About Us

My name is Julie, and together with my husband Ian we have set up Simply Soft Play, Sleepover Teepee hire, and our new Bouncy Castle hire !!

Ian & Julie Bowden

Julie was a primary school teacher in Oxford and Milton Keynes for many years, and Ian runs a local bathroom supply & installation company. Twelve years ago we decided to become Foster Carers for MK Council (We both have a current DBS check). We have loved and cared for many children and found it an immensely satisfying experience.

Between us we have seven of our own children, with a difference of over 35 years between the oldest and youngest!

We have held an awful lot of children’s parties over many years for both our own children & our foster children, so we decided we would share our experience & Knowledge to set up our own Soft Play and Sleepover Tepee business. And here it is!

Two of our children have additional needs and are supported by the fantastic & supportive charity Emily’s Star. We offer a 10% discount to all families registered to Emily’s Star, and also to all Milton Keynes Council Foster Carers.