September

Until – 2 September 10.30am – 5pm
Summer of Play at Quarry Bank
Explore the festival of play on the Mill Meadow. With a mini obstacle course, hay bale maze, natural art, and traditional garden games, (plus much more) there is something for everyone to enjoy. There will even be a stage for your little ones to put on their very own performances!
Explore the site and have a go at building your own Mill, try to find the secret music glade in the gardens or discover your favourite Georgian parlour game in Quarry Bank House.
With a changing programme of events from puppet shows to storytelling, and wild art to teddy bears picnics, join in for a summer filled with play and fun for all the family.
Quarry Bank
Styal, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 4LA
Tel: 01625 527468
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/quarry-bank

5 September 2024, 10am for 0–1, 11am for 1–2
Babies Playtime
These classes are led by a professional early years practitioner and are an opportunity to have fun, sing, dance and make new friends. Classes last 45 minutes and are free for all. All attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult).
Suitable for ages 0 to 1 and 1 to 2.
Free, booking required
The Lowry, Salford Quays. Manchester
Tel: 0333 320 2838
www.thelowry.com

7 September 10am – 4pm

Heritage Open Day at Didsbury Church of England Primary School
The school dates from 1612. The oldest part on the present site dates from 1878 with a WWI War Memorial which can be accessed from Grange Lane. The Grade II listed Arts and Crafts building dates from 1910. It was designed by John Swarbrick, a member of the Manchester Society of Architects and modelled on the Palais Stoclet in Brussels, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
School tours will be available during the day, subject to demand and do not require booking. Learn about local people connected with this historic school.
Friday evening, September 6th: 6.30pm in the school hall: ‘Remember when – Shopping in Didsbury’– a talk by Local Historian Dr Diana Leitch, suggested donation £5 towards local charities.
Didsbury Church of England Primary School
Elm Grove, Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 6RL
www.heritageopendays.org.uk

7 September 2024
Feel Good Kids Art Club at Whitworth
Fun and expressive art and mindfulness session in the Whitworth’s peaceful Art Garden, Whitworth Park, and Clore Garden Studio. Aimed at ages 7-12, children will explore calming mindfulness techniques, all while connecting with nature and creating their own meaningful artwork.
Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and something to drink. All art materials are provided.
Free, booking required
Location: Clore Garden Studio & Whitworth Park
The Whitworth,
The University of Manchester,
Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6ER
Tel: 0161 275 7450
www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/getinvolved/families/playdays/

7-8 Septmber
Heritage Open Days at Bury Transport Museum
East Lancashire Railway will play its part in hosting two ‘Heritage Open Days’ at the Bury Transport Museum with FREE entrance to the museum. Travel on trains will be available at discounted price of £15 for a full line return, using the promo code “COTTON24”.
Bury Transport Museum will be the site of showcasing the heritage of ‘Old Lancashire’.
The East Lancashire Railway
Bury Bolton Street Station,
Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire BL9 0EY
Tel: 0161 764 7790
www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

16 September, 11am, 12noon for toddlers, 13.45pm, 14.45pm for babies
Music Makers
Monthly music and sensory play sessions for babies and toddlers.
For parents with both baby and toddler, babies may attend toddler sessions. The same does not apply in reverse, as toddlers tend to be more boisterous and we want to keep the baby sessions more relaxed.
Tickets: £5.00, 1 ticket admits 1 child plus accompanying adult
Barbirolli Room,
The Bridgewater Hall,
Lower Mosley Street,
Manchester M2 3WS
Tel: 0161 907 9000
www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk

21 September 2024, 09.30am – 11.30am
Who let the dads out?
This is a free monthly group for dads or father figures and their children aged 0 to 8 years old. There will be toys and activities for you to enjoy with your kids, as well as a bacon or sausage butty and a brew. It’s a place where you can meet other dads, make new friendships and share the ups and downs of the parenting journey.
Cale Green Life Centre
71 Adswood Road
Cale Green,
Stockport, SK3 8HR
Contact Helen on 07532 781061 or at helen.eadie@360life.church to find out more.
www.stockport.gov.uk/events

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