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 Big Win for Hampshire in the ‘What's On 4 Little Ones' Awards National award scheme recognise counties pre-school activities as some of the best in the UK Four pre-school activities across Hampshire will be recognised as winners and runners up of the ‘Whats On 4 Little Ones 2007 Awards' as the regional winners are announced today (National Winners will be announced on March 12th 2007). Sponsored by Organix, the pioneering children's food company, the award programme recognises the best pre-school activities across the UK, as voted for by parents. Parents have been logging on to the on-line directory - whatson4littleones.co.uk since August 2006 to nominate their favourite local pre-school clubs and activities. Nominees ranged from toddler groups meeting weekly in church halls to highly organised, branded classes offering specific skills and experiences. A short list was then tested by a panel of eight independent volunteer parents and winners were chosen based on their experiences and criteria which included value for money, fun factor, support and socialising for parents/carers and ways in which the activity contributes to a child's development. The Best Local Activities were voted as follows-
A special ‘Parents Recommend' Award also goes to ‘Bumps to Babes Twins and Multiples Groups' in West Yorkshire. This category was created by the judges in response to the over whelming number of parents who mentioned the group. Sam Willoughby of What's On 4 Little Ones said: “Opportunities for the under 5's to learn and grow have never been more varied and are available in almost every community. Included in the final line up were music and singing, arts & crafts, football skills and story groups” Local groups are often run by a small legion of dedicated and committed volunteers and carers who ensure that things run smoothly to the benefit of both the parents and their little ones. Ruth Billington, Owner of Toddle Craft in Alton, said: "It is great to have some recognition for the hard work and effort. It is lovely to see children each week experiencing different craft activities and having fun with their parents, carers and grandparents. I would like to thank all the people whose nominations and comments helped Toddle Craft achieve 'gold status” Proud sponsors of the 2007 awards are Organix – the manufacturer of organic children's food. Organix helps to make parents' lives a little easier - they offer a No Junk Promise on all of their foods so parents know they are safe, pure and nutritious. Organix are associated with the awards because their ethos is to reward best practice. www.whatson4littleones.co.uk was launched in March 2006 by Sam Willoughby and Maria Pedley. The on-line directory provides details of classes and activities for babies, toddlers and pre-school children. The site includes pre-school activities nation wide with 32 counties currently being covered. It is free to use and attracts over 15,000 visitors to the site every month. Organix Brands is committed to raising standards in the quality of food fed to children and thereby offering them the best start in life. A campaigning company based in Dorset, Organix makes high quality organic food for baby's and children and provides useful information to parents and others involved with their care. For further information on the whatson4littleones 2007 award scheme please contact: For press information, interviews or images please contact |
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