Enchanted Bubbles

02/11/2025

Eight years ago, a farmer's wife called Sophie saw me making a few bubbles at a local community event and enthusiastically said she needed me at her Pumpkin Patch. I'd never done big scale bubbles before but my life was on a new path so I thought 'why not?!'

From this seed Enchanted Bubbles grew and year after year, I have returned to Rogate Pumpkin Patch as the Bubble Witch, bringing joy and wonder to many!

However, over the years, my body has started to gently (and at times not so gently) remind me I'm not getting any younger and standing out in all weathers takes a little bit more of a toll on my joints each year.

Every year I say , 'ah, I'm not sure I can do that again' but I find myself longing to return as there really is something magical about Rogate for me.
It's starts with a beautiful drive there and then the breathtaking views of the hills when I pull up in the carpark. I love the atmosphere, the displays, getting excited when I spot a new feature. I love the welcome from familiar faces who I see but once a year. I love the design team who work tirelessly to create fun activities and magical scenes. I love the maintenance crew who clean and reset the site every day so that it's fresh for each new visitor. I love the face painters who have embraced my daughter and ignited a spark in her. I love the food vendors and coffee stops offering an amazing selection for us vegans, making my son so very happy!

I have loved working with many friends who have supported me to run the Bubble Circle over the years - Grace, Indi, Melissa , Cara- Mai, Lucas, Samantha, Bella, and my children Fraser and Wendy. (And I can't forget my husband Tim who keeps everything at home ticking over whilst I'm working such long stretches).

And most of all I've loved seeing families making magical memories across the patch and it's been a privilege to be part of that.

With sadness in my heart though, I know it's time for me to reclaim October for my health and for my family so I can make new memories with my tween and teenage children before they get too old to hang out with mum!

This is truly the hardest job I've ever chosen to leave but I know it's the right time to say farewell!

Enchanted Bubbles will continue but next year, October will be all about rest and family time.

So thank you Sophie for believing in me and embracing me into the Rogate Pumpkin Patch family for all these years. I am forever grateful and will look forward to returning as a visitor next year! 🎃🧡

20/10/2025

SORRY!

For the first time in 8 years I'm having to take a sick day from Rogate Pumpkin Patch .😔
My health condition has flared after a very wet but still wonderful day of bubbling yesterday and I need to let my body rest so I can continue.

Sorry to all who are disappointed I won't be there today😔 I do not like letting people down!

🫧🧙

04/10/2025

With less than 2 weeks to go until Rogate Pumpkin Patch is open and ready for yet another magical season I feel it is time to share with you all that this year will be my final year as The Bubble Witch of Rogate Pumpkin Patch! 🧡

Writing this is causing a physical ache in my heart as I cannot tell you how much joy participating in the magic of Rogate Pumpkin Patch has bought me over the years and I owe Sophie from Slade Farm so much gratitude for inviting me back every year, but I know that the time is right for many reasons.

It has been an extremely difficult decision for me to make as:
🧡I LOVE this event - its just so wonder-full and spooky!
🧡I LOVE the team and the people who come together to make this happen - SO many people involved in creating the magic
🧡And I LOVE all of you, the public, who share your joy, wonder, magic and memories with me every year, especially watching your children grow and your families expand.

However, with each passing year, I am not getting any younger and although I am actually more healthier and fitter than I have been in a long time due to losing some weight and hitting the gym in the past 6 months, I have some underlying health conditions that are only impacting me more as I age and it means that working many long days in a row is taking a greater toll on my body and it has been taking longer for me to recover each year.
I didn't want to just not return this year so I have got myself to as optimal health as I can so that I can say farewell with one last hoorah of bubbles with you all.

So, if over the past 8 years you have enjoyed creating bubble magic with me, I'd love to see you one last time. And if we haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting, come and experience bubble magic in this most special of spaces offering a spooky spectacular day out for all ages! (Pop over to the Rogate page to grab your tickets! 🧡🎃
With much love 🫧🧙

(Enchanted Bubbles and the Bubble Witch will still be around. I'm not going anywhere, just learning to listen to my body and not push myself beyond my limits!)

21/08/2025

I'm looking forward to bringing some bubble magic to this event this week and next!

The weather looks great so come join me for an outdoor bubble circle and learn to conjure your own giant bubbles!

I may have a new toy to share with you too 😏👀🫧

We are so excited to be hosting Bubbles tomorrow! ✨

She'll be bringing a selection of her outdoor bubble displays and interactive bubble stations, and depending upon the weather(!) some indoor bubble wonderlands with foam! Join us for FREE fun from 10am - 2pm! ✨

🚫 Important: Food Truck Friday will be taking a break this week!

🎉 PLUS! Elevate your day with Personalised Perfection:

💫 Face Paint – £5

✨ Glitter Tattoos – £3

🌟 Hair Tinsel – £5

🧵 Hair Braids – £8

🎉 Festival Hair – £15

💥 Enjoy FREE family activities all day – just show up and join the fun!

📸 Don’t forget to tag us in your amazing photos!

⚠️ Heads Up: Our venue has very limited parking and is mainly a walk-to destination – please plan ahead and walk where possible. Join the adventure!

03/08/2025

Sadly due to illness I'm no longer able to be at this event but please do go along and support. It's an important charity and they do great work! Unida Children’s Mental Health Charity