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Nursery World Show 2010: Pulling the crowds

Two days of stimulating ideas and dazzling displays are reviewed by Katy Morton.

Early years practitioners from every part of the sector flocked to London's Business Design Centre for the Nursery World Show 2010, and had a great day out at the exhibition and seminars.

Nearly 3,000 visitors came to the show eager to purchase new resources and glean information and advice from more than 80 stands. Many exhibitors launched new products at the show. They included Hope Education with programmable robot Dizzy Tron, and Smart Start Toys with a cardboard rocket.

The Shanticot/Dragonswood stand proved a big draw, with Shanticot's space-saving nursery cots selling well. Dragonswood's new Sensory Pod was a definite hit, as visitors retreated inside to the serenity and calm of the pod and its twinkling lights and cushioned seating. Dragonswood's wooden range made from sustainable materials, such as the Sprite Den, also attracted attention.

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