Some Xmas fun is off the table this year, but our usual festive desire to give and receive gifts can be satisfied better than ever – especially as most of us have some extra cash stashed due to various pandemic-based restrictions.
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Instead of all shelling out for Covid-safe Christmas activities, let’s take the festivities back to their roots and celebrate what we can do together, not mourn what we cannot. Here are some ideas…
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Francis House Children’s Hospice has teamed up with some of the top North West talents for a virtual night of entertainment to raise money for children and young people with life-limiting conditions.
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Established in 1869, Wood Street Mission charity has been helping families living in difficult conditions for more than 150 years. It is now collecting gifts to give to struggling families across Manchester and Salford for Christmas
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I knew the quality of JoJo Maman Bébé’s baby clothes really was top-notch, so we were excited to pick up some quality Christmas outfits for our daughter. . . quote MCD92 to get 10% discount for M&D readers. . .
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The season of “good cheer” can be anything but that if your family has separated. It poses difficulties such as who has the children on which of the important days, do you buy presents together or separately and many others? There is never an easy solution at this “family” time of year, but here are some of our top tips.
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Fe Fi Fo Fum… The Northwest’s most spectacular family pantomime JACK AND THE BEANSTALK will be a Giant of a production this Christmas at The Stockport Plaza.
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In its heyday – Tatton’s 40 acre Farm fed the entire Tatton family and estate staff. Nowadays, it is a fascinating ‘Field to Fork’ interactive story, taking you back across the centuries, includes demonstrations and costumed characters. Today The Farm remains a working rare breed’s farm. But during the festive season it is a perfect place for families to meet Father Christmas, see the animal nativity in the stable, and try some mulled wine.
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Friday 13 December is late night opening at Derwen College. Christmas menu at the Orangery Restaurant, 5-7pm. Tea with Santa for whole family, 4-5.30pm. Late night shopping at the Garden Centre until 8pm.
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Christmas at Dunham Massey returns to the historic National Trust property in Cheshire from 22 November – 30 December 2019 with stunning light sculptures being created by award-winning designers from as far afield as Australia.
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What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to go dashing through MediaCityUK in Salford on Sunday 24th November for the Jingle Bee Jog, in association with Make Events. It’s a fun event for the festive season, with no times taken and is open to people of all ages and abilities. . .
Competition: win family entry for this event.
