2008 marks the 25th Anniversary of Busy Bees Group. Throughout the year, our nurseries across the length and breadth of the UK will be holding numerous events to celebrate this milestone in the history of the company.

We've come a long way since the original nursery was established in Lichfield back in 1983, but we've never forgotten the reason this all began - a desire to offer top quality, affordable childcare that meets the highest standards and give children a fabulous start as they grow up.

Just look below to see some of the exciting visitors that will be making a guest appearance at a Busy Bees Nursery near you.

Also keep your eyes on your own nursery's individual web page over the coming year for announcements of special events where you can join in with all of the fun.

Nursery Guest appearance by Date Bicester Dora the Explorer 10th May 2008 Cardiff Bob the Builder 17th May 2008 Crawley Bob the Builder 24th May 2008 Braintree Fifi 24th May 2008 Chippenham Fireman Sam 26th May 2008 Leicester Meridian Dora the Explorer 7th June 2008 York Bob the Builder 7th June 2008 Chiswick Fireman Sam 7th June 2008 Portsmouth Fireman Sam 14th June 2008 Beverley The Tweenies - Jake & Fizz 14th June 2008 QE / Bromsgrove Peppa Pig 14th June 2008 Salisbury Fifi 21st June 2008 Wandsworth Bob the Builder 5th July 2008 Bristol - Portishead Postman Pat 12th July 2008 Letchworth Bob the Builder 19th July 2008 Chelmsford Bob the Builder 19th July 2008 Welwyn Garden City Dora the Explorer 16th August 2008 Swindon - Broome Bob the Builder To be Announced