2nd August 2010

… Jungle fever hits Newtownabbey…

Children’s soft play café, Funky Monkeys, opened its fourth play area in Northern Ireland on Saturday (31st July) at the Starplan Complex, Newtownabbey. The launch, which was hosted by local radio presenters Pete and Kirstie of Cool FM, gave prizes for the first 25 children to attend as well as free face painting for all.

Funky Monkeys is perfect for the whole family – parents can relax while their children play in this premier indoor facility. The café also promotes healthy eating with an exciting menu from smoothies and milkshakes to baked potatoes and fresh baguettes.

With three other cafés in Belfast, Lurgan and Downpatrick, Funky Monkeys has become Northern Ireland’s leading indoor soft play facility.

Clare Hughes, franchisee of Funky Monkeys said: “Funky Monkeys is a great play facility for children aged eight and under. Our exciting jungle-themed play area includes a softball football pitch, a twin wavy slide, dizzy discs and lots more for your kids to enjoy.

“We offer a range of themed birthday parties including mini makeovers and jungle and cookery parties, which are great fun. We also have a number of pre-school activity mornings hosted by Debutots and Monkeynastics which are perfect for summer schemes and days out.

“We are competitively priced with each 90 minute session costing £4.95 for children aged 4-8 and £4.50 for children under 4.  Our monthly membership scheme offers great savings with unlimited access for only £12. ”

Mrs Hughes added, “This is the fourth soft play café in Northern Ireland and so far it has been a great success. Our customer feedback has been very positive with one customer travelling a great distance to bring her two children. The launch of the fourth Funky Monkeys soft play café at the Starplan Complex (near Abbeycentre) promises a great day out for all the family.”