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September 5, 2023 Mums&Dads 12 Comments Manchester, Withington, Withington Baths

New Stained-Glass Windows for Withington Baths

South Manchester schools work with Manchester Stained Glass to design equality-themed stained-glass windows for Withington Baths as a part of restoration project.

Balloons in the sky over Bolesworth Castle | Cheshire Balloon Fiesta by milnerCreative

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September 1, 2023 Mums&Dads 3 Comments Cheshire, festivals

Balloon Fiesta will be Back in Cheshire Next Year

Organisers of the Cheshire Balloon Fiesta have announced that following the success of this year’s event they will be returning to Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall next year for the August bank holiday.

Concert in Heaton Moor in support of Ukraine

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August 24, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Heaton Moor, Ukraine

Charity Concert in Heaton Moor

Professionals and armature musicians from Stockport get together to run a charity concert that aims to bring together British and Ukrainian communities of Heaton Moor, and raise money for Ukrainian charities.

Cheshire Balloon Fiesta 2023 | Night glow, photo by milnerCreative

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August 8, 2023 Mums&Dads 11 Comments Cheshire, festivals

Photo highlights from the first ever Cheshire Balloon Fiesta!

The first ever Cheshire Balloon Fiesta saw stunning mass balloon launches of over 30 hot air balloons taking to the skies over Bolesworth Castle across the weekend 4 – 6 August 2023.

Child studying at the library, Anita Jankovic at Unsplash

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July 19, 2023 Mums&Dads 5 Comments kids and reading

The Summer Reading Challenge returns to Stockport libraries

Summer Reading Challenge 2023 is open to all children in Stockport. Read six books during the school holidays, claim a special medal and certificate, and of course have fun along the way!

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July 17, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Knutsford, Tatton Park

Tatton Park’s Gardener’s Cottage Tea Room Reopens this Summer

Enjoyi the idyllic setting of the Tatton Park’s Gardener’s Cottage Tea Room which sees its eagerly anticipated re-opening on 21st July. This is the perfect place to enjoy the quintessentially English tradition of Afternoon Tea.

M&D magazine covers | 20 years anniversary

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June 30, 2023 M&D Editor 12 Comments M&D magazine

Happy 20th Birthday M&D!

On all these times there have been changes in the look of the magazine, inevitable and multiple digital additions, new topics to talk about, and fresh problems to be concerned with, the spirit has stayed the same. It’s a magazine by local parents for local parents.

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June 16, 2023 M&D Editor 2 Comments M&D magazine

M&D Turns Twenty!

Summer 2023 edition of the magazine is out now. We’re celebrating M&D’s twenties birthday this year!

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May 30, 2023 M&D team 1 Comment The Lowry, young writers

Congratulation to the Creative Writing Challenge winners!

The winners of The Lowry’s first annual Creative Writing Challenge were announced at a special celebration on Thursday 18th May. The competition was open to children aged 7-11 from across Salford and Greater Manchester.

Wilmslow Prep at Alderly Edge Festival 2023

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May 12, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Alderley Edge, Alderley Edge Music Festival, Cheshire, music, Wilmslow, Wilmslow Preparatory School

Wilmslow Preparatory School success at Alderley Edge Festival

Wilmslow Preparatory School is celebrating success after its four choirs received top results at the Alderley Edge Festival. Pupils from Prep 1 up to Prep 6, were awarded two 1st places and two 2nd places.

King's students raising money for Prevent Breast Cancer 2023

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May 2, 2023 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Macclesfield, The King’s School

King’s Pretty in Pink for Breast Cancer Charity

King’s School looked pretty in pink as it spent a week raising money for Prevent Breast Cancer, a charity based at the Nightingale Breast Cancer Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital.