become part of a pretending show and are invited on stage to take part. Suitable for a class of 30 children. Adventure parties include 45mins of action songs, gameplay and a pretending adventure that will whisk children away on a journey of the imagination! Lots of fun themes to choose from. Suitable for up to 16 children. Pyjama Drama CDs, balloons and stickers available. In: Oxshott, Cobham, Molesey, Thames Ditton, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge (and surrounding areas and beyond) Contact: Phylly Jones 01932 807150 STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS Ages: 4 to 16 Packed full of fun, lively party entertainment including dramatic games, fabulous songs and fun for everyone, each party is specifically tailor-made for a particular age group. Whether your child wishes to be a fairy, princess, pirate or detective, there’s a Stagecoach party to suit. In: Chertsey 07725 176102, Kew 020 8487 1456, New Malden 020 8540 7791, Richmond 020 8332 6741, Staines 01483 235216, Teddington & Twickenham 020 8977 0843, Weybridge 01932 422664. www.stagecoach.co.uk STORYTELLING ADVENTURES Ages: 18mths and up. Based on a book/film of your choosing, these party adventures truly bring stories to life. As well as being a lot of fun, the interactive workshops immerse the children in the world of the story. The parties are full of games and props which are individually designed for each party. Using the story as inspiration, a party can include: games, bubbles, dancing, prizes, parachute fun, singing, pass the parcel, competitions, birthday gift and lots more! In: London, Greater London and Surrey Contact: Amanda Wright 020 3222 3085 www.storytelling-adventures.com.com THEATREBUGS MAGICAL PARTY PACKAGES Ages: 0 to 8 Theatrebugs offers a full range of exciting, imaginative and affordable party packages for all ages. These now include parties for ages 0 to 2 years, offering a magical sensory adventure full of song, rhyme, puppets, sensory props, bouncy beats and enchanting, interactive puppets and stories! Parties for 2 to 3 year olds introduce a story based adventure, and also include the above elements, whilst 4 to 8 year olds go on an interactive, fun-filled journey, jam packed with unique drama games, improvisation, dressing up and good old-fashioned fun! Parties last 45 minutes to 2 hours dependent on age. In: Surrey and Hampshire Contact: Hannah Mason 01483 882244/07971004134 www.theatrebugs.co.uk/surrey.html OR www.theatrebugs.co.uk/epsom.html
FACE PAINTING
FACEINATING FACE PAINTING Ages: 4+
Invite a professional face painter to entertain at your child’s party or you event. Parties usually last 2 hours and events can range from 4 to 5 hours.
In: Middlesex andSurrey. Contact: Joanne Bircsak 07737 981282 faceinating@btinternet.com
FARM AND ANIMALS
BOCKETTS FARM Ages: All Fantastic party package includes a day at Bocketts Farm Park, birthday lunch or tea, private animal handling session, free adult entry for every two children, a Bocketts balloon and animal mask and invitations. At Bocketts, children can get up close and feed animals, as well as enjoying two large play barns, one with astroslide, a Young Tractor Drivers Zone, Pedal Go-Karting (with new Mini’s track) and Supersix trampolines. Outside there are swings, slides, climbing frames, sandpits and a maze, as well as tractor and trailer rides. In: Leatherhead 01372 363764 www.bockettsfarm.com
FOOD AND COOKERY
PETITE PARTIES Ages: All Healthy, nutritious, wholesome bespoke party food. Catering and cooking parties (1hour to 1.5 hours). In: Teddington and surrounds Contact: Lucy West 07793 458853 www.petiteparties.co.uk SASSY STIRRERS Ages: 5 to 12 Truly memorable cooking parties in which children are entertained with bowl-licking fun for 2 hours with very little stress for parents. Sassy Stirrers provides all the ingredients, equipment, aprons and fun! Children take home party bags loaded with their freshly baked treats and recipe cards. Very popular, so book early! See what others say –“Thanks for a lovely party, the children had a great time. Hopefully we will see you at one of your cooking clubs soon”. NC Surbiton March 2015 In: SW London and Surrey Contact: Susan Carmichael 07789 792676 www.sassystirrers.com
GLAMOUR
BEAUTY PARTIES FOR GIRLS Ages: All Hair, make up and facials that girls of all ages will enjoy. In: Surrey and Middlesex Contact: Jane 07873 734009 janed2013@hotmail.co.uk
MUSIC
MONKEY MUSIC Ages: up to 4 Monkey Music parties are great fun for children and babies of all ages. Each party is individually tailored to suit each separate occasion and always includes the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs. In: Kingston, Surbiton, Banstead, Claygate, Esher, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham, Molesey, Kew, Richmond, Twickenham,Teddington, Oxshott, Leatherhead, Dorking Contact: Kingston and Surbiton 020 8224 3971, Banstead, Claygate and Esher 01932 223309, Weybridge, Cobham, Hersham and Molesey 020 8224 0096, Kew, Richmond, Twickenham and Teddington 020 8847 4031 www.monkeymusic.com
SOFT PLAY CENTRES AND CAFES
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MUMS PLAY SHOP PARTIES Ages: 1-10 Mums Play shop is a versatile new venue, which offers exclusive use of its extensive premises, including inside soft play frames, a vast outside play area and a bouncy castle. Disco lights also can be added. Food and drinks is included as well as birthday tablecloths and decorations. Party length 2 hours. £250 exclusive hire includes food, also non-exclusive hire at £10 per head, includes a party room for food during weekdays and school holidays. In: Hampton Contact: Fiona Williams 020 8941 0766 www.mumsplayshop.co.uk SUNSHINE PLAY CAFÉ PARTIES Ages: 1-5 Birthday party packages include party invitations, party food, unlimited juice, birthday cake, balloons and party bags. Parties last 1.5 hours. In: Hampton Contact: Sarah Long 07949 135 211 www.sunshineplaycafe.co.uk
SPORT
FOOTIE TOTS Ages: 3-10 Footie Tots teaches basic ball skills, scoring lots of goals and having fun on the way. For your party they will provide the coaches, trophies/medals, equipment and help with party venue selection.
Indoor soft play for Under 5’s
Sunshine Play Cafe Open Mon -F 10am-3pm ri Term Tim , e Half Term , and Occ. Holidays Prices U1’s £2 1yr+ £4 Multi Child Discount
Warm, fun, safe place to play while you relax!
Hot drinks, homemade cakes, hot and cold food and Twickenham kids lunchboxes
RFC South Road Hampton TW12 3PE Free Parking
Crafts, Toys, Books and Baby Play Area
Offering Kids Party Packages Call Sarah: 07949 135 211 info@sunshineplaycafe.co.uk www.sunshineplaycafe.co.uk
Petite Parties Would you like to try something different? Why not paint your own ceramics? At Ceramica, we guarantee great fun for all! Our services include: Children’s birthday parties Baby foot and hand print sessions Evening sessions for adults Annual membership scheme Take home packs & gift vouchers 7 The Parade, Claygate, Esher, KT10 0PD Phone: 01372 462447 Making ceramic painting easy and fun in a creative, enjoyable environment!
www.ceramica-claygate.co.uk
Twitter: @CeramicaEsher Facebook: www.facebook.com/CeramicaClaygate
May-June 2016
Bespoke parties for little people
Specialising in healthy, beautiful and delicious party food for children. Allergies/special dietary requirements catered for. www.petiteparties.co.uk info.petiteparties@gmail.com Lucy 07793458853
FREE puff pinwheels with every booking. Quote FUT16.
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0208 941 0766
www.mumsplayshop.co.uk www.familiesuponthames.co.uk
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