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BPA Baby & Child now open for visitor registrations
Registrations for the UK’s premier nursery trade event – BPA Baby & Child – is now live on the website at www.babyandchildfair.co.uk. The show, which has
exhibitors from all sectors of the nursery industry, is to take place at London’s Excel Centre on the 11th, 12th and 13th October and provides a wealth of
new business opportunities, valuable networking channels and professional industry related business forums.
2009 exhibitors include Silver Cross, Britax and Chicco amongst other household names, while The Launchpad, celebrating its 5th anniversary, offers
retailers the opportunity to seek out new, innovative and exciting products. The combination of large, small and brand new is said to be unique to this
show, as the BPA works hard to promote innovation in the industry.
It is a great place to do business, but it is more than just a trade show. With the Launchpad, Eco Zone, seminars, product demonstrations, retailer and
product awards night, it is simply an industry experience that retailers should not miss, said organisers.
BPA Baby & Child is organised by the Baby Products Association which invests revenue generated from the show
into work carried out by the association which directly contributes to the wellbeing of the industry, making this the
only event run by the industry for the industry. Prospective exhibitors should email Sarah Firth, Event Organiser at
sarah@babyandchildfair.co.uk or call 0845 456 9570.
In other news, the BPA is delighted to announce the appointment of Christel Davidson as its new Marketing
Executive; a candidate who brings a wealth of experience from both inside the nursery industry and further afield.
Christel is no stranger to the nursery market as her latest position was as the Business Development Manager of
Mother & Baby, Pregnancy & Birth magazines and Askamum.co.uk. Christel will be communicating directly with
members, promoting the association and the BPA Baby & Child show to prospective exhibitors and visitors.
Speaking of Christel’s appointment, Peter White, Chief Executive, of the BPA said: “Christel’s experience lies
primarily with advertising and publications, but she has demonstrated in past posts an adept ability to produce
effective marketing strategies. This will be key to her role with the BPA while her superior communication skills and
past success will be an asset to the team - we welcome her on board!”
Christel, a native Australian, graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2002 where she gained a
degree in Media and Communications and a postgraduate in Commerce. Speaking of her appointment, she said:
“I’m delighted to join the close knit team that forms the BPA, working directly with members and raising the
profile of the association. I’m confident my experience in the industry and management of the Mother & Baby
Awards will enable me to be successful with the various aspects of the role.”
Christel Davidson
www.b-p-a.org
Thumbs up for Graco again
Graco is pleased to announce that its Logico S HP car seat has recently
received an outstanding product review from independent industry
organisation, The Consumers Association of Ireland (CAI).
The association voted the Logico S HP top of its review, and credited the
seat’s excellent performance in the event of front and side impacts, ease of use
and head support. The report is the latest glowing review for the product,
which has already been awarded a four star rating by ADAC.
Speaking of the review, Marketing Manager for Graco, Amanda Clarke
commented: “We are delighted that the CAI has given the Logico S HP such a
positive review, as this further supports the fantastic feedback that we receive
from parents and retailers everyday.”
www.graco.co.uk
Education for Mumbai Orphans
Gold award goes to Haba
Frugi’s recent Sample Sale raised over £2000 as parents flocked to gain
organic and ethical clothing bargains. All proceeds will ensure schooling for
HABA has won a Gold Award in the Good Toy Awards construction
Navbharat Orphanage children who otherwise live in desperate slum conditions
category for its new Coloured Building Blocks Maxi.
in Mumbai, India. Frugi is now able to provide sponsorship for thirteen
Designed to challenge a child’s dexterity and spatial awareness, these
children of all ages, to a life changing education.
coloured blocks appeal to boys
Frugi recently supported a local Tribal School providing fresh water bore
and girls up to eight, giving
hole, toilet facilities, shoes for the children’s long daily walk, educational
years of productive play to
resources and food.
perfect their building skills. This
Closer to home, the company supports Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Marine
made them a natural choice for
Strandings Network working towards effective marine mammals’ conservation
the judges. All building block
through their 1% for the Planet Membership – giving 1% of turnover,
construction sets from HABA
whether profit or loss, to the Charity.
can be combined, with
Based near Helston, Cornwall, Frugi create organic and ethical cotton clothes
numerous new shapes and
for babies, toddlers and children, with tops for mums.
objects to collect.
www.welovefrugi.com
www.haba.co.uk
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