Music Bugs franchisees in Rotherham and Sunderland were voted by local Netmums members and their class parents as the best preschool activity in the region. The poll, which was launched for the first time this year by Netmums, was heavily contested by other local groups and Music Bugs saw off stiff competition from other more established local preschool groups to win both regional awards.

Claire Bennett, Managing Director for Music Bugs said, 'I am enormously proud of the accolades awarded to Claire Woodhall in Rotherham and Louise Riddell in Sunderland who have established fantastic relationships with their local parents and children. It is the special significance of having received votes from parents that make the awards very personal and we would like to extend our thanks to everybody who voted for Claire and Louise who are overjoyed with their awards and the tremendous support they have received from their parents'. Music Bugs were shortlisted for a total of 10 regional awards with franchisees in Halesowen, Southampton and Doncaster finishing in a close second place.

Notes for editors:

Music Bugs® was started by Claire Bennett in Swindon, Wiltshire in June 2004 and became a Limited Company in June 2006. The Company launched as a franchise in February 2007 and welcomes thousands of children to their preschool classes, nursery sessions and birthday parties each week. Further details about the company can be obtained from:

Kim Cunningham, PR Manager.

Tel: 0844-578-1010

Email:pr@musicbugs.co.uk

Web: www.musicbugs.co.uk

Netmums is the UK's fastest-growing online parenting website with over 1 million members. Each local Netmums website covers local information on places to go, things to do, education, childcare, community and social and employment issues.

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