Highfields Happy Hens

Our parties are very flexible and are catered around your needs. This pack provides you with all the information that you will need on our range of parties and prices, allowing you to choose the best party for your child.

We have a great function room, which helps to provide a great party atmosphere, with lots of room to eat your party meal and to play lots of games. If you have had parties with us before then look out for the signs to see what different things we have in store for 2010!

We do not take bookings for less than 10 children and the maximum that we can accommodate is 30 (all siblings must be included in the party numbers).

Due to previous experience, for parties of children age 5 and over - we recommend that adults (other than 2 to help) do not stay for the party. If traveling is a problem, we now have a tea room where you could enjoy a cuppa while waiting for your children; all extra adults attending the party must pay their entrance fee and collect their badge from the shop. For parties of younger children (age 3 or 4) we recommend one parent per child to stay if they wish to (free of charge) + the birthday child/children's 2 helpers.

Our parties are available throughout the week and last for 2 hours.

The Basic Party Package

Tuesday-Friday: start time – 4.30pm (school term) 3.00pm – 4.30pm (school holidays) Saturday: start time between 10.00am-4.30pm (there is a £5.00 surcharge for parties booked for a Saturday) A 25% non-returnable deposit is required on booking, other payments must be given on the day of the party. You must also provide an estimate of the number of children, allowing us to cater for your needs.

At least one week before the party we require the actual numbers and also ask for a list of their names (name stickers are provided on the day). After this time, all booked children must be paid for. If at this time you find that less than 10 children will be attending, we will still need to charge for 10 children in order to cover costs.

Please read through this party pack carefully and choose what would be best for your party. If you are unsure of anything or would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact me, I will be pleased to help. Thank you once again, I will look forward to hearing from you and holding your child’s Birthday party!

The basic party at Highfields Happy Hens provides an enjoyable time for adults and children alike. For just £4.50 per child (10-15 children) and £4.00 per child (16-30 children) - a £5.00 surcharge is required for parties booked for a Saturday and also, a £10.00 surcharge will be required for a party booked without our food (all prices are inclusive of VAT) - we provide you with an experience that will never be forgotten!

The basic party package consists of a two-hour party on the farm, which will include:

Bouncy Castle available March-September (weather permitting).

Indoor toys if bouncy castle is not available. We have got some great indoor toys, including: French skipping, Skipping ropes, Ankle Skipping, Lolo Balls and Whopper Hoppers!! The indoor toys can be available all year round, whatever the weather if the children would prefer these to games etc.

Tractor and trailer ride.

A guided tour around the farm.

Egg collecting.

Hay Play area.

A special birthday gift for the birthday child.

Animal feeding.

Time for party games/dancing/craft or present opening time.

Special birthday photo of all the children under the large Happy Birthday sign in the party room; this will be given to the birthday child/ren at the end of the party as a great souvenir of their special day!!

We have a great party room, containing tables and chairs, there is plenty of room for a party meal and games and/or dancing.

Specially presented table for your child’s birthday cake, this is another great way to make them feel extra special!

Birthday children are provided with a special party throne to sit on during their meal and new for 2009 - a special birthday hat to wear! (There are two thrones available).

Winter Parties: We take bookings for parties whatever the weather, any time of the year. The children really love the opportunity to get a bit muddy and puddle jumping is a must in the wet weather!! As the dark nights start drawing in, the tractor is colourfully lit with lights, which provide an exciting and cosy trip around the farm. A fun time will be had by all but appropriate clothing is essential!!

Please see contents of party pack for additional party options, such as, party food, party bags, birthday cakes and games (you are welcome to provide your own if you wish). We also provide invitations to your child’s party at Highfields Happy Hens. These provide all the party details and a map and directions telling people how to find us, this saves a great deal of time for you, all you have to do is give them out!! They also provide a great souvenir of the day.

Invitations

Download free invitations - these include a map and directions making it much easier for your guests to find us.

Eggs To Take Home

Due to previous requests, we have now set up a system, where each child can take home ½ a doz eggs, which they have collected themselves. This costs just 70p per child, and gives them something great to put in their party bags!

Each child will be given a small box in which to put their six eggs into, their names are then put onto each one, making sure the correct eggs go home with each child. The boxes are then given out at the end of the party (to prevent too many omelets!).

We have an egg stamping machine, this means that we can stamp each egg with HAPPY BIRTHDAY……… (birthday child’s name) this is just something special which helps each child remember why they have got their eggs and makes the birthday child(ren) feel very special.

Party Food

At an additional price, we provide a variety of great party food; this takes much of the stress out of the day, allowing you to have the best time possible. Please note: If you are having a party without our food, we will require a surcharge of £10.00.

Menu prices start at £3.00 per child and include a range of enjoyable food. We provide a choice of three set menu’s, each including a variety of foods which children love, the sandwiches being animal shapes!

You will see that we include five different flavoured sandwiches; you may choose one or all of these, depending on your likes and dislikes (you must state this on booking).

Table Decorations

With prices starting from just £4.00 this is great way to enhance the party atmosphere – the party tables will be generously decorated with exciting and colourful party pieces including:

Party Hats (1 per child)

Table Confetti

Party Poppers (1 per child)

Party Streamer

Prices are as follows:

£4.00 for parties up to 10 children

£7.00 for parties of 11-19 children

£10.00 for parties of 20-30 children

Party Bags

We also provide a party bag package starting at an additional £2.50 per child. This is something else that you don’t have to worry about if you choose not to, we can do it all! At the end of the party, each child will be given a party bag either basic or deluxe, both containing exciting treats!

Each basic party bag contains:

A Highfields Happy Hens colouring book (worth 50p)

A pack of colouring pencils

A Highfields Happy Hens balloon

A variety of sweets

A foam farm animal mask (New!)

A farm pencil

A farm rubber (New!)

Farm Stickers

A free return entry ticket to the farm (worth £3.50)

Each deluxe party bag contains the same as the basic bag but also includes the following:

A tasty chocolate treat

A novelty egg – each one holding a fun toy

A farm related gift

Highfields Happy Hens colouring pencils

Your birthday cake can be cut up and placed in the party bags, ensuring that each child has a piece.

Highfields Happy Hens party bags ensure that each child leaves the party with something and also provides a good end to a great party!!

Party Games

At an extra cost of £10.00, I will be pleased to provide the children with approx. half an hour of fun party games. Prizes will be available for the winners of each game, encouraging all children to take part.

A selection of the games listed below will be provided, depending on the age and ability of the children (this will be discussed with you before the day of the party).

Only available for parties of less than 20 children.

Games can include:

Pass the parcel (small prizes will be under each wrapper, with a larger prize for the winner).

Egg and spoon race (team game).

Balloon Bustin’ (team game).

Musical statues.

Musical chairs.

Musical eggs.

Feed the animals.

Ducks and Geese.

Splatter the Farmer.

Craft Sessions

For a party with a difference and something the children will really enjoy, why not opt for a craft session instead of the traditional party games. For just £2.50 per child I will provide a time of creative fun, allowing each child to take away something that they have made. Only available to children 5 years and over and for parties of no more than 15 children.

You can choose one of the following activities for your craft session:

Cress egg cups

Animal wooden spoons – Chick or cow.

Chick eggs.

Farm theme party hats.

Glove chickens.

Parachute Games

Our 3.5metre parachute is very popular with children of all ages. There is no pressure for anybody to win or lose and the fun is endless!

We can provide a variety of parachute games to play with the children if traditional party games or craft doesn’t take their fancy. At a cost of just £10.00 we will help the children to use the parachute for approx. 30 minutes, all you have to do is sit back and watch the smiles light up on their face’s. At the end of the session each child will be given a sweet for all the effort that they have put in!

Only available for parties of less than 20 children.

Scatter Balloons

Scatter balloons are lots of fun for children of all ages; it is amazing how much entertainment they can provide!!

From just £2.50 we can provide scatter balloons to help provide fun, games and just simply add to that party atmosphere, they’re great fun.

We have got a balloon net, this adds a great deal of excitement as the balloons are released from the ceiling for the children to play with at what ever time you think is best.

Prices are as follows:

£2.50 for parties up to 10 children.

£3.50 for parties of 11-19 children.

£4.25 for parties of 20+ children.

Party Plan

This is a plan of the basic layout of a party at Highfields Happy Hens. It is very flexible and any part of it can be changed to suit your child’s needs.

00.00 – Children arrive, name stickers are given out. The bouncy castle is available March-September (weather permitting) indoor play equipment is available if the bouncy castle is not.

00.10 – A guided tour around the farm will be given, including a tractor ride, a chance to collect some eggs and feed the animals.

00.45 – The tractor will drop us off at the hay barn, children will be allowed to play in the hay play area (please ensure that any asthmatics have their medication available as this can be rather dusty).

01.00 -The Children will meet up in the new room to enjoy their party meal, the birthday cake will also be presented during this time. (The meal and cake can be provided by you or by us.)

01.30 – This time is left spare to play games, these can either be provided by you or us. There is also the option of the craft session, or parachute games, which would take part during this time.

If you choose not to have games or craft, the bouncy castle is available March-September (weather permitting) or the indoor play equipment, there is no extra cost for this. We also find that birthday children can’t wait to open their presents, we are more than happy for you to use this time as a present giving time if you wish.

If you have 20 children or more attending your party, this spare time will be greatly reduced due to farm activities and egg train rides, therefore we recommend that you allow the children to play with the scatter balloon’s and play equipment or on the bouncy castle as it would be a struggle to fit in games or craft.

02.00 – Party bags and eggs are given out as the children go home.