Jeannine Greville Dance Academies
Jeannine Greville Dance Academies
Jeannine Greville has been established in the Thames Valley for over 50 years, with many thousands of Children passing through the doors. Many enrol for a few years, but others are enjoying very successful careers in the West-End, on television, with The Royal Ballet Company, Royal Shakespeare Company, and annually in Pantomime and a former pupils has just recently been nominated for a prestigious BAFTA award.
We hold classes in nine venues, introducing girls and boys between the ages of two and a half and eighteen years, to Ballet, Modern Jazz, Tap, National Dance, and Acrobatics. We also offer Drama, Singing, and Street Jazz in some venues.
We have a Theatre College for those children who show outstanding potential, where the training is more specialised, It is held all day on Saturday, and entry is by twice yearly audition.
We concentrate on giving children a happy, memorable childhood hobby, that will give them poise and confidence which will stay with them for life. Should they develop any potential talent, then it is noted immediately, and within our Academies, can be given professional training in R.A.D Ballet and I.S.T.D Modern and Tap, up to and including Advanced 2 Examinations, enabling them the option of moving on to a professional dance career.
The photographs are of two students who are appearing in The London Children’s Ballet production of Noel Streatfield’s ‘BalletShoes’ at The Sadlers Wells Peacock Theatre, from 22nd – 25th April 2010.
Explore Whitley’s New Fantasty Island
08/03/2010
Press Release from Reading Borough Council www.reading.gov.uk
A children’s ‘fantasy island’ play area is to be built at John Rabson’s Recreation Ground in Whitley.
Work started this week on the new and improved play area for children and young people, with the planting of 32 new trees which will go towards creating a mini forest, giving youngsters the opportunity to climb trees and explore nature.
Once completed, the ‘flagship’ park and play area at John Rabson’s will also boast exciting and stimulating playground facilities with a toddler ‘mini England’ feature and pirate ship for older children.
For mini England, an English village will be created, complete with farm with spring-ride animals, a climbing frame to represent a train and traffic signed roadways to introduce toddlers to road awareness.
Between earth mounds by the play area, will lie a sunken pirate ship climbing frame, with areas outlined to represent the ship’s stern and bow. Slides will be installed on the side of the mounds.
There will also be stepping stones, logs, buddy swings and a timber tangle.
The new and improved play facilities at John Rabson’s Recreation Ground are part of Reading Borough Councils three-year Playbuilder program to enhance play areas and parks all over Reading.
Graeme Hoskin, Lead Councillor for Culture and Sport, said: “I’m delighted that, largely thanks to Government money, we’re able to deliver this exciting project to really improve the play facilities at John Rabson’s rec. I’d like to thank the park users, local children and residents who took part in our consultation as their views have shaped what we’re putting in place.”
John Ennis, Lead Councillor for Children’s Services, said: “The improvements at John Rabson’s Recreation Ground are an excellent resource for all ages that I am sure the children of Whitley and the rest of Reading will enjoy for many years to come.”
Over the next few months, residents will see the play area take shape as work to shape the ground into each play zone is carried out and equipment installed.
It is hoped the play facilities will be open in time for the school summer holidays.
Residents and youngsters in South Reading have had a hand in designing the new look John Rabson’s Recreation Ground.
Several consultation events took place last summer, so the Council could gauge how people would like to see the area improved and what features they would like to see.
Real Nappy Week – give them a go!
Real Nappy Week
26th April – 2nd May 2010
Pamper little bottoms and protect the planet!
If you haven’t already considered using some of the amazing, environmentally friendly, gorgeous, soft and fluffy cloth nappies on your baby, then Real Nappy Week is the ideal time to get some invaluable advice and information from Mums with hands-on experience. Don’t be fooled into thinking cloth nappies are hard work, difficult to use or a nuisance to launder – and don’t just take my word for it either – come along to a Nappuccino*, see and touch the nappies, and ask as many questions as you like, experienced nappy advisors are always on hand.
Cloth nappies are kind to the planet, and kind to your pocket. With savings of around £1500 (over 2.5 years) to be made, and cashback incentives of around £30 to be had for Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell Forest residents, it makes even more sense to go cloth. A free 2 week real nappy trial is available to West Berkshire residents, find out more at the Nappuccino*.
*Nappuccino – free refreshment and nappy advice at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre on Tuesday 27th April from 11.00-12.30pm. This is a regular event on the last Tuesday of every month, term time only. An Advisor is also available on the 2nd and last Wednesday of the month at The Biscuit Tin Café in Reading’s Town Hall, 10.00 – 11.30am.
To find out more about cloth nappies, free nappy trial or Nappuccinos, please contact:
Adele on 0794 095 2693 or email berkshirenappies@ntlworld.com.
Easter Holiday fun at Jubilee Jets
Marwell Wildlife Events – can you go half price?
Marwell Wildlife
Events Listing 2010
Key: Open to all Special Offer day Annual Pass / Adopters only
1- March
St David’s Day
Davids and Davinas go half price!
14 March
Mothers Day
Treat your mum on Mothers Day with a special offer to be confirmed.
17 March
St Patricks Day
Patricks and Patricias go half price!
2 – 5 April
Wild Egg Hunt
Spring is in the air. Embark on our Wild Egg Trail around the park for the chance to win a monster chocolate egg.
2 – 18 April
Eggs & Young Birds – Easter holiday activities
Encourage your children to build their own nest in the craft area next to our pygmy hippos where you can play our egg matching game and enjoy our “Eggshibition”. Bird feeds and talks will also be taking place with a focus on the world’s largest bird – the ostrich.
20 April
Annual Pass Holder talk
FREE to Annual Pass Holders. Details to be confirmed nearer the date
23 April
St Georges Day
Georges and Georginas go half price.
1 – 3 May
Celebrate the Centenary of Flight
Take part in our paper plane competition (subject to dry weather) close to the cheetah enclosure. Craft your own plane and see how far it will fly/ Adult and children’s prizes to be won
23 May
Marwell Wildlife 10k
Put on your running shoes and help us raise money for our conservation work.
29 May – 6 June
Migration and flight adaptation – half term fun
Enjoy our bird feed and talk with a focus on birds such as the Marabou stork and Waldrapp Ibis. find out more about bird anatomy and take part in our migration obstacle course. Games and learning activities will be taking place around the park.
13 June
Winchester Film Festival: Watch movies at the park on a giant screen in the open air – fun family favourites
16 June
Annual Pass Holder talk
FREE to Annual Pass Holders. Details to be confirmed nearer the date.
20 June
Fathers Day
Treat your dad to a special day out in the park. Fathers go half price
26 – 27 June
Go Wild Adopters weekend
Meerkat, penguin, giraffe or tiger. Meet and hear talks about your adopted animal.
3 July
Sky diving day to raise funds
For Marwell Wildlife conservation work
4 July
Opening of Formal Gardens
Visit our new knot, parterre and potager gardens. Inspired by original Tudor and Elizabethan designs.
9 July
Picnic in the Park
An exclusive evening for Annual Pass holders to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the park.
24 July – 5 September
Summer events at Marwell Wildlife
Family fun Flight and other activities throughout the Summer holidays
Confirmed weeks so far
2 – 8 August & 21 – 30 August
Migration and Flight adaptation (repeat of May half term activities)
Enjoy our bird feed and talk with a focus on birds such as the Marabou stork and Waldrapp Ibis. find out more about bird anatomy and take part in our migration obstacle course. Games and learning activities will be taking place around the park.
16 September
Annual Pass Holder talk
FREE to Annual Pass Holders. Details to be confirmed nearer the date.
23 – 31 October
Explore the Weird & Wonderful
Pumpkin festival with children’s Halloween activities. Educational activities about the variety of life to celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity.
16 November
Annual Pass Holder talk
FREE to Annual Pass Holders. Details to be confirmed nearer the date.
26 November
St Andrews Day
Andrews and Andreas go half price.