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Kids Spring Tea Parties: Ideas for a Girls Afternoon Tea Party

Don Thomas

The arrival of spring is worth celebrating. Help children relish the wonder of a new season by hosting a spring themed tea party. Get ideas for each step of the process, from invitations to party favors, in order to make this girls tea special.

Party Invitations

Let the invitation reflect the tone of the party. Will it be a dress-up occasion with china, lace and flowers? Or will it involve spring colors and teddy bears? After deciding how formal the party should be, address a spring-themed invitation to each child. Let the girls (and their mothers) know what they should wear, and what to expect from a Spring Tea Party.

Hosting Kids Parties

A few rules of thumb to remember when throwing a children's party:

  • Keep the plans and the food simple.
  • Expect messes.
  • Divide the party into 20 – 30 minute time blocks. Alternate active games with a slower paced activities.
  • Keep smiling! Adults set the mood for kids parties. So even if a tea cup breaks or young guests start quarreling keep the ambiance joyful.

Party Supplies

Since this tea party highlights spring, it is the perfect occasion to use floral or pastel table linens. Select 2-3 predominant …

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The Bingham Launches Strawberry Afternoon Tea to Support Charity

Don Thomas

The Bingham in Richmond Upon Thames has announced that its Strawberry Afternoon Tea menu will raise funds for Breast Cancer Care.

The Bingham, the chic Georgian-built hotel in Richmond Upon Thames, has announced the launch of its special Strawberry Afternoon Tea, in aid of Breast Cancer Care. But this is no ordinary afternoon tea menu, featuring unusual and delicate flavours and a champagne option. So what is on the menu for this very special treat and how exactly does it raise money for charity?

The Strawberry Afternoon Tea at The Bingham

Executive Chef at The Bingham, Shay Cooper has devised a strawberry-themed menu with "quintessentially English" touches. And considering that Shay has worked in his fair share of Michelin-starred restaurants including Putney Bridge, Juniper at Altrincham and The Vineyard at Stockcross, the menu really does excite, pairing the traditional strawberry with some delicate flavours. The cakes and pastries include the Strawberry and Verbana Lemon Trifle, Strawberry and Black Pepper Brioche and of course the classic Strawberry Shortcake.

The sandwiches, which have been described as "quintessentially English" include free-range egg and cress, organic smoked salmon and honey roast ham with pommery mustard. Following on from the Award of Excellence bestowed on …