CALLING ALL BUDDING BRANSONS…

VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR FIRST EVER AVIATION APPRENTICE

Virgin Atlantic has launched a nationwide search to find the next Richard Branson – a budding young aviation enthusiast who will be the first child ever to test and approve the airline’s newly refurbished fleet of 747 aircraft.

The lucky applicant, who demonstrates that they are plane crazy enough to fill Branson’s shoes, will be appointed the role of 747 Junior Approvals Manager and be invited on board the updated fleet to test out in-flight entertainment, seating, food and overall service.

Parents will be invited to nominate their mini-Bransons (between the ages of seven and ten) via the Virgin Atlantic Facebook page (www.facebook.com/VirginAtlantic) and will have until the 20^th August to prove why their little one should take on the role. The successful applicant will be chosen by a panel of judges, including Sir Richard Branson himself, after which they will conduct their on-board market research for a review to be posted on Facebook.

Parents are encouraged to submit any evidence they feel proves that their child should become Virgin Atlantic’s 747 Junior Approvals Manager – but the judging panel will be looking for applicants who demonstrate a love of flying, an adventurous spirit and an entrepreneurial spark.

Sir Richard Branson said:

“We have worked hard to make sure our renovated 747 leisure fleet is the most comfortable and family friendly in the sky – so it makes sense to get one of our toughest critics – a plane crazy boy or girl – to really put it though its paces.

I’m looking for a bright young spark who loves travel and shares my passion for aviation to take on this role. ”

£15 Toy Story Toys at The Disney Store

Quick! Head down to your nearest Disney Store or run over to the Disney Store website where you can currently get your hands on some of your children's favourite Toy Story toys for the bargain price of £15*. I've been wanting to get my son a Buzz Lightyear for a while now but just couldn't put it off anymore when I came across Buzz for just £15 in our local Disney Store.

Just hope I can be patient enough to wait until Christmas to give it to him, I may just have to purchase Woody to accompany his new Buzz Lightyear.


Currently at £15 is Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, Lotso & Slinky. All are talking toys apart from Lotso who smells like strawberries!

*Price correct at time of posting.

Keeping Fit during Pregnancy

Fitness during pregnancy is especially important for your health and strength during the labor and delivery of the child, whilst the stamina obtained will enable to keep up with the energetic little one after birth. Your own body is also far more likely to return to pre pregnancy weight which is another great incentive to exercise during this tough time. 

  Keeping fit as you carry more weight may appear to be a contrasting ideal but it is not as hard as it appears. Here are some useful tips.

Nutritional Intake – Nutrition and Fitness are inextricably linked as one the former fuels the latter’s strength. During pregnancy your body needs a healthy diet more than ever and a typical recommendation for a healthy pregnant women should include,

- 6-11 servings of grain products.

- 4-6 servings of fruits and vegetables.

- 3-4 servings of dairy products.
- 0.4 mg of folic acid.
- 30 mg of iron.
- 80-100 grams of protein.

Use a calendar or similar diary to record and analyse your consumption of food and show to your Doctor during pregnancy appointments that may provide additional meal recommendations.

Fluids – Water is key to a healthy pregnancy and lifestyle and flushes out infections by facilitating a flow of nutrients through the body and importantly to your baby. If water is not appealing to you try adding a bit of lemon or lime to increase its appeal. Carry a large bottle of water with you everywhere you go and keep yourself hydrated.

Activities – Avoid high impact sports that involve physical contact but instead focus on exercises such as swimming that exercise muscle groups and flexibility ready for the labour process. This will enable blood and oxygen circulation in addition to your emotional well-being. Yoga is another great way to keep the body fit and you may find classes with similar pregnant women attending and the option to use appropriate fitness equipment.

Health Consultation – During pregnancy consulting your doctor over your health is vitally important to ensure the right set of fitness goals are set to you and your individual body.  The levels of fitness prior to the pregnancy will dictate the strategy moving forward whilst simple steps whilst following simple steps in nutrition, hydration and exercise will enable you to professionally manage a safe, healthy pregnancy.

Author Bio – James Barnett is a researcher on behalf of Powerhouse Fitness documenting contemporary fitness training and development techniques for families.