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Tell me im deluded

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:08

To imagine that 30 4-5 year olds would sit still for a cinema party?
Daft question?
We are just coming up with ideas for dd1's 5th birthday and we thought it would be something a bit different.
Why are party ideas so hard?
Knowing us we will probably think sod it and just take her out for the day.

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cece · 09/10/2006 22:09

Not sure I would attempt it!

SPACEdoutzombieCADET · 09/10/2006 22:09

err yes..probably deluded!
couldnt you hire a hall and have a party there, sports centre with soft play etc

SoupDragon · 09/10/2006 22:09

hahahahaha! 30 of them? All sitting still at one time???

HuwEdwards · 09/10/2006 22:10

now 5 kids, no probs....30? 30 is mad for any party!!

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:10
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GeorginaA · 09/10/2006 22:10

Erm...

you'd be pushing it getting 3 4-5 year olds sitting still for a cinema party tbh... all imo, of course.

Voting for deluded, sorry

cod · 09/10/2006 22:14

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:14

Sick to death of soft play
We can hire a hall quite cheaply but the cost will be bumped right up if we have an entertainer,and no way can i run around in a high pitched voice saying"come on children ,time for musical chairs",it just aint me.
Kinda hoped the cinema idea would work cos dp can get a discount, but yes i was deluded!

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SoupDragon · 09/10/2006 22:15

I had 45 at DSs joint 4th/6th birthday party and it was fine. But it was at a softplay area!

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:16

Didnt want to leave any of her class mates feeling left out really but yes 30 is a lot.

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cod · 09/10/2006 22:17

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collision · 09/10/2006 22:18

30 is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many.

Or you could do a Gymbobs party. they hire the hall and have all the equipment to play on and then you provide the food.

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:18

Yeah your right cod but how would i sneak the invites to the kids without the others noticing?

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GeorginaA · 09/10/2006 22:22

Go do a leisure centre one - they do all the activities. Ours does gocarts, games etc... makes a change from softplay

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Beauregard · 09/10/2006 22:23

I know im daft but i would hate to upset any of the kids.

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cod · 10/10/2006 11:25

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Beauregard · 10/10/2006 11:47

lol at nob

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LIZS · 10/10/2006 11:51

have you ever been in a Reception classroom ?! lol @ the idea of 30 kids sitting still for any length of time ! Can you not get someone to come in and do stories music and/or games with them.

geogteach · 10/10/2006 12:10

DS went to a cinema party for 12 4-5 year olds on Friday apparently they lasted 45 minutes and then ran round the house like loonies so don't fancy your chances with 30!

TwigTwoolett · 10/10/2006 12:10

of course they won't .. are you mad?

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Beauregard · 10/10/2006 12:15

Yes Twig

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grumpyfrumpy · 10/10/2006 12:16

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Beauregard · 10/10/2006 12:17

So you have all saved me from a reception style riot, which is great but im still stumped!

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Beauregard · 10/10/2006 12:19

grumpyfrumpy-dont ya know i have a fear of leisure centres?

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FatThighs · 10/10/2006 18:13

I know about the left out thing - can you give invites to the parents in the playground.

Oh just go for it - it is only two hours of hell and they get more presents.

I have 17 6/7 year olds coming to my sons party on sat at my tiny house and I don't have a kitchen floor at the minute. I think you will be fine.