Planning your child’s birthday party can normally turn out to be a real nightmare. However, there are plenty of companies who would love to take the worries off you by organising your child’s special day.

In this month’s issue of Parents News we have brought together a selection of unique party planners.

So, why not give them a call today and let all your worries go away !

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Herne Bay’s answer to your childs party! After a tragic fire in 2006 at the Herne Bay Hippodrome, a major makeover thas taken place and they are now open to take bookings for your child’s party. Private disco parties, also exclusive use of the centre is available to make your child’s party a success. Let them take control while you sit back and watch their happy smiling faces. 01227-366299.

Party Tank

is located in beautiful countryside, 2 miles south of Dorking. They have various packages available to suit children from 5yrs plus.The parties take 1 ½-2hrs. (depending on choice of party and number of children). You can choose from tank rides. 4x4 ride, truck rides, archery, BB guns, fast pedal karts, bb machine guns and paintballing from as little as £9 per person. They also cater for the older child, 13 years upwards with 4x4 driving lessons from £10 or shooting crossbows from £5. Outdoor fun for everyone!0800 083 4710.

fantastic "Pop Star Party" offers the birthday girl or boy and guests the chance to perform their favourite tune in a professional recording studio near Tunbridge Wells.Having chosen their favourite song from the backing tracks library the group will sing and then watch while their performance is edited and a CD produced by a professional sound engineer.Each guest leaves with their own CD and the birthday girl is given a unique picture CD. Included is a DVD of the footage in the live room. To check availability contact 01892 862489 www.giftdaze.co.uk

‘Imagine’, Kent’s biggest indoor play-centre, is delighted to announce its new and exciting range of exclusive children’s parties. They have extended the already vast play area to include a brand new disco and party room and the impressive range of themed parties are packed with a host of goodies to ensure your children have a fun filled time.They are extremely proud to introduce the character Giant Panda who is thrilled when asked to join the fun.There is a competition to name the Panda in keeping with the eco-theme. First prize is a mountain bike, with several runners-up prizes.01233 650789

offer a range of themed children’s parties, all of which can provide the ideal way to celebrate your child’s special occasion. The parties include Athletics, Multi-Sport activities, Traditional Party Games and U5’s Playtime. The parties include over an hour of supervised and structured activities followed by food of your choice served in the superb Sports Cafe. All the parties include time on the bouncy castle.Please contact Body & Mind Leisure reception on 01227 766 352

party package with all day access to the park, a choice of hot or cold menus, unlimited ice cream and the exclusive opportunity for the birthday child to feed the penguins, minimum 6 children, £14.50 per child. 01323 874100.

A Birthday is one of the most important days in a child’s year, and parents are always looking for new ideas for their party. Sports Parties are great fun – and energetic. Almost any activity at the Centre can be taken as a party, and you can design your own, by adding a second sport plus tea. Tobogganing, Sports Wall, Football, Trampolining are just a few of the fun sessions you can choose, and now -

Folkestone Sports Centre working with M W Leisure, has added a Laser Rush session to the list. That’s a big inflatable with tunnels of smoke, to shoot at your opponent’s laser gun and score maximum points. Parties can include tea, and all include your own party host to make sure that all the kids join in and have a fun time. Leave the mess with them, and enjoy the time yourself! Call Louisa on 01303 850222 to discuss your arrangements.

London Zoo and Whipsnade Wild Animal Park

If you choose to hold a birthday bash at London Zoo or Whipsnade, a great day out with all the Zoo’s animals, each will receive a free party animal sticker, a goody bag and animal mask. The birthday child will get a special birthday certificate, signed by a Zoo animal, and parents can request free party invitations. Kids will be provided with a hot or cold party meal at a special, decorated table just for them!

There’s just so much to do at both sites…. If this still isn’t enough, your kids will be just like lions, roaring with laughter, when they play some of the fantastic games suggested on the exciting party game leaflet! London Zoo is a brilliant place to spend the day. It’s the world’s first scientific Zoo and has been open since 1828! 020 7449 6235 

New Website Shaves Pounds Off Children’s Birthday Party Cost It’s official, kids love birthday parties and getting messy… enough to trigger alarm bells in any parent’s wallet! Not any longer, thanks to the all-in-one party kits from Kidz Party Box, children are guaranteed a fun-packed event while parents are reassured that the cost won’t burn a hole in their pocket.

At a time when the average family is reported to spend £450 a year celebrating children’s birthdays* the price of raising children and keeping them entertained has never been so great.

Parents have been saved by the cleverly designed ‘messy play’ party boxes available from www.kidzpartybox.com!

These entertainment kits contain everything needed to keep groups of young children entertained, with prices starting at just £59.99 (for groups of 20). Parents need simply to open the box on the day of the event, spread out the activities onto a table (tablecloths are included within each kit!) and allow the children to get creative! When the fun is all over, cleaning up could not be easier – each child can take home the creations they have made, including personalised party bags and the leftover materials can simply be thrown away.

Kidz Party Box offers a party organiser service, allowing a trained entertainer to take over the fun. Better still, these organisers will even clean up for you!

was established in January 2006 with their first store opening in West Wickham and the launch of their extensive website. They opened their second store in Tonbridge in August of the same year.

In response to the ever-growing demand for the wonderful products they offer, they are now opening their third shop in Maidstone with more planned to follow in the future.

The rapid growth of their high street presence has been matched by an ever-expanding website with huge range of fancy dress items, party supplies, jokes, novelties and dancewear available to buy online.

Jon, the Area Manager says, "The response from the public has been tremendous, and we are striving to give the customers what they want, when they want it. From hireable fancy dress, to retail costumes, balloons, party wear, and dancewear, in fact everything for you to make that special occasion go with a bang!"

Apart from serving the general public, they also deal with groups, schools, drama clubs, social clubs, and professional Theatre. So watch out for the next  http:// www.kidzpartybox.com! opening up near you!

offer a completely different type of party entertainment for 8 to 16 year olds (minimum height restriction 4’6"). Children can try their hand at off road karting , air rifle shooting, test their skills on a challenging assault course and experience the thrills of a 4 x 4 ride over an exhilarating track.

Safety is the top concern for staff at Wild Tracks and before each event begins every participant is given a full safety briefing on handling the equipment. Helmets, gloves and neck braces are all provided. The karts all have adjustable seats, full safety harnesses and front and rear suspension.

Set in the countryside just outside Canterbury on the A291, Wild Tracks is the perfect place to hold a children’s adventure party. Contact Jan Blackwood on 07793 610060 for further information.

SHINE LIKE A STAR FOR THE DAY

Give your child a birthday treat Starmakers cater for boys and girls (7 years up). the package includes VIP invites for upto 7 guests. A choice of over 10,000 songs to choose from, including the latest chart music.

Three hours in the recording studio, using all the high tech equipment needed to produce a superb C.D. The party group are shown, advised and guided to produce the final result which is a full colour printed CD for everyone. This is an experience every child dreams of. 01580 291444 enquiries@shinelikeastar.co.uk

Mums and Dads! Would you like a party experience where: You can relax and enjoy your child having a wonderful time. You don’t feel part of a party conveyor belt.

Your child is made to feel extra special on their big day. Children make and take home unique themed crafts, filling their party bags with things they have made. The party leaders use traditional play values and all the games and activities are inclusive so everyone can be involved.

You can add a whole host of party extras from one invitation to a full table of food? Then look no further than The Magic Toadstool! Unique children’s parties. www.themagictoadstool.co.uk bookings@themagictoadstool.co.uk 01233 622272

If you’ve got a birthday party coming up then chances are you’re trying to come up with new party ideas. Stormit Enterprises have the answer. How about an inflatable, all-weather Laser Game? Or, maybe a Billy Bonka’s Chocolate Factory Party with chocolate factory bouncy castle, candy floss machine and chocolate fountain? Or their newest addition is the Pirate Party featuring an inflatable pirate ship, candyfloss and grog fountain. Whichever party you opt for, you simply provide the venue and Stormit will bring the equipment which is fully manned and insured. They can even bring party bags supplied by www.thepartybag.co.uk.

For older kids Stormit’s paintball site in Hawkhurst might be just the thing. Open to anyone age 11 and over, paintball is an exhilarating, exciting and truly memorable experience.

Give Stormit a call on 0800 083 3040 to discuss your requirements and they will help make your party one to remember.

Birthday parties with a difference.

Will the guests be able to find the venue, how will I amuse the children, what should I feed them, what happens if it rains, should I fill party bags and possibly most importantly who will do the clearing up?!

All of these problems have been solved by holding a party at Farming World, Boughton, Faversham. Firstly, the open farm is easy to find, in close proximity to the motorway, just off junction 7 of the M2. The centre is also happy to tailor parties to the child’s individual requirements.

Each party is provided with a ‘base’ for the duration of the party, which can be decorated prior to arrival. This area can be used to store all the presents and food, cut the cake and hide in the event of a shower. Guests can then explore the farm, meeting the farm animals and rare breeds, watching a birds of prey flying demonstration, exploring the large adventure playgrounds or challenging each other to a round of mini golf. The children can also enjoy the new pillow (weather permitting). A huge inflatable that can be jumped on until the children and adults are all exhausted! In the event of rain, which can put a damper on a party, the children can enjoy the indoor soft play area or get creative in the craft and activity room painting a memento of their visit to take home.

When the children start to get hungry, hot or cold food can be provided or if you would prefer you can bring your own picnic. There are also a variety of other activities that you can add to your wish list to make the perfect party for your child, these include; face painting, tractor & trailer rides, horse & cart rides and pre packed party bags.

All of the services and attractions available at Farming World add up to a truly hassle free party, whatever the weather. Not only that but a terrifically memorable experience for the birthday child and all their friends, an experience that will be talked about in the playground for a long time to come!

The open farm also has many special events planned throughout the year, more details can be found on the centre’s award winning website www.farming-world.com.

Over the weekend of the 16th & 17th June the farm will host its annual Big Wheels Weekend, an opportunity to see how farming has changed over the last century. There will be a large collection of stationary engines and vintage and modern tractors. With story telling and other entertainments throughout the weekend. For more information 01227 751144

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