Events & Offers

In this section I shall be adding information about events, offers and promotions that are on around town.

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A big round of a-paws! The Time Out Kids’ Teddy Bears’ Picnic is back

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The Freej grannies are coming!

Characters from hit animated series to take part in Mother, Baby and Child Show

Dispensing their words of wisdom, the Arabian Gulf’s most famous grannies are to make a special guest appearance at the Mother, Baby and Child Show in Dubai next month.

Characters of the hit animated series Freej – will be delighting visitors to the show at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre from 4-6 December 2009.

The Freej characters are the latest to announce participation in the region’s premier event for the baby and child industry. BARNEY™ will also perform live each day educating and entertaining with interactive music, song and dance routines

The show, which expects more than 25,000 visitors, provides a forum for global and local brands, retailers and manufacturers to sell and promote their products. The event also provides the opportunity for companies to respond to the needs of the region’s unique multicultural audience.

The show this year includes a new sale area with festive bargains including up to 80% off Crocs merchandise and up to 50% off Barbie, Hot wheels and Power Rangers products.

There will also be competitions for visitors with prizes including tickets to Bangalore from Kingfisher Airline, Ski Dubai passes, Wild Wadi tickets, watches from Ladybird, Crayola gift sets, DVDs and Barney merchandise. Entry prices have also been reduced to AED25 for adults and AED10 for children.

For more information about Mother Baby & Child Show 2009, please visit www.motherbabyandchild.com

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Babies 6-12 months                   Wobblers 1-2yrs

Attend weekly ‘Mom & Baby/Wobblers’ classes:

• Benefit from a set curriculum compiled by experienced Occupational Therapists
• Have structured, quality time with your baby.
• Learn creative ways to stimulate development.
• Learn fun songs incorporating actions to sing to your baby.
• Get valuable input to encourage your baby’s progress.
• Get great ideas of things to do at home with your baby
• Enjoy meeting and chatting with other moms during tea time.

Baby Classes:

• Classes are 45 minutes with an added 30 minutes for tea time
• Classes are fun and creative using music, movement and tactile stimulation to encourage development.

Wobblers Classes:

• Classes are 90 minutes with an added 30 minutes for tea time
• Classes include focused activities encouraging body awareness, development of fine and gross motor skills, tactile sensory stimulation and creative play.

Cost:

Initial Registration fee:                       100 dhs (with free gift pack)

Baby classes:                                        70 dhs per class

Wobbler’s classes:                                85 dhs per class

** PLEASE NOTE THAT PAYMENT IS PER TERM ONLY**

with the exception of the first class

Location: *Dubai Healthcare City

For registration or more information contact:

Ilse Marran           0507458289         babyangelsclasses@gmail.com

Cecile de Scally      043694433           cecile@australianfamilycare.com

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