There’s a new app out for the Ipad that may just help fussy, young kids to eat better. It’s called Feed-Em Fred (The Chef of Dread) and it’s a really fun, interactive storybook app for young children (aged 3-7 yrs).

Feed-’Em Fred is first and foremost a delightful, funny story to share with your children. It’s beautifully illustrated with a rhyming verse that tells a larger-than-life story. Sound effects and interactivity add an extra element of interest along the way.

I love the fact that the story talks about food and fussiness in a way kids will enjoy and it’s moral is subtly presented (without finger-wagging) so kids can think about the issues in their own space and time.

We wish the story’s makers Digital Leaf luck and urge you all to check Feed-Em Fred out at the Istore if you have an Ipad. You won’t regret it.

We’ve mentioned before how excited Amanda is about Dubai as a place to offer her classes and parties. Now excitement over her planned trip to Dubai this October just got bigger as three more of her team just decided to join her.

Professional breakdancers Will and Tim as well as Zumba instructor Fu Lin have all agreed to join Amanda in Dubai from 19th-26 October. Now Amanda’s Action Club are sure to make a big impression at the taster sessions they’ve been invited to out there.

If anyone should happen to be over in Dubai during half term please drop in and see Amanda at the ‘My Favourite Things’ private members club in Dubai Marina Mall on the 22nd October. She’ll certainly be glad to see a familiar face or two.

Today, Amanda is excited to announce a new partnership with dutch, cargo bike manufacturers Babboe.

The partnership enables you as Amanda’s Action Club followers to save £349 when buying a Babboe.

Babboe bikes are a great way for mums to incorporate fitness into their daily routine and make the kids happy too.

With a Babboe bike a mum to young children can do all the little, local jobs (shopping, school runs etc) by pedal power. No more parking hassles and traffic nightmares to spoil your day.

So Amanda was happy to team up with Babboe to give families great savings on Babboe bikes and encourage more families to get and stay fit.

If you’re curious and would like to try a Babboe bike out then why not turn up at one of Babboe’s open days and get in the saddle.  Alternatively you can call the Babboe office on 0207 6109190 to arrange a free, private trial.

WWW.BABBOE.CO.UK

Amanda had a very exciting lunch today with a particularly inspiring lady.

The woman in question is Kathryn Mewes, a new breed of children’s nanny. She’s what the yellow pages would call a ‘bespoke nanny’.

Kathryn typically enters a family home for up to 72 hours and gets busy making changes. She helps children from 6 months to 12 years with all manner of issues from sleeping and eating problems to basic, poor discipline and gets very positive results.

“Children are a joy when you guide them to make the correct choices which benefit the entire family.” Says Kathryn.

Amanda was so taken with Kathryn that she wants to do everything she can to promote her. Their values are uncannily alike and they are both equally passionate about improving family life.

In a nutshell, choosing a healthy lifestyle in a fun and practical way is what Amanda and Kathryn both think Life is all about.

For more information or to contact Kathryn Mewes go to: www.bespokenanny.com

Get your diaries out, people, because Amanda’s organized another of her famous Extravaganzas this August. This one will be extra special as it’s in the elegant surroundings of the luxury Hotel Rafayel on the Left Bank, Battersea.

There’ll be all the usual fun and games of an Amanda’s Action Club session as well as face-painting and a breakdancing workshop from expert dance instructor Will Baki.  All this followed by a delicious BBQ on the Japanese Terrace.

There’ll be so much going on to give kids an exciting Sunday morning as well as a chance for parents to relax too. Tickets are selling fast so if you want to come along contact sherry.murray@hotelrafayel.com to book your place.

That’s right. Amanda has a clean bill of health and is back in the thick of things – hosting parties and classes again.

‘It’s so great to be back’, says Amanda. ‘I missed being in the thick of it at the parties and classes so much. But most of all I missed all those smiling, little faces’.

The doctor says it’s miraculous how quickly she’s healed.

Apparently a bone heals back stronger than it was before so we’re wondering if Amanda might find a whole other gear – now that would be something.  Come down to one of her classes soon to see for yourself.

We’re very proud to announce the prestigious Chelsea Harbour Club has welcomed Amanda’s Action Club onboard! The self-dubbed ‘best club in London’ is a mecca for celebrities with its luxury leisure facilities in a prime location. Now this Monday (25th July) members will have the chance to try a free taster session of the Amanda’s Action Club experience.

Our experienced host, Amy will be in charge of the fun and games on Monday. She’ll be hosting 3 taster sessions at the following times:  10-10.30, 10.35-11.05 and 11.10-1140.

This is the latest in a long line of interest from highly-valued organisations in Amanda’s Action Club. Expansion continues and Amanda has the pleasant problem of trying to say Yes to all the demand. Long may it continue!

For more information on the venue go to: http://www.harbourclubchelsea.com

Our latest news is that two brand-new classes have started in Ravenscourt Park. The drop-in classes take place in the lovely Fait Maison on the Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-4.30pm.

We look forward to seeing plenty of old and new faces down there soon.

For more information click here

Put Thursday 6th October in your diaries, people. Amanda has. She’ll be down at Gambado Play Centre in Chelsea performing and entertaining at their Children’s Party – proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity.

So come and join the fun and games. There’ll be so much going on: Theatre Shows, dodgem rides, a giant play frame, a Tiger ride and so much more. Amanda’s even giving away a free Amanda’s Action Club party to one lucky prize winner on the day! Tickets are £40 per adult and child and £10 per extra adult or child.

This is all taking place at Gambado’s Play Centre in Chelsea http://www.gambado.com/chelsea from 9am to 2pm. See the poster below for all the relevant details and how to book. It’ll be unmissable so make sure you and your family don’t miss it.

Amanda will be supporting a very special event this Sunday 10th July. Chiswick-based charity, The Microloan Foundation is attempting to break the world record for laying pennies in a line.

The goal is to lay 50 miles of pennies! This will all be happening in Chiswick Community school this weekend. And you’re invited to take part. To get involved go to http://microloanfoundation.org.uk/How-you-can-help/PenniesForLife_Home/EnteraTeam

Amanda has volunteered to entertain the little ones from 9.45 to 10.30 on Sunday. Do come down and support this great cause – it should be loads of fun.