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December 22, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Christmas, pantomimes, shows

Shows & Pantos

For those who still looking for what to do and where to go this Christmas Holidays, here is the list of family shows and pantos in the theatres of Cheshire and Manchester.

Billy, The Monster and ME! | Manchester Library Theatre Company

competitions

December 20, 2013 Mums&Dads 1 Comment HOME theatre, shows, The Library Theatre

As a part of annual re:play Festival 2014 at The Lowry in Salford The Library Theatre Company offering a ‘second chance to see’ best shows The Library Theatre Company. In January it brings back a show for all the family “Billy, the Monster, and Me!” To win the family ticket to the show. . .

activities

December 18, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Enjoy-A-Ball, Manchester, Physi-Ball

Big step for little feet

January 2014 sees some exciting changes for South Manchester’s Physi and Enjoy-a-Ballers. The older children at Physi-Ball, who will be

recipes

December 16, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments recipes, Riverford Farm

Winter twist on a summer classic

Riverford recipes are always special. Try something a little different with a winter twist on a summer classic this Christmas: Clementine curd and cinnamon mess

competitions

December 9, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments first aid

Gift for Life

Bumps and Bashes is offering two lucky M&D readers a chance to win a Gift Card worth £30 for the each to be used to attend a first aid class or as part of a payment for a private ‘home class’ for a group.

education

December 9, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments

SOS Children brings Wikipedia into the classroom

A child-friendly version of Wikipedia, specially designed for use in the classroom, has been launched by children’s charity SOS Children(‘s Villages) UK this December. Wikipedia for Schools is a selection of articles from the Wikipedia website organised around core school subjects.

BPAS | Risk of Accidental Conception at Christmas

health

December 9, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments conception

Busy mums at risk of accidental Christmas conceptions

Women in their 30s and 40s are at increased risk of unplanned pregnancy during the festive period, although seasonal safe sex messages often focus exclusively on their younger counterparts, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas) warns today.

competitions

December 5, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments shows, The Lowry

Magic and Mischief

Win a family ticket to “The Night Before Christmas” at The Lowry, a magical storytelling adventure show for children and their families, rounded off with a sing-along and the chance for every child to meet Father Christmas, receive a gift and share their wishes with him. . . Closing date: Monday, 1612.13

Mission Christmas Cash for Kids | key103

news

December 2, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Sale

Cash for kids

Kumon Study Centre in Sale is an official drop-off centre for Key103 Mission Christmas appeal, which aims to raise £1 million worth of toys for disadvantaged children in Manchester.

competitions

December 2, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments educational toys, LEGO, presents, toddler gift ideas, trains

Win a Lego Number Train

Lego Duplo Number Train is perfect for a train-mad toddler and just chunky enough for little fingers to cope with and numbered bricks give the opportunity to learn basic math. . .
Closing date: 16.12.13

My Reward app - fun way to encourage children's behavior

technology

December 2, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments encouraging good behavior, reward chart

New parenting app ‘My Rewards’

New parenting app ‘My Rewards’ brings all the benefits of traditional sticker reward star charts online; allows multiple users so all those who look after a child can participate; ensures that a child does the tasks their parents want them to.