Party Blog

There's so many factors to think about when planning your party and we're here to give you our 'Ultimate Party Planning Guide'! We'll list some common mistakes to avoid as well as provide a step by step on booking and planning your party! Mistakes to Avoid 1. Booking a Party You Want! First of all if the party is for you, then that's fine! However if it's a little one you are booking for don't forget to ask them what they want. You might think they want an all singing, all dancing party with balloon modellers, face painters, djs and more. Your little one however may be happy with a classic character visit at home!Tip: Ask yourself the question, if that wasn't at the party would my child notice? 2.…

Our owner Laura takes a look at a new craze and discusses the pros and cons of the 'Fiver Party'. A popular craze to hit America and becoming increasingly popular in the UK is the 'Fiver' party. We were recently introduced to the 'Fiver Party' via an article online and we certainly wanted to check it out along with get your views! What's the idea? It's pretty simple! - Instead of buying a child a present - each guest comes with £5 as a gift. The money they collect is then spent on an item that they really want. Points to make... It's Easy For Parents! No more last minute shopping for a party in which you don't have a clue what to buy!It's Budget Friendly too! £5! How much…

In two years time The CopyCat Party Company be 10 years old and we're already planning some brilliant birthday celebrations!It's whilst planning these celebrations we've been looking back on the business and how it has grown over the last 8 years. Entertainment and events were always a huge factor in owner Lauras life. Performing since the age of 10 in venues around the country - Laura was always working on events to raise money for charity. By the age of 16 Laura had helped raise over £20,000 for different charities in her local town. In education she went on to studied theatre which led her to work as a stage manager. This work led to contracts with companies such as Butlins and The Welsh National Opera. This hugely influenced Laura…

Our owner Laura takes a look at our work within the local community and the steps we are taking to inspire the next enterprising generation. Looking to future generations... I had some great individuals that provided inspiration when I looked at my career going forward and higher education. From teachers to family members to other local business. I'm hugely passionate in trying to repay this and inspire others like I was. It's one of the reasons I have jumped at the chance to work alongside some great companies reaching out to schools in order to encourage this amongst young children. Take a look at some of the schemes I have been involved with over the years to encourage this and some of the fun I've had along the way! Aim…

World Book Day is a great celebration authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it’s a celebration of reading.Over the years we've celebrated World Book Day with schools and teachers and have enjoyed creating some magical memories for children whilst also being educational. Having performance as part of your World Book Day celebration can make the day more interactive, fun and also help those who struggle with reading to enjoy the activity more! This year our Nanny Poppins will be heading to schools in the Barnsley area reading a book / passage of your choice. She will also add a little magic and remind children how to behave; as only our Nanny can!We'd recommend this for ages 4-8 Years. We're also flexible to your ideas too and if you have a…

One of the most popular questions we get asked about our characters is; Do you do character visits in homes? The answer is simply - yes! In fact, this is how we first started. Home visits were already hugely popular before our introduction of party packages and other entertainment services and are still a popular favourite.   If you are looking at a home party or if your little one doesn't like the hustle and bustle of a big party then this can be a lovely option and something which is a magical and enchanting experience.Home visits are tailored to your little one and the family. There are many reasons you can invite your guest to your home including the following; A RewardA Birthday PartyIntroduction to charactersHoliday RevealBaby Reveal / Gender RevealReveal special newsThe introduction of…