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March 28, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Sale, shows, Waterside Arts Centre

Family fun at Waterside in Sale – Easter and beyond

It’s almost time for another school holiday! But don’t worry, at Waterside they’ve got Easter family events and shows all throughout April to keep the little and bigger ones entertained.

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March 5, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Easter, Francis House

Woolly chicks arrive in Didsbury for Easter

The windows of twenty shops and restaurants in and around Didsbury Village became the new homes for a band of giant knitted chicks as part of the ‘The Great Didsbury Easter Chick Hunt’ organised by Francis House Children’s Hospice.

The Great Didsbury Easter Chick Hunt 2018

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February 24, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Didsbury, Easter, Francis House

Woolly Chicks to Roost in Didsbury

Twenty life-size knitted chicks will be on display in the windows of local businesses in Didsbury village from March 1. To spread the word about ‘The Great Didsbury Easter Chick Hunt’ staff from Francis House and local traders will be outside Didsbury Library on March 1, from midday, handing out maps and selling mini-knitted chicks.

The Sound of Music 2018 UK tour, Manchester

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February 16, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, Palace Theatre, shows

The Sound Of Music arrives to Manchester

The Sound of Music is one of the musicals that everybody knows about. Most of us watched the film. But how many saw the production of this legendary family show on stage? Bill Kenwright’s production of The Sound of Music returns to Manchester with Lucy O’Byrne as Maria and Neil McDermott as Captain Von Trapp.

Circus Funtasia | Comic Clown The Geek Is Back

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February 1, 2018 Mums&Dads 0 Comments circus, shows, Wythenshawe

The Geek is Back!

Geeky clown Emilion heads up Circus Funtasia’s fiery new show this Half Term
Instead of face-paint and big wigs, comic clown Emilion Delbosq prefers a smart shirt and geeky glasses when he performs in the ring. Enigmatic and energetic, Emilion is centre-stage at Circus Funtasia with their brand new 2018 show, which opens this February Half Term in Wythenshawe.

Comedysportz Improvised Pantomime at Waterside Arts Centre

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November 22, 2017 Mums&Dads 0 Comments pantomimes, shows

Shows & Pantos

It’s pantomimes and Christmas show season! With Mus&Dads list you won’t miss all the local family pantos and shows! Enjoy the festive season!

Characters from The Snowman show that's now on stage in Manchester Opera House at Chill Factore

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November 10, 2017 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Chill Factore, Christmas, Trafford

The Snowman Spotted Cooling Off at Chill Factor^e Ahead of Manchester Debut

The Snowman visited Chill Factore to top off his icy layers before taking to the stage in his debut performance at Manchester’s Opera House theatre. He was joined by his castmates, Reindeer and Penguin, as he enjoyed all the fun the Snow Park had to offer – including the Luge Slip’n’Slide and the Sledge O’Mania.
Santa’s Grotto at Chill Factore opens this weekend, which is the only grotto in the UK to be housed on real snow!

Christmas at Eureka! The National Children's Museum

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November 8, 2017 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Christmas, museums

Meet Santa at Eureka! and experience Night Lights festive show

Father Christmas and a few of his Elven friends are coming to Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax, West Yorkshire to get into the festive spirit by chatting to children and giving out a few early gifts in the snuggliest grotto in town.

Christmas Foodies Festival 2017 at Tatton Park

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October 20, 2017 Mums&Dads 18 Comments Christmas, Christmas market, festivals, Foodies, Tatton Park

Foodies Festival is bringing the Christmas spirit to Tatton Park

Foodies Festival brings the festive spirit to Tatton Park in Cheshire on 17, 18 & 19 November for the first time with a three day festive feast. Visitors could meet top chefs and MasterChef Winners, explore a brand new Gin Alley, Artisan Christmas Market, enjoy Live Music Stage, Cakes & Desserts Theatre & Festive Masterclasses to launch the start of Christmas.
. . .WIN a pair of VIP Tickets worth £76. . .

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October 16, 2017 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Bury, shows

Half-Term Is Great Fun For Kids At The Met, Bury

With October half-term in Bury just a fortnight away, parents searching for activities to entertain their children should look to The Met in Bury. The town centre venue is bringing three top quality touring family theatre shows to the town during half-term week, giving three different opportunities for children to enjoy entertaining and inventive theatre that’s designed just for them.

Sidewalk street chalk art - Jean Marc Navello, France

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August 20, 2017 Mums&Dads 0 Comments festivals, painting

Chalk It Up!

The streets of Crewe town centre will become the canvas for an international art festival over August Bank Holiday weekend (26-27^th), when around 30 artists will transform the pavements into a riot of colour as part of ‘Chalk It Up’.