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Party Testimonials

A selection from the many testimonials we have received from those who have been entertained by us. There's also a bunch more in the "What Celebrities Say About Amanda?" section of this website.

Just to say that Teresa was fantastic - the life and soul of the party. She managed to focus the energy of 15 four and five little girls throughout, tie a Ballet theme into the activities and made sure each and every girl had a great time while making sure my daughter Amelia felt very special.

We've received loads of compliments about the party from guests and parents.

And most importantly Amelia said it was her 'best birthday ever'.

We would definitely recommend Amanda's Action Club, and use it again ourselves.

Kat & Ed Maidment (parents to Amelia age 5)
Jan 2012

On Saturday 28th Jan Lise entertained the children at my daughter's (Ting Ting) party.

Lise was fantastic. A complete natural with kids. She's charismatic, fun, energetic and charming. We thought she was absolutely brilliant and she made the party. Parents are still sending me emails thanking me for a wonderful party but it was Lise that did such a great job. Just to add that we felt Lise judged the maturity and therefore the tastes of the kids to perfection and was able to bring out the appropriate games which was reflected in just how much the kids enjoyed themselves.

Big thumbs up. Please thank her again for us.

Gee Wu (Mum to Ting Ting age 5)

 

Georgina hosted a party for us in Fulham on 16th October. It was my son's first birthday and we had 10 children aged from 1 to 5. We were absolutely thrilled with the way Georgina managed the range of ages, and with the content and energy she produced generally. All the props were also great and definitely kept all the children interested. My one-year-old had a ball, and his little friends did too. We also appreciated the fact that Georgina arrived early and was so well-prepared. Thank you very much for a successful party, we will certainly use Amanda's Action for special celebrations again and have recommended to you to several other families already.

Best regards,
Claire Tudor-Morgan

 

Hi, I would like to take the time to express how happy I am with your service.

In particular at the Norwood Green Children's Centre, Southall, Middlesex. Especially the sessions that are run by Dean. He is absolutely fantastic with the kids and every minute is worthwhile and fun. It helps us to keep fit and enjoy movement and music. He is the highlight of our week and both the kids and parents love his enthusiasm and energy. His character is warm and caring. So thank you so much for Dean.

Najma Issac (parent) and Ismael Issac (aged 2yrs 10months).

 

We came across Dean from Amanda's Action Kids at a 5 year olds party in October 09 and I knew immediately he would be perfect for my daughter Jaya's 6th birthday. There was only a brief conversation before the party about what I wanted but that seemed to be enough as all my requirements were met without fuss. Dean arrived promptly, set up quickly and was ready for a motley crew of 35 kids aged between 2 and 6.

He entertained non stop for one hour and really connected with the children, completely on their wavelength. The kids loved it and only stopped for a drink. My only request was to make my daughter feel special and this request was met. I have no complaints about Dean and have already recommended him to countless parents and friends.
Thank you Dean.

Bindu

 

Amy was fantastic. Really fantastic. All the mothers were asking where I found her! Tommy absolutely loved the party and she was so good with all the children, the almost twos, the just turned two, the two and 1/2 and the 3 year old...I definitely want her again and am expecting no 2 in August so please don't let her leave Amanda's Action Kids.

Seriously though my husband and I were really impressed with how professional she and the set up was...if you have any nervous/unsure mums please use me as a reference! I was delighted with the whole thing - thank you. And thank you for making it happen at such short notice.

All best wishes,

Susie

 

Thank you very much for arranging for Theresa to entertain our party and for asking for this feedback. I can only provide a very positive feedback based on our experience. Theresa was great all the way through. She called us early on in the week to discuss our daughter's preferences and plan the party. She was very careful to make sure she knew all the logistical details (e.g. post code, parking, etc.). She arrived on time and ready on the day and, most importantly, made the party a great success!.

We had quite a few kids (over 30!) and it was very impressive to see how Theresa could manage to maintain them all engaged and jolly entertained for the whole party. She provided a good variety of games and activities that captivated all children. She was really helpful to get them organised at tea and cake time. It was really thoughtful to do karaoke for the fast eaters while the others were still finishing their tea, which is typically a bit of a messy time, in my experience. The music for the cake created a wonderful atmosphere. She was really confident, energetic and caring. The kids had a blast and we, parents, enjoyed seeing them having so much fun.

Having had a disastrous experience with another renowned entertainer at my last party, I was a bit nervous about the entertainment this time, and particularly pleased with the result. Certainly I will count on Amanda Action Kids for our next party and I will recommend you to our friends. A lot of the parents at the party agreed that Theresa did a fantastic job!

Thank you again for all your help.

Best regards,

Iciar

 

Just a quick email to say a big 'Thank You' for making Radhika's party
such a great success! :) Teresa came promptly on time and was great
with the little ones.. It wouldn't have been the same without her
involvement. I would really like you to post this mssg on your website
about party blogs, if possible.

Thanks,
Preeti :)

 

Sorry I meant to write sooner to tell you what a wonderful time we had at Joe's birthday last Sunday. We were so glad we booked Amanda's and would like you to pass on our sincere thanks to Lise, she was brilliant. Everyone was singing her praises. She really understood the children and got even the most reluctant children joining in. She wasn't pushy and let them come to her. I had some concerns that my little boy, who can be quite shy, would be overawed but Lise was brilliant, he had a ball! He was like her shadow, he knew all the moves, everyone was calling him the poster boy for Amanda's Action Kids!

I have always been a fan of your classes but now I can't sing your praises enough. I really appreciate your help Sarah too, as I know I was not only late booking but I chose a really awful time to leave it so late. Thanks for letting me interrupt your Christmas and New Year!

Lise was not only brilliant with the kids she really was a great help to me too. She reassured me when I needed it and was really good at getting on with it, without any help from me - I felt awful that I didn't help her in and out with all her heavy bags but I really appreciated her 'can do' attitude as I was feeling pretty overawed myself at that stage (I'm considering a staggered start time next time...everyone arrives at once!)

It took me a long time and a lot of heartache to get my kids and I often dreamed of all the good times I would share with them, birthdays, Christmases etc and I can only say my son's party was everything I ever imagined it would be and more. Amanda's Action Kids and particularly Lise were a very large part in that. Thank you so very much.

Kind regards,

Jess L...

 

I would like to say a huge thank you to Amanda for doing a brilliant job for the second year running, and I do not think we would even consider having a party for Rory now without her or a member of her amazing team.

She was wonderfully reassuring and positive prior to the party, particularly as we were very limited in space and she really made the most of what I would consider quite difficult conditions, in a small room crammed full of twenty children. There were no tears, no tantrums and the children all adored her, she had a genuine and natural rapour with them. We had a very mixed range of children from 14 months to 6 and 7 year olds and yet none felt left out and all were equally well entertained.

I can highly recommend Amanda or one of her team (we had another member last year and she was also brilliant) for your child's party, it is money well spent and really does take the stress out of the event.

Thanks a million,
Michelle, Robin and Rory

 

Sasha's party facilitated by Amanda was nothing less than fabulous. Firstly, making arrangements with Amanda was very easy as she sounded very experienced in all kinds of possible scenarios, accommodating and incredibly friendly - exactly the kind of person you'd want to run your kid's birthday party! I was instantly relaxed and looking forward to the day of the party.

On the day, Amanda arrived about 30 min before the agreed time, set up the 'parachute', put the music on and put out some toys so that the kids could start enjoying themselves whilst we waited for everyone to arrive. It was one less thing for me to worry about !

When the actual entertainment started, a great time was had by all, kids and parents alike. Amanda's creativity and energy resulted in an hour which was full to the brim with fun, joy and lots of smiles and laughter!

A party by Amanda exceeded all of my expectations and I am sure to invite her to facilitate Sasha's third birthday! Amanda's service and skills are unique and it comes through very clearly that she enjoys what she does - it was a true pleasure meeting Amanda and experiencing her 'magic'.

Regards,
Tanya Kuznetsova

 

Just wanted to say thankyou so much for the fantastic party you did for Ruby last Saturday. We loved the catwalk and the treasure hunt and all my friends commented on how brilliant you were. Your captivating ideas and style are so original and you had the children (& parents!)engaged from beginning to end. Thanks again for a truly magical afternoon...we can't wait to book you for the next one !

Jo (mum to Ruby age 4)

 

It was absolutely brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! I wish I saw Amanda and Robert in action before, I wouldn't have stressed out so much in preparation. It was super, all the kids were engaged all the time, even the boy who never used to participate at birthday parties and always stayed with his mummy. I didn't have to do a thing, just watch the kids have enormous fun.

It worked perfectly well for boys (who were the majority) and girls which is not the case with many traditional entertainers. I am glad I booked Robert as well, it worked really well. And the treasure hunt was fantastic too, the kids enjoyed it enormously, it's just amazing how many tricks Amanda has up her sleeve. So a big, big thank you to you, Amanda and Robert for such a brilliant birthday party for Valeria!

My very best regards,

Irina.

 

The party went very well and Lisa was great. The children were immediately drawn to her and the props were well received by all. Lisa kept them going for the full length of the party and many of the mothers asked me about Lisa and where I found her at the end - which was a great testament to how well the party went.

Please pass on my thanks to Lisa.

Priti

 

Amanda - just wanted to say thanks to you for speaking to us other mumpreneurs last Monday after the London Mums Spring Party. It was very encouraging and motivating to hear other mums discuss their businesses and yours by far was the most fun! I personally enjoyed our little chat while we were putting your things in your van.

Thanks also for the CD & toy you gave me for my son Alejandro. He LOVES the CD and we have been dancing around the house to it every single day. The fab beats and songs' vocal arrangements really awaken his senses, which is particualarly important for him due to his visual impairment. My hubby has joined in on the fun too and the 2 of us have probaly shed a few pounds dancing away.

You are so energetic and fun - plus your props are great for tactile and visual stimulation - Alejandro laughed a lot during your session at the party. Your personality truly fits what you do - a perfect match. Don't stop doing what you're doing. Take care and have a great rest of the week

Warm Regards,

Gigi
ps: We are going to try to attend the Family Day in Fulham on the 31st May - will confirm before the week is over.

 

We would just like to say a HUGE thank you for making our little girls 6th Birthday so special. All her friends have voted hers the best BEST party ever!

Lisa made me feel at ease throughout, and organised everything at Alex's party leaving us to just enjoy ourselves!

Thank you so much.

Gill & Pete n Alex!

 

 

I just wanted to thank you for making my daughter, Georgina's 3rd birthday party so special. The feedback I have received from the other parents has been amazing. Several have said that it is the best birthday party they have ever attended, and all remarked on how brilliant Amanda was in getting every single child to join in.

Georgina herself had a wonderful day, and her favourite thing is to watch the DVD of her party and re-live all the excitement. I am sure you will get quite a few bookings in future from the parents and children that attended!

Hope to see Amanda soon at an Action Kids class, I hope both of you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Kind regards,
Chantal Waight

 

I just wanted to say that we had a great party on Sunday. It was a huge success THANKS TO LISA who was amazing, beyond our expectations, she has so much energy and kept the kids amused and entertained and different age kids all enjoyed it thoroughly, some kids came to me to say tell her not to leave. She made my daughter's 1 year old birthday a very special day. The props were fantastic with the parachute a big hit. Everyone is asking where I found you and your contact details.

Thank you once again, you are all doing a fantastic job!

Nilpa

 

Just a quick note to say how fabulous Amanda was at our party today. I know how good she is and so had high expectations - but she was even better than I was expecting! I am sure you will pass on our thanks and appreciation but I would like to drop her a card. Could you let me know of the address I should send it to her please.

Kind regards
Fiona

 

 

Wow what a fabulous Job!!!!!!

Amanda done an excellent job - it was just fantastic. Fun was had by all parents / Mums included.

Thank you all at Amanda's Kids for making Kai's Party such a great success.

Regards
Juliet

 

The christening went really well. Please pass on our thanks again to Lisa, she was absolutely fantastic - the kids loved her!

Cheers
Jo

 

Could you please send our thanks on to Amanda for the wonderful job she did on Sunday. All the kids had a great time and Rianna has already told me that she wants Amanda to come to her next party!!

I am immensely grateful to her for staying for the extra time - I think my house and sanity survived because of this (especially in light of the bad weather!!).

Kyal and Rianna would love to send Amanda a thank-you note - is there an office address that we can send this to?

Many thanks
Sunita

 

Please could you pass our thanks on to Amanda for an amazing party yesterday for our 4-year old twins Ella & Jack.

All the children had a fantastic time - the pace and the energy of Amanda kept them enthralled and the quick movement from one activity to the next was spot on for keeping 24 children busy and stimulated. However it wasn't only the children who enjoyed it; all the adults commented that they had a great time too!

Thanks again - I have two very happy little 4 year olds who were saying "I love Amanda" when she was leaving.

Sally Tomkins

 

Re: Notting Hill & Ealing High School Christmas Bazaar

On behalf of all of the staff, pupils and parents at Notting Hill, I just wanted to say another huge thank you to you for donating your time and services to help raise money at the above event.

Not only did your performance bring a smile to the faces of the children you entertained on the day, but the wonderful music was a fantastic welcome and start to those attending the event.

We raised a total of £7,500 for school equipment, and we would not have been able to achieve it without you and our other sponsors.

On a personal level - we have not stopped listening to your Big Songs For Little Ones CD  - it’s fantastic and totally addictive.  Occasionally the kids are allowed to listen too!  I know our raffle winners were equally impressed and we wish you all the success you deserve.

Thank you again for your kind contribution, and look forward to seeing you soon.

Kind regards,
Estelle Hicks-Bennett
On behalf of the NHEHS Parents GuildOn behalf of the NHEHS Parents Guild

 

I started taking my baby to Amanda's music classes when he was just 2 months old and could not believe how much my baby boy enjoyed it. She combines music, textures, colours, exercises, language and social skills, thus covering all aspects of child development in a fun session that both the babies and parents enjoy. She caters for their short attention spans by changing activity every two minutes and the babies and children love the bright, fun and educational toys that she uses. Babies it seems are not too young to enjoy a social activity packed session which benefits them and their parents."

Dr Alexandra Keegan (Paediatrics)

 

 

Amanda has been coming to BBC Woodlands Nursery for nearly four years to hold music and movement sessions for our 3-5 years olds. The sessions are extremely age appropriate, fun and varied. Amanda has a vast range of equipment and a huge repertoire of songs and activities for the children to explore and enjoy. The children love these sessions and the parents and nursery staff are extremely reassured that Amanda is a fully qualified instructor.

In fact, the staff and parents are so impressed by the skills that Amanda has shown us to promote physical development, that a music and movement session has now been introduced for the younger children aged 2-3 years.

Physical development is a very important part of our curriculum as it is about improving the skills of coordination, control, manipulation and movement. It helps the children gain confidence in what they can do and enables them to feel the positive benefits of being healthy and active. Amanda comes to Woodlands Nursery each week and through her knowledge and expertise encourages the children to express their feelings thus allowing them to grow in confidence and self esteem.

If you require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Your faithfully,

Angela V Doidge ( Nursery Manager)

 

Amanda’s Action Kids is a great way to enjoy music and movement making exercise fun. Children of all ages can join in together singing, dancing and generally having a good time. It is also a good way to get adults active too! From babies to toddlers everyone at Amanda’s Action Kids was singing, dancing, moving, shaking and enjoying themselves. Also, it is a good way for the children to develop social skills together with speech and language and motor skills. It is a very noisy time with all the musical instruments, singing and excitement that goes on the Amanda’s Action Kids.

Amanda has built a special rapport with the children, before she arrives they are extremely excited a the prospect of her visit and little eyes light up when they see her, the nursery then erupts in crescendo of joy as the children recognize her. It is a wonderful introduction to music, dance and drama.

Sarah Clyne Bsc(Hons)s Dip (child) RGN
Senior Sister
Paediatric A&E
Ealing Hospital HNS Trust

 

 

I had a party yesterday with Amy for my 3 year old daughter. I just wanted to write to say how fabulous it was. Amy was absolutely brilliant. She is an amazing entertainer, the kids loved her, she has such great energy and really got the party going. She was so organised and professional and so fun and sweet with the kids. Anyway, thank you so much, she really made our party awesome!!

Rachel Green.

 

Many thanks for doing my party entertainment for my third birthday party. Georgina was excellent !! I am very shy but Georgina was very lovely to me, making me feel really special. I so enjoyed it when she let me sing down her microphone as I was the Birthday boy. A big hip hip hurray for Georgina.

Everyone really enjoyed it! Parents were very impressed.

Many thanks

Peter Short and his Mummy

 

Linn was AMAZING! We could not have hoped for better. Not a single tear or tantrum and masses of kids. She had everyone joining in.
Please thank her again for me.

Olivia Frost