Dear families, welcome to the Spring term!


We want to say happy new year to you all! 


The year 2015 brings new families to join the existing ones together we are forming very nice groups.


 In fact the bookings are coming as fast as the early Spring winds and taking us by surprise like the late Winter storms!


Please, may I remind you all that unless you have not booked for the session, don't assume there is a space for you, even if the session was the one you used to attend; new people may have taken your space, unfortunately, we cannot reserve spaces and it is first come first serve- bookings on line only.


We can put you on a waiting list, as I write this at the moment we have no spaces left at all on Wednesdays and Thursdays, one space left on Monday and two spaces on Tuesdays.


If you are not on the register next week when you turn up at the session I am afraid I need to ask you politely not to join us.

I hope you understand that our sessions are very popular, and they fill up quite quickly.
 However for the quality of the session, the calm mood and the easy flow, health and safety reasons and above all, the Acorns spirit of each session, where the group integrates and bonds, forming a mini community for parents and children to learn and grow together, we need to keep the maximum number per session of max 14 children.




The Monday afternoon session has a few spaces left, although I would like to aim this session for the older children.

The Friday outdoor group has a few spaces left. 
So do book for Oxleas Woods; 
it is a lovely forest play group session full of adventures, nature trails, songs, laughter and plenty of muddy fun!


The good news is that we are offering an Acorns session for Parents and babies, a Yoga session on Fridays, this suits parents with tiny babies.





 Acorns Special 
Crafty Afternoons 

We are pleased to announce afternoon Arts, Crafts and Games' sessions for parents and children under 6, (or children only!)
These will happen from 1.30pm to 3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays of the Spring term at the Church of the Ascension, Dartmouth Row, SE10 8AW.

A healthy snack and all materials will be provided.

Prices are as follows,
Children only: 15GBP per session
Children and adult: 6GBP per session

Bookings on line for children and adults
If you wish to drop children please speak to Rosana, email back or go through link and ask for info; it is possible to do it as drop in, so you don't have to book in advance for the term.

http://www.greenwichacorns.org.uk/contact-us.html


If you have any questions please contact us through the link above.


Susannah and the Acorns team.

TODAY! 


MONDAY 12TH JANUARY


9.30-11.30




We are inviting parents with children from 2 years to 3 years old to attend this open event.



Monday 12th January 9.30 to 11.30

Acorns Drop Off Playgroup open morning
Greenwich Steiner School
Woodlands


Woodlands/90 Mycenae Rd, London SE3 7SE
020 8858 4404

Join Rosana and Tomoko to experience a session; 
stay and participate so you can observe your child 
and get to know the group and the teachers,
 ask questions at the end.

Program:
arrival at 9.20; meet at the black gate of the school
9.30 outdoor play (please wear warm layers and waterproof boots)
10.15 indoor time
snack and warm tea! 
activity and free play
story time
11.30 end of session with Q&A time

Drop Off Playgroup is the next step,a natural and gentle transition between home/parent and child group sessions and kindergarten.


Please let us know you are likely to attend.
It is free but spaces are limited, for quality of the session.
Any questions please ask by replying to the email or click on link

http://www.greenwichacorns.org.uk/contact-us.html

With kind regards,
Rosana for Acorns

TEXT 07837931643 FOR INFO

PARENT AND CHILD YOGA SESSIONS
WITH MARIANA MCCARTHY


FRIDAYS 10.30-11.30


At Church of Ascension 

starting Friday 16th, book now, click on booking link above; limited spaces!



more info about Mariana:
http://www.lovesunshineyoga.co.uk/

A workshop we all need at this time of the year in preparation for our Spring detox...


Come along; we will explore with us, share and inspire us.

NOURISH your BODY, MIND, HEART & SPIRIT 

Yoga 
Relaxation
Meditation 
Connection 
Macrobiotics

and much more

Sunday 8th February

11 am to 3pm


£22 
only advance bookings, please, by 31st January
this event is child free!

Church of Ascension Dartmouth Row
(12 minutes from Greenwich Park)

to book contact Susannah Andrews through private message, please



We will be reminded of the connection between mind and body through gentle yoga practice and yoga nidra; 
Yoga nidra, lucid sleeping is among the deepest possible states of deep relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness.

Chrissie Joy is an experienced teacher and offers modifications and variations of Asana (poses) to meet the individual needs of students. Those with Yoga experience will have the opportunity to deepen and broaden their practice. Please wear comfortable clothing.

http://www.colchesterbuddhistcentre.com/yoga/

About Chrissie Joy, yoga teacher, in her own words:
I discovered the practice of yoga eight years ago whilst staying in an Indian Ashram (a spiritual abode and place of study). Here I experienced community living, began learning meditation and developed a regular yoga practice. I continued to practice when I returned home and completed a British Wheel of Yoga foundation course with Elaine Fletcher in 2007.

My dedication to yoga grew and I completed a 3 year British Wheel of Yoga Teacher Training Diploma with Charlotte Prud'homme. Since 2011 and whilst studying, I have been teaching regular yoga classes alongside working as an art teacher. I am also qualified in holistic therapies.

In order to continually develop my awareness of and competence in Yoga I regularly attend workshops and retreats with experienced and internationally respected Yoga teachers. In this way I aim to continually improve and enrich the experience I am able to offer my students. To compliment my Yoga practice I also regularly attend meditation retreats with the Triratna Buddhist Community and have attended Vipassana ( a 10 day silent meditation discourse).


Susannah Andrews has been exploring macrobiotics for years and run many workshops about nutrition, cookery and inspired many people.


Reclaim food as sacred medicine. There is an innate connection between food, the health of your body, and your emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.
In the ancient ways, everything that goes in and on your body is ‘medicine’ – intended to bring healing, vital energy and abundant nourishment. Following the wise ways of our ancestors, true nourishment brings freedom from modern-day struggles with stress, fatigue, addictions, food allergies, and imbalances with eating patterns, energy levels and body image.

Aim for balance, understand the connection between food,movement, energy and the sacred in our lives...




Susannah is a trained early years practitioner with 12 years experience with running groups, coaching and running talks. She works as a one to one and group coach.
Susannah also says:
I am lucky that my attitude towards health and nutrition is a healthy one, coming from Italian background...cooking everything fresh, with the most natural and genuine ingredients, cooking as they say here, from scratch!
I am lucky and deeply grateful that my sense of taste and smell makes me only want to have these things and my body naturally refuses junk. This sounds terribly pretentious and snobby but it is part of who I am and how I was brought up...I am thankful for my body and my mind for this and my spirit is thanking me too!

Happy New Year to you all!

We invite you all to come to a special festive session in


Oxleas Woods  Friday 2nd January 


10 am start 


meet on the usual spot by car park/oak tree, before the cafe


This session is for all the usual families who attend the forest sessions,who used to attend or wish to attend and want to try it out and for the new families who signed up for the new term!
This means it is an open session, for the curious beginners, including families who attend the indoor sessions, and for the regulars alike.


Please come along with or without family and friends, Paddington bears, cuddly toys to hug to keep you warm; blankets, rugs are a must, fleece lined waterproofs, Christmas jumpers with reindeer, and if you dare, granny's hand knitted gloves! Please bring your festive spirits, your cheerful selves and lots of hot tea in a flask, warming foods (vague memories of a batch of hot foil wrapped baked sweet potatoes from previous years...)


Any questions contact us via email or text 07837931643