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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.

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November 23, 2022 M&D team 0 Comments charity, Manchester, Manchester Sings, music

A celebration of music and poetry at Manchester Sings

Manchester Cathedral will be the setting for the third Manchester Sings concert in support of two local charities on Tuesday 29 November. It’s a successful partnership project between Greater Manchester schools.

2022 Banner Exhibition at People's History Museum.

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March 28, 2022 Mums&Dads 0 Comments exhibitions, Manchester, museums

Banner Bingo launches at People’s History Museum

People’s History Museum is planning some Easter holiday’s fun for kids and their families, with its brand new Banner Bingo activity. This family friendly version of the game is all about exploring a ‘museum’.

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March 18, 2022 Sam Gibbons 0 Comments all girls schools, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, mixed vs single-sex schools

Why Choose a Single-Sex Prep School?

Why Choose a Single-Sex Prep School?
The idea that co-education is best in the formative years of young girls is as much a myth as the suggestion that single-sex schools shield young girls from the ‘real’ world.

Curious Investigators credit Grant Archer_1

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February 18, 2022 Sara Teiger 1 Comment Manchester, shows, STEM, Z-arts

Full STEM Ahead. Re-engineered Zoom production is coming to Manchester

Curious Investigators, a lockdown smash hit that turned hundreds of girls on to science and technology, has been totally re-engineered for a theatre audience and is coming to Manchester on Saturday 26 February.

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June 28, 2021 Mums&Dads 0 Comments holiday clubs and camps, Manchester, Trafford

Super Holidays with SuperStars

This summer, Superstars Holiday Clubs in South Manchester and Trafford are back. They will be offering Multi Sports, Football and Dance clubs, alongside specialist Lego, Art and Tennis clubs.

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September 17, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments interviews, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls

Back to Manchester High

M&D gets to know the new Head Mistress of Manchester High School for Girls, Helen Jeys, and asks about her journey to the school, what’s next for Manchester High, and taking the lead during a pandemic.

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May 27, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments life under lockdown, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, The Manchester Grammar School, Withington Girls’ School

Manchester Sixth Formers Launch Instagram Home-Learning Platform

Sixth Formers from three Manchester schools have joined forces to launch HomePal, a new home-learning programme aimed at helping younger pupils with their education during the current school closures.

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March 6, 2020 Paul Wojnicki 0 Comments adventure day out with kids, Heaton Park, Manchester, outdoor activities, physical activities for toddlers

Reader’s Review: Family at the Treetop

Visiting Treetop at Heaton Park in Manchester proved to be great fun for two kids and their parents – a few hours of climbing and bouncing around for the whole family.

Andy Burnham Launches Renaker’s Renovation of Z-arts

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February 13, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, Z-arts

Andy Burnham Launches Renaker’s Renovation of Z-arts.

Mayor Burnham was joined by Z-arts principal business sponsor Daren Whitaker, the founder and Managing Director of Renaker Build Ltd, Renaker, together with the Foyle Foundation, has made a substantial investment for new seating for Z-arts’ theatre space.

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February 12, 2020 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Cheshire, circus, Manchester, shows

Circus Funtasia is Back with New Show for 2020 Season

Circus Funtasia presents a brand new production packed with world-class talent! This phenomenal live show goes beyond all your expectations, and proves that the circus isn’t just for kids.