2012
Class Leaders urgently needed!
We have franchisees up and down the country who are experiencing very high demand for their sessions and are looking to recruit Class Leaders to help them expand.
This is a really fun, family friendly job and we can offer term time hours to fit in with your child's nursery/preschool/school hours
We provide everything you need including full initial and 'on the job' training, uniform, generous rate of pay including holiday pay and mileage allowance.
If you enjoy working (and playing) with young children and can sing your heart out in front of a crowd then please get in touch as we would love to hear from you.
Vacancies are currently available in the following areas:
South West London (needed urgently)
Rugby/Daventry (needed now) Coventry/Nuneaton (needed now)
Swindon/Cirencester/Malmesbury (needed now)
Bristol (needed urgently)
Chippenham/Melksham/Trowbridge (needed urgently)
Newcastle/Gateshead (needed now) Guiseley/Horsforth/Otley (needed urgently)
Doncaster/Worksop (needed now)
You can either contact our franchisees directly via the web site or email franchise@musicbugs.co.uk
2008
Celebrities support Music Bugs!
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"I believe music to be vital to every child's healthy development and the earlier a child can get started singing, bashing, blowing and responding the better. Making and reacting to music encourages so many aspects of a child's physical and emotional growth, confidence, co-ordination, expression and team work. The sheer joy on a child's face and the spontaneous movement of their body in response to music making is priceless. As a mother and a musician, I would like to send everyone at Music Bugs my very best wishes". With love, Lesley Garrett.
January 2012
Kirstie Allsopp winter warmer recipe courtesy of Party Pieces
The unseasonably mild weather has now finally given way to some sharp winter frosts so at Head Office we thought it was time to have another go at the Spiced Plum Pudding recipe featured on our blog back in November. A brilliant way to use up all those left-over Christmas ingredients. With thanks to Kirstie Allsopp and Party Pieces for this lovely recipe. Why not sign up to our bi-monthly newsletter for more recipes plus regular competitions and discount vouchers?
January 2012
Weaning tips and more with Annabel Karmel
Did you manage to catch Annabel Karmel's 'Top Weaning Tips' article that we ran on our blog? It's not too late to read the full article here and you can also check out the Annabel Karmel website for more healthy recipes and tips on weaning, nutrition and baby development.
December 2011
Baby Bugs class launch
New classes aimed at children aged newborn to 12 months have been launched across a number of classes nationwide, with further rollout planned across many locations in the New Year. Our new classes focus on sensory play, stimulation and singing and will provide a perfect introduction to music and singing for very young children.
Please visit our Classes page to find local class details.
November 2011
Music Bugs Very Silly Songathon event for BBC Children in Need.
A huge thank you to everybody who took part in our Very Silly Songathon event for the BBC’s Children in Need appeal. We baked over 2,500 cakes, many of you turned up in fancy dress and you sang your hearts out to lots of very silly songs. We are still counting all your donations, but so far you have helped us raise over £1,751.59 for this much loved annual charity event. Thank you!
November 2011
Positive Outlook for Franchising Industry
As a franchise business ourselves, it's encouraging to see positive news items about the growth of franchising and the financially important contribution franchised businesses provide to the UK economy. The articles can be accessed by clicking the following links:
Business leaders meet MP’s for franchising focus (British Franchise Association)
Further growth predicted for UK franchise industry (Franchise Development Services Ltd)
October 2011
Edinburgh Halloween Spookathon
Well done to all the Music Bugs children around the country (and quite a few grown ups too!) who dressed up last week and joined us in class for our Halloween themed sessions. We hear that there were some spectacular Witches, Wizards, Ghouls and Vampires turning up to class. If you live in the Edinburgh area, then the Halloween fun doesn't stop there. Join Music Bugs East Edinburgh on the 30th October at The Electric Circus as they celebrate Halloween with Baby Loves Disco. Contact hilary@musicbugs.co.uk for further details on how to obtain tickets.
October 2011
Baby Bugs classes launched
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new ‘Baby Bugs’ classes which recently received their debut launch in Newcastle, Rotherham and Edinburgh. Baby Bugs classes focus on sensory play, stimulation and singing for babies aged newborn to 12 months. To find out whether Baby Bugs classes are running in your area, please visit the classes page to find contact details of your local Music Bugs group.
October 2011
Raising money for The Children's Trust
Lots of wonderful fun was had by all when Music Bugs Chippenham and Crafty Cooks organised a fundraising session for Humphrey's Pyjama Week raising awareness and money for The Children's Trust. Children took part in an interactive Music Bugs session and made Humphrey's favourite jam tarts with Crafty Cooks. Bugsy the Music Bugs bear also came along to join in with the fundraising fun and games! You can find out more about Jacqui's baby and toddler Music Bugs classes in Chippenham and South Wilts and also visit the Crafty Cooks website for further details on their classes and course.
September 2011
New Franchisee for the West Edinburgh Area.
We would like to extend a welcome to Shelley Marshall who has recently joined Music Bugs and will shortly deliver classes in the West Edinburgh area. Shelley will be posting details on planned classes very soon, so please visit the West Edinburgh webpage for further details.
August 2011
New classes in the Milton Keynes area.
We are pleased to welcome our latest recruit Michelle Dixon who will be launching new classes in Milton Keynes, Buckingham, Towcester, Banbury and Bicester shortly. Please click here for further details.
July 2011
Our bi-monthly e-newsletter is due out very soon (5th July) and we have some great features for you in this edition.
We have lots of Music Bugs news to share with you including details on summer classes, new class venues, our shows at the Edinburgh Festival, summer holiday 'Staycation' ideas, a fantastic competition with LeapFrog and a great promotional offer with The Little Legs Company. To subscribe, click: Music Bugs Newsletter.
June 2011
Nonsense songs and sing-a-longs. A show for the under 5's and their grown-ups.
Join us at our Edinburgh Festival debut and take a child's eye view of the world as we sing our hearts out to some of our favourite songs. Join our kilted company mascot Bugsy Bear in our 90 minute interactive sessions which will be jam packed with percussion instruments, action songs, puppets, bubble machines and parachutes. There will be an instrument making workshop followed by a jamming session, light refreshments and a musical goodie bag to take home. Contact the booking office on +44 (0) 131 226 0000 to purchase a ticket or visit www.edfringe.com for further details.
Date and Time: 16th & 23rd August. Start: 10.30 a.m. Finish 12.00.
Venue: Pilrig Studio, Venue Number 103.
Tickets: Children are priced at £7, adults £2. Maximum of 2 adults per child.
June 2011
Join Hilary and Bugsy Bear at the Leith Festival Gala Day on Saturday 11th June.
The Leith Festival is a community arts festival that encompasses all art forms which come together in a fantastic 10 day programme from June 10th to 19th. Hilary and Bugsy will be entertaining the crowds on the main stage at 11am so come prepared for lots of singing and dancing! Also look out for the Music Bugs stall and pop over to say hello to Hilary and her team. There will be some competitions and special offers so make sure that you don't miss out!
To find out more, contact the Leith Festival Box Office on 0131 555 0501 For the Gala Day programme and further details on the festival, visit http://www.leithfestival.com.
May 2011
CBeebies 'Boogie Pete' & Music Bugs at the Wye Valley Baby Show.
Music Bugs S.E Wales will be joining 'Boogie Pete' from CBeebies at the Wye Valley Baby Show at Monmouth Leisure Centre this Sunday (8th May). Pre-booked free taster sessions are available as well as the chance to win Music Bugs CD's and other goodies. Our company mascot Bugsy will also be joining in on the fun with us! Further information on the show can be found at: www.wyevalleybabyshow.co.uk. Hope to see you there!
April 2011
Asda Sporting Chance
Music Bugs® are delighted to be an official partner of Asda Sporting Chance, the community sports initiative that gives children access to free activity sessions during the school holidays. To sign up for a free Music Bugs session, pick up a voucher from your local Asda store and visit our classes page to find your local Music Bugs session where you will find details on how to contact your local Class Leader to book your free session. For further details on this initiative, please visit the Asda Sporting Chance website.
- Terms & Conditions
- Don't forget to bring your ASDA Sporting Chance Voucher with you when you visit.
- Offer entitles one adult and one child to try a free session.
- Valid until 30th September 2011
- All children must be supervised by a parent or authorised carer.
- One free session, per household.
- Offer may not be used in conjunction with any other offer.
- Offer is subject to availability of classes and spaces and all places must be prebooked by contacting the individual session leader.
- Missed free sessions cannot be carried over and are non-transferable.
- Music Bugs cannot be held responsible for classes that are cancelled or postponed.
- In the event that a class is cancelled or postponed, we will endeavour to transfer you to the next available class, subject to availability, however no guarantee can be given.
- Offer excludes children who have previously attended Music Bugs classes or who are currently still enrolled.
- Photocopied/damaged vouchers are not accepted.
- A Music Bugs Registration Form must be completed prior to attendance.
January 2011
Two new franchisees join Music Bugs
A huge welcome to Hilary Crothers and Leanne Verduyn who have recently joined the team and have launched classes in East Edinburgh and Southampton. You can meet our new team and find details on their classes by clicking the links below.
Hilary Crothers: East Edinburgh
Leanne Verduyn: Southampton
September 2010
Received a postcard from Music Bugs through the door?
Visit our classes page to find your nearest class and to take advantage of our special offer. 3 classes for £10 (or 3 classes for £12 in London). This offer is available to postcard recipients only.
July 2010
Music Bugs Mascot 'Bugsy' joins in the fun at Himley Hall
Our mascot 'Bugsy' braved the heat and the crowds at this year's Himley Hall Under 5's Fun Day and proved to be a huge hit with the thousands of children who attended the event. Well done to Claire Jones and Emma Rhodes (pictured with Bugsy) who run Music Bugs classes in the West Midlands for entertaining the crowds and handing out literally 100's of balloons and flyers. See you all again next year!
June 10
New Music Bugs franchisees join the team
A big welcome to the team to Claire Jones, Emma Rhodes and Roxanne Jarvis who are introducing their classes into the West Midlands and Slough and Windsor areas.
Jan 10
Parent Satisfaction Survey - The results!
Thank you to the hundreds of Music Bugs parents who completed our Parent Satisfaction Survey. We asked you to share your thoughts and feelings on your Music Bugs experience and we have been busy collating and analysing the result.
100% of parents 'strongly agreed' or 'agreed' that children under the age of 5 should be allowed to develop and grow within a play-based and informal environment. 97% of parents agreed that our classes represented good value for money and 68.6% of parents and 62.6% of children made new friends in class.
In addition, 87% of parents noted that their child was more confident and sociable since attending Music Bugs with 78% noticing improvements in language and communication skills. 74% stated that their child had shown a greater interest in numbers and counting and 80.5% noticed improvments in coordination and motor control.
Jan 10
Music Bugs welcomes 4 new members to the team!
A lovely big welcome to Louise, Margaret, Claire and Gemma as they launch their new Music Bugs classes over the coming weeks.
Welcome to the team!
Louise Riddell - Sunderland and Durham
Margaret Anderson - Darlington and Stockton
Claire Woodhall - Rotherham and Chesterfield
Gemma James - North Nottingham
August 09
New Classes for Coventry and Nuneaton
Fiona Bayliss, franchisee for Rugby and Northampton has had such a sucessful launch of her classes over the past 18 months that she decided to take the plunge and expand her territory into Coventry and Nuneaton too. Fiona and her fantastic team of Class Leaders are looking forward to meeting more Warwickshire families over the coming months. Click here for classes in Rugby and Northampton and here for new sessions in Coventry and Nuneaton.
August 09
Music Bugs Open Morning at the Leapfrog Day Nursery in Stoke Gifford
If you live in the Bristol area and are looking for a nursery for your child, then pop along to the open morning being held at Leap Frog Day Nursery on Monday 24th August at 10am. Melanie Godbeer, franchisee for Bristol will be hosting some special music classes and there is also the chance to win one months supply of nappies and baby wipes. Contact Leapfrog in Stoke Gifford Music Bugs
August 09
Accolades for Music Bugs
It is always appreciated when the hard work and dedication of our franchisees is recognised. Which is why we were thrilled to find out that Music Bugs had been nominated one of the Top Ten Family Days Out by Tesco's Baby Club We also reached the Finalist Stage in the 2009 What's On 4 Little One's Awards (Best Preschooler Development Activity) and more recently received recognition of our franchise concept in Enterprise Nation's recent publication, Spare Room Start Up's. And if that isn't enough excitement, you can also check out why Journalist Elen Lewis sang our praises in her latest publication The Resourceful Mums Handbook - Baby on a Budget
July 09
Did you catch Music Bugs at the Womad Festival in Malmesbury?
Jacqui Stammers, our Wiltshire franchisee entertained families who attended the event from around the country over a 2 day period in the Kids Zone Tent. Thanks you to Jacqui and all the parents and children who made it such a fun event.
May 09
Launch of Music Bugs Toy Shop
We are very excited to be able to launch our brand new website www.musicbugstoyshop.co.uk full of wonderful puppets, instruments, CD's, Hobby Horses and other goodies that you are likely to find when you come to our classes.
May 09
Giddy up Pony! Music Bugs raised over £1000!
Music Bugs franchisees, children and parents saddled up during Royal Ascot week for some horse themed music classes to raise money for Horsepower a charity which works with disadvantaged children by integrating them with ex-racehorses. Sponsored Trot Alongs, Raffles and Rosette sales were organised and together we were able to smash our £500 fundraising target. Well done everyone on a superb effort.
March 09
Music Bugs launches in Leeds!
A huge welcome to Nicola Lawlor who launches her classes in North West Leeds after Easter. Nicola has already been busy promoting her classes and meeting local parents and children in Guiseley, Ilkley, Otley and Horsforth. Welcome to the team Nicola!
Jan 09
Music Bugs featured on the BBC
Heather Marshall, franchisee for Bath and NE Somerset had one of her classes filmed recently by BBC Points West as part of a feature they are running on businesses during the recession. They chose Heather as the perfect example of the fact that businesses can and do thrive during these tough economic times.
With thanks to Heather and the wonderful parents and children who took part in the filming.
You can watch a clip of Heather in action here
Dec 08
Music Bugs franchisee spotted in Albert Square!
Kimberley Godsall, Music Bugs franchisee for Tonbridge and Sevenoaks managed to fit in a quick bit of filming as an extra in Eastenders recently, filming the Christmas Episode with Phil, Dot, Iain and Peggy. Watch out for her in the Market Square on Christmas Day. Wrap up warm Kimberley!
Nov 08
Milkshake Madness at Music Bugs!
Derek and Jen from the hit TV series Milkshake Music Box played host to a group of very excited children recently when they joined Mandy Wright our South West London franchisee for a sing along. Music Bugs were invited to take part in filming for the new series on Channel Five and we would like to say a huge thank you to Mandy for organising the event and for all the parents who helped their children prepare and rehearse their lines for ‘Here we go Looby Loo’
Dec 08
CBeebies Christmas Party
Music Bugs children were invited to take part in a special televised CBeebies Christmas Party in December 2008 and children had the chance to meet some very special CBeebies presenters (and the big man himself) Father Christmas!
Dec 08
Music Bugs launches in Bath and NE Somerset
Welcome to Heather Marshall who will be launching classes in the Bath and NE Somerset area from February 09.
Welcome to the team Heather, from all of us at Music Bugs x
