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Welcome!● Over 20 years, in excess of 6 million copies of getting your goods and services in front of your targeted market ● For parents, grandparents, families and friends

● Centred around Somerset and the West Country but reaching out nationally

● Additional wider distribution of print copies in coffee shops, garden centres, leisure centres, doctors surgeries, farm shops and restaurants ● Depending on your advertising requirement (awareness, campaign or general branding), we have packages to suit. We amplify your advertisements through use of our social media platforms – twitter, facebook, web ads. This can be discussed with our sales team.

Essential reading for parents and grandparents in Somerset

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Meet Tractor Ted p5

Books for your school p7

Poetry competition p13

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and efficient. We’ve been advertising with Parent Talk for many years and have

been very happy with the results. Parent Talk has a lovely team and

lovely readers!” Torridge House Cottages

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Sept/OctAfter school clubs & activitites◗ Open Days◗ Back to work & retraining◗ Halloween

Nov/DecCountdown to Christmas◗ Pantomime Guide◗ Parties & shopping◗ School Scholarships

May/JuneBirthday Parties◗ Father's Day◗ School Open Days

SummerSummer holidays◗ Camps & courses◗ Days out with the kids

March/AprilGardening◗ Mother's Day◗ Family days out◗ Easter

Jan/FebNew Year New You◗ Finance◗ Independent Schools◗ Looking after your mental health

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BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Woodland Play CentreSomerset

Tel: 07775 941353

Email: info@woodlandplaycentre.co.ukWeb: www.woodlandplaycentre.co.uk

Birthday parties

Outdoor adventure  parties

for ages 2 years +

Fun - Adventure - Celebrate

Explore - Memories

Woodland Play Centre

If you are an adventurousadult, we can cater for you too!

One of the most exciting things that we do at the Woodland Play Centre is organizing your Woodland Birthday Party!

Our parties are so unique and

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Ice cream is – quite literally – the coolest of all party snacks. Gather loads of tasty toppers and whip up your own sundae bar.

Your friends will be so impressed!Your friends will be so impressed!

Lay out bowls and spoons Lay out bowls and spoons for everyone, and, of course,

lots of ice-cream cones.

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Fill bowls with different sweets,

sprinkles, biscuits, and scrummy fruit.

Everyone can make their own dream sundae!

Don’t forget yummy sauces, whipped cream, and cherries for the top!

Woodland Birthday partiesThey can be themed, fancy

dress or as casual and relaxed as you wish.

Birthday parties are not only for children, we can cater for groups of adults too that are looking for that unique birthday experience…perhaps a 40th birthday celebration?

A Woodland Birthday Party can be for ages 2 years plus. They run over a 3-hour session, either morning or afternoon outdoors in our beautiful Somerset woods and our party package caters for up to 12 children. Party packages include pre-designed invites, activities and refreshments. We provide ample hot and cold drinks, sausages (meat

amazing; they will leave you with unforgettable, treasured memories. Our parties are bespoke, age appropriate and always tailored to meet the wishes of the client.

or vegetarian) cooked on the campfi re with a bun, biscuits and of course marshmallows! All this for £180 and of course if you want to invite more people that is also possible at a £5 per head charge.

We can also source locally made birthday cakes and supply Eco party bags, so you can just enjoy the party.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that no two parties are the same, as we respond to the children’s desires and wishes on the day, as well as the weather.

We are open all year round!

For further birthday party enquiries, please contact us on our email: info@woodlandplaycentre.co.uk or call 07775 941353.

1) Choosing a date and time Before you book anything, check that the people you want to be there can defi nitely make it – you might want to check to see if there are any national, local or religious events happening that may stop people attending. Does it clash with children’s nap or feeding times? Are there any football or tennis matches on

that parents don’t want to miss? If so, would you consider screening them?

2) Choosing a venue When choosing a venue for your child’s party, here are some important things to consider – What is the capacity of the venue? How fl exible is the layout? How child-friendly is it? Are there lots of steps which might be an issue for very young children? Is it easy to keep all the children in the designated party area or is it open to the rest of the venue/are there lots of doors? What’s included in the hire price - tables and chairs, catering facilities? Can you hang decorations?

3) Choosing a theme Girls and boys have diff erent preferences when it comes to party time, as do varying age groups. Themed Superhero, Princess, Pirate and Science parties are best suited to 3-7s; whereas classic and UV discos are better suited to the 7-11 year age group. Princess Parties bring to life every little girl’s dream of being the Princess on her special day, whereas the Superhero theme or disco parties are less gender-biased and will appeal to a mixed audience.

4) Choosing an entertainer Before considering a company for your child’s party, it’s important to ensure that the following basic but essential criteria are met - Are they DBS certifi ed? Do they hold public liability insurance? Is their equipment PAT tested? These attributes are imperative and should be carried out by any children’s entertainer to ensure safety requirements are met. Some additional questions

you might want to ask are – what exactly is included in the price, how much space do you need, can the party be tailored to my child’s needs, and what back up do you have if your entertainer is unwell? 5) Plan ahead Do as much of your party preparation beforehand. Most food, especially cold buff ets, can be prepared in advance. Blow up balloons, make up the party bags, wrap the pass-

the-parcel the day before too. The more you can prepare before the party, the better, as it means you get to mingle with the other parents and enjoy the party with your child. Finally, don’t forget to arrive in plenty of time to set up for your party before guests arrive!

Top five party planning tips

From the experts at Captain Fantastic, the UK’s premier children’s entertainment company www.captain-fantastic.co.uk.

Sleepover Party: Games, Quizzes, Pamper Ideas and Things to Make! Published by DK, £9.99. DK.com Are you ready to have a sleepover party?The only thing more exciting than a sleepover is planning one! Filled with awesome slumber party ideas, it guides party hosts from planning to clean up.

Decide on the perfect party theme, from movie night to fashion show, and make delicious snacks and treats for guests, including mocktails and campfi re treats. Have a dance off , learn how to do fi shtail braids, concoct face masks, customize your shoes, and more.

“Thank you for the excellent paper,

which I always read & pick up tips & ideas from, before distributing from Porlock

Visitor Centre.” Denise Sage

Issue Publication copy deadline Sept/Oct 20 14/09/20 02/09/20

Nov/Dec 20 02/11/20 21/10/20

Jan/Feb 21 04/01/21 09/12/20

March/Apr 21 01/03/21 19/02/21

May/June 21 04/05/21 21/04/21

July/Aug 21 05/07/21 23/06/21

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