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Today's the last day to vote: What's on for Little Ones awards

HAVE you voted yet? I would be SO grateful if you could.

We have until 5pm today for votes to be submitted in the What's On for Little Ones awards.

I was so delighted that we have been included in three categories in this awards scheme as I'm so proud of all the team at Musical Minis.

I hope you can consider voting and taking us forward to a further round.

The What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards recognise the best activities for children from throughout the UK as nominated and voted for by parents, so Musical Minis is delighted to have received not one, but three nominations in this year's awards.

Musical Minis has been proudly nominated for the following categories:

• Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn to 2 years)
• Best National Pre-schooler Development Activity (2 to 5 years)
• Two franchisees have been put forward for Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s. They are Debbie Caygill – Newcastle and Jo Weaving – South Wales. 
• Log on to http://www.whatson4littleones.co.uk/awards-voting.asp to vote for Musical Minis.

Thank you so much if you do! I've got my fingers crossed for some good support and will watch this space.

Musical Minis backs Have a Lovely Time

At Musical Minis, our emphasis is on fun.

That's why we're delighted to now be supporting the family travel and activities website, Have a Lovely Time.

This popular resource, written by parents for parents, is set to be relaunched in June and will be branded with some Musical Minis images and information.

We're looking forward to this partnership, which will also see the Have a Lovely Time team publish regular news from Musical Minis.

Surrey M25 Franchise Show

COME and meet me at the Surrey M25 Franchise Show.

We've decided to try out exhibiting at a Franchise Show. After many years deliberating as to the pros and cons of exhibiting, Musical Minis has taken the plunge!

If you are living in the South of England and looking for self employment opportunities why not come and visit us. Musical Minis would like to invite all those interested in franchise and business investment opportunities to a welcome breakfast buffet at Sandown Park Racecourse on Saturday 4th September 2010. Click here to download and print your FREE voucher.

There is free entry to meet 35+ exhibitors showcasing innovative, and inspiring, franchise and business investment opportunities. Investment Levels typically vary between £2k to £80k+

Tap into sound, impartial “post credit crunch” franchise finance and legal advice, meet local start up and enterprise agencies and attend any of the six free drop in seminars from small business and career experts “in the know”. There is even a special slot Mums Mean Business, which will cover what mums are to look out for in a good franchise.

We would love you to pop by and meet us on Stand 7 or if you prefer to make an appointment just email karen@musicalminis.co.uk

The Surrey M25 Franchise Show is on Saturday 4th September 2010 from 9.30am to 4.00pm at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher KT10 9AJ There is free entry and free car parking.

As this is Musical Minis first show we are really not sure what to expect. I'd love to here tips from experienced exhibitors. Please do come and say hello if you do visit the show.

St. David's Day Celebrations in South Wales

SOUTH Wales Musical Minis celebrated St. David's day 2010 in style. The celebrations continued through the whole week so that each class was able to participate. Some children dressed up in Welsh costume, Dewi Dragon came down from the mountains for story time. Happy Birthday was sung in Welsh and each child was given a Welsh cake at the end of the class.

Awards - Please vote for Musical Minis

THE What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards recognise the best activities and party entertainment for children across the UK, so Musical Minis is delighted to have received a triple nomination in the 2010 awards.

Musical Minis has been nominated for three categories:

• Best National Baby and Toddler Development Activity (newborn to 2 years),
• Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity (2 to 5 years). and
• Four franchisees have been put forward for Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s. They are Debbie Caygill - Newcastle, Liz Rowe - Ayrshire, Leena Thakker - Oxford and Jo Weaving - South Wales.

Musical Minis in the news

IT'S always great to see coverage about Musical Minis and our success.

Here's some of our coverage:

Antonia Chitty carries a profile at her influential Family Friendly Working site.

The Guardian reports how former teacher Jayne Stanton has forged a new career thanks to Musical Minis.

Parentdish features our advice for working mums.

You can read more of our features and interviews on our feedback and publicity page.