Maggie Carberry singing songs with some of the children. Picture by Laura Holme.
THE popular Caterpillar Music IW Group for babies and toddlers has two reasons to celebrate this month.
Not only has it opened a new class in Newport, which was fully booked within days, but its class co-ordinator, Maggie Carberry, has been nominated for the national award most outstanding activity leader for under-fives at the What’s On 4 Little Ones Awards 2011.
She said the group, which started in 2006, had gone from strength to strength, with new classes opening every year.
The pre-school classes, which run six days a week, provide vital learning skills through music and movement, puppets and instruments.
Maggie said: "The children thrive at our fun, interactive classes and it is so inspiring to watch them learn week on week.
"The feedback from parents, grandparents and carers is always positive — many of whom have attended a Caterpillar Music class since 2006 with their children and I am thrilled they have chosen to nominate me for this national award.
"With more than 3,000 nominations received, I was delighted to receive news I am now through to the voting stage and would like to thank everyone who nominated me for the recognition."
• To vote for Maggie, visit www.whatson4littleones.co.uk. Voting closes on May 6.
Reporter: martinn@iwcpmail.co.uk