This year was our best ever, with 40 children aged from 2 to 9 years and almost as many parents.

We have found a new entertainer - a very energetic Catherine assisted by Benjamin from Emporium Parties.    They entertained us for two hours with great energy and inventive ideas.   Not only did the children have a great time, but their mums, dads and even grandparents were up on their feet, organised into three teams to do the Hokey Cokey and see who was the best.

Some comments received:

'Many thanks to everyone who was involved in planning and organising the children's party ...... my children had a great time, as did we!  It was a great event.  We recognised lots of neighbours and friends whom we didn't know were attending - getting to know them better.   Definitely a community event.  The entertainment was excellent, party tea great and party bags a great hit - the teddies are tucked in both their beds for tonight's sleep!  Thank you once again.'

'My children loved it - it was good to see a number of my local neighbours in attendance and having fun - it did have a real community feel to it.'

'Firstly I would like to thank you for organising such a fantastic party, the children had a wonderful time, as did we.  It was such a lovely event and our two little ones are still talking about it.'

'Once again, a great children's party that was clearly enjoyed by all the children and parents.  I thought the entertainer was excellent, so enthusiastic and good with the children.  Also so persuasive to the point of encouraging arthritic granddads to roll around on the floor with the kids!!  Thanks to everyone in providing the party which, I know, is not achieved without a lot of effort and planning.'

See photos here.

Emporium Parties can be booked via their website - see here for further information:   http://www.emporium-parties.co.uk/