Summer is the time to look forward to outdoor parties, active ones for the children, rather more leisurely ones for mums and dads and their friends!
Planning these parties can be a real problem when we have to decide how many tables and chairs we need and how to keep the children from running around in the house with all the excitement.
At Jackson & Gocher Hire Centre we have a large range of equipment for hire, everything from a Mini Marquee for that extra space outdoors, on the lawn or the patio, tables and chairs for formal or informal occasions and to keep the children occupied (and tire them out!) a full range of bouncers and inflatable games.
When planning your party, you need to work out how many people will be there. Most tables will seat 6 to 8 people but of course many summer parties are more informal, with the food and drink on side tables so that your friends can help themselves and relax around the garden. The Mini Marquees available from Jackson & Gocher are very adaptable. The size of a room, they are very easy to put up and as they are very compact to transport you can collect them yourselves, to avoid having to wait for delivery although this can always be arranged.
The world of bouncy castles has grown over the years with new ideas and variations on old favourites. Remember that the majority of bouncers are designed for children under 12 and be aware of the safety precautions. Children must always be supervised and where there are mixed ages and sizes, they should take turns. Bouncers come with shower/sun covers in case of rain showers or (hopefully) bright sunshine. However, it is important to be aware that if the bouncer does get wet it becomes very slippery. A light shower is not a problem but if there is continuous rain the bouncer should not be used. The Gladiators Jousting bed is suitable for adults and much fun can be had watching your friends trying to knock each other off the podium with the large pugel sticks. This is a great favourite for the more energetic ones.
At Jackson & Gocher the staff will help you to choose which bouncer is most suitable for your party. They come complete with all necessary cables, blower and pegs and you can set it up exactly where you want it in the garden. They are usually delivered sufficiently in advance to allow you to practice setting up.