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Busy Bees Holdings Limited: Acquisition of Early Years Childcare by Busy Bees

(11/01/2012)

Busy Bees Holdings Limited (“Busy Bees”), providers of childcare throughout the UK since 1983, acquires Early Years Childcare Limited (“Early Years Childcare”), a private nursery provider with nine settings offering 685 registered places from birth to five years. This acquisition will add to Busy Bees’ position as the largest UK Children’s Nursery provider, with 146 settings, offering over 13,000 childcare places and employment to more than 4,600 staff. Early Years Childcare has an excellent... [more]

British Toilet Association: Survey finds that a quarter of pupils avoid school loos, ERIC urges the Government to introduce toilets standards

(10/01/2012)

According to a new survey by a charity, a quarter of pupils in England's schools avoid using toilets. ERIC is working with the Paediatric Continence Forum, British Toilet Association, School Councils UK and the Community Practitioners and Health Visitors Association to implement a campaign to get the Government to introduce new regulations to make school toilets healthier and easier to use. ERIC, the UK charity helping children with continence problems, points out that the limited regulation... [more]

Busy Bees: Busy Bees national torch relay launched by paralympic medallist Tim Prendergast

(06/01/2012)

On Monday 9th January children, parents and VIP guests will be welcoming Paralympic Gold Medallist Tim Prendergast (who’s aiming for Gold at this year’s Olympics) to Busy Bees Nursery in Sudbury Hill to launch their Busy Bees Torch relay event which will incorporate 136 nurseries and over 11,500 children aged 0-5 across the UK. To commemorate the Olympics, and as part of a fund-raising initiative, a child-friendly Bee-themed torch will over the next seven months make its way around 136 Busy B... [more]

Baby friendly Boltholes: New Funky Farm Stays Added To Stylish Child-Friendly Accommodation Portfolio

(08/12/2011)

A new range of farm stay properties has been added to Baby friendly Boltholes online directory of stylish yet baby and toddler-friendly accommodation. The new additions come in response to increased demand from parents planning UK staycations that will bring 'Old Macdonald's Farm' to life for their little ones. The latest additions include Wheeldon Trees Farm a cluster of eco-friendly stone cottages in the Derbyshire Dales and La Louhas, a Breton dairy farm with four gites and a play barn. ... [more]

BabyBarn.co.uk: New Natural Beauty Brand Seascape at BabyBarn Online Boutique

(01/12/2011)

On the 1st of december, BabyBarn.co.uk turns one, and to celebrate its first birthday, it is pleased to welcome the natural and gorgeous beauty brand Seascape. Seascape Island Apothecary is a sublime collection of luxurious natural bath and body products, currently stocked in well respected stores such as Fortnum and Mason and Fenwick Stores; and we’re thrilled to be able to bring the wonderfully soothing ‘maternity’ range along with the fabulously fun yet delicate and nourishing ‘Les Petits’... [more]

BabyExpo: Triumph for this Weekend's BabyExpo 2011

(14/11/2011)

Organisers Report A 20% Increase In Visitor Registrations From 23 Different Counties, A Sell-Out Exhibition And A Stunning New Venue! What's on 4 Ltd, the new organisers of the BabyExpo which takes place annually in Brighton are delighted to report that the fabulous list of exhibitors alongside the fantastic entertainment and shopping experience on offer (over 5 different areas) has led to a surge in visitor registrations. 'We are already 20% up on last year's record figures' explains Fo... [more]