THE ISOLATION ISSUE Plea to all our readers: Local businesses need your support. See here for our list of businesses which are still open now and online Thanks to a reader who sent us this lovely photo she found on the internet
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Together let’s help and support our local businesses, they need our support Here is what you can do: •
Try at all cost not to ask for refunds, cash is the life of a business; you will be given priority slots for when bookings re-open.
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If you can’t attend lessons now (yoga, ballet, music etc.) please consider joining an online class or paying for some classes for a later date.
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Can’t eat out? Why not buy a gift certificate and use it later or buy one as a birthday/celebratory present. Order a home delivery, or join a home
We have been amazed at the resilience and quick thinking of our local businesses. We asked The Little Gym in Wandsworth to explain how they moved their highly successful gymnastics-based activities online.
delivery scheme. There are many listed in our pages. •
Cancelling your beauty appointment? (hair, massage etc.). Please buy a voucher for future use.
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Birthday coming up? Many very successful parties have already happened online, see our directory to see who offers them now.
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Q: You’ve been very quick to turn from a classbased to a home-based gym! How did that go?
We at The Little Gym Wandsworth & Fulham have been passionate about supporting the healthy development of children in our area for over 17 years. As soon as we realised we would have to close our doors, the teams of all 5 London gyms knew we had to think of new ways to have a positive impact on our communities. We felt that families would benefit from online activities while in lockdown which is why we worked quickly to produce The Little Gym at Home. Our amazingly talented team have had to learn lots of new skills - teaching to a room full of three-year olds is a bit different to talking to a camera! but we think they’ve done a fantastic job.
Q: What service are you now offering? We are uploading four age specific classes every Thursday to The Little Gym UK YouTube channel, so pre-crawlers to pre-teens can enjoy 20 minutes or so of fun, laughter and learning, The Little Gym way. Please check us out and share with all your friends… it’s lots of fun.
Q: Where can we sign up for your online classes? You don’t need to sign up. These online classes are free and available to all and can be found on our YouTube channel – The Little Gym UK. Our team, who miss their friends at The Little Gym dreadfully, have been staying connected with our wonderful members by posting lots of fun stuff on our Facebook and Instagram Pages. Please also check out our website for more info. https://wandsworthfulham.thelittlegym.eu 2 Families South West London
Tobias (Owner/Manager) and all the The Little Gym family wish you all good health and look forward to seeing all our members back in the gym very soon.
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How are you keeping? It is my sincere wish that we can turn this lemon into a very tasty lemonade. Out of this crisis a better way to live can emerge. I see glimpses of hope everyday: Mums and dads across the country have shown their true colours by supporting each other, their local food banks or local initiatives like the Furzedown-based @CriticalNHS, which received in excess of £58K (so far) from local residents to buy meals from local restaurants and shops to feed NHS staff at St George’s Hospital-truly wonderful! We’ve seen amazing acts of kindness, help and support. There is real hardship now and more to come. But what I see so far gives me great hope. Those street Whatsapp or other help groups are fantastic to get to know our neighbours, help each other and the more vulnerable. Together we can also create buying power that can be directed to support our communities or towards a more fair way to trade, look after our environment and the animals. In our next issue, along with another local business directory, we will promote the initiatives that already exist and which you might like to join, like Green the grid, Rewild my street, Plogolution, Streetbank - Share things with your neighbours and more. Send in your preferred ones! This issue is mostly about helping the backbone of our community: small businesses. Let’s get this list shared like wildfire so as many of us as possible can give them our custom. We can’t go out. But now is the time to vote with our feet—and keep our own business local.
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HOME EDUCATION
INGLE EDUCATION
Unbiased, honest schooling advice. Support, guidance and expertise for parents wanting help navigating the UK education system and the choices available to them from their current homes, or when relocating. They cover primary and secondary, private and state. 07776 198260 www.ingleeducation.com @ingleeducation
MRS JONES EDUCATION
Offering online tuition soon. Getting your child ready to reach the stars. Preparing your child for their state grammar and independent 11+ exams. Maths, English, verbal and non verbal reasoning, Cloze procedure, Exam technique. 020 8390 6076 www.11plustuition.co.uk
YELLOWBIRD EDUCATION
Popular education workshops designed to ensure children are engaged and motivated whilst providing interactive learning and regular feedback from experienced teachers. Now offering 11+ Reasoning for Year 5 Students 6-9 April and 14-17 April at 9.30am-11.30am and 1.30pm to 3.30pm, all via zoom. hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk www.yellowbirdeducation.com
ROLE MODELS
New, fun and interactive Online Life Skills Courses running every weekday morning. These sessions support your child’s learning and development at home for 6-11yrs. The aim of the course is to help children everywhere manage anxiety build their confidence, become more resilient and connect with new friends online! 25% off all online bookings using code ONLINE25 www.rolemodels.me/courses/ customised-courses
LOVE LEARNING COMPANY
TUTORTASTIC YOUNG GIANT TUTORING
One-to-one and small group tuition for children. Fantastic feedback so far from parents about student engagement. Offering specialist ISEB, 11+, 13+, GCSE and A Level support as well as KS1, KS2 and KS3 home-schooling support our tutors are qualified teachers, SEN specialists and experienced tutors. Online workshops are also coming soon! info@younggiants.co.uk 07971539857 www.younggiants.co.uk
GOLDEN CIRCLE TUTORS
A network of 200 qualified teachers who deliver home schooling and after school tuition. Teachers are subject specialists, hold PGCE teaching qualifications and have a minimum of two years of classroom experience. Many are also GCSE and A level examiners. High-quality lessons and strong relationships with their students. www.goldencircletutors.co.uk
Inspiring Success - Learning For Life. For children 3-11 Years. Some continued support lessons online. Strategies that work for you and help every step of the way. lovelearningcompany@icloud.com www.lovelearningcompany.com
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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
MATHNASIUM
Interactive English concepts, along with story telling and story making, taught through magic, games and lots of silliness! Perfect for 5-8yr olds. Hosted by the lovely Sasha who graduated with an English Literature degree from Cambridge University. @captainfantasticox www.captain-fantastic.co.uk
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New online group classes with qualified teachers. Classes from Reception to KS4. ÂŁ15 per hour. www.tutortastic.co.uk/groupclasses
KIDS PARTIES BLUEBERRY PLAYSONGS
Online sessions now being offered. Singing & dancing, Friday at 2pm. info@blueberryplaysongs.co.uk www.blueberryplaysongs.co.uk
MAGICAL QUESTS
Gone global thanks to a BBC feature. Download the app, choose your favourite character to lead you and your friends on a quest, mystery, or mission. My Super heroes, Princesses, Wizards, Witches, Pirates, Jedis, Ninjas and more are waiting for you. www.magicalquests.com
Liz specialises in bespoke, personalised Partner Packs, written to order, just for your son/daughter: Year 3 onwards to GCSE English/History/Foundation Maths. @LizTheTutor 07918 127763 or 01323 893 933
Offer live online maths instruction using their unique teaching methodology. They create a customised learning plan for each student. Free assessment. 020 7471 4888 fulham@mathnasium.co.uk
LEARN PLAY TECH
Instagram@learnplayteach for some great homeschooling ideas!
PARTY BEANS
Brand new online interactive parties so that no little one stuck home alone needs to go without a birthday party on their big day. Their entertainers will engage your little one with traditional magic. Free daily singing, dancing & crafts videos on @partybeansparties to help with entertaining little ones stuck indoors. www.partybeans.co.uk
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BIRTHDAY CAKES
A small cake business. @bagettscakes
MAISYGRACE CAKES
Bespoke cakes and sugar models for all occasions www.maisygracecakes.co.uk info@maisygracecakes.co.uk 07949 595297
BIRTHDAY CAKES BALHAM
This business is running as usual. 9 inch / 21cm cake with natural finish £55 or theme of your choice £89 12 inch / 28cm cake with natural finish £65 or theme of your choice £99 Cakes keep in the fridge for at least three days and can also be frozen. enquiries@birthdaycakesbalham.uk
ELEGANT EVENTS
Gemma Maudsley specialises in children’s birthday parties and wedding decor. She shares ideas of fun and learning things to do with children whilst isolated. Share yours on @GBelegantevents. www.gbelegantevents.co.uk
GINGHAM HEARTS
Bespoke Party Planning and Catering for adults and children. louise@ginghamhearts.co.uk www.ginghamhearts.co.uk
FLOSSY & BLOSSOM PARTIES
Princess videos on @Flossyandblossomparties offering recipes, activities, etc to do at home with kids, and also shout outs, sing a longs, story telling and live sessions.
HAPPINESS BOXES
Catherine MacCarthy creates gift boxes inspired by the rituals and wisdoms you discover while traveling around the globe. Each box is themed by a country and explore ideas to find happiness. A very meaningful present beautifully wrapped and ready to offer (5 objects and a magazine in a gorgeous in a luxury box). www.myhappyplacebox.com
PARTY ACADEMY
Online dance, drama and storytelling for children of all ages @kidspartyacademy.co.uk www.kidspartyacademy.co.uk
JEWELLERY PARTIES
Due to unsure times people can book ahead and postpone last minute at no extra cost. Children seem more understanding when their party is postponed than when it’s cancelled. www.wendysjewelleryparties.com
FREE STUFF THE SING SPACE
Currently offering FREE live daily singing warm ups at 10.30am with a West End vocal coach here: West End Fit (exercise classes to Musical Theatre dance routines). Kid’s small group Musical Theatre song, dance and drama classes (script work, dance routines, solo and group song work and recording). 121 online singing lessons for kids, and adults from beginners to professionals. Adult Online Musical Theatre choir. www.thesingspace.com
MAGGIE & ROSE
New online classes every weekday at 10.30am (also available post on our YouTube Channel MaggieandRoseUK). Story Time at 3pm. Free of charge until further notice to support families facing the social distancing restrictions. Signing up at www.maggieandrose.me
SEND IN YOUR DRAWINGS!
Win a £50 voucher towards your future children’s birthday party. Please send in all your children’s Easter creations, this could be anything from a Easter card to, egg decorating, decorating a bonnet or even making your own. Let your creative skills run wild. When you have finished post a photo of your Easter creations in the comments below. The winner will be announced on Easter Monday @Children’s Events London
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Videos for kids and parents for learning the recovery position and will be continuing to post free videos, competitions and quizzes all relating to first aid. First video: www.facebook.com/BabySafeTraining/ videos/211572810114836
@ YOUR LIBRARY!
Did you know you can access a lot of e-books and audio books with just a Wandsworth library card? More info at www.wandsworth.gov.uk/leisure-audiobooks-ebooks-and-music
TIN PAN ANNIE
Action packed themed livestream classes by Tin Pan Annie and her super-duper musical son, Harry with lots of sing-along join along fun, puppets props and real instruments, to make the children feel as they are in the same room joining in the fun. Send in special requests for your favourite songs and Tin Pan Annie gives shout outs as they go along. Classes are free for all in these challenging times but donations are very welcome via paypal/ tinpananniemusic. YouTube/tinpananniemusic
FREE MORNING PILATES
Sonia Forde is a Pilates matwork and apparatus teacher with more than 16 years experience, teaching and living in Furzedown, SW16. She offers a 20 minute April 2020
Support local business series of simple Pilates based exercises for the start of the day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6sY-oh5t0&feature=youtu.be
MATCH STICK GARDEN
Buddy Burst are helping kids connect with nature during lockdown. Simply email them at hello@buddyburst.com to request some free seed sticks and on receipt enjoy planting at home and watching them grow. You don’t have to have a garden to do this with children as you can simply use a pot to get the same results.
FREE TUTORING
To cheer up all students stuck at home, Chelsea and Fulham Tutors are offering free online tutoring sessions in all subjects, academic, music, singing, art and just about anything you can imagine. They have over 400 incredibly talented tutors who can teach just about anything. Let them know if you want help with your GCSE science, computer coding or if you want to learn how to sing pop from a professional singer. clare@chelseaandfulhamtutors.co.uk chelseaandfulhamtutors.co.uk
ENTERTAINMENT BUB QUIZ
A baby & toddler friendly pub quiz from the comfort of your own home, Tuesdays at 11am. Bub Quiz is a baby/toddler friendly pub style quiz. For those parents and carers in the local community who miss their regular quiz night, or are simply looking to meet like-minded individuals and have some mental stimulation. 07496172763 bubquiz@gmail.com
CLIP THEATRE
Spellbinding arts for the under 5s. They are running at 10am, 11am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm weekdays and 10am and 11am Saturdays for ages 0-5 online classes we have a Wakey Wakey binding sensory class for ages 0-12mths Mon, Wed, Fri 8.30am. The Easter show will be going out live Apr 11th, Bring Baby Drag Bingo 1pm Sat Apr 4th and a free Instagram Story at bedtime week nights 6.30pm. www.cliptheatre.com
BACH TO BABY
Bach to Baby’s online alternative brings you aptly named ‘In Our Bach Yard’. Experience the quality of a Bach to Baby performance from your living room with your little ones. See online for events. www.bachtobaby.com
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Activity Classes for Children DEVELOPING SKILLS CLASSES THE LITTLE GYM
The Little Gym Wandsworth & Fulham is temporarily now The Little Gym @Home. Join them for weekly age appropriate activities for children from 4 months to 12 years. Little Gym teachers have designed gymnastics-based activities in a class experience to keep your child moving, learning and keeping fit at home. more lessons each week on their YouTube channel “The Little Gym UK”. www.youtube.com/channel/ UC74FmhsDIYzxkzbNNbYw35A
KIDS EN CUISINE
Every Tuesday and Friday morning at 10am new online cooking classes. Book online now and be sure to get a space. The ingredients are delivered to your door the next day. Why not get “Cooke with Flo” Kids En Cuisine recipe book. info@kidsencuisine.com www.kidsencuisine.com
HARTBEEPS
Hartbeeps@Home is now available: the focus is on your child’s development so that you just have to enjoy the fun, with a combination of baby massage, baby singing, old and new songs, movement and more. kimmy@hartbeeps.com www.hartbeeps.com
LITTLE HOUSE OF SCIENCE
Live online zoom video classes now available. Book daily morning and afternoon sessions online. All online video classes are age-adjusted for 4-7 and 8-12 year old children. Classes are project-based and interactive. Teachers are Scientists & Science Communicators and are highly experienced working with young children. info@littlehouseofscience.com www.littlehouseofscience.com
SPARK4KIDS
Variety of new, online Easter 2020 workshops currently running for two weeks over the Easter period. These online workshops are LIVE tutor-led workshops with options for attending morning- or afternoon-only and of course, all day, and from anywhere in the world. enquiry@spark4kids.com www.spark4kids.com
EDDIE CATZ
You can see Eddie live as he will be joining some of their class teachers for their online classes. Phonics with Robot Reg, Baby Sensory, Family Fit Mum Fit Wonder, Nanos Spanish, plus first weekly exercise class on Facebook! @eddieCatz www.eddiecatz.com 6 Families South West London
PERFORM WORKSHOPS
Private Perform Online involves one of their workshop leaders running a workshop or a longer session online via Zoom or a similar app. Further details provided when you make contact. enquiries@perform.org.uk www.perform.org.uk
VACANI SCHOOL OF DANCE Now offering online sessions by zoom for existing and new clients. enquiries@vacani.com www.vacani.com
YOUNGSTARS
Hoping to offer an Easter programme, but format not yet fixed at time of ‘going to press’. Youngstars deliver activity sessions designed to promote and increase the health, wellbeing and learning. info@young-stars.co.uk www.young-stars.co.uk
THEATRE CLASSES
@BBbroadway2020 based Theatre classes for kids from 3 months-12years, in Battersea. bb-broadway@outlook.com to book. All classes are free but donations accepted.
CUPCAKE FAMILY CLUB
@cupcakefamilyclub for live classes!
HOME COORDINATION SKILLS
A whole month of personalised and private coordination development for kids. Starting 6th April weekly live zoom sessions Monday 3pm for 5-8yrs and 4pm for 8-11yrs olds, 20 coordination challenges to complete, 30 minute private zoom lessons. Friday leaderboard challenge and prizes to be won, certificate on completion. @TennisinWimbledon.
BALLET
Every week Bella the Butterfly takes the children on an adventure, to space, or to the Jungle etc. There is pre recorded content, lots of Bella the Butterfly activity sheets and ‘live’ classes soon. www.butterflyballet.co.uk
STARS PERFORMING ARTS CLUBS
Virtual Holiday Clubs: 2-3 hours of prerecorded content a day, for your child to watch, join in and practise at home. Plus Live Zoom calls in the morning and after lunch, fun quizzes, games and activities. The aim for the week is to bring the children some well-needed stimulation, social contact and fun. The material will be based on two shows, Matilda (ages 5-9) and We Will Rock You (ages 10+). The course costs £60 for the week. rachael@starsperformingartsclubs.com www.starspaclubs.com
FUNKY MOVES
Dance, Yoga and Fitness for kids, teens, adults and families! Connect with their positive, passionate and energetic team and feel healthy and happy in your home. 07810431101 info@funkymoves.com www.funkymoves.com
PAPERBIRDS ART AT HOME See them on Facebook group for free art project tutorials. Everyone is very welcome to join.
STYLE STATION
Follow Andi on Instagram for her fun creative projects for 4-13 years who love design and making things. Battersea and Chelsea. www.stylestationworkshops.com
DANCE WITH BABY
Live Award winning Joimove classes, Monday 3.30pm and Wednesday 10.30am. eszter@joimove.com
MAMA.CODES
Virtual Classroom introducing children to the language of the future - coding, for children aged 4 - 8. Coding empowers children to feel creative and confident. Free trial sessions available mama.codes/ online/clapham
CREATIVITY AND ART
Offers online video tutorials and one to one trainings. www.thecreativecollaborative.co.uk
LANGUAGE CLASSES ET PATATI PATATA & ETZOU
Join the E-Easter Day Camp online! A daily routine, full of fascinating French content: 2.30 minutes hours of French every day, over 4 consecutive days. 14-17 April. Also Teen programme: 1.30 hour per day of French lessons face to face instant sharing in small groups. 1 hour of an activity in French: Drama, sport, journalism, debating—all in French. caroline@etpatatipatata.com www.etpatatipatata.com
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Health & Wellbeing
How to manage stress and anxiety during Covid-19 Cara de Lange, Founder and CEO of Softer Success explains how to combat stress while living in this heightened time of stress and anxiety. Imagine this. The minute you turn on the lights in your empty house, your coat rack looked like it was a person standing right next to you.
where are feelings of stress and anxiety sit in our body. It’s time to tune in and start using our emotional intelligence.
This scenario can trigger your body’s natural fight or flight response, which is driven from your sympathetic nervous system. This response is your body’s reaction to danger and was designed to help you survive life threatening situations.
When we use our emotional intelligence, we can take a step back and de-escalate anxiety. We can adopt measures to reduce stress and prevent burnout. For example, we can reach out for extra help in good time or learn to set boundaries and say ‘no’. By developing our emotional intelligence, we will not only help prevent burnout and reduce stress but we will also prepare ourselves for the future.
This stress response is triggered by a release of hormones prompting us to either stay and fight or run. Nature designed this response to be over quite quickly, however in the 21st century many people are stuck in the fight or flight scenario for months, even years on end. And often people are not aware they are in this scenario of ‘chronic stress’. For many, the covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge, and one that can lead to even higher levels of stress. Combining work with home school can heighten our stress and anxiety. We have now been given the chance to physically slow down by staying at home, so this is the perfect chance to actually take stock and start to notice our
Now is the time for us to look after ourselves and our families more than ever before. Here are some ways you can do this:
Cara de Lange, founder & CEO at Softer Success. Creator of ‘Prevent Burnout Find Balance’ program, training & courses.s technology 2 hours before sleep. •
Look at the positives, not the negatives. In times of crisis people tend to feed on negative news. Stay away from sensation media and write out three things you are grateful for every day.
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Parents—put your own oxygen mask on first. In order to step out of fight or flight mode its vital you start taking care of yourself. What is it that you need right now?
We are living in an uncertain world right now. But there are things you can do to calm your fear and anxiety. Contact me cara@ softersuccess.com for help and support.
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Notice where the stress builds up in your body and then do a form of relaxation to help lessen it, like deep breathing, meditation or exercise.
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Get better sleep. Make sure you turn off all work-related
If you need extra help or support during covid-19 crisis, Softer Success is offering discounted mentoring, coaching and training courses to help you manage your stress, fear and anxiety. www.softersuccess.com
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and accessible healthcare. reception@coynemedical.com www.coynemedical.com
Offering distance learning via Skype for adult and children. Exam preparation and conversation sessions. info@alpinefrenchschool.com www.alpinefrenchschool.com
MINI FIRST AID
KIDSLINGO
Live French & Spanish video classes, delivered via Zoom, allowing little ones to see themselves & interact with friends live onscreen. zoeoliver@kidslingo.co.uk www.kidslingo.co.uk
SPANISH
HOLA! Pepe and Tete have the perfect method online to make the learning fun and interactive. team@pepeandtete.com www.pepeandtete.com
INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP LESSONS
Claudia is a popular professional teacher for children or adults, any levels. 020 7428 973711
NANOS SPANISH
Live Spanish classes for pre school children, parents can book here www.happity.co.uk/nanos-spanish
FRENCH
Learn French easily and in the comfort of your own home, book a trial lesson. chloe-rolland@french-from-home.com www.french-from-home.com
KIDS MUSIC UPBEAT MUSIC COURSES
Now offering exciting interactive group sessions for children from 3–17yrs. Singing sessions, high energy dance classes, collaborative song writing activities, band workshops including recording activities and also early years singing and dance sessions for younger pupils. upbeatmusiccourses@gmail.com www.upbeatmusiccourses.co.uk
LITTLECROWNS STORYHOUSE
Online classes run every Wednesday and Friday at 10.30am. Exciting Interactive puppetry music classes for babies and toddlers with the uses songs, hip-hop music, remixed nursery rhymes and stories. Using finger puppets, hand puppets and other types to interact and engage with kids as they explore their knowledge of the world. www.littlecrowns.uk
MUSIC
Johan is teaching online jazz, pop and classical piano. A consummate professional and extremely experienced teacher, view his schedule and book online lessons www.meteortutors.com 8 Families South West London
GUITAR LESSONS
https://m.youtube.com/ watch?v=ArpmmwRkJOQ
INSPIRATIONAL GUITAR LESSONS
Super cool, creative and inspirational guitar lessons via Skype by Tin Pan Annie’s son, Harry Houseago (MA in Commercial Music). Harry has a few spaces available for pupils wanting to find a new teacher, brush up on old guitar skills, start a new hobby or help with RockSchool guitar exams. Guitar, drums, ukulele and voice. www.harryhouseago.com/teaching
CHILD HEALTH BIRKBECK COLLEGE BABYLAB
Baby and Toddler labs for the study of human development, now with online programme. babylab@bbk.ac.uk www.cbcd.bbk.ac.uk
BABY SAFE QUIZ
Something educational and fun aimed at primary school aged children! Have your child take the first aid quiz AND pass it to be entered into a prize draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher. www.babysafetraining.com
ONLINE PHYSIO SESSIONS
Excellence Physiotherapy and osteopathy practice offer video consultation for babies, pregnant and postnatal women, men, msk, sports injuries. Also learn to do baby massage and bond with your new born as well as baby developmental gymnastic and stimulation to fasten his development. Appreciate the quality and simplicity of online treatment. 07824553765 www.excellencephysiotherapy.com/ online-physio
BUMBLE BEE PHYSIO
Provide physiotherapy in children’s homes, but now running live daily physio sessions and bespoke skype sessions. www.bumblebeephysio.co.uk
PRIVATE DOCTORS
Coyne Medical offer family care, anti natal and sport medicine. Personal, high quality
2 hour baby and child first aid class online with a follow up practical session when everyone can get together again. Not only will you learn some life saving skills it will also help our NHS by being able to deal with some of the minor accidents ourselves. www.surrey.minifirstaid.co.uk
HEALTH & FITNESS HEALTH SHOP
Maitri Health remains open, providing excellent advice, food, vitamins, herbs and supplements. 252 Streatham High Road, SW16 1HS holistic-well-being.co.uk
FOREVER YOGA
Fun, varied and themed yoga classes for all abilities, with modifications for those newer or returning to yoga and challenges for regular students. Classes are available on a weekly basis allowing time to perfect and deepen your practice. Class duration varies from 40-60 minutes. 30 years experience! www.yogaforeveracademy.com
YOGA EMBODIED
Pre and post natal yoga, both live and online classes. Gentle, flow yoga that will leave you refreshed and centered. Anja is an absolute star! www.yogaembodied.com
PHYSIO4ALL
Are open for emergency consultations and video consultations and hope to remain open serving the community during the coronavirus restricted movement period. Please call for further details or if you wish to speak with a physiotherapist or osteopath. 020 7228 2141 www.physio4all.com
HYPNOTHERAPY AND RELAXATION
Solution focused hypnotherapy and relaxation sessions online. Specialises in working with clients experiencing anxiety and overwhelm, or can offer support in a wide variety of areas. Discounts and special offers running. Info.clarityclinic@gmail.com
YOGA
Online yoga classes, schedule a private session or join one of the group classes. Lynndichon93@gmail.com April 2020
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Workouts now on YouTube for free. Family friendly workouts to come and ZOOM live workout streams if you can pay. Keeping SW london moving more and feeling better with THE FIT SW11 METHOD @fitsw11
personal growth. She uses a method called Rapid Transformational Therapy. @gabrielleprestonbanks
SHOPPING
ITAL FIT STUDIO BUSYLIZZY
121 classes every week including Postnatal fitness classes, Baby classes, Toddler classes, Mums to be pregnancy classes. Unlimited access to these classes is £20 per month, or view classes at a time that suits you. www.busylizzyclaphamandbattersea. co.uk amy@busylizzy.co.uk
WE ARE FIT ATTITUDE
So far Anna and her team are running 28 online classes a week. “I pinch myself that it is working so well”. Have a trial run with her, two classes for free. https://wearefitattitude.typeform.com/ to/ye3tz4
LONDON FITNESS MAMAS
Pre and post natal fitness company. They offer one on one PT sessions and online coaching but the PT sessions have now switched to skype/FaceTime sessions! 07753110579 www.londonfitnessmamas.com
TREATMENT ROOMS
Gift vouchers are available to redeem once normality resumes: massage, acupuncture, reiki and sports based treatments. Balham.
ONLINE HEALTH SESSIONS Health Coaching with a wide range of options to support immunity, Gut Health, Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping) for anxiety, stress, sadness, worry, loneliness, headaches, aches, pain. Acupressure points to use to activate your energy system to keep your energy up. Old Traditional Eastern Medical advice from compresses to inhalations. www.alickygravell.com
THE MINDFUL WIGWAM
The Mindful Wigwam for wellbeing with Mental health courses, mindfulness, yoga and energy therapy. @themindfulwigwam
ANTE AND POST NATAL CARE
Many of our professionals are able to provide online support at this time. Services include Infant First Aid, Women’s health physios, pre & postnatal exercise, nutrition and much more. @apparentlykids www.apparentlykids.co.uk
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Are running online classes and 1-1 personal training sessions. They have different package options for the classes and PT Service. www.italfit.co.uk
LA FEMME PHYSIO
A women’s health physio now offering video consultations whilst lockdown is in force, if anyone wants help/advice/ treatment for their pelvic health issues. www.lafemmephysio.co.uk
NUTRITION SUPPORT
Rebcca offers virtual nutrition consultations via Skype or Zoom and covers topics such as weaning, postnatal support, family nutrition and gut health. rebeccastevensnutrition@gmail.com www.nourishandnurturenutrition.com
LIGHT HOUSE YOGA
Online Yoga classes: Yin, Yoga for stress management and mindful flow  http://wix.to/Y0ByALk
MOBILE SHOE SHOP
One thing that can be guaranteed over the coming weeks is that children’s feet will continue to grow. Sam has set up CeCe & Me to make buying kid’s shoes more convenient, without resorting to buying online—virtual appointments, over Skype or on the phone, to provide advice about the best options and can deliver locally. Bobux, Ricosta Pepino, Camper, Froddo, Keen and Birkenstock, from prewalkers to size EU28/UK10. 07881 823550. sam@ceceandme.co.uk www.ceceandme.co.uk
PRIVATE JEWELLER
POSTNATAL CLASSES
Buggyfit Wandsworth and Tooting online barre/Pilates/postnatal classes live www.elizadoalot.com
Mum of two Bonnie offers collection and bespoke pieces of diamond jewellery. Bonnie is passionate about jewellery and loves making others happy. @Bonnie Private Jeweller 07500 557321.
PILATES
JEWELLRY
DANCE AND FITNESS
KATIE JACK SILVER
VOICE FOR HEALING
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS
Small group Pilates classes as well as private 1-2-1 sessions. Suitable for all levels. www.pilatesconnection.co.uk Online streaming platform with classes for all groups, all levels in a range of different styles. Taking NO commission from our teachers during this pandemic. www.movehomestudio.com Lydia Flock uses the singing and speaking voice as a vehicle for healing and confidence building for any and all levels of experience. 1-1 or group coaching, online or in person, covers technique, public speaking, audition preparation, accents, and exam preparation. Discount options and special COVID-19 rates for artists, students, and freelancers. @flockstarscoaching www.flockstars.com
TRANSFORMATION THERAPIST
Gabrielle helps men and women break free from emotional pain, anxiety, depression, addiction and more. She then coaches them to achieve amazing
Charlotte Knapman sells beautiful beaded earrings and classic pendant necklaces, handcrafted in Cape Town. @charlotteknapmancollections Children’s fingerprints, handprints and footprints made into into bespoke silver cufflinks, jewellery and keyrings. 07758 256814 www.katiejacksilver.co.uk Delivering flowers across the UK via next day delivery (1pm cut off). 01903 916769 or info@ brambleandwillow.com www.brambleandwillow.com
DOLLS
Handmade by Catherine. Open for business as usual for made to order items. @fabric.dollies
FRESHWATER PEARL JEWELLRY
From classic to modern designs with many combined with semi-precious gemstones. 15% offer ATM www.pearlsoftheorientonline.com Families South West London 9
Support local business
FOOD
takings to NHS Charities. Next Day Delivery. South West London. www.lockdownessentials.co.uk
Joe & the Juice (smoothies and
POP UP FOOD AND DRINK STORE
La Pizzica Deli (Italian) - 837 Fulham Rd, Fulham, London SW6 5HQ
Much loved restaurant Hood in Streatham Hill now delivers locally. info@hoodrestaurants.com 020 3601 3320 www.hoodrestaurants.com
Check your local restaurants who might now sell takeaways or deliver delicious meals.
FISH AND CHIPS
Fishers in Fulham is open for fish and chips pick up or delivery 020 77371 5555
FRESH PIZZAS
Chelsea Creperie do takeaways, freshly squeezed juices, pastries, omlettes, amazing sweet and savory crepes and waffles. www.Chelseacreperie.co.uk
Delivering as normal. Pizzas, pasta and risottos. £5 off your order if you use the code DEAL20 (minimum spend £20) Sunday-Thursday only. @pappacicciafulham
BAKERY
Hayman’s Gin
CREPES
Small bakery business based in Wandsworth SW18, macarons, patisserie, wedding cakes, birthday/ celebration cakes, biscuits, sweet canapés and some savouries. @fouxdufafa bakery
BAKERY
Only orders over £50. Free delivery. www.haymansgin.com/shop
Coppin Brothers
Butcher. 07957666191 or 020 8672 6053 free delivery
Bridge Baker now supplies fresh food. They also deliver to people in isolation. hello@bridgebaker.co.uk @bridge_baker
Heanens Wholesale Meats
LEON NOW A MINI SUPERMARKET
Milk, eggs, coffee, sourdough, 9-1 12 Mitcham Lane. www.bigbadwolfcoffee.com
The fast-food chain LEON have turned their Wimbledon restaurant into a minisupermarket, selling grocery products such as eggs, bread, milk, oats, toilet paper etc.
BREAD DELIVERY
Chas offers a £10 box of 2 sour dough bread, 2 baguettes and 4 small brioche or Hot cross buns. 07811 438370
FAMILY MEALS
Ratatouie prepare and deliver freshly made, nutrient-dense family meals from their commercial kitchen in Wandsworth. Deliver once a week, fresh - never frozen! www.ratatouie.co.uk
SO CHOUX
Free delivery. 020 8789 2585 or sales@ heanens.com
Big Bad Wolf Coffee
Livelyhood Local
Meats, breads, fresh veg and fruit: £60 mixed meat and bread box 07811 438370
Smith and Brock
Fresh fruit and veg. 020 3621 4242
Thornicrofts
Fruit and veg from Covent Garden market 020 7627 8033 enquiries@thornicrofts.co.uk
Mediterranea (Giovanni’s café)
Fabulous gnocchi available for delivery from @gnocchi_n_roll
FRESH COFFEE
Boys’N’Berry will delliver your coffee for free. 0207 7312068 @boysnberry_london
DELIVERY SCHEMES
A great list by Forkful of food suppliers and delivery schemes. Some details might have changed since publication. https://bit.ly/34pVthn
SERVICES PHOTO BOOKS
With ten years experience, Justine can help you design a bespoke photo book and turn those forgotten memories into beautiful hardback photo books. jmphotobooks@gmail.com 07841 459 383. www.jmphotobooks.co.uk
BESPOKE ORGANISATION SERVICES
Your time is precious! @organisingclaudia can help you with all types of organisation including decluttering, office set up and generally clearing things off your to-do list. 07771367932 www.organisingclaudia.co.uk
COOKERY LESSONS HAIR HOME KITS
Bakery 237 Munster Rd, Fulham, London SW6 6BT
Vicino (Italian) - 189 New King’s Rd,
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GNOCCHIS
Little Sourdough Kitchen
FRUIT AND VEG BOXES
Groceries with safe & free delivery. 20% off for NHS Staff. Percentage of total
CRAFT BEER
@drinkoffulham and @bythehornsbrew @childsplay.london are now delivering healthy food for children!
Sal Dhalla, the food witch will do Live cookalong on Friday 6pm. @foodwitchsal
Meridionale (Pizza/Italian) 311 New King’s Rd, Fulham, London SW6 4RF
LOCKDOWN ESSENTIALS
Tinto (café) - 411 Fulham Palace Rd, Fulham, London SW6 6SX”
Deli and Italian food, Franciscan Road.
French pastry in Fulham. Everything is hand made : macarons, marshmallows, cakes, tarts, etc. Collect or free delivery. Look out for their range of chocolates for Easter. www.sochoux.co.uk Fresh,organic fruits and vegs+milk,bread and eggs on great prices. Free delivery. www.palegreendot.co.uk
sandwiches)- 809 Fulham Rd, Fulham, London SW6 5HE
Fulham, London SW6 4SW
Santa Maria (pizza/Italian)- 94
Waterford Rd, Fulham, London SW6 2HA
La Cocotte (rotisserie chicken) - 271
New Kings Road
Offering home kits! Send them a message and they can put together a care package for your colour and condition needs. It’s safe for home use and ammonia free! @annashairsalonfulham
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DECORATING & GUTTERING Solid reputation build around attention to detail and offers a high level of service. Professional, insured, experienced, punctual, organised and friendly. 07584 654679 genren2000@hotmail.com
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Support local business MOVERS
Umovers Ltd are based out of Kingston Vale, SW15. Luton vans, drivers, helpers and full insurances to provide any service that would require you to have a large vehicle transportation. badreeva@hotmail.com
INTERIOR DESIGN
Decorbuddi offers brilliant bite sized interiors packages remotely, helping you create your perfect home and garden. 07931 079652, www.decorbuddi.com
ECO CARPET AND RUG CARE
Est 1989, Chris Straker accrued 6 green business awards worked within the Parliamentary estate, since 2005 and time in Royal Military Police (TA), has given him a security clearance. Very effective eco friendly solutions. www.straker.cleaning
LIFE COACH YOUR LIFE
Looking ahead with dread when things return to normal? Plan for new beginnings. Career change, new life purpose, starting up on your own, self actualisation. info@alextateconsulting.com @alextateconsulting www.alextateconsulting.com
GODDESS RETREAT
Luxury spa style treatments including a range of facials and advanced electrical facials , massage, brow and lash services etc. Consider buying vouchers for future treatments. Videos on IG and FB pages showing how to recreate beauty treatments at home, tips and product recommendations www.goddessretreat.co.uk @goddessretreatuk
HOME CONCIERGE
Virtual Assistance and home concierge services (home maintenance). Also book keeping assistance and marketing support for individuals, small and medium businesses. 0203 858 7588 melissa@sparemytime.com
NAPPY VALLEY NANNIES
Discount on placement fees for any permananent nanny, also offering Temp nannies to cover nannies who due to the circumstance have either had to go back to their home country or self isolate. 020 8946 5320 info@nappyalleynannies.co.uk www.nappyvalleynannies.co.uk
PREGNANCY PHOTOS
Blog with helpful tips for parents. Book a session now for a newborn session, family portraits, cake smashes, or anything really. www.magdabrightphotography.co.uk @magdabrightphotography April 2020
FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Helen is currently selling photo session vouchers at 60% off, valid for 12 months. Also looking for families to receive a free family video shoot, to practise her new video skills! Show interest now for later. www.schryverphoto.com
BIRKBECK BABYLAB Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, The Birkbeck Babylab, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, will sadly not be able to run all the studies they want.
BABY SITTING AGENCY
However if you still want to help their research, they have exciting online studies you can take part in wherever you are!
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISER
If you have a baby under 12 months of age consider taking part in Teachbrite. Teachbrite aims to develop an appbased data collection tool specific to your baby. It will do this by remotely collecting data about how children enjoy and perform on a number of tasks.
@WimbledonBabysittingAgency. They provide professional childcarers to families in South West London. Declutter and organise homes, offices. work with mums, professional ladies. Home organising, office organising and individual organising services. @Classic Professional Organising
PHOTOGRAPHY
Kirsten Duberly Photography, specialising in weddings and family portraiture. Arrange now for later use. www.kirstenduberlyphotography.com www.daisyandoakstudio.com
EMR ARCHITECTURE
A small RIBA practice in Fulham creating beautiful homes. www.Emrarchitecture.com
MADE TO MEASURE
Flower girl dresses and first communion dresses www.gillygray.com
FI CUNNINGHAM
The app should be available by the end of the month along with more online studies - keep checking back for updates! Find out more and sign up here: www.psyc.bbk.ac.uk/teachbrite
USEFUL RESOURCES We will produce a comprehensive list in our May issue. Here are some great ones: http://tooting.localnewsie.co.uk/tabs/ blog/2020/03/food-businesses-intooting-offering-delivery
Fi proofreads and/or edits blogs, websites, life stories, publications, documents and even emails that need checking prior to pressing “send�! She also teaches English as a Second Language, and is currently doing online tutoring to all ages. @Fi Cunningham
http://balham.localnewsie.co.uk/tabs/ blog/2020/03/food-businesses-inbalham-offering-delivery
PET TRAINING
https://events.nappyvalleynet.com Check out their #LockdownLiving section for events and helpful tips.
Dog trainer and teach classes in Fulham now holding online classes and consultations. 50% off with the code, PETCOACHONLINE. Free group set up to support dog owners through this time www.petcoach.co.uk
FULHAM NANNIES
Practice safe recruitment, placing nannies with local families/keyworkers. info@fulhamnannies co.uk www.fulhamnannies.co.uk
VIRTUAL ASSSISTANT
Can carry out any personal or business admin remotely, take the pressure off running both your business and personal life from home. Take a look at the website and see how to make your life easier in these difficult times. Whether you need help organising, arranging, sourcing, delivering, buying, finding or suggesting, GRM are on standby and ready to help. @GRM Lifestyle www.grmlifestyle.co.uk
https://visitclaphamjunction.com/blog/ local-businesses-join-forces-to-servicethe-community
https://hbr.org/2020/03/build-yourresiliency-in-the-face-of-a-crisis 12 pages of evidence based selfhelp information for getting through the pandemic, based on psycology, neuroscience and resilience research https://economistfoundation.org/ resources The Economist: Resources for teachers, parents and children. Encourage critical thinking at home by receiving a weekly resource bulletin full of engaging, childled activities.
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Remedies
Self help remedies and breathing techniques if you get Covid-19 These remedies and techniques might help alleviate symptoms and make you feel more comfortable. Always check with a relevant health professional before taking any remedies internally. None of these techniques will cure Covid-19! Short self help videos you might find helpful: •
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Do watch Dr Sarfaraz Munshi, who works at Queen’s Hospital in Essex, give breathing techniques to help those infected by COVID-19: www.reddit.com/r/awesome/ comments/fu9hfo/doctor_ from_queens_hospital_gives_ breathing Qi gong routine to help strength the lungs. https:// www.youtube.com/ atch?v=Nqn70lirWKc&t=36s Acupressure points to help boost the immune system and promote recovery from symptoms of the Corona virus. www.youtube. com/watch?v=MPdMyKWiRS0&t=4s
Simple self help remedies to try at home If you are healthy then why not boost your immune system NOW. Eat healthily, take plenty of exercise, take multi minerals supplements including vitamin C, zinc and magnesium. There are over the counter herbal remedies like Echinacea and Andrographis that are said to be great for immune system boosting. We are not recommending anything, please check with a herbalist. •
If you do get ill take paracetamol, not Ibuprofen.
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Make a warm infusion of honey and lemon with grated ginger (and garlic if you can bear it). Sip slowly over your day.
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Vicks Vaporub for your chest is also a great suggestion. Or make your own by dropping a few drops of essential oils in any carrier oil: oregano, thyme, ravintsara or eucalyptus.
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Use a diffuser with the abovementioned essential oils. Add a few drops of one or several oils into a diffuser unit, and breathe in the steam that fills your room. Overnight or during the day.
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Try inhalations several times a day: boil some water, pour into a bowl, add 2/3 drops of the above mentioned essential oils, and breathe in the vapour, covering your head with a towel. The warm air together with the oils will help with your breathing.
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Some people swear by high dosage Vitamin C. Do check carefully how to increase your intake over time, not all in one go. You might consider adding
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EFT (tapping) Tapping is a fantastic stress reduction tool - simply stimulating the acupressure points on your face and upper body (much like acupuncture, but without the needles!) you send a signal to your brain that you’re safe. And by talking about how you feel at the same time, you can dissolve any unwelcome feelings, simply by acknowledging them and then letting them go. It’s one of the best kept secrets for instant calm.
Above all, rest and stay hydrated; if you have it make efforts to avoid meeting anyone at all, even in your own house. Even if you are feeling better, you may still be infectious for fourteen days; older people and those with existing health conditions should be totally avoided.
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