Author: michaeltadhopkins

What a fun and fantastic day at Basingstoke Variety Show! Thank you Ian and the whole crew! Big thank you to The Anvil for allowing us to take over and put on such an event. It was presented amazingly by Sophie Ross and she wrote an amazing song for BVS. Well done to all the … Continue reading Basingstoke variety show →

what a glorious summers day, and again a great community turn out! I performed for an hour in the arena and let the bubbles blow! I do love it when people suddenly notice and shout bubbles. The wind was just right and the new strings worked well too. I had one girl look at me … Continue reading Woodcote Village Fete →

I performed at Oakridge Hall For All earlier in the year for a birthday party and was asked for a card and if I was available for this. This community center is amazing and considering the limited space they have, they use every bit of it! The day was a great success with a huge … Continue reading Oakridge Hall For All →

A school booked me for there Summer of Love party. It was held at The Dell in Meon Valley which is such a beautiful sunspot. It is a destination for all the family, The Dell’s café, bar and restaurant champions local produce, serves delicious wood-fired, sourdough pizzas and Hampshire’s celebrated beer and cider. https://thedellhampshire.co.uk/ I … Continue reading The Dell →

This has got to be one of the best Birthday party's I have been to. It was held at Off The Trail in Cobham, with lots of dinosaurs and a petting entertainer who had snakes, spiders, even a tortoise was on the loose! There were African dancers/singers/ drum solo's and lessons. themed stilt walkers, face … Continue reading Louai’s Wild party →

I'm so pleased to announce that I am now a full member for the Association Of International Bubble Artist's (AOIBA) I'm now a professional Bubbleolgist!! Finally being recognised for all I am and do makes me feel over whelmed, fulfilled, and excited. Looking forward to the future!  There's only 109 of us worldwide!  A super … Continue reading I’M A PROFESSIONAL! →

Over the last few months I have performed at lots of Birthday parties and events. My favorite was the Kings coronation weekend. Just this last weekend I performed at the Witchurch Silk Mill which was a lovely place to visit and they put on quite the party for the Eurovision. https://whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/ Conner's Celebration Carnival was … Continue reading Recent Events →

Michael came to my daughter's birthday party this weekend. He performed for a group of children all of whom had special or additional needs. The bubbles were amazing both indoors and outdoors and the children were totally enthralled and entertained. Michael was really friendly, and great with the children and responded to their needs so … Continue reading Party In Farnham →

It was a lovely afternoon for a celebration! I was invited by mother Keisha to pop along to her daughters 1st birthday party and christening. Everyone was well dressed and looked the part. It was at a venue I have performed at before but this time I recognized one or two guests from my years … Continue reading 1st Birthday & Christening →

Mini Me, My little Mr., Little Toad, Boy have you grown! It feels like just last week we held him in our arms and only yesterday the photo below was taken. The saying 'time fly's when you're having fun' couldn't be more fitting. He is definitely a character and a force to be reckoned with. … Continue reading Bubble Boys Birthday →

I decided to hop on the train to London. I had time to spare till I met with friends so walked my way along the Thames. I paid my respects to The National Covid Memorial Wall. Lots of hearts with names and dates, a few messages, flowers. As I was walking along at my normal … Continue reading London Love →

For one reason or another I spent most of the winter hibernating and job hunting. I started to play with different recipes to perfect my magic and keep me feeling positive, also trying to push it forward. I have been in talks with the local hospital about regular visits to cheer up the children, Race … Continue reading New Starts And Fresh Beginings →

I had been invited by Rushmoor Borough Council to perform through out the day at Farnborough Frost Fair. there was so much to see and do. Homemade crafts, treats, jewelry and gems, toys and rides, donkeys and birds, even a giant snow globe. Lots of great music and performances. It definitely got me in the … Continue reading Farnborough Frost Fair →

Rushmoor Borough Council invited me along to their Christmas Cracker. There was so much to do and see. I really enjoyed the donkeys, spinning tea cups, all the music that filled the air was great too. It was well organized and everyone had a blast!

Being an apprentice for the Association Of International Bubble Artists I was invited to BubbleFest London 2022. we all met up at Beckenham Place park. It was so surreal to be pulling my cart up to another one, loaded with wands and kit, there were so many containers of juice! I was warmly welcomed in … Continue reading BubbleFest London →

Another great year at this event! there was lots of stalls and entertainment, I liked the pumpkin rolling and the variety of cakes and curry's. lots of homemade, home grown produce. Tolhurst Organic grow and sell to the local community through their box scheme where they deliver to your door weekly. These guys really are … Continue reading Squash & Pumpkin Festival →