Press Release: LolliBop Half Term Event

Looking for something a bit different to do with the kids this half term? Check out LolliBop’s Mini Disco at the Ministry of Sound in London.

From the team behind the biggest kids event ofsummer 2011, LolliBop is back, with a special one off event to make sure your half term goes with a bang.

Taking place at the Ministry of Sound on Sunday February 12th between 12noon and 5pm, LolliBop’s Mini Disco is guaranteed to keep kids aged 3 -10yrs entertained.  Special guest appearances from Scooby Doo and award winning children’s entertainer, Allin Kempthorne will delight little ones, whilst Beat Boxing workshops will give older children new skills to show off when they get back to school.

In true Ministry of Sound fashion, they’ll be plenty of dancing too when TV favourites Dick and Dom take to the decks.

Other activities include hula hoop workshops, storytelling, bubble shows and dance games.

Tickets cost £10.00 per person. Call 0208 365 9695 or go to www.lollibopfestival.co.uk for more details.

Drinks and light refreshments are available to purchase at the venue.

LolliBop’s Big Bash for Little People returns in full this summer to Regents Park (August 17th, 18 and 19th, 2012). Full line-up to be announced soon. www.lollibopfestival.co.uk

Note: No admittance for under 16s without an adult; Space is limited to 900 tickets and will be sold on a first come first serve basis; Ticket prices are per person and are applicable to everyone over the age of 12 months.

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Press Release: Orchard Toys donation benefits hundreds of UK charities

A brighter Christmas for thousands of disadvantaged
children across the UK

Over 500 different charities registered with In Kind Direct, one of The Prince's Charities, are set to benefit from the generous donation of over 7,000 games and jigsaw puzzles from the toy manufacturer, Orchard Toys, just in time for Christmas!

Nurseries, hospices, disability groups, women's refuges and community groups are among the 230 charities which have already received jigsaws and games for use in their operations helping people in need. In Kind Direct estimate that, in total, over 500 different groups will benefit from the 20 pallets of games and jigsaws received.

One charity that has already received products from the Orchard Toys donation is Kids' City in South London. The charity provides activities for around 2,000 children per week through breakfast clubs, after school clubs and school holiday play schemes in Lambeth, Wandsworth and Merton. 

Chief Executive Jackie Nunns says: "We aim to put an educational toy or product into the hands of each child each year as a Christmas present. We are on a very tight budget, particularly since the local authorities cut our funding. Because of In Kind Direct we are able to continue to give children educational opportunities.  The games we received from Orchard Toys have been fantastic this year - we are handing them out at the Christmas parties at each club next week. With In Kind Direct the quality of the goods is guaranteed; as an educational charity we want to ensure we are giving children high quality play and learning opportunities".

Simon Newbery, MD at Orchard Toys says, "It gives us enormous pleasure to know that these jigsaws and games will bring a little joy to such deserving causes this Christmas.  Without In Kind Direct, we could only hope to reach a few of these children, so we are indebted to them for providing the means to ensure that these products will serve their intended purpose."

James Williams, Deputy CEO at In Kind Direct followed by saying: "Many charities are struggling to make ends meet in the current climate. This donation is exactly the kind of product that makes such a difference to disadvantaged communities at this time of year."

Go to www.orchardtoys.com

Press Release: OXO Tot takes gold and silver at the 2011 Mother & Baby Awards

OXO Tot has gained one of its most prestigious accolades to date winning a Gold Award at the 2011 Mother & Baby Awards on Thursday 17 November at the Hilton, Park Lane.

Now in their 19th year, the Mother & Baby awards are the ultimate recognition for baby and toddler products and are the pinnacle of the award season. In its first ever year of entry, OXO Tot took home two high profile awards winning a Gold Award for the Sprout in the Best Highchair category and a Silver Award for the Whale Pail in the Best Bathtime Product category.

OXO's UK Marketing Manager, Tracy Carroll, said: "To win a Gold and Silver award in our first year of business is a tremendous result for the brand and a real achievement for all involved. The Mother & Baby Awards celebrate the best of the best in the nursery industry and have given us the ultimate seal of approval for the Sprout highchair and the Whale Pail. To receive a resounding thumbs up from the mums, dads and babies who tested our products gives us all a great sense of pride.

"It was our first year at the awards ceremony and winning two awards on the night was simply the icing on the cake. We know that the rosettes will give our consumers increased confidence in our product range. We can't wait to get the awards on our marketing material and let our customers know about the fantastic praise we have received."

For stockists call 0114 290 1455 or visit www.oxouk.com for further details.