Love Creates Love campaign
I am very lucky to be part of a bigger network of baby massage teachers and we share a common message under the mantra 'Love Creates Love', meaning that by loving oneself we are then more able to love others and create happier and healthier communities, we apply this to parenthood and highlight the importance of valuing and celebrating mums and dads, helping them to look after themselves to be the best version of themselves for them, their babies and others. We offer voluntary groups to spread these messages and give a bit of TLC for families with babies.
In my local community, I like visiting Fresh Ground Coffee House, an initiative from Eltham Green Community Church. It is a child friendly café offering not only great drinks and food, but a variety of events bringing people together. They were supportive of the ‘Love Creates Love’ campaign so kindly will provide the space to run the sessions.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and space to connect with others in the area. There will be a free baby massage workshop at the end and special guests to give information and support about wellbeing. How does that sound? Would you like to take part? Book yourself a seat and breathe…
If you are a local business or professional who supports mums and dads wellbeing, I would love to hear from you! I am looking for my next lineup of guests to join me.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Second Friday of the month
This booking is for Friday 11th January 2019
10 - 11.30am
The first hour will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa!
Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag.
From 11 to 11.30am there will be a free baby massage workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Second Friday of the month
This booking is for Friday 8th February 2019
10 - 11.30am
The first hour will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa!
Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag.
Special guests for this session will be:
Gabi from Keeping it Delicious - she will be sharing healthy eating tips to keep us going as busy parents. Gabi embarked into a new journey when realising her son had severe allergies, they now follow a plant-based vegan diet and lifestyle, she is passionate about sharing information about recipes that are healthy and delicious, you don’t have to be strictly vegan to like them or try them, she has taught me so much about nutrients of various ingredients and given me ideas on healthy snacks and meals, I would love you to meet her!
Trish from Scent Elation - Trish is a very experienced beauty, massage and aroma therapist, passionate about giving mums to be and mothers relaxing spaces for self-care. She will be offering mini massage treatments for whoever is up for it. She is part of my network of baby massage instructors from Blossom & Berry, we are supporters of the Love Create Love campaign. So happy that she is taking part in this with me!
And again, from 11 to 11.30am I will be leading a free baby massage workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Second Friday of the month
This booking is for Friday 8th March 2019
10 - 11.30am
The first 45min will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa!
Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag.
Our guest this time will be Joanne Murphy, an experienced physiotherapist and pilates instructor, specialised in postnatal care. From 10.45 to 11.15am there will be postnatal pilates taster, Joanne will just need to ask participants some health questions before starting. Babies can be with you of course and mats will be provided. So all you need is to come wearing comfortable clothes.
In the last 15 minutes, 11.15-11.30am, I will offer a free baby massage workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Once a month on a Friday
This booking is for Friday 26th April 2019
1 - 2.30 pm
The first 45min will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa!
At 1.45pm we will have guest Sylwia Razak, giving you tips on how to feel more energised by doing simple and easy changes in your eating habits. She will give practical ideas especially for those surviving the early stages of parenthood. Sylwia is a foodie based in South East London, who believes that good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy and happy life. Food should taste delicious and be a pleasure to eat, making you feel and look good. As a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Health Coach, she helps women to look and feel amazing every day by transforming the way they eat.
At 2.15pm there will be a free baby massage mini workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag.
£1 donation to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Once a month on a Friday
This booking is for Friday 10th May 2019
1 - 2.30 pm
The first 45 minutes will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa! Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag at the end.
From 1.45pm our special guest Kathie Schoeller from Canedah will be leading a conversation around post natal wellbeing. She has 12 years experience of scientific and fundamental work as a Physiotherapist B.Sc., Craniosacral therapist (osteopathic treatment for babies and mums including birth trauma release) and body work skills with healing techniques. Her toolbox is full of different holistic and scientific skills to help mums, in their individual situation.
The last 15 minutes there will be a free baby massage workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation is encouraged to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and partners are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Once a month on a Friday
This booking is for Friday 14th June 2019
1 - 2.30 pm
The first hour will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa! Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag.
Sonia Pinson from Wear My Baby Greenwich will be joining us, to share all her knowledge about different baby carriers and all the benefits of carrying your baby in a sling, and most importantly, knowing how to use them so that you feel comfortable and safe. She has been babywearing since her first child was born in 2014, based in Greenwich and trained with Singababy, she specialises in woven wrapping.
She will be around throughout the event for you to chat with her, and she will speak with us as a group from 2-2.20pm.
The last 10 minutes there will be a mini workshop demonstrating some baby massage and baby yoga movements for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation is encouraged to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.
‘Love Creates Love’ meet ups are designed to give parents with babies some time to relax and a space to connect with others in the area.
At Fresh Ground Coffee House, 542 Westhorne Avenue, Eltham, London, SE9 6DH
Once a month on a Friday
This booking is for Friday 12th July 2019
1 - 2.30 pm
The first 45 minutes will be all about relaxing and socialising with other parents with babies, there will be a soft area for the little ones. It isn’t a playgroup, the focus is the parents, but we know how important it is to have a child friendly space whilst parents enjoy a cuppa! Parents will get a wellbeing goodie bag and the chance to meet our special guests throughout the event.
For this event we will have two very special guests:
Trish from Scent Elation - Trish is a very experienced beauty, massage and aroma therapist, passionate about giving mums to be and mothers relaxing spaces for self-care. She will be offering mini massage treatments from 1-2pm for whoever is up for it. She is part of my network of baby massage instructors from Blossom & Berry, we are supporters of the Love Create Love campaign. So happy that she is taking part in this with me!
And we will also have Bianca Joaquim from Healthy and Dazzling. Her aim is to help people feel healthier, motivated, pretty and inspired. She is a make-up artist, passionate about skincare who will be sharing some useful beauty tips from 1.45-2.15pm.
The last 15 minutes there will be a free baby massage workshop for whoever wishes to take part, mats will be provided, just bring a blanket for baby and oil if you wish but you can also take part without oil.
£1 donation is encouraged to go towards the church that provides the space, donation is optional, if you don’t wish to give it just use code NODONATIONFORNOW at checkout.
Donation is per family, twins don’t pay any extra and mum and dad are welcome, as well as babies with additional health care needs.