The Creation Station short-listed for Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity

The UK’s leading children’s art and crafts activity franchise, The Creation Station, has been short-listed for Best National Pre-Schooler Development Activity.

The awards, run by ‘What’s On 4 Little Ones’, are open to the very best activities, classes, days out and party providers for young families and children across the UK.

“I am delighted that our weekly Little Explorer classes have reached the finals for Best Pre-School Development Activity Award. Our educational programme is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage and actively supports each child’s cognitive development to help them explore, discover and develop” smiles Sarah Cressall, Founder and Managing Director of The Creation Station. “As well as the educational benefits, the classes are great fun for parents too, and are a wonderful way make new friends and create treasured memories with your little one.”

The Creation Station is passionate about inspiring children’s imaginations with fun, friendly, creative, hands-on experiences. Since 2002, over 250,000 children and families have been inspired through the fun experiences, and there are now 97 franchise owners across the UK with weekly classes in over 350 locations.

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Finalists announced for The Creation Station Franchisee of the Year 2016

Franchise owners from across the UK are gathering in Birmingham on Saturday 6th February for the ‘Release The Creation Station Magic’ 14th annual conference.

The day will deliver many magical moments including an inspirational talk from a surprise guest speaker and advice on how every franchise owner can develop and grow their inspiring business. Highlights of the day include the interactive shared best practice called ‘Pearls of Wisdom’, the launch of some new and exciting initiatives and the Best Franchise Awards.

Sarah Cressall founder and Managing Director said:

“The number of
entrants for the Best Franchise Awards has been greater than ever. We have a positive and inspiring network who are proactively helping parents and organizations to inspire children imaginations and nurture creativity.”

There are a range of award categories: Franchisee of the Year 2016, Best New Franchisee 2016 and The People’s Choice Award, Best Member of Staff, Best Can Do Attitude and Best Retailer.

The following Creation Station franchise owners have been shortlisted for Franchisee of the Year:

• Sue Hammond from Bristol
• Kirsty Hickson operating in Driffield
• Jenny Farmer from Newton Abbot
• Nicki Smith who runs the Creation Station in Bath
• Melanie Dawson from Wimbledon
• Penny Gilbert from Oxford
• Claire Darnley operating in Halesowen
• Ruth Morris from Aberdeen

The following Creation Station franchise owners have been shortlisted for the Best New Franchisee:

• Alex Chaundy from Eastbourne
• Jann Thorpe who inspires imaginations in Macclesfield
• Rebecca Dickinson from Faversham
• Kirstie Ireland who runs the Creation Station in the Orkney Islands
• Rebecca Wootton from Ash

The short list for the People’s Choice award as voted for by the Creation Station network of franchise owners are:

• Sara le Roux
• Kevin Kerridge
• Emma Theunissen
• Kirsty Hickson
• Penny Gilbert
• Sue Hammond
• Nicole Norman

These members of the network have all gone above and beyond, lending valuable help and support to their fellow franchise owners.

The nominees for the Best Can Do Attitude are:

• Jenny Farmer
• Louise Richardson
• Suzie Smith
• Claire Darnley
• Tracey Pennell
• Ruth Longrigg

These members have all dealt with challenges that arise in the world of business with a fantastic and inspiring attitude.

The winners of the above awards and for Best Member of Staff and Best Retailer, will be announced at the award ceremony at 3.30pm at the ‘Release The Creation Station Magic’ conference. Huge congratulations to all those shortlisted for reaching the final stage of this prestigious award.

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The Creation Station is short listed for 3 National Awards as voted for by parents

The UK’s leading children’s activity franchise, The Creation Station, has been short listed for  three prestigious national awards; Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn – 2 years), Best National Pre-schooler Activity (2-5 years) and Best Children’s Party Entertainment.  The awards ran by ‘What’s on 4 little ones’, are open to the very best activities, classes, days out and party providers for young families and children across the UK.

Sarah Cressall, Managing Director of The Creation Station said “We are delighted to have reached the finals for three awards. We are passionate about providing unique classes that gives parents and their children a shared, creative and educational experience. Our classes develop friendships, confidence and problem solving skills in young children as well as providing ideas and activities for parents to help them develop their baby and toddler at home. Our parties provide a fantastic alternative to your traditional party entertainment and allow the children hands on creative experiences where all the mess is sorted for you along with party bags and invitations. The children and parents go home having thoroughly enjoyed the activities and excited to show off their creations.”

The Creation Station franchisees at their annual conference in March.

We are proud to also have a number of franchisees up for regional awards for ‘Most Outstanding Activity Leader for the Under 5s.’ “It is fantastic that our franchisees are receiving recognition for the amazing work they do. We have a positive and inspiring network who are proactively helping parents and organisations to inspire children imaginations and nurture creativity all across the UK and Ireland,” says Sarah Cressall.

The Creation Station is passionate about inspiring children’s imaginations with fun and friendly creative hands on experiences. Since 2002, over 105,000 children and families have been inspired. There are over 75 franchises across the UK operating in over 300 centres and The Creation Station is an affiliate member of the British Franchise Association.

To vote for The Creation Station visit What’s On 4 Little Ones and select The Creation Station from the drop down menu under:

• Best National Pre-schooler Activity (2-5 years)

If you have time please also vote for us for:

• Best National Baby & Toddler Development Activity (newborn – 2 years)
• Best Children’s Party Entertainment

To find out more about The Creation Station and the fun and creative baby and toddler development activities in your area visit The Creation Station Ltd Facebook or www.thecreationstation.co.uk