Core Aquatics are a multi award winning, inclusive swim school who provide high quality swimming lessons to children (3+) and adults. We provide small groups, one to one and two to one lessons for all abilities. Once swimmers are advanced, we can continue their journey through our Junior Lifeguard Academy where swimmers can learn other skills such as CPR, first aid, distance swimming, pool snorkelling and more.
Core Aquatics are an inclusive swim school and we have partnerships with Level Water and Autism Swim, one for partially subsidising lessons for swimmers with other abilities or who provide training for swimming teachers respectively. We have proudly maintained our Autism Swim Approved status for the last 4 years and are ‘Gold’.
CORE AQUATICS
An multi award winning, inclusive swim school based in Nottinghamshire for children and adults.
Headline Sponsor
NBT AWARD SPONSORS
The awards are such an important way to recognise the hard work of the providers, and a great opportunity to reflect on and celebrate everything they do and provide for our littles ones and parents across the NBT Community. We are incredibly grateful to our Headline sponsors, Category sponsors as well as our Award partners - as we couldn’t run this event without their kind support.
COLLABORATE WITH US!
Kindly message us if you are interested in future event collaborations or sponsorship. We have a number of opportunities available for you to support our Community Events and Awards.
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Counselling, hypnotherapy and wellbeing services for children, adults and groups.
I support children and adults with a range of issues, particularly related to stress and anxiety. Sessions can take place online or in person at my clinic space at Gracie B Salon in West Bridgford. As well as individual therapy, I also offer a range of services for relaxation and stress management, including monthly group relaxation sessions, Mind Massage and wellbeing workshops. The Relaxed Return is a workshop that supports women to feel calm, confident and in control as they prepare to return to work from maternity leave. It runs once a term as a group session and is also available for individual bookings.
Category Sponsor
JO JINGLES NOTTINGHAM
Jo Jingles offers fun, interactive music, singing and movement classes for babies and preschool children
Hello, I'm Gaynor and along with my Class Teacher, Hannah, we run Jo Jingles classes throughout the Nottingham area - West Bridgford, Ruddington, Beeston, Giltbrook & Wollaton
With the help of our cheery mascot doll ‘Jo’ our specially trained and experienced class teachers run the most popular and established music and movement classes across the UK, Ireland and now Australia!
Lasting 30 to 45 minutes, our structured and interactive music and movement classes offer a fantastic educational activity for children from three months to five years of age.
In addition to public classes, we also offer Jo Jingles sessions at Nurseries, Pre-schools, SEN settings and also Intergenerational sessions at care homes. Jo Jingles is also popular at children’s parties!
Category Sponsor
Book That In is the booking system that helps you grow! Built for children’s activities - loved by parents and providers alike.
Take your children's activity business to the next level with Book That In, the online booking system that gives you market-leading booking functionality at small business prices.
Book That In helps you to GROW your business, so say goodbye to late nights doing admin and say hello to more bookings and profit. The intuitive platform simplifies the booking process for you and your customers, looks great on your website, and works really well for everyone from micro businesses to franchises.
Category Sponsor
BABY SPARKS
A sensory adventure where babies and children explore through positive, exciting and nurturing activities.
Baby Sparks Sensory is a national franchised business which provides sensory classes to babies and toddlers up to the age of 36 months. Our classes are designed to stimulate, engage, nurture and relax babies and toddlers through singing, sensory games, instrument play, sensory play, lights and bubbles. We provide an exciting, fun, and innovative environment which is the perfect class to nurture baby's sensory development.
Community Sponsor
Minimalist line art by Simone
Award-winning East Midlands 2025
Portraits that celebrate your most meaningful moments.
Colourful Simone Art offers elegant, minimalist line art portraits and prints for any occasion, including family gifts, mother-and-child and father-and-toddler illustrations, as well as Christmas, graduation, anniversary, bridal shower, baby shower and birthday gifts.
Community Sponsor
babyballet® Nottingham North, East and South
Multi award winning Pre school dance classes for boys and girls who love to dance!
Hi! I’m Miss Leah and I’m delighted to bring the magic of babyballet dance classes to the children of Nottingham North, East and South.
ur babyballet preschool dance programme offers four stages of ballet classes, for young children aged 6 months to 6 years, plus a tap dancing class for children over 3 years. Taught by thousands of dance teachers across the world, the babyballet syllabus has been carefully developed by dance professionals to introduce your child to the magic of dance, whilst creating precious moments between you and your little star. Read more about our syllabus by clicking here.
At babyballet Nottingham North, East and South, we strive to create a fun, friendly and inclusive experience for everyone – no matter what your child’s age or ability. Not to mention, our classes are a great way for parents, carers and guardians to meet up and make new friends too!
For babies, tots, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school starters alike, babyballet classes at our venues in Nottingham including Arnold, Cotgrave, Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Keyworth, Mansfield, Mapperley, Netherfield, Rainworth, Sherwood, Southwell, West Bridgford and Woodthorpe run 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday.
Community Sponsor
Delicious custom cakes, cupcakes, and treats to delight every occasion.
CakesSoLoveLeigh are Custom cakes for all occasions by Leigh Willett — including cakes, cookies, brownies, and more. With a weekend Cake Shed, seasonal treat boxes, beautiful celebration cakes, and cupcakes, Leigh brings creativity and flavour to every event.
CakesSoLoveLeigh also appears as stallholders at local events, hold a 5* Food Hygiene Rating, and welcome collaborations with other local businesses.
Community Sponsor
Toddle about
Toddle About is your one stop shop to find out what's on for babies, toddlers or pre-schoolers.
Toddle About is your go-to guide for everything for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Search local activities by type and age — from baby yoga and music classes to family days out.
The Toddle About Magazine is packed with local info, parenting tips, craft ideas, recipes, competitions, and special offers for families with children 0–5 years — often called a parent’s “bible”!
Our live events bring expectant and new parents together with expert advice, demos, and shopping for all things bump, baby, and toddler — a fun day out for the whole family.
Specialising in the pregnancy, baby, and pre-school market, Toddle About connects thousands of families with trusted local businesses, products, and services in one place.
Category Sponsor
Supporting families with engaging play and quality childcare.
Run by Deborah Akinin, an advocate for the local community who collaborates with other local providers, Crazy Tots is a parent and toddler group based in the Sports Hall at Dovecote Primary School, Clifton, Nottingham. Catering for children from newborn to 5 years, the group meets on Tuesdays from 9:30–11:00am at £2 per child. Each week features a different theme, and at the end of every half term, there’s a fun party for all the little ones!
Tiny Tots Childminding
Deborah also runs Tiny Tots Childcare, a professional childminding service. Previously a childminder until 2019, she has returned to providing care, bringing experience, dedication, and a passion for supporting families across the community.
Community Sponsor
Cool Mums Club
Connecting mums, building confidence, and creating community.
The Cool Mums Club is a growing community created to bring mums together, celebrate real parenthood, and make space for connection, confidence and fun. Whether you’re navigating newborn life, juggling work and family, or looking to expand your social circle, the Club offers a warm, judgement-free space to meet like-minded mums.
Through meet-ups, events, workshops and online support, the Cool Mums Club encourages women to share experiences, build friendships and prioritise their own wellbeing. Their mission is simple: to empower mums across Nottingham to feel supported, uplifted and part of a thriving local network.
