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Tommy's and Baby Loves Disco Edinburgh join forces for the first time to hold a sponsored ‘dance-athon'....and to find Britain's Best Little Dancer!
Baby charity Tommy's and Baby Loves Disco are calling for all junior groovers in Edinburgh to take part in a UK-wide ‘dance-athon', to raise money for Tommy's vital research into pregnancy complications.
From 2-5pm on 31st October, Baby Loves Disco - the afternoon dance party for toddlers and pre-schoolers - will be transforming Edinburgh Corn Exchange and other hip venues across the country into child-proof discos. As young ones take to the floor, judges will be looking on to make the tricky decision of who should go through to the final selection. The nutritionist and broadcaster, Amanda Hamilton, will be on the judging panel at Tommy's Dance-athon in Edinburgh. Amanda says: "I'm thrilled to be involved with Tommy's Dance-athon, and hope lots of Edinburgh mums take part with their little ones - not only are they in with a chance of winning the title of Britain's Best Little Dancer, they can also raise money for a fantastic cause."
The overall winner - decided by a panel of judges from Baby Loves Disco, Tommy's and Practical Parenting magazine - will not only be crowned Britain's Best Little Dancer, but will also win a family weekend break at Butlins.
Tommy's is asking for each little dancer to try and raise at least £20 in sponsorship - this could pay for a midwife to answer calls for an hour speaking to up to 10 worried parents. If 500 dancers raise £20 this could mean a staggering £10,000 - enough to pay for a research assistant on a research trial, furthering Tommy's work in preventing pregnancy complications such as premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth.
Jane Brewin, Chief Executive of Tommy's, says: "We're hoping as many people as possible get involved with the dance-athon - not only is it great fun, but will ultimately help other parents to take home healthy babies, so that they can also go on and enjoy precious moments such as these in the future. Every little dancing step counts!"
The highest fundraiser will win an original piece of children's wall art of their choice from Marmalade Paws, Peppa Pig goodies, tickets to family attractions and a family ticket for a future Baby Loves Disco event. Every child that takes part will be given a Baby Loves Disco certificate to take home.
The event is open to children aged 6 months to 7 years. Tickets are £8 per person (non-walking babies go free) and once participants buy their tickets online, they will be directed as to how to set up their personal fundraising page.
For tickets, venue information and full terms and conditions go to: www.tommys.org/dance-athon
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is the afternoon dance party for little kids (6 months - 7 years) and (especially) their parents, featuring real DJs spinning classic disco, a chill out area for younger children, nappy change stations, buggy park, healthy snacks and juice boxes for the children, face painting, and, of course, a licensed bar for non-driving adults.
This latest and most unlikely craze was started in the US, and has now gone global having launched in UK, Japan, Dubai, Hong Kong, Israel, Poland, Australia, China and most recently South Korea.
Baby Loves Disco has featured on Dragons Den and Dragons Den on Tour. For more information on events near you visit www.babylovesdisco.co.uk
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Tommy's and Baby Loves Disco Edinburgh join forces for the first time to hold a sponsored ‘dance-athon'....and to find Britain's Best Little Dancer!Baby charity Tommy's and Baby Loves Disco are calling for all junior groovers in Edinburgh to take part in a UK-wide ‘dance-athon', to raise money for Tommy's vital research into pregnancy complications.
From 2-5pm on 31st October, Baby Loves Disco - the afternoon dance party for toddlers and pre-schoolers - will be transforming Edinburgh Corn Exchange and other hip venues across the country into child-proof discos. As young ones take to the floor, judges will be looking on to make the tricky decision of who should go through to the final selection. The nutritionist and broadcaster, Amanda Hamilton, will be on the judging panel at Tommy's Dance-athon in Edinburgh. Amanda says: "I'm thrilled to be involved with Tommy's Dance-athon, and hope lots of Edinburgh mums take part with their little ones - not only are they in with a chance of winning the title of Britain's Best Little Dancer, they can also raise money for a fantastic cause."
The overall winner - decided by a panel of judges from Baby Loves Disco, Tommy's and Practical Parenting magazine - will not only be crowned Britain's Best Little Dancer, but will also win a family weekend break at Butlins.
Tommy's is asking for each little dancer to try and raise at least £20 in sponsorship - this could pay for a midwife to answer calls for an hour speaking to up to 10 worried parents. If 500 dancers raise £20 this could mean a staggering £10,000 - enough to pay for a research assistant on a research trial, furthering Tommy's work in preventing pregnancy complications such as premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth.
Jane Brewin, Chief Executive of Tommy's, says: "We're hoping as many people as possible get involved with the dance-athon - not only is it great fun, but will ultimately help other parents to take home healthy babies, so that they can also go on and enjoy precious moments such as these in the future. Every little dancing step counts!"
The highest fundraiser will win an original piece of children's wall art of their choice from Marmalade Paws, Peppa Pig goodies, tickets to family attractions and a family ticket for a future Baby Loves Disco event. Every child that takes part will be given a Baby Loves Disco certificate to take home.
The event is open to children aged 6 months to 7 years. Tickets are £8 per person (non-walking babies go free) and once participants buy their tickets online, they will be directed as to how to set up their personal fundraising page.
For tickets, venue information and full terms and conditions go to: www.tommys.org/dance-athon
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is the afternoon dance party for little kids (6 months - 7 years) and (especially) their parents, featuring real DJs spinning classic disco, a chill out area for younger children, nappy change stations, buggy park, healthy snacks and juice boxes for the children, face painting, and, of course, a licensed bar for non-driving adults.
This latest and most unlikely craze was started in the US, and has now gone global having launched in UK, Japan, Dubai, Hong Kong, Israel, Poland, Australia, China and most recently South Korea.
Baby Loves Disco has featured on Dragons Den and Dragons Den on Tour. For more information on events near you visit www.babylovesdisco.co.uk
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