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A joint party mainly for the kids but with a small group of parents and friends
can work extremely well both for adults and the younger ones. A good example
was one that was
a black tie do at a local hotel - with buffet and disco organised by the hotel and limited
free drinks provided followed by a pay bar. Friends from University slept on the floor and a couple
of minibuses were laid on to get to and from the hotel. The hotel didn't charge for hire
of the room and most don't if you have a buffet for reasonable numbers. The hotel
also offered discounted room rates for those who wanted to stay.
Joint party
Another example was a joint party between three friends and their families who had birthdays
near one another. This was a hotel and disco hire again, but great fun with lots of mixing between
the guests! This is a great idea because for the same amount of money from the groups
concerned you can lay on a more impressive party, with more people, better entertainment
and food.
Take over the club
Lots of clubs offer the ability to take over the club at limited cost if you are
going to invite enough friends. If your children just want to invite everyone, then this
is a good bet. They can give tickets to everyone, the club provides its usual
entertainment, polices it, and makes their money from the bar.
Ideas Forum
Let us know how you have celebrated a special birthday in the laterlife
ideas forum and if it's good we will add it to this
selection.
Alternatively why not ask other people for ideas in the ideas forum.
18th & 21st Presents
Finding the right gift for an 18th or 21st is quite difficult, but here are some ideas
from laterlife visitors.
At this time most kids are thinking of getting a car, or bike, so you can contribute to
insurance costs or licensing or even to the cost of the vehicle itself.
A personalised number plate
is another idea if you want to splash out - something they can use for years to
come!
Make the party the major gift - not only does this cut down on wrapping paper, but you
can also involve your son or daughter in planning the party to make sure you don't do
anything deemed 'uncool'
Paying towards a holiday, if appropriate, is also a good way to not only ensure that
your kids enjoy themselves, but to get some time to yourself as well!
You obviously know best what it is that your
offspring wants most, so contributions towards
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Children's Presents & Treats
| Birthday Presents This link will take you to
Hamleys
which is a UK online shopping site and the most magical toy store on
earth!
Toys 'R' Us Online catalogue and
shopping with home delivery, encyclopaedia, toy search engine, latest promotions and
offers.
Gift Fair
Offers a search facility to find gifts. Search by sex, age or
specific keyword. Huge amount of gift ideas. Even if you don’t find the gift you want
you will get some useful ideas. Note some of the gift sites are USA, so you may want to select just the UK sites
Birthday treats
Taking kids on a day out is a good way of celebrating, at least if there are small
groups! Here are a couple of ideas but share your experiences and ideas - visit the
laterlife ideas forum
Thorpe Park - Britain's First
Theme and
Adventure Park The Thorpe Park official website. Information on prices, offers, rides,
and opening times.
Official Themepark Sites
is a list of official sites for some UK theme parks, where you can get information on
ticket prices, rides, opening times, and special offers.
Another very popular idea is for groups of children to book a
supervised junior quad bike session with tea afterwards, organised by
the company..
Books from Amazon
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on it) or on the Amazon Index link to find more titles.
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