A heady blend of music and foam formed the perfect cocktail for an extra special party night in Basildon.

The last teeny-bop Ouch! night at Time disco was given added spice when the club tried out its new foam machine.

It was the last party night to be held before exams start after the schools Easter break.

Time nightclub, in Southernhay, has been working in partnership with Essex Police to spearhead the under-16s disco over the past year.

Time owner Mick Bugden said: "These have proved to be such a huge success - more than 700 11 to 16-year-olds have been attracted on a regular basis. It has been great.

"We wanted to go out on a high note with the foam machine - and we certainly did that."

Time has also started to donate £50 from each night towards community projects, so far raising around £600.

He added: "I hope everyone will come back and support Ouch! in the summer holidays.

"We've put money into a community account and we would like to keep that going."

Sud shower - youngsters enjoy a soapy surprise at Time's last Ouch! party before exam season

Picture: STEVE O'CONNELL

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