Now in its third incarnation, this year's KinderGardens Festival will be a collaboration between the Yeovil Children's Centres, The Octagon Theatre and Take Art and will feature a countywide tour of Early Years theatre shows, from four local, regional and international companies - all of whom specialise in making theatre experiences for the under 5s.

The 2012 Festival will also feature a family activity day at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil, with performance and workshops; continuing professional development training for artists and Early Years practitioners; and opportunities for Somerset companies to showcase new Early Years work

Gina Westbrook Co-Director of Take Art Start said, "We are incredibly happy that Yeovil Children's Centre Cluster has been awarded this crucial grant from the Arts Council. The money will not only enable the continuation of the hugely successful Kindergardens Festival but also provide vital support for Early Years creativity within Somerset. This grant will make a real difference to the artists and organisations who work with the Early Years and the Children Centres who are focused on making creativity part off their culture."

For more information on the KinderGardens Festival 2012 please keep checking www.takeart.org over the next couple of months.