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EMPORIUM PARTIES - Children's party organisers and entertainers covering Ashford Folkestone Hythe Dymchurch New Romney Romney Marsh Dover Canterbury Herne Bay Sittingbourne Ramsgate Whitstable Faversham Gillingham Rochester Strood Margate Sheerness Sevenoaks Tonbridge West Malling Kings Hill  and many more..

 

                        

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About Us

Emporium Parties take pride in providing a friendly, personal, informal service without compromising professionalism. 

We strive not only for all guests to have a fun-tastic time, but for all guest leaving the party with that feel good factor.

With over 18 years of combined experience, we have been entertaining and organising children and teenage parties since 1999 and have gone from strength to strength. 

All staff work exclusively for Emporium Parties.  We are not an agency unlike many other party companies.  All our bookings are dealt with at our main office and the distributed to the relevant division depending on the location of the party.

All our staff are trained in house, with ongoing training and appraisals.   Emporium Parties has Public Liability Insurance and all electrical equipment is P.A.T tested for your complete peace of mind.

Meet the Team

Karen - Proprietor

Now aged 35, Karen founded the company Emporium in 1999.

She has qualifications in GCSE contemporary dance and is a qualified nail technician and beauty therapist.  She is also trained in hair and make-up.Karen has 16yrs of baton twirling experience, competed at national level achieving a ranking of top 7 in the UK and ran herher own majorette troupe for 3 yrs. karen has had experience in working in nursery schools and holiday programmes for private schools.  She is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).  Has 2 children aged 18 and 7.

 

 

 

Hamilton - Division Owner

Hamilton aged 28, has GCSE Art and loves amateur dramatics. Has previously worked for a leading high street retailer.  He is trained in hair, makeup and nails and enjoys dancing and entertaining.

 

 

 

 

Vicky - Division Owner

Vicky aged 36 has 2 children aged 13 and 9 and is a qualified nail technician and is trained in make up and hair.  She has worked for over 20 yrs in an office based environment. She has 12 yrs of baton twirling experience, competed at national level achieving a ranking of top 7 in the UK. Vicky is a self taught web designer/developer and  takes care of both Emporium Parties Kent and Sussex web sites. She is CRB checked (enhanced disclosure).

 

 

 

 

Carly

Carly 23 and former Miss Folkestone, she previously work as a holiday camp children's club rep.

Her favourite hobbies are dancing and singing.

 

 

 

 

Holly

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At 16, Holly is studying for her GCSE's

 

 

 

 

Carole

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Currently studying Childcare at South Kent College.Carole loves working with children and hopes to beNursery Manager in the future.

Kate

Kate enjoys photography and is currently studying at Brighton University.

 

 

 

 

Emy

Emy is currently studying Modern music at Brighton University

Her music is her greatest passion and aspires to be a sucessful singer/songwriter. 

She also enjoys modelling, acting and photograpy.

 

 

 

Richard

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Geoff

Geoff 26, a qualified accountant by trade.

He is fun loving and enjoys keeping fit.

 

 

 

 

Hydie

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Is a professional dancer and stiltwalker.

 

Sadie

Aged 18, Sadie has GCSE Dance and is trained in hair and beauty.

She is currently studying Leisure and Tourism and would like to be a Kids Club Rep

 

 

 

 

Jodie

Jodie aged 20 is currently working in a hairdressing salon and is now a

qualified hairdresser. She is qualified in beauty therapy.

In the future she hopes to own and run her own salon.

 

 

 

Hazel

At 15, Hazel is our youngest trainee.  She is currently studying GCSE Drama and Applied Art.

She enjoys cooking and dancing.

 

 

 

Apart from the parties themselves, Emporium Parties have been involved with various projects, all of which somewhere along the line involve children.  Listed below are details of some of things Emporium Parties have been involved with.

Family Circle March 2006

Towards the end of last year, Family Circle Magazine (IPC Media) contacted us and asked if we would be willing to 'tell our story'.  We were invited to a London studio for a makeover and photo shoot.  The whole day was most memorable and thoroughly enjoyed by both of us.

To read the featured article click on the picture!

 

 

 

Dogs Trust Charity - Chestfield,  Nr Whitstable Fun Day 2005

Emporium Parties took part in last years Fun Day event.  Despite the windy weather, a great time was had by all and have been invited again for this years event.  Emporium Parties will be providing some of their services so why not come along and join in with us from 11am-4pm on Sunday 13th August 2006 at Canterbury Re-homing Centre, Radfall Road, Chestfield, Nr Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3ER

 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Sept 2004  

Pop star KYM MARSH and Emporium Parties were invited to Great Ormond Street Hospital for the hospitals 'Miffy' ward launch party.  Emporium Parties donated their time to provide hairbraiding and face painting for the children.  http://www.gosh.org/news/2004/miffy-opening.html

              

 

Carnivals

We have taken part in the Folkestone Carnival on many occasions, we won the Herald Cup Best Trade Entry at Folkestone Carnival in July 2004, our most memorable carnival to date as the heavens decided to open, but nevertheless we carried on regardless!

   

 

 

         

Magical Journey Dec 2002

A Magical Journey was a first for Emporium.  Karen, the owner of Emporium, and her colleagues together with her mum Susan Peters, pooled their collective talents in creating an original lively script, beautiful outfits, toe-tapping songs ,artistic scenery and stunning dance routines for a musical extravaganza.  With no formal stage production knowledge, Karen and her team managed to put on a fantastic show that was watched by over 300 people and managed to raise in excess of £1,800 for The William Harvey Hospital Padua Children's Ward in Ashford, Kent.

This production involved some 40 children and was supported by The Shepway Volunteer Centre Youth Challenge Project which organises activities for young children.

       

 

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