CELEBRATION OF INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN
Lancashire-based charity Unique Kidz and Co has won an Enterprise Vision Award (EVA) for New Business in recognition of the work it does to help disabled children, young people and their families.
The charity, which was launched in 2009 by friends Jane Halpin and Denise Armer, who both have children with special needs, provides services to more than 130 children.
The EVA awards, organised by the Pink Link Ladies business network group, recognise women in the region who inspire others by successfully running their own business or are at the forefront of their profession.
COFFEE AND CAKE-YES PLEASE
Happy Child Nurseries in Northfields (below) and Kilburn, London took part in the World's Biggest Coffee Morning event run by cancer charity Macmillan.
REACH FOR THE STARS
Staff from the House Day Nursery in Crosby, Liverpool completed the Jospice Starlight Walk, raising over £200 for Liverpool's St Joseph's Hospice.
DAHL DAY WITH A HINT OF YELLOW
Children and staff at Oaklands Day Nursery in Neston, Cheshire celebrated Roald Dahl Day on 13 September - the author's birthday. In recognition of Dahl's favourite colour - yellow - the pre-school children took part in a yellow-themed messy play session. Other activities included making peach smoothies, (James and the Giant Peach), and chocolate tasting, after learning about Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
EXPLORING LINCONSHIRE
Children from Lincolnshire Montessori in Caistor found plenty to explore on a walk in the setting's grounds to mark Lincolnshire Day on 1 October.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
To celebrate Pippins Montessori Nursery's 20th anniversary, children and their parents were invited to a balloon release and cake cutting ceremony. The setting, based in Colchester, Essex, first opened its doors in 1992 to four children. Now, 20 years on, nearly 700 children have attended the nursery.
A CHARITABLE GIFT
Children from the Old School House Nursery Schools in Sheffield presented local charity Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice with a cheque for £2,000. The two nurseries in Crosspool and Endcliffe have held fundraising activities during the year including cake sales, toddles, fancy dress parties and raffles.
The best photo received will win £30 worth of books and posters.
