August 07 Newsletter

Thanks to all of you who promptly replied to the 'London Mums go to Hollywood' call. The selection process will start on the 19th August and those who will be selected will be contacted again to fill in a questionnaire and subsequently be filmed. If you haven't replied yet but are interested in participating, please do so before the 18th August.

London Mums Pic Nic - as promised the pic nic will go ahead (weather permitting)

Where: in 'paddling pool garden' in Barnes - this is the best park in Putney, it's close to Barnes Railway but has no name and it's difficult to give directions to it so...... the Meeting point is in front of Putney Leisure Centre at 10,30am. If you arrive late, please give me a call and i'll explain.

When: Wednesday the 22nd August 2007 What: bring a lot of snacks for yourselves and babies as well as bathing suite/hats for both - matt or blanket to lay yourselves onto, sun cream etc - if the weather is not good, of course we WON'T go.

First B'day party update - IMPORTANT MESSAGE

The birthday party is approaching and I need you to confirm how many people are coming. Please let me know who from your family will join (max 2 people and baby or another child if you have one per family). Also if you are bringing a cake or something else, please let me know what it is.

PARTY DVD

As a qualified filmmaker, I have decided that I will be filming the memorable party in HIGH DEFINITION and will be editing it into a professional HD DVD. If you would like your child to be a 'Hollywood' star in it and you want to have a copy of the DVD, please let me know in advance so that i can plan the production accordingly. This will cost £10 for one DVD and £5 per each subsequent DVD you order - This can make a great Xmas present for grandparents. The DVD will also include high resolution pictures of the party. I can guarantee the quality of the filming/editing.

Breastfeeding campaign - update

As a result of the breastfeeding survey you all have contributed to, the Journal of Family Health Care has asked me to write a letter to the editor on behalf of London Mums. This has now been published - Number 4 August 2007 issue - together with a picture of myself and Diego. This magazine is read by health visitors and midwives across the UK. Thanks again for participating and for making it into such a great PR success.

Good and reliable Cleaner in Putney and SW London

I have looked for a good and reliable cleaner for a long time with no success and now that i have found one, I'd like to pass on her details to you she has now lost a few houses due to relocation. She is Ludmila, 19 years old, Brasilian, Catholic and very sweet reliable girl. As she is currently learning English, she asked me to forward you her email ludmilaleonel@hotmail.com (the best way of communicating with her right now). Alternatively you can call me on 07900088123 to arrange her to come to your houses as I speak Portuguese. She charges £8 per hour and works really hard and well for that. She has also great references if you need them and her sister Bruna is a well known cleaner in Putney.

Pushy Mums walk for charity in Battersea Park on Sunday 19th August 2007

What: Calling all Pushy Mums to take part in a fun 1.5 mile family walk with their buggies, prams, children and partners When: The buggie walk will start at 10:30 AM on Sunday, 19 August. Where: Battersea Park, London Who: All parents, babies and children are welcome! As are grandparents, friends and dogs. Oh, and bike, trikes and scooters too. Why: Money raised from the event goes to Save the Chidren's work with AIDS orphans in Africa. The fun buggy walk is a great day out for mums and their families to help raise money and awareness. How much: Entry is £5 per adult and apart from the opportunity to meet lots of other mums and see children's TV characters lead off the walk, all those who take part will receive a goody bag with items and coupons worth at least £10. See here.

Trip to the London Zoo and London Aquarium in August

I am organising a day trip to the London Zoo and / or London Aquarium to do during August. Whoever is interested, please let me know your availability (including preferred days). If the summer carries on like that the Baby Art Club will also organise a trip to a museum where babies can be involved too (of course).

Pic-Nic in Richmond Park

Also we will organise a pic-nic in Richmond Park during the week sometime soon after watching the weather forecast - with short notice - in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested and are flexible, please send me an email and i'll keep you posted.

Odeon Putney Newbies update

I have called the head office to ask what's happening with our newbies time on Tuesdays am which seems to be suspeded at the moment and they have said that as such this is on hold until further notice and until then you can go to other matinees films but just be aware that it will be much darker than usual and the sound will be higher. Also they informed me that if the baby cries a lot you have to go out until the baby is calm again to avoid disturbing the other watchers. Watch this space for further updates...