Thingamajigz celebrates 21 years of family fun with anniversary party
A popular Poulton soft play centre has marked 21 years at the heart of the community with a family celebration featuring celebrity guests, live entertainment and fundraising for Brian House Children’s Hospice.
Thingamajigz in Poulton-le-Fylde celebrated a major milestone as hundreds of families joined in its 21st birthday celebrations.
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The popular soft play centre, which has welcomed generations of children through its doors since opening in 2004, marked the occasion with a packed day of entertainment, special guests and community fundraising.
Visitors enjoyed a range of activities throughout the anniversary event, including face painting, hair braiding and character appearances.
Celebrity guests also joined the celebrations, with Olympic ice dancing champion Christopher Dean and Coronation Street actor Sam Aston among those attending.
Coastal Radio broadcast live from the venue during the day, sharing the atmosphere with listeners across the Fylde Coast and helping to mark the special occasion.
One of the highlights of the celebrations saw Thingamajigz owners and Dancing on Ice stars Dan Whiston and Karen Barber join business partners Ben and Anne for a special cake-cutting ceremony to commemorate 21 years in business.
The event also raised money for Brian House Children’s Hospice with £1 from every admission donated to the charity, allowing families to support a worthwhile cause while enjoying the festivities.
Dan Whiston, of Thingamajigz, thanked everyone who attended and supported the anniversary celebrations.
He said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 21st birthday. Seeing so many familiar faces and welcoming new families through our doors made the day truly special.
“Thingamajigz has been part of so many people’s childhoods and family memories over the years, and celebrating this milestone while supporting Brian House Children’s Hospice made it even more meaningful.
“Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the day such a success.”
The team also extended its thanks to customers, staff and supporters who have helped make Thingamajigz a fixture of family life in Poulton for more than two decades.