Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall celebrates 30th birthday with Greggs party

The singer, who is part of girl band Little Mix, said she was 'in heaven' as she hosted a Greggs-themed party for her 30th birthday.

Celebrating on Boxing Day, Jade had quite the eventful day, as she braved the freezing North Sea on the annual Boxing Day dip in South Shields, in aid of Cancer Connections, before seeing her beloved South Shields beat Whitby Town 4-2.

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Jade then welcomed family and friends to her Arbeia bar in the town centre for a massive party inspired by her favourite food brand.

In the past, the popstar has never shied away from her love for Greggs, with the bakery sending goods to Little Mix on numerous occasions over the years.

Jade Thirlwall with her Greggs inspired cake. Picture: JADE THIRLWALL (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

As well as plenty of food, the walls of Arbeia were adorned by Jade' personalised Greggs paper bags, which declared that '30 never looked so delicious'.

Jade was also treated to a tiered cake from Greggs with an edible figurine of herself on the top, surrounded by cookies, a sausage roll and a doughnut.

The Greggs inspired cake. Picture: JADE THIRLWALL (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

Jade and her guests were also able to strike a pose in a Greggs themed Barbie style photo box and some special cocktails were created for the occasion, including a gin-infused creation called Spill The Tea, a Popstar Martini, Greggs on the Beach and Angel of the North.

Jade addressed her hectic 30th in an Instagram post, where she wrote: " Spent my birthday running into the North Sea for @cancerconnections_official followed by a @southshieldsfc game and a wonderful party with family and friends at @arbeiasouthshields. Just finished having multiple tattoos done whilst hanging out me a**e so all in all a productive bday week."

Jade had personalised Greggs bags at her party. Picture: JADE THIRLWALL (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)

She added: Thank you so much for all of the lovely messages and gifts. I feel so loved. Truly grateful for the people around me, and those supporting me as I embark on this next chapter of my life."

Greggs was one of the first to reply, writing: "Ain’t no party like a pastry party. Happy 30th."

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