Angela Yates writes:
As the owner of the Gooseberry Bush cafe in Wimbledon, local NCT Antenatal Teacher and Postnatal Tutor, and also Auntie to Millie and Eva, I set up the first NCT Antenatal courses specifically for Twin parents in 2010 and today Gooseberry Bush has set itself a target of £2,500 in order to buy a Twin cot for the First Touch Charity unit at St George’s.
We are holding a Silent auction, with some absolutely fantastic “lots” to bid for, from family portrait session, to baby massage! To bid for any of the items listed below, Email your bid to: charity@gooseberrybushcentres.com stating in the title of your email which prize you are bidding for. Don’t forget to also tell us how much you are prepared to pay!
This is in conjunction with our Open Day Saturday 14th July, at the Gooseberry Bush, Kingston Rd, Wimbledon, SW19. Come along and find out a bit more about the work the charity does, meet some of the therapists and teachers, try out a couple of the therapies or classes for yourself (for a donation to the charity), and taste some delicious cakes or cookies specially made for the occasion.
The First Touch charity was established in 1998 to assist the Neonatal Unit, and is run as a separate entity to the main hospital. It works hard to provide extra equipment for the intensive, high dependency and special care nurseries, both for the babies and their families. You can find out more about the First Touch Charity at www.first-touch.org.uk
Silent Auction selection:
1) Jo Campbell www.sweetheartstudio.co.uk
Mini family portrait session: includes a half hour shoot on location and 5 images as gift prints and on DVD. Value £220 Reserve: £110
2) Sally Kean- Hammerson www.sallykean-hammerson.co.uk
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture worth £75 (2 hours approx): Reserve: £37.50
3) Elodie Nelson www.facebook.com/ElodieBabyServices
A baby massage course at the Gooseberry Bush, or a one-to-one if the baby is premature or very small Value: £65 Reserve £32.50
4) Annabel Hargrave www.annabel-yogabirth.com
1:1 yoga session, suitable for all as can be adapted for antenatal, postnatal or not in any way pregnant. Value: £50 Reserve: £25
5) Samantha Gaskell www.tasteforlifenutrition.com
Nutrional therapy – Initial consultation Value: £65 Reserve: £32.50
6) Lisa Dennison www.lisadennisonosteopathy.co.uk
Osteopathic mother and baby postnatal check-up Value £45 Reserve £22.50
7) Jamie Lloyd www.jlpersonaltraining.com/kettlebell-info.php
Kettlebells classes Value: £99 Reserve: £50
8) Jamie Lloyd www.jlpersonaltraining.com
Buggybells classes Value: £75 Reserve: £37.50
To bid for any of the items listed, Email your bid to: charity@gooseberrybushcentres.com stating in the title of your email which prize you are bidding for. Don’t forget to also tell us how much you are prepared to pay!
thank you for your support, and for my neighbours Ali (@incredibusymum) & Maggy (@redtedart) for inviting me to write on their blog! ooh, we’re also on twitter…. www.twitter.com/Gooseberry_Bush come over and say hello!
