Amanda will be supporting the Duke’s Meadows Summer Fun events programme this Sunday,  where kids can get fit in her lively session set to a soundtrack of nursery rhyme classics and the latest pop songs, accompanied by a variety of props and musical instruments. Age 4 months to 5 years but parents are welcome to join in. There’s a café and farmers’ market nearby for replacing energy burned off.
 

The creation of the pool is the culmination of 6 years work by the local community through the Friends of Duke’s Meadows. The £380,000 cost of the project was funded through the Friends social enterprises such as the Sunday Farmers & Fine Foods Market and grants from the London Marathon Trust, Living Spaces, Garfield Weston Foundation, Brett Trust and Hounslow Council. Stanhope PLC donated trees and shrubs to landscape the area.

Duke’s Meadows Trust have established a regular farmers’ market in the yard in front of the Masonian Bowls Club on Duke’s Meadow. This is a particularly apt place for such a market since the building used to be the stores for the market gardens that once thrived in the area. It provides a regular stream of revenue, opening up a range of new possibilities for the charity to improve the Meadows.

The market is held on Sundays from 10am to 2pm and can be reached from the path beside Cavendish School or from Edensor Road through Promenade Approach.

Travelling by Public Transport?

1. Nearest Tube Station: Turnham Green.
2. From Chiswick High Road: take the E3 bus to Edensor Road and use the Promenade Approach Road entrance.
3. From Hammersmith or Richmond: take the 190 bus and  get off at the nearest stop to Edensor Road.
4. By main line train (South West Trains): use either Chiswick or Barnes Bridge Stations. From Chiswick Station take the short journey by E3 bus: or from Barnes Bridge, cross the river and take the tow-path to Hammersmith past the Bandstand to an open stretch of park-land where you’ll find the sign directing you to the water play area.

Enjoy your time in Duke’s Meadow with Amanda - she’s ‘brill’ and whatsmore …it’s absolutely FREE!  Hope the weather’s nice!

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. 

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
 

If you’ve got a toddler aged between 4m - 3½ yrs, then get yourself along to Bernays Memorial Hall, 25 The Broadway, Stanmore, HA7 4AU (next to Sainsburys) between 10am - 10.45am commencing on 7th May and you’ll have the pleasure of classes taken by Lisa, every Wednesday (Term time only). 

Class fees are £5.00 per child with a ‘family’ price for 2 children of just £9.00. 

For any further information - please call Sarah on 0776 9658790 or email sarah@amandasactionkids.co.uk.

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!

PS: if you want to find out more about what Mark’s up to these days - then have a peek at the Mark Owen official website.

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

It used to be that when you went to Childsplay Cafe at The Hogarth Youth and Community Centre, (end of Duke Road) W4 2JR  - you used to have to make a payment to get into the Centre and you didn’t have to pay any more to attend Amanda’s class.  Well now as a result of a change of policy by Childsplay Cafe, as of last week, that has all changed (whilst Amanda was away on holiday).

How it’ll work now, is that you’ll need to make the payment for Amanda’s class directly to Amanda. So please pay Amanda on arrival and she will issue you with a “paid” wristband to wear throughout the class. Only those who are demonstrably wearing the “paid” wristband will be able to enjoy Amanda’s class.  So please be patient with Amanda as she tries to get everybody (including herself) used to the new payment policy.

NB: Amanda’s class is every Wednesday at Childsplay Cafe from 4:00pm - 4:45pm and is for children of Under 5 years of age: payment is £5 per child or £8 for a ‘family’ of 2 children. You can check out a full list of all of Amanda’s classes  on the Find Out About Classes page of her website. 

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. 

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!