​When I was about 8 years old I was shopping on the Main Street with my mother, Peggy, when an elderly gentleman fell on the footpath nearby clutching his chest.  A few people knelt down to help him while a small crowd gathered and looked on helplessly.  Suddenly a younger chap stepped forward, knelt down and started pumping his chest and straight away we could see the colour returning to the prone man’s face.  I was ushered away before the ambulance arrived but my mother explained that the young guy was trying to save the older man’s life by doing CPR. I don’t know what the elderly gentleman’s fate was but I remember thinking the younger chap was amazing and I had just seen a real life superhero.

Themed Parties are a fun way to celebrate key milestones and events. Significant birthdays, Christmas functions, engagement parties, school reunions and even weddings can be a whole lot more craic when there’s a theme! 

This time 5 years ago I had a “Hippy” Party for my 50th birthday….being born in the mid-1960s.  I’m not exactly a party person and I’m 100% certain I am not the most fun person you know.  In fact, I’m probably one of the least fun people you know.  My idea of a good time is curled up by the fire on a winter’s night with a good book and a steaming hot mug of hot chocolate.  But despite all of that, I’m not sure about anyone else ….but I really enjoyed that “Hippy” Party. 
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I learned a lot from organising it (with the wonderful help of family and friends) so the planning was never overwhelming.  When all of this Covid-19 malarkey is hopefully a distant bad memory, these tips may help you throw the best themed post-Covid party ever!!