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Parties/celebrations

Whether you're planning a birthday or a hen do, you'll find plenty of ideas for your celebration on our Party forum.

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5th birthday party ideas for our dd

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hotcrossbunny · 22/05/2008 20:34

We are pretty strapped for cash, so can't spend a fortune on a birthday party for dd, but really want her to have a lovely time.

We can afford to either rent a hall and have party games and party tea, or our local nature reserve do pond-dipping and bug-hunt parties and the cost is incredibly reasonable.

We asked dd and she said she'd like the pond-dipping party, but I'm sure she doesn't really have a clue what one is!

So far, she's been to lots of soft play parties, parties with entertainers, pottery painting parties and one traditional party with party games. Mainly they have cost a fortune and been quite an experience.

Anyway, what I'm really asking is, would your child enjoy going to a nature type party with a picnic tea or is it too worthy and educational? AFAIK no-one has been there before....

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hotcrossbunny · 22/05/2008 20:48

Anyone???

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lilyloo · 22/05/2008 20:50

my ds would have loved the pond dipping at that age
good to have a different party imo too many soft play

LaundryFairy · 22/05/2008 20:50

My DS (age 5) would be thrilled with this party - any reason to go mucking about out of doors.

I think your idea sounds brilliant - far better and more imaginative than innumerable soft play sessions.

I did DS's party at our local museum - free to get in, and I made up my own mystery trail through the museum. Kids loved it and not a bouncy castle in sight!

geogteach · 22/05/2008 21:01

DD is doing a beetles bugs and butterflies party at our local wildlife place for her 5th in a couple of weeks time. The parents who have replied so far seem to think it is a nice change to the usual soft play, I am looking forward to an outdoors party.

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hotcrossbunny · 22/05/2008 21:02

Thank you You're reassuring me! I'm also worrying that it might rain... It would be in July, which one would imagine should be warm and lovely, but going on last years weather... Would people be happy coming in wellies and waterproofs and just getting on with it, or should we have a back up plan?

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lilyloo · 22/05/2008 21:06

my dc's would love that more as long as i had somewhere dry to watch

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hotcrossbunny · 22/05/2008 21:16

You're definitely winning me over

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Poshfrocks · 10/06/2008 09:49

I dont know what area you are in but thought I would mention I recently used a really brilliant company called Rascals Fayre in Bristol www.rascalsfayre.co.uk who delivered everything I needed to run a childrens cooking party even all the ingredients were ready weighed (phew!!). My girls loved it. Also the kids take all the equipment they've used home and the cookies they've baked so no need for party bags. They recommend ages 6 up but my 5 year old had no problems. They also supplied the invitations and a leaflet before hand which gave me numerous tips and ideas. It was fantastic. In fact I know of one little boy who still gets his apron out everyday to help his mum!!

Shazzabling · 12/06/2008 20:02

My daughter recently attended a "Rascals Fayre" party and enjoyed it sooo much, she now wants one for her birthday next month! She made the most fantastic cookies - not only did they look good but they tasted great too ..... I'm definitely booking this party as it so different to all the soft play parties that she is always being invited too!

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