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Its raining, its pouring

Posted on | July 7, 2008 | No Comments

Last Friday, it rained all day here. I was on my own with the children and by around 4pm we were all going ever so slightly stir crazy, cabin fever had struck. With the weather showing no signs of abating, we set out for Chuckies in the Doughcloyne Industrial Estate so that they could burn off some excess energy and run about for an hour or so.

It had been over a year since the last time we’d been there. I have always liked the layout of Chuckies. It is definitely the most user friendly from a parent’s point of view.  The reception/pay desk at the door, a buzz in and out gate next and then the seating area facing the play section which is located along the back wall. The bathrooms are to the right in clear view of the seating area. All this means, that I can see all my children at all times and there is little to no chance of them leaving the playzone without me noticing. As my brood of 5 now range from 9 years to 1 year old, I need somewhere which has different age levels play areas side by side, so I can keep an eye on all at once. This is the major disadvantage of Supernova in Ballincollig. There though the equipment is newer and there’s more of it, the different age groups areas are very spread apart and I’m forced to leave the older kids in one area whilst I watch the juniors. To be honest, its the reason we don’t go there much as I can’t relax.

Chuckies has plenty of equipment to suit all my children. For the under 5s: a big slide, climbing area, ballpond, giant lego area, little tikes cars, playhouse, ball shooters and a touch screen interactive magic house game. For the older kids: a larger climbing area incorporating 2 slides, football/basketball section, a rodeo bull.

I was able to watch all from the comfort of one of the leather couches and have a much needed cup of coffee. Coffee, tea, sweets, scones, muffins, soft drinks, juices and sandwiches are on sale. The entrance cost was €7.50 per child as we had a group of 5.

All of the kids had a great time, they really enjoyed it and we all left happier and less hassled!

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