Wow!

I must have some of the most amazing friends.

In less than 48 hours, my facebook business page has had 71 likes and reached over 400 people. There is obviously a market for what I want to do.

In the next few days I will have my website ready for use, register as self-employed and go for it!

Chatting to friends, I can see that my prices will be extremely competitive, and I will include a discount for those who purchase all elements of the party plan.

At present, I am still toying with the name, but have currently gone for PartyEase Portishead.

If you want a fun, traditional party for your child, feel free to contact me for details. I'd love to be a part of your plans.

I love children's parties!

There's always been something magical and exciting about children's birthday parties.  

As a child, I would let the anticipation grow for weeks, wondering what my parents would plan.  (Usually half a dozen friends at our house, a hope that the weather would be good, and a few party games with a Mr Man cake at the end, complete with candles.)  When my friends had parties, I would wait with baited breath to see what they would do, whether it would be better than my party, or if there were ideas I could persuade my parents to incorporate into mine.

I remember being in my friend Emma's front room dancing to BoneyM (yes, I'm that old!) and Emma at another friend's party putting tomato ketchup on her jelly and ice-cream. (We still laugh at this one 30+ years later.)

So, as time went on, my party focus changed to reflect me as a student, and then as an adult.  I love parties - especiallly at Christmas, and for my children's birthdays. At the moment, they have been relaxed affairs, but as they grow older, I want them to experience the traditional party games that I loved.

I know I'm not alone in this vision, with family, friends and my own children, I have attended quite a few parties over the years, and have loved seeing the children have fun.  But I do also notice that some parties haven't been particularly planned, leaving time for the children to become restless, unengaged and chaotic.  At these times, I have found myself taking over.  (Usually checking with the parents first, who are MORE than grateful.)  

As a supply teacher, I have built up strategies to build up an instant rapour with children, gaining their attention, and keeping it.  As someone with a sense of fun, and a sense of humour, I can keep them busy and engaged, organising games, and keeping children in control, while letting them relax and have fun.  I have a good knowledge of party games - both traditional and a little more modern. As a parent, I know I want my child to have the best birthday possible.

Friends and family have commented on my skills at running a party.  A recent friend, after her daughter's 6th birthday party, said that her friends were so impressed with the way I waded in and took over a chaotic party for 30 children, that she could have hired me out 4 times during the remainder of the party.  Even the children's entertainer they had hired commented how impressed he was that at a drop of a hat, I organised the children into team games, which meant that he was able to set up his equipment without being disturbed. 

With this in mind, and my passion for children's parties and working with children, I would like to set up a children's party business.

I will come to your venue, organise an activity to keep children occupied as they arrive, run party games for them (and you) and keep them happy while you sort out food, cake etc.  

For an extra cost, I will even wrap the Pass the Parcel, and sort out party bags,

I hold a current DBS certificate, which is required for working with children, and hold insurance.

What do you think?  
Are you interested?
What would you like to see from this service?

I am based just outside Bristol (UK) 

Over to you...