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August 18th, 2010 - Greenwich Shopping Park supports local stars of the future.
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July 8th, 2010 - Greenwich Shopping Park takes Boots Suncare Mascot to visit Woodhill Primary School
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June 28th, 2010 - It’s Night Work for Scissor Sisters
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June 8th, 2010 - Greenwich Shopping Park’s SportsDirect.com gives marathon runner a helping ‘foot-up’
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June 8th, 2010 - Bluetones introduce ‘A New Athens’
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May 25th, 2010 - Greenwich shoppers get free advice on health and fitness
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May 18th, 2010 - Christina Aguilera returns with Bionic
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May 11th, 2010 - Slash releases first solo album
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May 4th, 2010 - American Idol runner up, Lambert, releases debut album
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April 20th, 2010 - Meatloaf is back...
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April 6th, 2010 - MGMT return with new album
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March 23rd, 2010 - Kids in Glass Houses latest album released at HMV
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March 16th, 2010 - Goldfrapp- Head First now at HMV
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March 9th, 2010 - Amy MacDonald 'A Curious Thing' is out now at HMV
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March 4th, 2010 - Greenwich children become ‘Little Geniuses’ on World Book Day
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March 2nd, 2010 - Alphabeat 'The Beat Is' is out now at HMV
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February 16th, 2010 - Peter Gabriel 'Scratch My Back' is out now at HMV
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February 9th, 2010 - Songs to set the mood this Valentine’s Day
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February 2nd, 2010 - Hot Chip return with fourth album... out now at HMV
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January 26th, 2010 - The boys from The Valleys release fourth album... out now at HMV
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January 22nd, 2010 - Show smoking the red card
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January 19th, 2010 - Are you Greenwich Borough’s most romantic couple?
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January 18th, 2010 - Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber releases debut album My World
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January 12th, 2010 - Esmeé Denters releases debut album Outta Here
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December 23rd, 2009 - Recycle your cards with the Woodland Trust at Greenwich Shopping Park this Christmas
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December 21st, 2009 - Late night shopping and festive fun at Greenwich Shopping Park
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December 14th, 2009 - Alicia Keys releases fourth album
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December 7th, 2009 - Snoop Dogg back with 'Malice in Wonderland’
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December 1st, 2009 - Late night shopping and festive fun at Greenwich Shopping Park
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December 1st, 2009 - Ronan Keating releases his 'Winter Songs'
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November 24th, 2009 - Children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent to benefit from sales of 2009/2010 HMV calendar featuring the inspiration selections of Dylan, Bowie, McCartney and other icons
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November 16th, 2009 - Charity call for choirs who’ve got talent!
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November 16th, 2009 - Singer-songwriter John Mayer returns with latest album
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November 7th, 2009 - Will Robbie’s return get you to rock your body?
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November 3rd, 2009 - Does Leona Lewis’ latest album have the X Factor?
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November 3rd, 2009 - Greenwich Shopping Park Searches for the Borough’s Family of the Year
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October 23rd, 2009 - Frighteningly fun Halloween event
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October 15th, 2009 - Buble's back
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October 13th, 2009 - Willow Dene football team kicks the competition into touch by winning Greenwich Shopping Park’s sponsor a kit prize
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October 10th, 2009 - Put the light into your life with Editors latest album
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September 22nd, 2009 - Marathon Man
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September 20th, 2009 - Newton Faulkner back with eagerly awaited album
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September 15th, 2009 - You won’t be able to resist Muse’s latest album
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September 8th, 2009 - Is Jamie T the King of the charts with his latest album?
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August 28th, 2009 - Precious photos for keeps
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August 18th, 2009 - It’s Just Jack back with his latest album
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August 11th, 2009 - Arctic Monkeys are back on the scene
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August 10th, 2009 - Making Shopping Kid’s Play this summer
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August 4th, 2009 - Calvin Harris gets you Ready for The Weekend
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July 21st, 2009 - Sparks is back with a Battlefield album
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July 8th, 2009 - Greenwich Shopping Park goes yellow for local hospice
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July 6th, 2009 - The Veronica's release album from down under
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June 30th, 2009 - Will La Roux's album give you thrills?
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June 22nd, 2009 - Greenwich Shopping Park marks Child Safe Zone Scheme’s first anniversary with local parents and toddlers
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June 15th, 2009 - The boy from Blackheath releases hit record
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June 11th, 2009 - Does your team deserve a sporting chance?
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June 9th, 2009 - Leicester's finest Kasabian return with latest album
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June 2nd, 2009 - Daniel Merriweather releases debut album
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May 26th, 2009 - Kings of Leon back with smash hit record
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May 11th, 2009 - Ladyhawke releases debut album
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May 1st, 2009 - Will Lily's latest album make you Smile?
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April 29th, 2009 - Know your Enemy
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April 14th, 2009 - Killers back with latest album
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April 7th, 2009 - Is Kelly your American Idol?
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April 1st, 2009 - Greenwich Shopping Park announces winning fashion designer
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March 25th, 2009 - Going Gaga
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November 20th, 2008 - Budding fashion designer scoops prize for ‘Yummy Mummy’ creation
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Budding fashion designer scoops prize for ‘Yummy Mummy’ creation

November 20th, 2008

Aspiring fashion designer, Jade Blyth from Essex, has won first prize in Greenwich Shopping Park’s ‘Yummy Mummy’ initiative, which challenged 15 students from Greenwich Community College to design the perfect outfit for a group of mothers at a Charlton parent and toddler group.

Greenwich Shopping Park launched the initiative in September during ‘Yummy Mummy Week’ (20-28 September) to set students from the BTEC National Diploma in Fashion & Clothing course the task of designing both practical and fashionable outfits for mums at Charlton Park Playcentre Jade, aged 18, designed an outfit consisting smart-casual black trousers with turn-ups, red ballet pumps, a red polar neck jumper, a wool wraparound along with a broach and a necklace.

Jade said: “I’m ecstatic to have won the competition and it was a great project to have been involved in. From taking the mums’ brief to putting pen to paper, you simply wouldn’t get this type of experience unless you interact with people in a real-life situation. The mums also gave brilliant feedback that I’m sure we’ll all be able to take on board and use constructively.

“The reason I chose this outfit is because the mums wanted something comfortable and smart, and I think that the outfit embodies this. I chose black trousers as they are loose fitting in style and dark, which makes them very flattering.

“I chose red ballet pumps as they are flat and comfortable, yet still elegant and feminine, so although the mums are wearing flat shoes, they’ll still look smart. I teamed the red pumps with a red polar neck, because again I wanted something flattering and comfortable, and the colour co-ordination keeps the look smart. I wanted to chose a bold colour to prevent the outfit from looking dull, and thought red would be perfect, especially for the festive season.

“To bring the look more up-to-date, I studied the styles available in fashion stores at Greenwich Shopping Park, and found that shawls and wraparounds are huge this season. Not only are they a way of keeping warm, but they make any outfit look more on trend- which is perfect for the mums. I added a broach and a necklace to the outfits to, again, contemporise the whole outfit.”

The assignment began by two students visiting the parent and toddler group to take a brief from the mothers on what would be their perfect outfit. The budding fashion designers later presented the information and brief to other students studying on the same course. Following the brief from the mums, the students had six weeks to visit the stores at Greenwich Shopping Park to study the styles, patterns and fabrics that are setting the trends this season, whilst incorporating the mothers’ brief, and considering clothes, shoes and accessories the students presented their perfect Yummy Mummy outfits to the mums.

The final designs were given to the mums to pick their favourite ‘Yummy Mummy’ outfit, which won its stylist Jade £50 of shopping vouchers to spend at Greenwich Shopping Park. The Park also donated £25 of book vouchers to the parent and toddler group to be spent at WHSmith.

Sara Ives, a mother of four from Charlton who attends the group regularly, said: “The reason that we chose Jade’s outfit is because it’s very on trend with the wraparound and broach, but at the same time it’s comfortable and easy to wear. I loved the splash of colour by teaming the red pumps and red jumper together, a look that is perfect for Christmas Day.”

Carol Amestoy, organiser of the parent and toddler group and mum of two, said: “All of the students’ designs were brilliant, and they have definitely listened carefully to the brief provided by the mums. Myself, and the rest of the mums, have really enjoyed being a part of the whole project.”

 Vicki Savage, Fashion Lecturer at Greenwich Community College and Official Fashion Guru for Greenwich Shopping Park said: “This was a great assignment, as it gave the students hands-on, practical experience. Fashion designers should always have a clear image of their market before they put pencil to paper, so it was invaluable experience for the students to meet the mums face-to-face to truly understand what they are looking for. It was a challenge for the students to incorporate key trends along with individual requirements, but I think they’ve pulled it off and should be very proud of themselves.”

Sian Nicholls, spokesperson for Greenwich Shopping Park said: “This was a very important initiative for Greenwich Shopping Park, as not only did it provide the students with invaluable experience, but I’m sure it made the mums from the local parent and toddler group feel great too.”