The long, hot summer evenings are just perfect for parties. Whether you’re hosting a kids’ party, a corporate event or an anniversary bash, summer dos always go with a swing. To help ensure you give your party guests a meal they’ll remember, we’ve put together a list of some of our favourite food ideas for the summer. Popcorn Even if you’ve served your guests a delicious three-course feast, chances are, some of them will get… [Read More]
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Plan a sizzling summer party
Rumour has it that the sunny weather is hanging around for another month. So if your child has a birthday coming up in the next few weeks, why not have a party outside? We’ve rounded up our top tips to ensure your summer party sizzles! How much space do you have? The size of your garden will determine how many people you can invite as well as the type of entertainment you choose. Plan your… [Read More]
Seven Super Ways to mark the End of Term
It’s that time of year again! The kids are bouncing around full of beans and you’re completely exhausted after a long, tiring school year. Whether you’re a teacher, a PTA member or even a parent wanting to organise something for your child and their friends, to save you the horror of having to scroll through internet search engine results looking for inspiration at well past midnight we have compiled our favourite end of term party… [Read More]
Fun end of term project ideas
The end of the school year is fast approaching! Both you and your children are exhausted. You’ve both had end of year tests to contend with and now you are both counting down the remaining weeks of the year. So how do you go about keeping yourself and your pupils interested, motivated and more importantly awake for the last few weeks of the term? One of the most successful ways to stimulate a class is… [Read More]
10 ways to improve your child’s confidence
A lack of confidence can impact on your child in a variety of ways. They may find it difficult to make friends, find social situations tough or they could struggle to make themselves heard in the classroom. In later life, low confidence can prevent people from getting jobs, make it difficult to find a partner and make life in general a lot more challenging. If your child is suffering from a lack of confidence,… [Read More]
Meet June’s Entertainer of the Month
This month’s entertainer Sarah has been with Captain Fantastic for 18 months. When she’s not entertaining at children’s parties she teaches musical theatre classes for kids and teens. Sarah Hobbies? I like playing computer games. And cooking. I won Come Dine with Me! Favourite Season? Spring, because it’s not too hot when you’re doing parties! Superhero power? I would love to have the power to time travel. What makes a perfect party venue? No stairs!… [Read More]
How to get more out of your party
Organising your child’s party can seem like a mammoth task. With the venue, catering, entertainment and party bags to organise, all too often parents feel well and truly frazzled by the time the day of the party rolls around. If this sounds like you, read on to find Captain Fantastic’s top tips for getting the most out of your child’s party. Keep it manageable Whilst a party for 60 might sound like a lot of… [Read More]
Meet May’s Entertainer of the Month
This months entertainer Kris has been a children’s entertainer since he was a teenager! He helped out the entertainer at a family party and they were so impressed they offered him a job! Kris was introduced to Captain Fantastic by Scott and has now been running our first franchise for 8 months. Kris Hobbies? I’m an actor, so I like the cinema and theatre, as most actors do. But I’m also really into sports like… [Read More]
Fabulous Fundraising Ideas
With school budgets stretched, most schools have a PTA or a fundraising team to help raise money for extracurricular activities or equipment that may not otherwise be bought. PTAs up and down the country have some fantastic ideas and a whole lot of fun raising money for their schools, with events such as fancy dress or pyjama days, sponsored silences or even the dreaded baked bean bath! And of course fundraising events aren’t just about… [Read More]
Emoji parties
From toddlers to teenagers, everyone loves an emoji. Even though the emoji movie was a bit of a let-down (sad face), kids – and parents – of all ages still can’t get enough of these brightly coloured characters. If your kids love emojis, why not use them as the theme for an upcoming birthday party? It’s all in the icing The key to creating a really good emoji cake is icing. Even the plainest of… [Read More]
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