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- Wedding bells

Sparklers Nursery in Gretna, Dumfriesshire, held a mock wedding ceremonyfor the children sparked by the interest of one child whose parents aregetting married this summer. The project involved the local community inthe town traditionally famous for runaway marriages. Parents andgrandparents helped to provide outfits, entertainment and a church tohold the ceremony, and at a reception in the nursery everyone watchedthe service on video.

- Let's go to the zoo

Northern Ireland membership organisation Early Years invited 1,200pre-school children to take part in their annual Zoo Day at BelfastZoological Gardens for a hands-on visit.

- 20 years on

Children, staff and parents at Burnley Le Monde Petit Day Nurserycelebrated the setting's 20th anniversary with a party featuring abouncy castle, face painting, balloon modelling and a magic show bychildren's entertainer CJ Taz. There was also a 'where are you now'display with pictures of past pupils and staff. Founder and owner PeterHindle said, 'I am proud of our professional team and thank all thosewho have helped in the success of the nursery over the 20 years.'