When I was a kid, not long after moving to Surrey from London, I was introduced to the traditions of May – Maypole Dancing with Ms Martin (boys strangling the girls with the ribbons and swinging us off our feet) and Fetes and May Queens (believe it or not I was crowned Queen of the May (as my Grandad proudly announced), despite me being the scruffiest looking May Queen ever seen I’m sure!
I still love these English traditions even if the two Bank Holidays in May disrupt our classes (class attendance often dips after the Bank Holidays as our Monday members seem to get out of the habit and take a while to return to their routine – sometimes for a very long while).
I’ve had a wonderful weekend…commencing with Fridays Freestyle Fitnes Yoga which really does set me up (loosening joints and firming muscles) for the weekend – it’s a much loved class by attendees – friendly and easy going but still effective. Then Saturday afternoon was spent celebrating my Mum’s 55th (+VAT and P&P!!) birthday with Afternoon Tea and a show in the West End.
‘An American in Paris’ is simply brilliant. I highly recommend it.
Sunday was spent choreographing for most of the day and then joining a charity Dog Walk, raising funds and awareness for ‘Dogs Walk This Way’ Rescue.
My extra day off was spent doing more choreography and dog walking to the pub where I saw DYBO member Claire Gillson striding past the pub in training for her London to Brighton Charity Walk. She looked very impressive, big respect to Claire and her walking pal.
So this week coming we have brand new routines and content for Tuesday, Thursday and Friday classes. Plus our brand new class ‘Barre Fit’ which was a big hit last Wednesday (Daisy and I are thrilled) – we’ve had lovely feedback thank you. If you want to join us, please let me know asap.
If you missed your regular Monday class, why not come along to one of our other classes to keep up the momentum and training.
REMINDER
Our new pricing system commences 1st May.
We offer ‘Pay As You Go.
Voucher for 10 classes (to be used within 12 weeks of purchase).
Monthly Membership (1st to last day of Month).
You can continue to pay by cash or cheque or direct bank payment.
Please pay at or before class.
Well done Justine Gage for opening up her beautiful Garden to raise money for Woking Hospice, If she has any cakes left she will bring them to class to sell to us and raise some more cash for a very good cause.
Independance
It’s less than two weeks to go before ‘Independance Day’ with Dan Little and myself.
My routines are ready and I can’t wait to share them (I’m so excited). So book now and please spread the word far and wide. It really is a fantastic day of dance, laughter and friendship.
Go to www.academy.dybo.co.uk for more info and to book (or you can pay cash at class)
More Dates for your diary
Memorial
I have been asked to deliver a memorial class for my fitness friend Jan Mazan who recently passed away, on Saturday 27th May 12-1 (another class follows) at Frogmore Campus Yately. It would be wonderful to have your support on the day (even if you didn’t know Jan yourself). I know I will value your smiling faces as I don’t know the Frogmore crowd and it will be an emotional event for me.
Money raised will go to Cancer Research.
Fun’k-raiser!
Staying Off The Booze
A comment I often hear from my clients who are trying to stay away from the sugar is that they don’t know what to drink when they go out socially or they dislike plain water!
Well try this as a tasty, refreshing and hydrating cocktail
Coconut ‘n’ Strawberry Lemonade
Ingredients
- 6 mint leaves;
- 2 lemon slices;
- 2 lime slices;
- 6 strawberries, sliced;
- 2 cups coconut water;
- 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice;
- 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice;
- 1 tbsp. raw honey; (optional)
Preparation
- Mash the mint, lemon, and lime slices with a mortar and pestle.
- Scoop the mashed-up mixture into a lemonade pitcher and add the lemon and lime juice.
- Add all the remaining ingredients, give a good stir, and chill.
- Serve chilled over ice
I hope to see you soon at classes, training and at some of the wonderful events we have planned. Let me know how you find my recipes – I’d love feedback and if you have any recipes you think our little fitness family will enjoy, please share.
Love ya, Helen x
