The Independent Schools Show 2008 Register now for your free tickets to the Independent Schools Show event of the year. Now in it's second successful year, the two day exhibition is held at Battersea Park, London. The show gives parents the chance to view exhibits of over 120 independent schools from around the country, with schools to suit every child and their parents' needs including boarding and day schools, co-educational, single sex, preparatory, senior and sixth-form. Register through their website now for your free tickets, you can't afford to miss out. www.schoolsshow.co.uk

Imagethirst Family Photography Imagethirst Family Photography specialise in photography in the home, where everyone is comfortable and the children are relaxed. The standard of excellence and policy of client confidentiality offered by this company has established them as one of London's leading family photography studios and official photographers to The Portland Hospital for Women and Children. On offer is a full range of photographic prints, leather albums, canvases and framed portraits. Images are also available in digital format on DVD. www.imagethirst.com

Animal Magic Pony Parties Book a fabulous party with Animal Magic Pony Parties and your children will be in for a treat. Animal Magic Pony Parties will come to you with their traveling zoo including ponies to ride and fluffy animals to pet including their de-scented skunks, chinchillas, giant rabbits, African pygmy goats and lots more. For children that prefer less fluffy animals there is an array of reptiles that include giant Sulcarta tortoises, snakes, monitor lizards, chameleons and giant frogs to mention just a few. www.animalmagicponyparties.co.uk.

Huddle & Bliss Visit this online boutique for beautifully made traditional gifts for mother and baby. Many of the items are made in made in England, by small local businesses. As well as offering beautifully made traditional clothing for babies, boys and girls, they also have a gorgeous loungewear range for mums and mums to be, and a very reasonably priced made to order bespoke service. www.huddleandbliss.com.

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