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East Greenwich Queens Jubilee & Olympic Weekenders

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:20:13 +0000

Shenda Falvey

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:49:23 +0000

As a mother of two and a specialist in ante and post natal exercise, I fully understand the rigours of parenthood and the positive impact exercise has at each different stage. This expertise and experience is reflected in the programmes, service and support I deliver to my clients. During pregnancy, I will work with you to maintain your fitness and help you achieve a controlled healthy weight gain. Remember this is not the time to be running marathons! Getting into shape after the birth is often greatly desired, but feels like too much of a challenge when wrestling with the demands of new baby. My ability to train you at home, or at a location of your choice, and around baby’s sleep pattern, gives you one less thing to juggle in your already very busy schedule. With my specialist knowledge and understanding in the area of post natal exercise, you’ll be energised and looking great in no time at all – even if you are slightly sleep deprived! Click here to read the benefits of Ante and Post Natal Exercise.

Qualifications

YMCAfit Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
YMCAfit Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
YMCAfit Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
YMCAfit Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology
YMCAfit Level 3 Exercise and Nutrition
YMCAfit Level 3 Ante and Post Natal Exercise
YMCAfit Level 3 Group Exercise in Outdoor Environment
YMCAfit Level 3 Sports Conditioning
YMCAfit Level 3 Fitness Testing
YMCAfit Level 3 Strike (Boxing) Instructor
YMCAfit Level 3 Business Skills for the Fitness Professional
GLL Fitness Instructor

Email: daniel.lynch@yourwellnesspt.com
(m) 07887 727 335

Shenda Falvey

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:33:17 +0000

Exercise and fitness has always been an integral part of my life but since becoming a personal trainer and running my own company I have also achieved career satisfaction. Helping people make a lasting difference to their life is very rewarding.
With a friendly, up-beat and fun style, I will deliver challenging and enjoyable workouts to make a positive impact on your life. And by supporting and motivating you throughout your training, be it one-on-one or in a group situation, our sessions will be exhilarating rather than a chore Flexibility is key to sustaining a fun and pleasurable exercise regime. So the location of training is your choice – at home, the office or outdoors – or a combination of all three. Training can also be individual, for couples or for small groups – again offering flexibility and a choice to suit you.

Qualifications

Email: daniel.lynch@yourwellnesspt.com
(m) 07887 727 335

The Plumstead Make Merry

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:25:30 +0000

www.plumsteadmakemerry.co.uk

The Plumstead Make Merry is the longest running festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best yet… Alongside a wide range of stalls, will be the traditional main stage and arena entertainment with a variety of music and dance acts, the tea tent will return serving delicious cakes and refreshments and our café entertainment will be made up of acoustic music and poetry acts throughout the day. There will be lots of free entertainment and activities for children and adults too. We will be celebrating the Olympics coming to town with our very own ‘Alternative Games’; where teams and individuals can compete in our huge inflatable obstacle course, or take part in our old-school sports day style events, as well as many other activities. All in all, it promises to be a day of fun.
So make a date on your calendar for a day of fun at the Plumstead Make Merry, on Saturday 2nd June, from 12 noon to 6pm.

Further information can be found on our WebPages at:

www.myspace.com/plumsteadmakemerry

Byron

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:44:21 +0000

Byron source good beef from Scotland. Mince it fresh every day. Cook it medium so it’s pink, juicy and succulent, place it in a soft, squishy bun with minimum fuss and fanfare. We serve it with a smile in a comfortable environment. That’s it. Byrons vision is keep serving proper hamburgers the way they should be.

Opening Hours

Mon-Thu 11.30-22.00
Fri-Sat 11.30-22.30
Sun 11.30-22.00

Address

East Pavilion
Greenwich Promenade
London
SE10 9HT
Tel: 020 8269 0800

We Say…

After an unsuccessful first attempt at Byron over Bank Holiday we ventured back for lunch on a dull and wet Tuesday afternoon. However, the food, service and our overall experience was anything but dull. The Restaurant is light & airy, and the staff welcoming & very knowledgeable – thank you Aneta. The layout of this homage to burger-dom is very child friendly with a well priced 2 course separate children’s menu which doubles as a kids colouring in chart. If you are visiting avec pram an easy access lift & array of ramps can whisk you to the upper floors so you don’t have to miss out on the great views from the terrace. Byron’s babychange is large with more than enough access for even our double buggy and highchairs are plentiful. We left suitably well stuffed – especially GreenwichDad – and suitably impressed all round. Bryon for us gets a big thumbs up – I’d even go as so far to say its the best burger in town!

Out & About May

Rebecca Thomson — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:47:41 +0000

This year is flying by at a great rate of knots. And talking of knots, who saw the queen re-open the Cutty Sark? Unfortunately Gmums sadly missed her; one wasn’t really impressed with that – me, not Her Maj.

Now you can’t help but trip over the royalist good feeling in the Borough at the moment, the bunting is flying high, Goddard’s has returned and the Greenwich Pier is fully open. Earlier in the week whilst emitting glowing said good feeling, I stumbled across this exquisite Hamper from Spicer’s of Hythe, packed with luxury treats including a Apply and Cider Chutney, Campbells Petticoat Tail Shortbread and the traditional favorite of Bojangles Rhubarb and Custard sweets. It’s a perfect gift for any occasion, be it the Queens Jubilee, the London Olympics, Fathers Day or just to say “thank you”. Maybe it’s a London thing but the natty taxi and the split lid willow basket just did for me.

We have a ‘Best of British Little Luxuries’ Hamper to give away to one lucky GreenwichMum, plus an exclusive 10% discount on all online orders placed before the 24th May 2012 (upon placing the order you can select a delivery date after this point and still qualify for the offer). Quote promotional code S12WPGM at the checkout. To be in a chance of winning email info@greenwichmums.com with “Spicers Prize Draw” in the subject line including your name and address. Competition closes on the 25th May.

We also hear another big fury animal is rolling into town, what’s that you say “there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo”… Oh yes there is & he’s back for one weekend only (June 10, 11, 12) at Greenwich Theatre. MumsCard holders get 10% off, tickets on sale now

Mumscard News

The latest addition to MumsCard is the Mother & Bump Massage. MumsCard holders receive 10% discount on any massage so why not go ahead and treat yourself to some ante-natal or post-natal support!—————————————————————–Your money off MumsCard is now accepted in dozens of the best places to go in Greenwich. For more info click here

Upcoming Events

The Plumstead Make Merry is the longest running festival in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and best yet…

Time & Date: 12 – 6pm, 2nd June.

Address: Plumstead Common.

Treading the boards…

Rebecca Thomson — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:28:20 +0000

This season Greenwich Theatre has a packed line up with firm family favourites alongside new and exciting productions. Here is a taster of what’s available. For the full schedule visit Greenwich Theatre or call the Box Office directly on 020 8858 7755 MumsCard holders get 10% off!. Card must be shown on ticket collection.

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THE GRUFFALO
Fri 8 – Sun 10 June 2012

Join Mouse on an adventurous journey through the deep, dark wood in this magical, musical adaptation of the Blue Peter award-winning picture book by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults… Let your imagination run wild!

“A fine piece of children’s theatre”
Sunday Times

“Hugely popular already and deservedly so, this is enthralling entertainment for the youngsters”
Sunday Herald

“Monstrous fun”
Daily Mail

Based on the book by: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Performance times: Fri 1.30pm, Sat & Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
Ticket prices: £11 (children & concessions £8.50)

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SWAMP JUICE
Sun 1 July 2012

Welcome to a swamp like no other. Bickering toads, overbearing fairies and a rather gentle swamp monster.

Using mind-blowing shadow puppetry, acclaimed Canadian performer Jeff Achtem brings his astonishing award-winning show about life in a swamp, with a stunning, jaw dropping 3D finale. This made audiences of all ages literally scream the house down, at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. Yes, it’s that good!

After the stonking success of Jeff Achtem’s first show, Sticks, Stones, Broken Bones which stormed the UK in 2010, comes the dazzling new show SWAMP JUICE.

Winner – Total Theatre Award 2011

The Stage – Must See Show 2011

“A joyous hour of five-star DIY genius”
The Times

“Madly enjoyable”
The Guardian

“Has to be seen to be believed”
whatsonstage.com

“Magical and brilliantly idiosyncratic”
Three Weeks

Presented by: Bunk Puppets and Scamp Theatre
Performance time: 4pm
Ticket prices: £10 (children & concessions £7.50)

Truly Scrumptious

Rebecca Thomson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:10:03 +0000

Truly Scrumptious London is an independent company offering cake and cupcake making and decorating throughout London and the South East. We specialise in making truly scrumptious cakes and cupcakes from birthday, novelty and wedding cakes to christening, corporate and cupcakes, we are sure we will be able to provide the perfect truly scrumptious delight for your special occasion. run by homemaker and mum of one Vanessa Robinson. Please feel free to browse the cake galleries on our website www.trulyscrumptiouslondon.co.uk where you will find many cake designs and ideas to inspire you. With traditional or contemporary cakes with exquisite flavours, I am sure our cakes will be the perfect choice for you.

Keep up to date with Truly Scrumptious London by liking our Facebook page ‘Truly Scrumptious London’. Each week we select our ‘Fan Of The Week’ and at the end of the month they all go into a draw with the winner receiving a FREE box of Truly Scrumptious London Cupcakes. Write on our wall, comment on our photos and get involved to become this weeks Fan Of The Week.

Mumscard holders get a 10% discount on any cake or cupcake orders at Truly Scrumptious London.

Truly Scrumptious London
40 Bendish Point
Erebus Drive
Thamesmead
London
SE28 0GJ

Tel: 07507 116 936
Email:
vanessa@trulyscrumptiouslondon.co.uk
Website: www.trulyscrumptiouslondon.co.uk

Phillipa Knickerbocker Glory

Rebecca Thomson — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:13:56 +0000

On Sunday 29th April, come and join Children’s Author Sarahjane Funnell at Waterstones’ Greenwich from 10.30-2.30 PM for a day of story time, colouring and free fairy cakes!

Phillipa Knickerbocker Glory is a beautifully illustrated children’s picture book targeted towards the 3-6-age range and is the debut picture book by published Children’s Author Sarahjane Funnell.

Phillipa loves ice cream. She loves ice cream almost as much as she loves her pet cat Little Miss Whiskers. Little Miss Whiskers is her fluffy white cat with a purple collar and bell. She doesn’t like ice cream at all but loves nothing more than to curl up into a ball and fall fast asleep on the end of Phillipa’s bed.

One day Phillipa Knickerbocker Glory and Little Miss Whiskers embark on a deliciously exciting journey. Through a secret tunnel, they enter a magical dreamland where they find the Ice Cream Castle and discover every flavour of ice cream imaginable.

The Ice Cream Castle seems like a dream come true but will it be just how Phillipa imagined? With all that ice cream, will she and Little Miss Whiskers ever want to go home?

Find out just what happens in this deliciously delightful adventure.

Burn It Fitness

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:35:36 +0000

Established by Sara in 2006 with a handful of PT clients Burn It has now developed into a passion for all those involved. Way before Outdoor training was mainstream we were running small classes on Blackheath and working out in all weathers and loving it!

Louise joined in 2008 and since then we have bloomed and now have a full timetable of classes on the Heath, Burn It Bootcamps guaranteeing people amazing results, Indoor Kettlebell classes in Maidstone, PT’s covering most of South East, Central London and West Kent and we have recently expanded into kids and family fitness!

With our unique concept of offering you a choice of Personal training, outdoor group classes or month long Bootcamps you can choose a regime that suits you, mix and match depending on your current goals and save £££’s.

You will always be trained by Highly experienced and advance Personal Training instructors at every session. We combine the fun factor with challenging and varied exercises using loads of KIT – not just body-weight!

Mumscard holders receive a 10% discount on ANY service across the board. Get yours here!

Contact Details

45 Chamberlain Avenue
Barming
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 8NT
Tel: 01622 202791
Tel: 07747 197213
Email: info@burnitfitness.co.uk
www.burnitfitness.co.uk