CONTENTS - Sunshine Events

CONTENTS
Page 1: Great British Funshine!
Page 2: Sunny’s Birthday
Party... and
The Fun Experts Logistics
Team have a new home!
FREE
Summer 2014
Page 6: Case Study –
Team Building
Page 7: Santa
stopped by!
and
Page 3: New for 2014:
Brand New Equipment
We meet the Fun Expert,
Big Brad!
Page 4: Summer Family
Fun Days
Page 8: Film, Review,
Holiday Postcard, Favourite
App
... The no.1 national supplier and owner of fun event equipment ...
Summer is upon us and never
mind a heat wave - a fun wave is
set to smash records! Sunshine
Events Fun Experts have been
dispatched throughout the land
to spread smiles and laughter
on their Summer Funshine Tour!
Whatever the British weather
brings, you’re guaranteed
sunshine when you book with us!
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FUNSHINE!
Expert
Summer 2014
If you’re happy, we’re happy!
I hired the
surf machine and
connect 4 and the jenga.
The surf machine was
amazing fun, even my 70yr old
auntie had a go. We all had so
much fun and as it rained
the rain cover kept us dry
and didn’t stop
the fun.
It may be difficult to believe but
I have just celebrated my 40th
birthday! I’d been told there was a
party planned but the details were
kept a secret, which of course drove
the Event Planner in me totally
crazy!
However I needn’t have worried
because the Fun Experts had it
covered! The fancy-dressed guests
made their way down the red carpet
and were transported back to the 80s,
with the room decked out in neon
lights, retro seating and even some
giant Rubik’s Cubes. There was a
themed buffet - I never imagined I’d
see Top Gun’s Maverick and Adam
Ant tucking into vol au vents and
Space Raiders!
The Sunshine Events Sunny-themed
Quiz Show and Bullseye-style darts
competition took me right back to the
days of Bullseye and Play Your Cards
Right, and what’s a party without
pictures? Our themed green screen
Photo Booth and silly props provided
a great reminder of the night after too
many BabyChams! Topped off with
some Flashdance moves courtesy of
the Big Ghetto Blaster DJ Booth, it’s
safe to say that the Fun Experts lived
up to their name and everyone had a
fantastic night.
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Check out our most recent
Customer Feedback on our
website, it’s live and cannot be
altered - another way to show
that we are as good as we
say we are!
We hired the
photo booth for my
sons 18th Great fun,
great photos , great
laughs , Any age
group would
enjoy this.
We hired the
penalty shoot out, the
bubble machine and
personalised sweets. Great service
all the way through the booking
process & right up to the actual day.
Craig was an absolute joy to work
with on the day itself! Will
definitely recommend you
and use you in
the future!
Thank you to
the team at Sunshine,
we loved your ideas and
suggestions and our client was
This is the third
really pleased with the service
year running I have used
& friendliness they experienced
Sunshine events for our annual on the evening of the party. Even
village picnic. I will have no
following up after the event
hesitation to use you next year as
with images, receipt &
I am confident that you are always
feedback from the office
professional.ie always on time,
shows you care.
courteous staff at the event and
reliable and helpful staff on
the other end of
the phone.
The Fun Factory!
Our Logistics team have settled in to their new home at the Fun
Factory, which has allowed us to expand our equipment range and
streamline our Logistics
processes. This ultimately
means a better service for
our customers and room
to house our larger Fun
items comfortably, along
with the new members of
the Events Team.
www.sunshineevents.co.uk
01772 736200
info@sunshineevents.co.uk
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What’s New?
We’re always on the lookout for new and exciting equipment - we know
fun when we see it! Here are our latest additions, you’ll be spoilt for
choice…
Giant Deckchair
Make your guests appear pint-sized with our fabulous Giant
Deckchair, brand new for this summer! Look at the smiles on our
shrunken Fun experts’ faces - would you believe that Brad is actually
6’3”?! The Giant Deckchair was recently used at the Commonwealth
Games in Glasgow. We also supplied lots of the traditional
deckchairs.
Funfair Side Stalls
Remember the thrill of finally hooking that pesky duck? Or the
triumph of knocking that stubborn coconut off its perch? Re-live
those moments on one of our traditional Side Stalls and take home a
prize!* With something for everyone our stalls are a fantastic addition
to any event.
*Goldfish in bags not included
Batak Pro
If you watched the World cup then you’ll have no doubt witnessed
some jaw-dropping saves from the finest Goalies in the world, and
chances are they trained on one of these! Designed to improve handeye co-ordination this highly addictive game tests your reactions
against the clock and is suitable for both adults and children. Ideal for
everything from Fun days to Exhibitions, watch your guests try one of
the 50 challenges available on this high-tech test of skill.
Inflatables
Each year we order new inflatables to ensure the safest designs and
highest quality equipment for our customers, so all you’ll need to
worry about is how many you can fit in! With their matching colours
they really add the “wow factor” and you’re sure to make a lasting
impression. New additions include the Giant Slide, Assault Course,
Basketball Shoot and the ever popular Dudley Dino Slide, bigger and
better than ever before!
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Summer 2014
School is out and that means summer is officially here,
with long bright days and mild evenings just perfect
for outdoor events, there’s plenty of time for fun in the
sun with your colleagues and loved ones!
We have everything you need for a great day out, and
then some. For over a decade Sunshine Events has
supplied fun from Land’s End to John O’Groats and
everywhere in between, giving us the knowledge and
experience to help make your event the best it can be!
Once you book with us you’re in safe hands as our Fun
Experts take the worry out of planning. our wide variety
of equipment offers something for all ages and abilities,
whether it’s sumo wrestling for siblings, running the
gauntlet on our Mega Assault Course with chores at stake
or having a quiet game of Giant Chess with Grandad. We
also offer Full Event Management so all you have to do is
choose the date and we will take care of the rest.
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01772 736200
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Bounce, run, bash and slide your way to an amazing day
with our choice of Rodeo Rides, Gladiator Games and
Obstacle Challenges - whatever you pick is sure to bring
smiles and laughter. And don’t worry - our inflatable
Playzone with Ball Pool will keep even the smallest family
members occupied. Then when they’ve had enough
of bouncing, settle back in one of our authentic beach
deckchairs to enjoy freshly-made candy floss or popcorn
from one of our fun food carts.
And it’s not just the equipment we have to offer: our
fun Experts are multi-talented! We can provide an
experienced Compere to host your event, along with Face
Painters, Walk-about Entertainers, Balloon Modellers,
Caricaturists, or you can even book a visit from the
Sunshine Bear himself!
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Expert
Summer 2014
CASE STUDY:
Team Building
Ditch the suits and smart shoes for a fun day
out of the office. Your colleagues can let their
hair down with one of our fully managed Team
Bulding packages. We can cater for any number
of competitors with our tried and tested formula,
allowing you to just enjoy the games and take the
credit at the end!
How it works:
Our event host will welcome the teams into the “arena”
with energising music and an introduction to the day’s
events. Some hand-picked “assistants” will help with
the warm-ups and the laughter will begin!
You’ll see a whole new side to Dave from Finance, or
Sue from Marketing as they tackle their challenges
with comical determination… after all, office pride is at
stake!
From Wacky Races to the Wipe Out Challenge the
teams must work together if they want to win their
bragging rights! It will all build up to the Grand Finale,
but who will be crowned the victors?
Be sure to have your camera ready for some fantastic
shots you can pin to the canteen noticeboard
afterwards, and prizes can be organised if you want to
add some extra incentives to the fun.
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www.sunshineevents.co.uk
01772 736200
info@sunshineevents.co.uk
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Without further a-do, allo
When it comes to fine-tuning your event, James “Big
Brad” Bradshaw is your man! He loves to plan and takes
great pride in his organisational skills. As one of our
Logistics Managers he runs a tight ship down at the
Fun Factory, making sure the equipment is properly
maintained and the crew of Fun Experts have plenty to
do! He can tell you everything from how many portions of
popcorn we can make per hour to the power requirements
of a full Family Fun Day.
Big
Brad
In his spare time, Brad can often be found covered in
mud in the Scottish mountains with some mates and their
Land Rovers, or spending time with his wife and two girls
in the great outdoors. Known for his easy smile and good
nature, Captain Big Brad is a key member of the Sunshine
Events team and you can rest assured your event is in safe
hands when he is on the case.
Santa stopped by!
Our good friend Claus checked in on Sunny recently to
see how the Christmas preparations are coming on at
Sunshine HQ.
He was very impressed with our magical Wooden
Grottos, which provide a charming set up for the
Festive Season and are bound to impress your guests!
You could team this with the winter wonderland
theming props and even hire the Snowman suit!
There is also the option of our high-quality inflatable
grottos in a choice of sizes and can create custom
meet and greet areas with our wide variety of props,
including backdrops, trees, presents and many more.
Head over to our dedicated grotto website:
www.christmasgrotto.co.uk for more information.
If you’re looking for entertainment over the party
season why not consider hiring our Rodeo Reindeer
or Snowboard Simulator? If a ride doesn’t tickle your
fancy, there’s a great array of other entertainment
from Christmas Hoopla, Cash Grabber or Game Show
Hire to Full-size Casino tables with funny money and
trained Croupiers! Our ever popular green screen
Photo Booths can be themed for your event with
backgrounds, a personalised message and even custom
panelling on the outside. Call our Fun Experts to
discuss your event – don’t miss out!
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Spring 2014
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Film
Holiday
Although working at Sunshine Events is always lots of
fun, our team enjoy having Fun away from the office.
This month saw Steph enjoy the delights of New York
Resident movie buff Ryan gives us the lowdown
on the must-see summer movies for 2014:
As our blockbuster season of events starts, cinema
screens will invite some highly anticipated guests.
Marvel continues its world dominance as it stretches
to the stars with Guardians of the Galaxy released in
August. If you want to see a tag racoon and walking /
talking tree tag team to defend the universe then
this is the movie for you! Forget Star Wars!!
I recently visited the Big Apple with my husband for 5
nights and we had a fabulous time! There is something
for everyone and some of the highlights of our trip
were:
A walking tour of Lower Manhattan with a
local guide
Here are the 5 films you need to see
this summer –
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Seeing “Wicked” on Broadway, I loved every minute!
The amazing food - lunch at Katz’s Deli, soup
dumplings in Chinatown and pizza to die for!
Guardians of the Galaxy Sightseeing: Lady Liberty, the Empire State building
and the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge, the beautiful
Grand Central Station, New York Public Library
and American Museum of Natural History to
name a few.
How To Train Your Dragon 2 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Sin City: A Dame to Die For Tips:
Transformers: Age of Extinction
• Comfortable shoes - you will walk miles!
Star App
For many people the summer holidays mean a trip away,
whether it’s a camping weekend or festival, an exotic
beach holiday or an adventure with family and friends,
and what better way to keep in touch with the folks back
home than a personalised postcard? With a range of free
and paid apps for Apple, Android and Windows Phones
you’re sure to find one for your smartphone or tablet.
Simply take a snap, write a brief message, add the address
and even a custom stamp, then whoosh! Off it goes and
you don’t even have to leave your lilo!
I recently used Touchnote Postcards for iPhone and
thought it was quick and easy to use, with a choice of
layouts and caption options so no two look the same, and
a great way to let the rest of the family know what a great
time we were having, and best of all, the app is free!
Steph
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• Stay hydrated - it’s really easy to forget
to drink enough but make sure you take
water out with you.
Coming Soon…
Money off your first
purchase at Fun Depot!
We have launched our sister site: www.fundepot.co.uk,
providing another way to bring fun to your event by
purchasing items such as face paints, garden games, sand
pits, Star cut-outs and much more! Keep your eyes peeled
on the next issue of The Fun Expert for an exclusive offer.
If you’ve got an upcoming event and you need the
Fun Experts to work their magic, then get in touch!
Tel: 01772 736200
Email: info@sunshineevents.co.uk
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• A 7 day unlimited metrocard allows
unlimited rides on the subway and
buses, it will pay for itself after about 10
journeys.
Fun Days
Well, it’s been a cracking read, hasn’t it? Hopefully you guys
thought so too! Do you have a friend or colleague who would
love to hear about us? Just drop us an email with an address
and we’ll send them one out in the post… maybe we’ll send
them some sweets too. We’re nice like that.
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