Little Ankle Biters Awards revealed
THE 2022 winners of the Little Ankle Biters Awards in Berkshire have been announced.
The annual awards honour and celebrate entrepreneurs, businesses, individuals, and charities, which have made a significant impact in the community.
This year more than 20,000 nominations were received as residents tried to give their favourite business or businesses their seal of approval.
A total of 17 winners were announced with two new categories: Best Parent Run Business and Best FamilyFriendly Place to Eat.
Michelle Cairncross, cofounder of Little Ankle Biters, said: “Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for our Little Ankle Biters 2022 Virtual Awards last week – and a huge congratulations to all of our winners, and runners-up.
“We’ve been overwhelmed with the number of nominations and votes we’ve received and are excited to announce our winners for 2022.”
Little Muddy Boots were winners of not one, but two awards as they took victory in the Best Local Independent Business and Best Parent Run Business categories.
The company was founded in 2014, and offers classes that help children learn more about the natural world.
Hannah Brewer, mum-ofthree and founder of Little Muddy Boots, said: “The whole team is delighted to have been announced winners in two categories.
“These awards help to enforce all the hard work being done at Little Muddy Boots as we see our vision of getting more children outdoors learning come to reality.
The winners
Best Children’s Activity Class – Naturally
Curious Play
Best Children’s Party Entertainer – Pop up
Play Maidenhead & Windsor
Best Children’s Party Venue – Go Ape
Bracknell
Best Children’s Sports Club – The Little
Gym Windsor
Best Family Attraction –
Country Park
Best Family-Friendly Place to Eat –
Robyn’s Nest Café, Warfield
Best for the Grown Ups –
Nirvana Spa
Wellington
Best Family-Friendly Local Event -
Windsor Illuminated
Best Local Independent Business – Little
Muddy Boots
Best Museum – The Museum of English
Rural Life (MERL)
Best New Business –
Epic Brownies
Best Parent Run Business – Little Muddy
Boots
Best Party Supplier – Ella’s Party Shop Best Pregnancy Business or Service –
Fit Mums Berkshire
Best Soft Play – Active Tots
Best Theatre – Norden Farm Centre for
the Arts