Professional entertainment for parties, weddings & eventsBased in Richmond, North Yorkshire • Established 1990
Practical help for organisers

Event Planning Advice

Detailed guidance based on Ron and Hazel's experience, covering the space, timings, access, weather and other arrangements that help entertainment run successfully.

Plan with confidence

These are practical working guides rather than generic checklists. They explain what Ron or Hazel needs at the venue, what commonly causes problems and which details to include when requesting a quotation.

Wedding Toastmaster Ron Wood

Planning Your Wedding Reception

Venue arrangements, timings, receiving lines, speeches, photographs, cake cutting and how a Toastmaster helps the reception flow.

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Ron Wood performing Punch and Judy

Planning a Punch & Judy Show

Space, ceiling height, weather, access, audience arrangements and the information Ron needs before quoting.

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Hazel Wood providing professional face painting

Planning Face Painting at an Event

Realistic painting numbers, queue and ticket control, shelter, lighting, hygiene and access arrangements.

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Hazel Wood leading a line-dancing session

Planning a Line Dancing Session

Session length, space per dancer, safe flooring, footwear, sound equipment, access and outdoor planning.

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Children enjoying a Jolly Good Productions magic party

Planning a Children's Party

Entertainment choices by age, venue and timing advice, food, supervision, balloons, weather planning and a downloadable checklist.

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Jolly Good Productions fundraising Race Night

Planning a Fundraising Race Night

Advance fundraising, sponsorship, race cards, the tote, helpers, prizes, equipment, room layout and running order.

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Jolly Good Productions race night

Planning a Non-Fundraising Race Night

Tokens or play money, tote helpers, race cards, room layout, prizes and a straightforward six-race programme.

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Planning an event?

Tell us what you have in mind.

Include the date, venue, timings and expected numbers. Ron and Hazel will give straightforward advice about what will work well.

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