s classes and /or parties, to cover both planned and unplanned absences and also you’d need :      

• self-employed status
• a driving licence and ready access to your own vehicle
• some free-time in the mornings during school time (for classes support)
• some free-time at weekends (for party support)
• an interest and aptitude for children’s activities and entertaining
• a very flexible approach to being called in at short notice (sometimes) 

If you think this is something you might be interested in (on an ad hoc, part-time basis) why not give Amanda a call on 07946 707 695. 

If you do nothing else this Spring - get this date in your diary NOW!  Sunday 27th April 2008 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at DEEP Restaurant, The Boulevard, Imperial Wharf, Chelsea, London, SW6 2UB, Amanda will be holding an exciting activity extravaganza for children aged 0 to 5 years (and their families of course). 

Pricing Packages
Adult + baby = £15
Adult + Toddler = £20
2 Adults + 1 Toddler = £25
2 Adults + 2 Toddlers = £30

 (included in the entry price)
• For adults - tea or coffee
• For children - drinks, orange / apple- juice / water and a goody bag

Please contact Sarah for bookings and information - call on 0776 9658790 or email sarah@amandasactionkids.co.uk.  Sarah will need to know the names and ages of all who’re going to attend - all payment arrangements to be made with Sarah when you book (unless by other special arrangement). 

Everbody knows that Amanda gives the best children’s parties in London  don’t they - and this time, apart from Amanda’s usual rumbustiously, enthusiastic, performance the running order will be as follows: 

• The party will begin at 11:00am with Robert (the balloon man) meeting and greeting the children with balloons, supported by…
• face painter, Claire
• acrobatic breakdancing spiderman
• beauticians to pamper the mums and little girls
• mini - manicures, pedicures and back and shoulder massages
• Carly our make-up specialist
• Miki who will be creating hairstyles for all the little girls
• Taz and his Hypnotick dance group will be performing to Amanda’s fab tune 1,2,3,4,5 ( Hypnotick are runners-up at this year’s British Street Dancing Championship and are an exciting, energetic and dynamic group of young street dancers from West London. The youngest member is 10 years old and the oldest is 20)
• Amanda will of course be entertaining too.

We will then stop for a break at 12:15pm, soft drinks will be provided for the children and adults and you can also then purchase food from Deep.  A special kids and adults menu will be on offer.  You can email Kirsten at Deep if you need more info on the food. The adults will need to buy this food separately and additional to the entrance price!

After lunch at 1:00pm we will kick-off with more entertainment and a ‘goody bag’ for all the children will be included when we close at 2:0pm.

Don’t know about you - but I’m worn out already!

What’s it all about - these 0-5 ALIVE! FAMILY FUN DAYS.  Well  -  Amanda Frolich, London’s premier children’s entertainer and fitness guru, is embarking on an ambitious plan to organise a series of dynamic events to help families take time out of their busy lives; allowing them to relax, let off steam and enjoy precious time together. Amanda promotes the importance of a healthy lifestyle and encourages families to get fit together using music, interactive games and fun exercise routines.

0-5 Alive! Family Fun Day will enable everyone to enjoy a fun filled afternoon at venues such as Deep Restaurant in Chelsea, Fulham and Chelsea Football Clubs - stunning locations with great facilities and luxury in mind. The activities for families to share and experience together feature Amanda’s high energy interactive routines. Her unique props and funky music ensure everyone joins in.

The events will also feature a demonstration by 5-time British Aerobic Gymnastic Champion Katie Cannon.

To add to the fun, one of the worlds top balloon modellers will offer a choice of 140 models, there’s a funky hairstylist and mini makeovers will be on offer for children and adults. There is also a family disco throughout the day.

When mums and dads need a breather they can unwind in exclusive chill-out areas while the little ones are entertained. Pampering on offer includes manicures, seated acupressure massage and grooming for dads from top men’s salon Genco. For those who just can’t bear to leave the laptop at home a quiet area with wi-fi access is available.

There will be a chance to sample HiPP organic food for babies and toddlers and Captain Tortue will exhibit their range of French Children’s Clothes.

Amanda Frolich said: “I decided to create a unique party atmosphere of fun filled activities to help families reconnect and get re-energised. Too often, in my work, I see young families struggle with every day pressures of work and balancing family life, that’s why I think it’s important to take time out of our hectic lives and reconnect as a family. I’ve designed the events with something for all the family in mind. There’s areas dedicated to relaxation to help parents unwind, action packed activities for little ones and sessions to encourage families to exercise together for a fit and healthy lifestyle through simple dance routines. It’s a great way for parents to de-stress and relax and re-energise and discover fun with their little-ones.”
For more information, please contact Amandas Action Kids on 07946 707695, or email info@amandasactionkids.co.uk

Amanda and Amanda’s Action Kids

• Amanda inspires pre-schoolers through a unique interactive toddler workout that incorporates both music and movement.
• Amanda is a well known and well loved face on the pre-schooler ‘scene’ in London as she has been teaching many local babies and toddlers for the past 17 years.
• Amanda has been described by a leading parenting website as a ‘Female Pied Piper’ as she has such an amazing way of capturing childrens attention.
• The government initiative Sure Start were so impressed with the educational value of Amanda sessions that a number of West London Sure Starts asked her to run sessions, special events and physical development training courses.
• Amanda children’s parties are a speciality and she has entertained many children of celebrities from the music, film and TV industries.
• Amanda runs training sessions for teachers and nurseries in many London boroughs including Ealing and Hillingdon and she works in partnership with many nurseries and groups offering fun and fitness sessions for children.
• Amanda says, “I have the best job in the world… through my classes, I get to see children learn, grow and develop and it is just so much fun and immensely rewarding. I can help them learn, achieve the early learning goals whilst all the time having fantastic fun.”

Amanda has long been a supporter of special needs children attending her regular classes and parties - so you can imagine how thrilled she was when she encountered Special Pebbles recently. This is an informal and relaxed play group for parents/carers of babies and children from 0 months to 5 years with special needs.  Special Pebbles is a fantastic innovation and is held from 10:00am to -12noon every Tuesday (during term-time) at The Salvation Army, 21-23 Dalling Road,  Hammersmith W6 0JD - located just off Kings Street in Hammersmith and a one-minute walk from Ravenscourt Park Tube station.
 
Learn to sing and sign, have coffee, chat and discuss key topics relevant to special needs children with other parents & professionals. 
Weekly during term time.  £2 donation per child
 
For more information call Caroline Scott 07712 942 867 or Sophie Sainty 07801 233 207.

When Amanda has one of her  Xmas Parties - she really pushes the boat out. This year it was full-tilt again as she played host to 93 children at Chiswick Town Hall on Monday 10th December.  There was all sorts of goings-on with party treats, and entertainment from a bouncy-castle, break-dancing-spiderman (well you gotta’ have one of them!) a clown, a balloon man and a face-painter…(phew) … and then of course there was Amanda’s own special brand of activity and music mayhem.   If you missed it this year - don’t worry ‘cos there’ll another along about this time next year!