May 2013

Sun
05
Kids Club Special Cinco de Mayo
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ First Floor, Room With a View
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Kids Club Special Cinco de Mayo
Sunday, May 5th
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Floor, Room With a View, £5

Special Kids Club at 12pm! Kids will make guacamole & veggie fajitas! Join in the fun with a classic Pinata bash to open up to the goodies inside! To book, click here.

Sun
05
Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Storewide
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Sunday, May 5th
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Storewide, FREE!

Join us for Cinco de Mayo on Sunday 5 May 1-4pm where we’ll have lots of demos around the store. Fun theatre includes ceviche, chimichangas, coated marconas, chicken mole, Mexican beers, tequila and more!

Cinco de Mayo is annually observed on May 5, the anniversary of a victory in 1862 in the fight for independence from French forces. It is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage in the United States and today it’s celebrated with doing all things Mexican!

Tue
07
Monkey Music
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ First Floor, Room With a View
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Monkey Music
Tuesday, May 7th
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
First Floor, Room With a View, Email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk

What is Monley Music?

Monkey Music introduces music to very young children in a way that they can easil y understand & enjoy. Based on an innovtive progressive curriculum, Monkey Music provides parents, carers, and their children with with weekly music classes that are entertaining and educational.

 

How does it work?

Classes take place on a weekly basis. The 30 minute classes are aimed at thres age groups. Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

 

Each class has a maximum capacity of 15 children so book early to avoid disappointment.

Rock and Roll for 3 months to 1 year olds

Heigh Ho for 1 year olds to two year olds and

Jiggety Jig for 2 to 3.5 year olds

 

Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

Please email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8184 8987

Wed
08
Beginners Guide to Wine - South African Wines
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ The Wine Hub, Ground floor
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Beginners Guide to Wine - South African Wines
Wednesday, May 8th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Wine Hub, Ground floor, £20

Whether you have been drinking wine for many years or you are a new aficionado, everyone can learn something from these classes which focus on a different region or style of wine each month. Come meet Julian from our wine department talk about the terroir, grape, producer and tasting notes of a 6 different wines.  And of course, there will be wine to drink too! Classes are held in The WINE HUB. To book click here.

Mon
13
Whole Baby Club --Meet Krystal, our Healthy Eating Specialist
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM @ First Floor Room WIth a VIew
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Whole Baby Club --Meet Krystal, our Healthy Eating Specialist
Monday, May 13th
10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
First Floor Room WIth a VIew, fre but booking is required at kensington@wholefoods.com

Calling all new Mums! Meet Krystal our Helathy Eating Specialist to learn about what to do to keep you and your child helathy throughout the spring. Expecting mums are welcome too! Book at kensington@wholefoods.com

Mon
13
Kids Sushi Class
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ First floor near glass lifts
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Kids Sushi Class
Monday, May 13th
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
First floor near glass lifts, £10

Do you and your kids love sushi? Would you or your kids like to have our sushi chefs show you how to make sushi?

Book yourself or your child into our sushi class to learn the fundamentals of this special craft from our very own Genji chef's. They'll teach you how to roll sushi like a pro!

Kid's sushi classes alternate every other month starting in January, March, May, July, September, and November) to book, click here.

Please note that bookings are not exchangeable or refundable. However, if you are unable to attend this event, please email askq@wholefoods.com 48 hours in advance to cancel and to be eligible for a refund on the credit card used to place each booking order.

Tue
14
Monkey Music
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ First Floor, Room With a View
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Monkey Music
Tuesday, May 14th
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
First Floor, Room With a View, Email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk

What is Monley Music?

Monkey Music introduces music to very young children in a way that they can easil y understand & enjoy. Based on an innovtive progressive curriculum, Monkey Music provides parents, carers, and their children with with weekly music classes that are entertaining and educational.

 

How does it work?

Classes take place on a weekly basis. The 30 minute classes are aimed at thres age groups. Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

 

Each class has a maximum capacity of 15 children so book early to avoid disappointment.

Rock and Roll for 3 months to 1 year olds

Heigh Ho for 1 year olds to two year olds and

Jiggety Jig for 2 to 3.5 year olds

 

Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

Please email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8184 8987

Wed
15
Make Your Own Skincare
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ First Floor, Room With a View
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Make Your Own Skincare
Wednesday, May 15th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
First Floor, Room With a View, £10

Learn how to make body products from your kitchen! In the first class, we will make an after 8 body scrub with natural peppermint and cacao beans, an anti-aging pumpkin peel, a cucumber toner, and an oatmeal  facial mask. You'll get to take home everything you make! Recipes will be included too. THIS CLASS IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Thu
16
Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Light Up the Grill
Thursday, May 16th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Fee

The weather is warming up and that means it's time to head outside for some cooking over the coals or gratesl. Let's chat about our favorite foods to kiss with flame, tips and tricks for seasoning, and more. Follow #wfmdish to join the conversation from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CST.

Fri
17
Natural Makeup Masterclass
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Health & Beauty deptartment, lower ground
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Natural Makeup Masterclass
Friday, May 17th
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Health & Beauty deptartment, lower ground, £10

Learn the art of natural make-up. Enjoy a 30 minute makeover by our makeup artists, using a wide selection of natural cosmetics.

Book at wholebody.uk@wholefoods.com.

Fri
17
Sake Tasting & Paring Event
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Shabu Shabu bar first floor
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Sake Tasting & Paring Event
Friday, May 17th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Shabu Shabu bar first floor, £35

Have you always wanted to learn about the different types of sake, how you serve it, and what foods you pair it with? Then join us in the sushi restaurant on the first floor for sake tasting. Four types of sake will be served and paired with different Japanese foods . Guests will receive a complementary bottle of sparkling sake to take home. The menu for the eveing will be:

Mio sparkling Sake – Calamari salad, veg spring roll, prawn salong, green salad

Junmai – Salmon & Tuna sashimi, selection of Nigiri

Daiginjyo - Selection of Genji Signature special roll

Plum wine - green tea ice cream

* Substitutions are available for vegetarian customers--please ask the chef onsite for details

**you must be 18 years of age or older by the date of the class to partcipate

To book for this event, click here.

 

Tue
21
Monkey Music
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ First Floor, Room With a View
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Monkey Music
Tuesday, May 21st
3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
First Floor, Room With a View, Email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk

What is Monley Music?

Monkey Music introduces music to very young children in a way that they can easil y understand & enjoy. Based on an innovtive progressive curriculum, Monkey Music provides parents, carers, and their children with with weekly music classes that are entertaining and educational.

 

How does it work?

Classes take place on a weekly basis. The 30 minute classes are aimed at thres age groups. Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

 

Each class has a maximum capacity of 15 children so book early to avoid disappointment.

Rock and Roll for 3 months to 1 year olds

Heigh Ho for 1 year olds to two year olds and

Jiggety Jig for 2 to 3.5 year olds

 

Children all attend the half hour class with at least one adult and the class takes place at the same time every week.

Please email alex.trippier@monkeymusic.co.uk or call 020 8184 8987

Thu
30
Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Wines of Summer
Thursday, May 30th
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Online, Free

Cool, crisp whites, reds to pair with your favorite steak - wine is made for summer food. Join us as we chat about pairing wines with both weather and favorite summer foods. Follow #wfmwine to join the conversation from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CST.

Events At Nearby Stores

Homeopathic Clinic with Ishbel
Wednesday, May 22nd
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Stoke Newington, Free

Homeopathic medicines provide natural and everyday solutions for effecting and maintaining general wellbeing.

 

Autumn is upon us--it's Back-to-School time for the kids, and Back-to-Work for us adults, and there's no time to be feeling unwell. By introducing small amounts of natural substances to help stimulate the body to heal itself, homeopathy is a gentle and excellent recourse, particularly for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. Stop by throughout on Wednesday to see Ishbel, or any of other qualified homeopaths on Sunday and Monday.

Homeopathic medicines provide natural

Health Starts Here with Nathan
Thursday, May 23rd
12:00 AM
Stoke Newington , Free

Follow Melissa, and Gain Fast Tips to Get Fit and Feel Great All Summer Long

 

You know you're supposed to eat healthy, but sometimes following a nutritious, well-balanced diet at home takes a bit more time and creativity than you've got. That's where Whole Foods Market comes in: every Thursday our Health Starts Here specialist, Melissa, creates vitamin-packed dishes for you to taste in-store, and cook yourselves, right at home. So, you always get interesting recipes that introduce you to new foods and exciting combinations--and the peace of mind that you'll always find the ingredients you need.

Follow Melissa, and Gain Fast Tips to Get Fit and Feel Great All Summer Long

Massage Therapy with Ben Meech
Thursday, May 23rd
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Stoke Newington, £10

Treat yourself to 15 minutes of relaxation with Ben, our guest masseur.

 

Qualified to offer Holistic, Deep Tissue, and Sports & Remedial massage therapy, Ben specializes in reducing muscular and other soft tissue pain, increasing mobility and flexibility, and improving posture. Further, he is also well-trained to design tailor-made treatments to suit your specific needs.

Treat yourself to 15 minutes of relaxation with Ben, our guest masseur.