October 07 Newsletter

Hi lovely London Mums After the 'fabulous' summer, the autumn is approaching and we need to start thinking of some indoor activities for the months to come. Remember our offer at Eddie Catz 2 mums for the price of one. Check out our Activities page.
So ....ready, steady, go!

Proposed dates for the London Mums Xmas party - PLEASE REPLY BY WEDNESDAY 3rd October 2007

I am keen to put a date on our diaries to have our own London Mums Xmas celebration early December before everybody disappears for the festive time with their own family. Below is a list of possible dates:
1) weekend dates Saturday 1st December : from 12 pm or from 3pm Sunday 2nd December: from 2pm Saturday 8th December : from 12pm Sunday 9th December : from 2pm Saturday 15th December: from 12 or from 3pm Sunday 16th December from 2 pm
2) or weekdays Mon Dec 3rd - anytime up till 3pm Mon Dec 7th - anytime up till 3pm Mon Dec 10th - anytime up till 3pm Wed Dec 12th 10-1pm Thurs Dec 13th all day
Please let me know ALL the dates you could potentially make and your preferences. Budgetwise I can't confirm a figure yet but i aim not to make it expensive - max 10 pounds per mum and baby with an extra adult paying only 3 pounds. This is my ideal budget but it will vary depending on the amount of people attending. So the more the merrier.... The party will include entertainment and Xmas refreshments.

What the experts say

From October 2007, we will have regular contributions from a number of different experts in the 'What the experts say' section in this website. Some of you may remember Melody Mackeown from our post-natal classes in Putney. She has now qualified as a Nutritional Therapist with Distinction from ION. She will be exhibiting at the Baby Show at Earls Court on 19-21 October and will be offering you a 15% discount a first consultation to those who mention London Mums. To find out more about Melody, please visit her website: www.naturalnutrition.uk.com . She would be very happy to speak with you over the phone if you or your family have any health concerns.

Family Learning - Wandsworth classes - FREE TRAINING

Check out the Council's website for all free courses. There are really a lot of them.www.wandsworthlifelonglearning.org.uk

London Mums go to Hollywood update

We are still in the selection process. Thanks to all of you who promptly replied. I will communicate you as soon as possible who will be selected for the job.

Message from producer Loretta Farrell

Date: Sep 28, 2007 5:16 PM

Subject: Video on hold

Hi Monica I would love you to let the mums know that the DVD is on hold until I get more answers about a new website which is doing almost the same thing. They are filming this week and until I know what their target market is on have place everything on hold. AS it is almost the same idea. Will keep you posted as I find out more.

Loretta

The Baby Show - Earls Court London 19th to 21st October 2007

For further information and to book online visit the Baby Show website www.thebabyshow.co.uk or call 0870 122 1313.

MMR mini survey results

85% of London Mums have already vaccinated or will soon vaccinate their children for MMR following NHS recommendation. Personally I have done my research and will vaccinate my son for mums, measles and rubella with individual vaccines instead of the combined MMR vaccine provided by the NHS. For your information, this is only available at private clinics and costs 95 pounds per vaccine. It's expensive but maybe worth considering all the potential side effects of the combined vaccination.

London Mum Ruth has recommended the scientific book 'Vaccination: A Guide for Making Personal Choices' (Paperback) by DR Hans-Peter Studer (Author), Geoffrey Douch (Editor), Matthew Barton (Translator). I have bought it on Amazon for 5 pounds and it's really useful before making any decision on vaccination.

Message Board

Message from Victoria and Ben

Hi Monica Last week my wallet was stolen from my change bag in the "Natural Cafe" on Putney High Street - if you think it is appropriate, could you put a message out for mums to be extra vigilant. Thank you Victoria & Ben

JOIN London Mums on Facebook

Please join the London Mums' debates on Facebook. It's good fun and useful to find out what other mums think of certain topics. I look forward to seeing you there.

Business mums

If you are a mumpreneur and would like to join our business group or want some ideas for your new business venture, please drop us a line and we would be happy to meet up for coffee and discuss it with you. Check out what other mumpreneurs have been doing in our Business Mums section.

DIARY DATES

ARTS FESTIVAL - LOCAL AND FREE

The Wandsworth Council has organised a superb Arts Festival (almost all events are FREE) packed with exhibitions, concerts, classes etc during the month of October - I have seen the programme and i am truly impressed (I promise they haven't paid me to say that) - check this out

www.wandsworth.gov.uk

THINGS TO DO EN FAMILLE

1 -16 Sept. SOIL ASSOCIATION ORGANIC FORTNIGHT Europe's biggest celebration of organic food. This year people are encouraged to "Wake up to an Organic Breakfast". Lots of events across the UK at farms, farm shops, high streets, pubs, cafés, restaurants and schools.

Check out events in your local area:

www.soilassociation.org.

BABY LOVES DISCO UK Launch

21 Oct & 18 Nov. Clapham Grand,

21-25 St John's Hill, Clapham Junction, London SW11 1TT. 20 7223 6523, www.babylovesdisco.uk .

2pm-5pm. An afternoon dance party for 6mths-7yrs and their parents: featuring real music spun and mixed by real DJS (from Heart FM). Healthy snacks are provided by So Baby and Organix baby food.

20 Oct THE PREGNANCY & BABY SHOW

10.30am-4pm. The Nettlefold, 1-5 Norwood High Street, London SE27. There are still places available for companies or individuals who wish to promote their businesses at the show or on the show's website: www.pregnancybabyshow.com. Contact Yael Rose 07906 760 856.

POLKA THEATRE

240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SB. 020 8543 4888. www.polkatheatre.com.

Free event:

WORLD OF STORIES AND MUSIC Free, 10.30am on the first Sat of every month. Bkg: 020 8543 4888 from the Monday before each event.

BATTERSEA PARK CHILDREN ZOO

Battersea Park, Chelsea Bridge Gate, London, SW11. 020 7924 5826

A great place to visit. On show are otters, monkeys and meerkats who have a fantastic tunnel which takes right into their enclosure under a glass dome. Open Daily 10am – Dusk. Adm 4.50 pounds/5.95 pounds

A NEW CENTRE TO VISIT THE SORREL FOUNDATION YOUNG DESIGN CENTRE

It is the first of its kind in the UK, and opens with an exhibition called "What's Next For Schools" Open 7 days a week (10am-6pm), the exhibition looks at future schools as well as historic school design exhibition. Free.