Most schools in South Manchester are massively oversubscribed. The answer? Open more schools. Rev Dr Nick Bundock of St James and Emmanuel Didsbury, with his team is doing just that. | Interview on opening new free school in Didsbury.
Read More
Mother’s Day crafts don’t have to be difficult or time consuming. A simple but special drawing for Mum, or a homemade card are just lovely things to receive. Whatever you do this Mother’s Day a hug and a thank you go a long way.
Read More
Charlie & Lola’s Extremely New Play has just begun its run at the Waterside Arts Centre in Sale, Greater Manchester. . . it is so much fun; it’s lively, engaging and most of all perfectly entertaining. . . and the perfect alternative to a pantomime this year.
Read More
…The “Winter Wonderland” is a whole programme of loveliness which includes meeting Father Christmas, pantomimes and festive activities and events for the whole family to enjoy. The village itself is beautifully decorated with lights, each lodge has a festive wreath on the door and they have twice weekly firework displays. The whole village feels wonderfully Christmassy.
Read More
I’m sorry; someone has to say it, if you’re easily offended look away now. I’m going to mention the C
Read More
The Lowry is probably the most family friendly theatre in Manchester. They have a huge range of shows, activities and exhibitions tailor made for families and small children. There’s plentiful parking in the shopping mall and it’s so easily accessible by public transport. This year The Lowry hosted ERTH’s Dinosaur Zoo Live show from Australia.
Read More
Whether you’re planning a staycation or jetting off for sunnier climes, one thing’s for certain, you’ll have to find a way of keeping the kids entertained on the journey. There’s no worse start to a holiday than trying to keep a fractious child happy and quiet for a few hours in a confined space.
Read More