Autumn is here and Battersea Spanish is kicking it all off with a fun-packed term, bigger and better than ever! From Spanish for adults and kids, dances courses in Flamenco, Tango and Salsa, to a series of great social events exploring Spanish and Latin American culture, there is definitely something for everyone! To find out more, why not check out our website www.batterseaspanish.com
Missing People are organising a charity event on Clapham Common this September
The feel-good run you don’t want to MISS!
Miles for Missing Children, South West London’s ultimate feel-good run is returning to Clapham Common on Sunday 25th September.
Feeling competitive? Our run is chip-timed so you can give that extra push to beat your PB! Or if running isn’t your thing, you can walk the race, or just cheer from the side-lines and enjoy the festivities.
Sign up at www.missingpeople.org.uk/miles
• Run 10 miles, 3 miles or the 1 mile kid’s route
• Enjoy live entertainment and a festival atmosphere
• Grab an amazing goodie bag and medal
• Win prizes for the best fancy-dress
All runners wear an appeal poster of a child who has gone missing from home. Join us to race and raise awareness for the 140,000 children who go missing in the UK every year.
Sign up at www.missingpeople.org.uk/miles
Sunday 25th September 2016, Clapham Common. Registration: 9am
Still need convincing? Here’s what a previous runner had to say about Miles:
“As a mother of a missing child, Miles was a perfect balance of fun and emotion. Heart-warming to know so many people care about families like mine living this nightmare.”
Wandsworth Foodies in association with
CPG Executive Consulting Ltd and Wandsworth Council
Proudly Presents
“How To Set Up Your Food Business”
Tuesday July 19th 2016 at 17.30 – 19.30
Venue: The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, Balham, SW12 9SG
IF YOU ARE A PRE-START OR NEWLY STARTED FOOD BUSINESS IN WANDSWORTH INTERESTED IN GROWING YOUR BUSINESS THEN THIS IS FOR YOU
You are invited to this free workshop where you will learn what it takes to start up and run a food business.
During this workshop you will learn:
GET YOUR FOOD BUSINESS GROWING
The workshop will be facilitated by business growth expert Soraya Lavery who co-runs Wandsworth Foodies, CPG Executive Consulting Ltd and Start Up Richmond. Soraya has years of experience in helping young food businesses sprout and is passionate about start up success. This is an interactive workshop giving you the information needed to plant the seeds of growth and achieve your foodie business dreams!
The results of a three month long public consultation staged earlier this year showed a clear majority of those who took part supported a 20mph speed limit in quieter residential areas.
The change, which was unanimously endorsed by councillors from both parties on Tuesday night, will not affect Wandsworth’s busy main roads or any Transport for London-controlled Red Routes.
Cllr Cook with business spokesman Cllr Kim Caddy
Councillors were told last night that 59 per cent of those who responded to the consultation supported a 20mph limit in quieter and less busy residential streets. Sixty four per cent agreed that the limit should remain unchanged on main roads.
The council’s transport and environment spokesman Cllr Jonathan Cook said: “I have always supported this proposal because I believe it will deliver clear benefits for local people. But it would have been quite wrong for us to have proceeded without first asking residents and businesses for their views.
“Having received a very clear result from the consultation we can now move this scheme forward.
“In my view this change will make our streets safer for drivers, cyclists and also very importantly for pedestrians.
“We hope that improving safety levels will encourage people to leave their cars at home and travel instead by bike or on foot.
“If we can reduce the number of vehicles on our roads then not only will our streets be quieter and safer but there should also be an improvement in local air quality levels.”
Implementing a borough-wide 20mph limit will cost £725,000 and will be funded by a grant received from Transport for London.
This will pay mainly for appropriate signage and road markings to inform drivers of the lower limit. There are no plans within these proposals to introduce any additional speed humps or “sleeping policeman” anywhere in the borough.
Enforcement of the new limit will be carried out by the police, with the council working in support of their efforts, alongside community leaders, crime prevention panel members and neighbourhood watch co-ordinators. Any revenue generated by speed fines goes direct to HM Treasury not the town hall.
ToddlePass provides parents with access to hundreds of amazing kids’ classes in London all in one pass – we think you’ll love it!
Why ToddlePass? We dreamt up ToddlePass based on our experiences as parents raising a young daughter in London. We wanted our daughter to attend a variety of classes – explore new things, discover what she enjoyed, and learn and develop along the way. But we found it daunting, time consuming, and expensive to search and book classes with multiple providers. So we built ToddlePass to make booking kids’ classes easy and fun (the way it should be!), and help parents give their kids the best possible start to their early development.
How it works. ToddlePass allows parents to book hundreds of amazing kids’ classes through one membership (for ages 0 to 6). You can browse classes on your phone or laptop, book at the push of a button, and save up to 50% on class prices. We’ve scoured London for the best providers in sports, dance, music, arts, science, languages … you name it! And there’s no commitment – you can cancel/pause your membership anytime, and cancel bookings up to 24 hours in advance.
Interested in ToddlePass? Visit us at http://www.toddlepass.com and sign up to be the first to know when we launch near you!
Most importantly – we would love your feedback! ToddlePass is built by parents, for parents. If you know of amazing providers you think should be on ToddlePass or simply want to let us know what you think – please reply to this thread or email us at info@toddlepass.com. Look forward to hearing from you!
Link Up Battersea is looking for volunteers and charities to get involved!
This initiative brings together people willing to share their professional skills with local charitable organisations who need these skills to make a real difference to their work in the community.
Learn more about our exciting opportunities at www.linkup-battersea.org, or email us on linkupbattersea@gmail.com.
Join us for coffee at the Queenswood, 15 Battersea Square, SW11 3RA, on 18th May from 8:30 am – 10:00 am.
A former contestant from BBC’s Ultimate Hell Week has opened a gym in Clapham Junction based on his training with the World’s Toughest Special Forces.
Co-Owner of CrossFit Shapesmiths, Lee Steggles was a favourite to win the BBC TV show Ultimate Hell Week last year, and his early departure mid-way through the series left viewers shocked and outraged.
Speaking about his time on the show, Lee Steggles said “Ultimate Hell Week was a great experience. I was able to train with some of the best special forces in the world: Navy Seals, the Israeli Special Forces and NAVSOG, the Philippines Special Forces. I had to push my body beyond all mental and physical limits by battle-hardened veterans. The fact I can now share these skills and experience with local people is very exciting. Opening CrossFit Shapesmiths is the culmination of a lot of hard work and investment, so cutting the ribbon on Saturday will be a very proud moment indeed.”
Newly opened CrossFit Shapesmiths, located just 30 seconds from Clapham Junction station, is not a traditional gym. In fact, as soon as you walk through the doors you will not see the machines that fill typical gyms. This is an open space with gymnastic rings, pull-up racks and other associated fitness gear hanging from the ceiling.
The word ‘Shapesmiths’ was plucked from 1755, A Dictionary of the English Language: n. One who undertakes to improve the form of the body. They were hired, way back when, to assist folks that needed to forge a new body shape. Now days, CrossFit Shapesmiths, can be hired to forge elite fitness.
CrossFit combines Olympic weightlifting, cardiovascular conditioning, and gymnastics for all skill levels and ages. It is a method used frequently by military, firefighters and police forces worldwide but can be adapted to any fitness level.
CrossFit members perform a timed Workout of the Day (WOD), competing against fellow CrossFitters for the best time while attempting to break their own personal records. Typical workouts average 10 to 15 minutes of nonstop movement. It is a workout that includes constantly varied functional movements that aim to increase muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility.
Who does CrossFit target? “It seems to attract people who aren’t happy with the mentality of big box gyms,” says co-owner Richard Dean. “If you’re afraid of sweating, then Crossfit isn’t for you. You have to come ready to push yourself every day, and it is very addictive. People who stick with it generally make it a lifestyle. The first session is always free. It doesn’t require a certain level of fitness, it only requires commitment.”
CrossFit Shapesmiths’ official Launch day is on Saturday 23rd April 2016. The day will involve
– Workout demos, try a class and meet the Shapesmiths Team throughout the day.
– Whatever it Takes Fitness Apparel. Win a skipping rope.
– Q&A with Buff Box Meals Nutritionist and CEO Matt Hodges. 3.30pm-4pm
– Q&A with Rosie Scott, Black Swan Osteopathy 4pm-430pm.
– Free ‘Turbo Yoga’ class with Natalie and Amanda. 4.45pm-5.45pm.
– Meet the team at Whole Foods Clapham Junction for free goodies.
– Neat Nutrition will be bringing some samples of their range of products.
– Witness an Olympic Lifting Competition 1-3pm.
– BBQ and Drinks from 1pm supplied by Devon Rose Meats.
If you would like to attend then please contact hello@crossfitshapesmiths.co.uk or contact Lee Steggles on 07950804276
Website: http://www.crossfitshapesmiths.co.uk
Telephone number: (+44) 07950 804 276
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CrossFitShapesmiths
Wandsworth Deputy Mayor Leslie McDonnell unveils Clapham Junction McDonald’s dramatic transformation at grand opening
Investment in Clapham by local franchisee is part of McDonald’s biggest investment in the UK to date, creating a fast, easy and more digital offering
McDonald’s in Clapham Junction has recently hosted a grand opening by the Deputy Mayor of Wandsworth. The newly refurbished restaurant has undergone an exciting, and major transformation following local franchisee Kalpesh Patel’s investment in improving the experience for local customers. This is the biggest investment McDonald’s has ever made in Clapham and will provide the foundations for current and future changes to the McDonald’s menu and service experience.
This significant investment demonstrates the ongoing commitment from all McDonald’s franchisees’ across the UK and signals the start of an extensive restaurant evolution programme. Many of the new features from the Clapham Junction restaurant will begin to appear in other McDonald’s restaurants across the UK.
Digital innovation is at the heart of the transformation. The big changes focus on providing customers with more choice as to how they order and pay, adapting how the food is prepared and served and offering new technological features to create an environment that is even more welcoming and enjoyable.
State of the art, self-order kiosks will give customers the option of a brand new experience when choosing and ordering their food at McDonald’s. They will be able to browse the entire menu and check out the nutritional information of each meal at the same time. Once customers have completed their order, they pay swiftly by card or contactless, and then go straight to a designated area of the counter to pick up their order. In the kitchens, new lay-outs and increased technology means McDonald’s iconic products will be made specially to order for customers, with every burger and wrap being freshly prepared.
To complete the digital transformation, free to use tablets will be installed at some tables for customers who want to check their newsfeed and emails or play the latest games. The restaurant redesigns will also include a striking new décor to create an enjoyable space for everyone to enjoy.
Local franchisee Kalpesh Patel started his career with McDonald’s at the age of 17 as a part time crew member. 18 years later, he now runs 15 restaurants across south and south west London, including the one in Clapham Junction. His restaurants contribute £13.1 million* to the local economy and he employs over 950 people. He said: “We’re thrilled about the transformation because we’re committed to offering our customers’ more choice and fast service.”
“Technology has a huge role to play in all walks of life, including our customers’ eating out experience, so the new tech we’ve introduced recognises the way people live their lives today. The response to the changes from my team has been very positive and they are enjoying the new ways of working. To ensure we continue to create an outstanding customer experience, I am also continuing to invest in my people through our industry-leading training programmes and career opportunities. ”
Paul Pomroy, CEO, McDonald’s UK, said: “We are confident that the investment we are making will bring new and exciting changes to McDonald’s in Clapham Junction and across the rest of the UK. We’ve listened to customer feedback and know we need to modernise further in order to move the McDonald’s experience on, and remain relevant to the lives of the 3 million customers that we serve daily. Our converted restaurants like the one in Clapham Junction will deliver a fast and easy experience, aided by digital and traditional ordering points ensuring we continue to be enjoyed by our customers.”
As McDonald’s constantly strives to bring more innovation to customers in the UK; the future could see even more exciting features introduced if current trials prove successful. These include the option to customise the classic burgers that customers know and love, ordering and paying by smartphone. A small number of restaurants will also pilot ‘table service’, with the option to have food delivered direct to where people are sitting. Customers in some restaurants will also be able to enjoy interactive table-tops games whilst they share a meal and even charge their smartphones using wireless charging devices.
Run by local parents, the Women of Wandsworth (WoW Mums) intergenerational project works tirelessly to provide older people with the opportunity to bond with their community.
Today, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Jane Ellison, met with Martin Ellice, group joint managing director of The Health Lottery, at Haven Lodge in south London.
Jane Ellison MP, centre, joined by, left to right Chris Lunn, Martin Ellice, Sue Cohen and John Hume © Mike Pinches
They joined local school children from the project to speak about the Hindu festival of Diwali before joining in with elderly visitors at a craft workshop which included henna painting.
Members of the Women of Wandsworth group and residents of Haven Lodge celebrate Diwali, 11th November 2015. © Mike Pinches
WoW Mums was set up by a concerned group of single mothers who were worried that the elderly would become stranded in their care home when their Residents’ Association shut.
It began as an idea but thanks to funding provided by People’s Health Trust, using money raised by HealthFreedom CIC through The Health Lottery, their ambitious plans for an inclusive community group have become a fully-fledged reality.
The Health Lottery’s vital cash injection will allow the project to continue to host a variety of community events, including weekly coffee mornings and IT workshops after funding cuts to the local council led to the cancellation of events regularly attended by the residents of nearby Haven Lodge care home.
We are offering reduced price advance tickets to the The Family Travel Show!
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