Barney & Milo's canoe party

Take 12 kids and one no nonsense instructor. Combine in a London canal basin with the Islington Boat Club's sharktooth speedboat, kayak catamaran and colourful canoes. Result: one great 11th Birthday Party - as Jo's photos show....

Brilliant! I was rather tempted to join in, especially with the grande finale - the boat roof chute.

Pizza, crisps and chocolate cake completed the celebrations in style.