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20/05/2010 | ‘Unlock the Power of your Dreams’ with Davina Mackail
Every night we’re given access to the fantastical, mystical world of our dreams. A place where quite literally anything could happen and generally does!
Dreams are extraordinary, powerful tools for personal creation and manifestation. Without dreams the world would not be as it is, from Einstein’s theory of relativity to Paul McCartney’s ‘Yesterday’ each came from a dream.
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During this talk you’ll discover techniques for remembering more dreams, creating your own dream dictionary, interpreting your dreams and how to dream solutions to your problems.
Davina’s aim is to awaken in you a passion for dreaming and working with your dreams to empower your life. Davina is the author of ‘The Dream Whisperer’ and dream expert on TV Channel Fives The Wright Stuff. Please make sure you bring along pad and pen to write notes. Davina will be giving us lots of information. See www.askdavina.com
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday 20th May 2010
TIME: Doors open at 7.30 pm. The evening commences at 8.00 p.m. and concludes at 10.30 p.m
PLACE: West End Village Hall, West End Lane, West End, Esher, Surrey KT10 8LB
PRICE: Cost of admission is £6.00 with refreshments included
16/04/2010 | ‘The Truth Agenda’ with Andy Thomas
Andy Thomas is a leading researcher into unexplained mysteries and is the world’s most prolific writer on Crop Circles.
In the past, Andy has given many excellent presentations on Crop Circles for us. Tonight Andy will give us a thought provoking presentation based on his latest book The Truth Agenda exploring the link between paranormal activities and global cover ups.
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UFOs, Visions of ancient and future prophecies, 9/11 2012 and beyond, and is the world secretly run by a powerful ruling elite? Andy is founder of Changing Times, an East Sussex based group which holds events on political truth and liberty issues. www.changingtimes.org.uk andythomas.vsp@virin.net
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Friday 16th April 2010
TIME: Doors open at 7.30 pm. The evening commences at 8.00 p.m. and concludes at 10.30 p.m
PLACE: The West End Village Hall, West End Lane, West End, Esher, Surrey KT10 8LB
PRICE: Cost of admission is £6.00 with refreshments included.
18/03/2010 | Live a Chemical Free Lifestyle
Janey Lee Grace, Author, TV presenter and broadcaster will be talking on how to live a chemical free lifestyle
Janey’s passion is sharing information on natural and holistic ways of living, and creating a safe space to live and breathe for ourselves and those we love.
Janey is a regular presenter on CH 5s ‘The Wright Stuff’ and radios ‘Steve Wright in the Afternoon’
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Janey will encourage us on how to avoid harmful foods, household and skin products, and what we can do to keep ourselves and families safe.
Janey is the author of ‘Imperfectly Natural Home’ ‘Imperfectly Natural baby and Toddler’ and her latest ‘Girlfriends guide to Looking Great Naturally - Without Ditching the Lipstick’
why not visit her website - www.imperfectlynatural.com
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday 18th March 2010
TIME: Doors open 7.30pm, starts at 8.00pm
PLACE: Friends in Focus, West End Village Hall, West End, Esher, KT10 8LB
PRICE: Tickets cost £6.00 each
For more information on the event, please call 0208 398 6693
12/02/2010 | 10 SECRETS TO 100% HEALTH
Patrick Holford discusses the 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People, based on the comparison of 55,000 British people to help you to:
- Wake up full of energy
- Feel naturally happy
- Lose weight without feeling hungry
- Look younger
- Prevent diabetes, heart disease and cancer
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The results of the research reveal the 10 Secrets of 100% Healthy People and define a process for transforming peoples' health and lives.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Friday the 12th February 2010
TIME: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
PLACE: Guildford at the Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, GU2 7XZ
PRICE: Tickets cost £15 or £12 for 100% Health Members. Book Online at www.patrickholford.com or call +44 (0) 1905 727 490 (a £1.25 booking fee applies for telephone bookings (8am-6pm Mon-Fri & 9am-1pm Sat).
Alternatively click here to book at the Food For Thought on line store or call into Food For Thought Guildford or Kingston store to buy your tickets! All food For Thought Customers can purchase their tickets for £12 Saving £3 on the full price of £15.
Hurry, places at the Guildford talk are selling fast, book today to guarantee your place at the talk!
21/07/2009 | Marilyn Glenville podcasts
We have two exclusive podcasts from popular international speaker and respected author on women's healthcare, Dr Marilyn Glenville.
To listen to either of the podcasts, simply click on one of the links below.
What to do about Swine Flu by Dr Marilyn Glenville
Take positive and practical action in the face of the Swine Flu 'pan-ic-demic'. Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD talks to Carl Munson about the practical steps we can take to build immunity, rather than depend too heavily on modern medical intervention.
Fat Around the Middle? Take Action NOW! Dr Marilyn Glenville
“My recommendations will not only help you get rid of fat around your middle, but you will also be doing the best you possibly can to prevent health problems in the future. Short term, you get to look better. Long term? You live longer. It’s as simple as that." - Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD
04/07/2009 | Picnic on the Heath
Food For Thought is having a fantastic Vegan and Raw food picnic on Hampstead Heath on the 4th of July.
The event will be very popular so you need to get there early. Bring some food and wine and join the party. more >>
Special Guest is Benny Anderson from ABBA who will be performing with his band on his first ever UK concert. The Food For Thought Picnic and concert is a FREE event (so it is going to be very busy), and the concert is to celebrate the beginning of Sweden taking over the EU presidency.
Benny will be performing favourite tracks from Chess, Christina, Mama Mia and Abba and the brand new English language single ‘Story of a Heart (Sommaren du fick), vocals by Helen Sjoholm, and will be supported by the BAO (Benny Anderson Orkester).
If you are interested, please email info@foodforthoughtuk.com for directions and meeting point.
06/05/2009 - 15/07/2009 | Prevent Osteoporosis Now!
Around 50% of all women in the UK will suffer from Osteoporosis. You can prevent Osteoporosis if you find out in time with the latest state of the art ultrasound bone scan.
Scans will be available in FOOD FOR THOUGHT on the following dates: more >>
GUILDFORD |
KINGSTON |
6th May |
20th May |
3rd June |
17th June |
1st July |
15th July |
Consultation lasts approx 15 minutes and costs £52. Book now and save £5.00
Accurate - instantly indicates your risk of fracture and osteoporosis. Performed by expert health practitioner. Includes specific plan of action based on your results, including dietary, supplement and exercise recommendations.
Please contact us for more information and how to book your test.
18/06/2009 | Is your skincare making you sick?
Save your health and your wallet! Janey Lee Grace looks at skincare and personal hygiene for men, women and babies.
Janey Lee Grace is passionate about all things natural. She wants to help people change their lives by introducing them to the concept of easily available natural alternatives, directing them to the products that really work, or recipes for simple DIY skincare, without needing to feel any sense of guilt for the bits we aren’t getting right. more >>
She sums up this struggle that we all face day to day as ‘Imperfectly Natural’.
Janey says, “We’re all imperfect - we’ve all got lives to lead, jobs to hold down, relationships and families to maintain! We all want a healthier happier and more holistic lifestyle, but still want to down that double espresso, and occasionally wear nail polish (or aftershave or deodorant). So are there alternatives that don’t contain phlalates, parabens and preservatives?”
In this talk, Janey explores skincare and personal hygiene. She asks what’s wrong with many of the products commercially available for men, women and babies, what the dangers are, what to look for, and how to make changes that can save your health, your wallet, and tick the eco box in the process.
EVENT DETAILS
DATE: Thursday 18th June 2009
TIME: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
PLACE: College of Naturopathic Medicine,
41 Riding House St,
London, W1W 7BE
(Nearest tube Oxford Circus)
PRICE: £5.00
TEL: Call CNM on 01342 410 505
EMAIL: info@naturopathy-uk.com
13/06/2009 | catering for allergies
A special practical workshop to inform about catering for allergies.
Join Christine Bailey MSc, PGCE, on allergy-free cookery day and learn about healthy eating programmes for food allergies and intolerances. more >>
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Booking Fee: Members £55, Non Members £65
There are a limited number of places for this event so please book early to avoid disappointment.
DATE: Saturday 13th June 2009
TIME: 10.30am - 4.00pm
PLACE: Tante Marie School of Cookery, Woodham House, Carlton Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4HF
PRICE: £55 for Members, £65 for Non Members
TEL: Freephone 0800 458 4747
Please note that cancellations cannot be accepted after May 29th. Booking fee is non-discountable.
06/06/2009 | Optimum Health Cookery Workshop
Would you like to improve your health this summer? Maximise your health? Transform your diet? Learn new healthy cookery skills? Impress friends with mouth-watering recipes?
Magalie Papageorge - Nutritional therapist & food coach - will be running a series of Spring/Summer Health Cookery Workshops/Demonstrations. more >>
Spend 1/2 day learning about healthy cooking techniques, new foods to include in your diet and enjoy sampling a range of delicious healthy dishes. I will show you how to transform your diet with quick and easy nutritious recipes to suit your needs.
Each workshop will focus on a different health topic.
SEMINAR 1 - Cooking to improve energy levels
I will show how to use a range of nutrient-dense low/medium GI foods, alternative ingredients as well as the best protein powder to use for quick and best results
DATE: Saturday 6th June 2009, 11am-3pm
Each session will consist of a 1 hour nutrition information presentation with 3 hours devotedto the cookery demonstrations and food tasting. Each participant will be given a goodie bag with the recipes used during the cookery demonstration as well as other useful handouts and a 15% off on your next Nutritional Consultation.
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE: Saturday 6th June 2009
TIME: 11am - 3pm
PLACE: Kaphill/Brookwood, Woking, Surrey - click here for a location map
PRICE: £65 per person
TEL: 07950291717 or 08452 252911
EMAIL: magalie@vibrantnutrition.co.uk
WEB: www.vibrantnutrition.com
PLACES LIMITED
22/05/2009 - 07/06/2009 | Plastic Bag Monsters!
Food For Thought Kingston is proud to be able to feature the work of the KU Nursery in a window installation entitled ‘Plastic Bag Monsters’
The idea is to say no to the plastic bag monsters, and if you do take them to reuse them. more >>
The Children from the KU Nursery have all contributed by making a monster from plastic carrier bags. This innovative approach to recycling is designed to promote awareness of the millions of carrier bags that are used every day.
The display will feature in-store from the 22nd May to the 7th of June
04/06/2009 | Free 'Eat Well' Workshop
The average western diet is reported to be deficient in essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients and toxic in hormones, additives and preservatives.
Dr Daniel Rainbow MS.c BS.c will present important diet, nutrition and supplement information as well as advice on how to incorporate an 'innate diet' and lead a healthier life-style. All welcome. more >>
EVENT INFORMATION
VENUE: Back to Health Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, Castle Street, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 1ST
DATE: Thursday 4th June 2009
TIME: 8.00pm
Places are limited - pre-book now on 0208 549 5409
EMAIL: Kingston@bthcc.co.uk
WEB: www.bthcc.co.uk
24/04/2009 | Join the GL Revolution!
Discover the ultimate way to lose weight, gain energy and transform your health in this ground breaking seminar
Losing weight and improving your health could not be easier when you discover Patrick Holford's GL secret. Found of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, and author of the Low-GL Diet, Patrick Holford explains how loss of blood sugar control is driving today's common and chronic health problems more than any other factor, and how to regain blood sugar control rapidly and restore health. more >>
These nationwide seminars contain important new information, backed by the latest scientific findings. They will give you mastery over your weight and seriously improve your health.
So if you want to:
- Lose weight quickly and keep it off
- Feel full and full of energy
- Slow down the ageing process
- Improve your mood and memory
- Lower cholesterol without drugs
- Prevent and reverse diabetes and heart disease
- Cut your cancer risk
If so, this seminar is for you.
Details
Date - Friday 24th April 2009
Speaker – Patrick Holford
Place – HOLIDAY INN GUILDFORD, Egerton Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XZ
Time – Registration 6pm, Seminar 6.30pm to 9pm
Tickets - Tickets cost £15.00 each
23/02/2009 | Fair Trade Fortnight
Two billion people – a third of humanity – still survive on less than $2 a day. Unfair trade rules keep them in poverty, but they face the global challenges of food shortages and climate change too.
Fairtrade is a people’s movement for change that aims to tip the balance of trade in favour of poor producers. We all need Fairtrade more than ever and we all have the power to create positive change for people and planet. More >>
Make it happen. Choose Fairtrade. Take part in Fairtrade Fortnight 2009 and play your part by joining a powerful global movement for change!
Food For Thought is proud to participate in Fair Trade Fortnight. Each day we will be running very special offers, tastings and demos, please check in-store for details!
09/02/2009 | Visit by Jan de Vries
Monday 9th February 2009 at the Food for Thought store, 2-6 Haydon Place, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4LL
Jan de Vries has been synonymous with expert complementary healthcare for over 40 years both in the UK and in other parts of the world.
Jan has written 40 books on a host of health problems and he contributes advice columns and features to many magazines and newspapers. More >>
He also broadcasts regularly and is in constant demand as a popular and insightful lecturer.
Jan de Vries was appointed Honorary Professor of Complementary Medicine at Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University College in 2002.
In the spring of 2008 Jan received three of the natural health industry’s highest accolades:
The James Henry Cook Award for his outstanding contribution to natural health, and complementary and alternative medicine, presented at the Health Food Industry annual luncheon;
the HFMA Maurice Hanssen Award of Honour, presented by members of the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) to a deserving individual for outstanding services to health;
and the Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award.
For more information on this event, please call: 01483 533 841
08/02/2009 | seedy sunday comes to kingston
At long last, the event that many of Kingston’s gardeners, allotment holders and green fingered types have been waiting for. This February 8th sees the chance for them to meet, exchange their own seeds and share their experiences of seed growing as part of Seedy Sunday.
Catherine Mukhopadhyay, one of the volunteer organisers said, “We are really excited about this. The event offers people an opportunity to come together swap their surplus seed get some ‘outlawed’ heritage varieties and tips on how to grow them”. More >>
On Sunday 8th February 2009 Kingston Environment Centre will be buzzing with the sound of people swapping a Mr Brooks Blue for a Derby Striped or Small Pear and more besides. ”Seedy Sunday is a call to gardeners, consumers and the whole community to take action to protect heritage seeds for future generations.”
You can swap seeds or make a donation if you have none to swap, buy seed potatoes – lots of varieties to choose from, learn how to sprout seeds for eating, talk to seed doctors, community gardeners and be inspired about the importance of biodiversity.
Seedy Sunday is organised by a group of volunteers active in food growing and permaculture in the Kingston community.
Sponsored by Kingston-based whole food suppliers Food for Thought, Seedy Sunday brings together gardeners, seed savers, herb and wild flower enthusiasts, local gardening and community groups as well as organisations campaigning for sustainable food production and biodiversity.
What’s On?
- community seed swap all day - heritage and outlawed seeds as well as locally grown organic flower and herb seeds ( small donation if no seeds to swap)
- seed potatoes for sale many varieties including heritage and organic.
- ‘seed doctors’ on hand to give practical advice on growing vegetables and herbs from heritage seeds (plus gardening experts with practical tips on composting and eco-friendly gardening).
- how to get involved in local community gardening and food growing schemes.
- films on permaculture and food growing.
- exhibitions on composting, seed sprouting, safeguarding seeds, protecting biodiversity and sustainable gardening.
- Craft and book stalls – locally produced crafts, Gardening books from Eco-logic Books and children’s books from Barefoot.
- plus café, and drop-in childrens’ activities.
Details
Entry – FREE – donation for seeds if you have none to swap
Place – Kingston Environment Centre, Fairfield East, Kingston, KT1 2PT
Time – 11am – 2.00pm
For more details contact event organiser Catherine Mukhopadhyay on 020 8549 2698 / 07973 371133, email seedysunday@gmail.com or visit www.seedysunday.org
Or alternatively Telephone: 020 8546 7806 contact Lisa Shipp
Email:info@foodforthoughtuk.com
08/12/2008 | Visit by Jan de Vries
11am-3pm, Monday 8th December at the Food for Thought store 38 Market Place, Kingston.
Jan de Vries has been synonymous with expert complementary healthcare for over 40 years both in the UK and in other parts of the world.
Jan has written 40 books on a host of health problems and he contributes advice columns and features to many magazines and newspapers. More >>
He also broadcasts regularly and is in constant demand as a popular and insightful lecturer.
Jan de Vries was appointed Honorary Professor of Complementary Medicine at Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University College in 2002.
In the spring of 2008 Jan received three of the natural health industry’s highest accolades:
The James Henry Cook Award for his outstanding contribution to natural health, and complementary and alternative medicine, presented at the Health Food Industry annual luncheon;
the HFMA Maurice Hanssen Award of Honour, presented by members of the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) to a deserving individual for outstanding services to health;
and the Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award.
20/11/2008 | christmas evening at food for thought
3pm-9pm Thursday 20th November at the Food for Thought store 38 Market Place, Kingston.
Enjoy a tipple and a nibble of seasonal goodies whilst you shop. Look out for the Hamper Raffle, prize draw for a Nintendo Wii sport, Makeup Advice and different ideas for Christmas.
Contact Lisa on 0208 546 7806 for more details
04/11/2008 | Marilyn Glenville - Fat Around The Middle. (And how to get rid of it)
Tuesday 4th November 2008, 7:30 - 8:30pm
Dr Glenville is a popular international speaker. As a respected author on women's healthcare she gives regular talks on radio and has often appeared on television and in the press. She is the author of 8 internationally bestselling books including her latest ‘Fat Around The Middle, and How to Get Rid of it’, many of which have become the standard reference books for practitioners. Event Details >>
Details
Speaker – Marilyn Glenville
Place – The Guildford Institute
Time – doors open at 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm.
Tickets - Price £5.00 each
Tickets can be bought directly from the Food For Thought Store 2-6 Haydon Place, Guildford GU1 4LL or by calling: 01483 533 841.
Tickets are also available from our Kingston branch, 020 8546 7806.
27/10/2008 | Start of Vegan Week
Start of Vegan Week. The Vegan Society promotes vegan lifestyles - that is, ways of living that seek to exclude, as far as is possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. More details to follow.
30/09/2008 | Marilyn Glenville Natural Alternatives to HRT
7:30pm, Tuesday 30th September 08, Market House, Kingston.
Marilyn Glenville is a popular international speaker. As a respected author on women's healthcare she gives regular talks on radio and has often appeared on television and in the press. She is the author of 8 internationally bestselling books, Many of her books have become standard reference books for practitioners. Event Details >>
Details
Speaker – Marilyn Glenville
Place – Market House, Market Place, Kingston KT1 1JQ
(next to the Food For Thought shop)
Time – doors open at 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm.
Tickets - Price £5.00 each
Tickets can be bought directly by dropping into the store, or by calling: 020 8546 7806 or simply email info@foodforthoughtuk.com
16/09/2008 | PATRICK HOLFORD - BRAIN FOOD
7:30pm, Tuesday 16th September 08, Market House, Kingston.
Patrick Holford is a pioneer in new approaches to health and nutrition, specialising in the field of mental health. He is widely regarded as Britain’s best-selling author and leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health issues, hence being frequently quoted in national newspapers from the Daily Mail to the Guardian. more >>
Patrick is also popular on radio shows and national television as a presenter, interviewer and guest.
In 1984 Patrick founded the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), a charitable and independent educational trust for the furtherance of education and research in nutrition, now the largest training school in the UK offering a degree-accredited training in nutritional therapy and widely respected as a leading edge organisation by professionals and media alike. He formed a relationship with the late Dr Linus Pauling, who became the Patron of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition.
Details
Speaker – Patrick Holford
Place – Market House, Market Place, Kingston KT1 1JQ
Time – doors open at 7pm, talk starts 7:30pm and lasts for approx 1 hour
Tickets - available from the Food For Thought Stores in Kingston and Guildford price £5.00 each
Contact 020 8546 7806 or email info@foodforthoughtuk.com
06/09/2008 | Start of Soil Association Organic Fortnight
Start of Soil Association Organic Fortnight. During Soil Association Organic Fortnight, people across Britain will be celebrating all things organic. From 6-21 September, individuals, businesses and communities will be hosting events to raise awareness of the environmental, health and social benefits of organic production. More details to follow.
29/05/2008 | Amanda Heron - Look and Feel Fabulous!
Amanda will change the way you think about cosmetics and body care. She will demonstrate a makeover using a fabulous professional range of Natural Makeup - ’Looking good, Feeling good’ - A talk not to be missed! Additionally you can also book an exclusive FREE make over at the Food For Thought Store, Kingston on Saturday the 31st May. Places are strictly limited and will be on a ‘first come’ basis.
22/05/2008 | Alex Kirchin - Brain Health, don’t neglect it!
Alex Kirchin has developed comprehensive knowledge of the role of vitamins, minerals and herbs in the promotion of good health and has an MSc in Nutritional Medicine. Alex has worked as a chef, nutritional advisor at the BBC and is technical director at Viridian Nutrition. He is a well respected lecturer and in-store advisor with a passion for martial arts and an extensive knowledge of sports nutrition.