TWO sisters have launched a new business in the region hosting themed parties for young girls.

Amanda Weafer-Cook and Tracie Garry-Madden, who between them have seven children, have become franchisees of the Girls Just Wanna Have Fun company.

The pair, who both live in Ingleby Barwick, host two-hour parties for four to 14-year-olds, which include fancy dress, nail art, hair styling, dancing and karaoke.

Mrs Weafer-Cook said: "Being mothers, we understand the difficulty in deciding what to do for your children's birthdays while keeping up with the latest trends.

"We both wanted a change in our careers and to do something fun with our time and these parties are already proving a real success in the short time we have been set up.

"Everybody has had a positive word to say about it, every girl is special and each party is different. Parents get the peace of mind of having organised entertainment for their children that is appropriate to their age, but a Girls Just Wanna Have Fun party lets them feel extra special."

The sisters host parties across the Teesside area. For more information or to book a party, visit www.girlsjust.com or call 0845 130 4214.