Childrens party HELP!!

We are J Block

My daughters 5th birthday is in May so i am now looking into ideas, have a good idea on the venue that we want to hire but am struggling with the entertainment. Anyone have any recommendations for childrens party entertainment? Dont just want to book anyone who could turn out to be bad.

seth plum

Sing along music is the way to go, don't get a magician...go to mackro for party bags stuff which is de rigeur apparently.

sadiejane1981

I have tons of experience with this lol. Five year olds are full of energy but without an awful lot of concentration, I say big hall lovely big bouncy castle and maybe someone face painting. If you want to make it very fun make it a fancy dress party little girls love playing dress up. I got plenty if experience as I said message me if you want more suggestions such as party bag fillers, games etc

adamtheaddick

mrs back to front or somthing like that, google her shes very good with the kids partys

Off_it

Bouncy castle - all day.

InCurbsWeTrusted

We had a woman called Jojo Entwisle for my son's 6th birthday, and she was absolutely brilliant. Not the cheapest, but she does the lot - magic, face painting, games, music - the parents just relaxed & watched (or drank!). She'll tailor what she does to your requirements, if it's a themed party or something. Her number's 07815 045007.

Clem_Snide

Gambardo in Beckenham. Softplay, bumper cars, merry go round, food, music about 16.00 a child.

ThreadKiller

mrs back to front or somthing like that, google her shes very good with the kids partys

Yep, we had her a couple of years ago on a recommendation and as you say, she's very good.

redsek

Bouncy castle - all day.

Seriously - if you have one of these things beware litigious parents! Make sure you have full insurance.

HardyAddick

there is a kids play area at The Waterfront in Woolwich - climing frames, slides, soft play area etc. All self contained. Used it a few times and kids love it. They do parties with food etc.

redlanered

I've heard that Madonna is available

adamtheaddick

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR2-xA8TXxQ&feature=related

wickford

Mate's missus does facepainting. On facebook - facepainter eltham (need to send friend request to see pics*) - or email debis1@ntlworld.com
Apparently opened for viewing at the moment (not normally as others nick ideas!).

We are J Block

Thanks for the suggestions, very helpful. Jojo Entwisle sounds the most appealing, was thinking of gambados originally but you have to pay per child and due to having school friends etc it is difficult to try and put a number on the amount of children that would turn up. Managed to sort out hire of place relatively cheap so more funds available for a decent entertainer or bouncy castle etc.

Shag

We've had this fella a few times now for our kids parties

http://www.ajentertainer.com/

Very funny and takes the pss out of the parents as well

Charlton_Charlie

Same as Clem, go to Gambardo - they go mental, they get fed and you can sit around drinking cups of tea/coffee...

smiffyboy

Tiger cubz Thamesmead is good for that age group

wickford

Update with more info:
Mate's missus does facepainting. On facebook - facepainter eltham (need to send friend request to see pics*) - or email debis1@ntlworld.com
Apparently opened for viewing at the moment (not normally as others nick ideas!).

Gammysnr

A bit more of a boys thing, but 'Firepower' in the Woolwich Arsenal is very good.

northstandsteve

Gambardo in Beckenham. Softplay, bumper cars, merry go round, food, music about 16.00 a child.

£16 a kid you must be feckin rich

SoundAsa£

Steer clear of fizzy drinks, crisps etc..anything with a high sugar levels.....it gives them an instant energy boost and sends them through the roof, then the mob madness kicks in.