I'm afraid I can't help you on the balloon front but I hired the most fantastic face painter for my daughter's birthday party and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Her name is Isabel Walker
M: 07775 518 467
www.bellafaces.co.uk

Bertie and Boo do balloon sculpting. We were at a party where every child got a lovely balloon from them. Not so sure about the face painting bit?

I'm organising a childrens party in June and I'm looking for the phone number of a (good!) facepainter and also one of those people that can blow up balloons and turn them into wonderful things like dogs/swords etc!

Any suggestions much appreciated!