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BAPIA returns to decorate GOSH Christmas parties

Last week saw balloon and party association BAPIA return to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to decorate the venue for children’s Christmas parties for the seventh year running.

The annual event has always been a highly sought-after day and the 2019  was no exception, with 66 members applying for one of the 25 places available.

This year saw three new team leaders working on the décor using balloons from three different manufacturers who all sponsored the balloon product used during the day.

Mike Harris of For Every Occasion designed the décor for the entrance and food areas with Qualatex balloons, Amy Brown of AJ’s Balloon Décor created a winter wonderland in the activities area using Grabo Balloons and Mike Hurst of Party With Reds used Amscan balloons to decorate the stage and dancefloor.

“Today is only possible with the amazing support of the sponsors and the determination of our members and team leaders to bring everything together,” said chief executive John Bowler, “as they help us to create a Christmas wonderland for the children of Great Ormond Street Hospital!”

He added: “I truly cannot thank the sponsors enough for their support. Amscan UK, Grabo Balloons, Qualatex, Premium Balloon Accessories and BOC have all been so supportive of this event, so thank you to you all!”

Around 2,000 children, family and carers attend the four GOSH parties that take place over a two-day period and are also attended by a number of celebrities – including, of course, the greatest celebrity of them all…. Santa!

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