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January 31, 2020 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, shows, Z-arts

Family Friendly February @ Z-arts

Fun-packed February at Z-arts with the launch of their brand-new interactive exhibition and the North West premiere of a brand-new family show by the award-winning Inua Ellams!

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December 13, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Manchester

The Season of Giving

The winter festival period is often described as the ‘season of giving’. And this year schools all over Manchester have been proving that title true with their generous efforts. Find out how pupils at Hulme Hall, King’s School Macclesfield, Withington Girls’ School, and Manchester High School for Girls have been helping local charities.

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November 29, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments charity, Manchester, Manchester Sings, music

Festival of Song Fundraiser at Manchester Cathedral

Seven schools from across Greater Manchester come together for an inter-school festival of song fundraiser at Manchester Cathedral on 4th December. All proceeds raised on the day will go to the Booth Centre, a day centre for homeless people.

A day at the Manchester Animation Festival 2018 | MAF18

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November 7, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments festivals, Manchester, technology for kids

Family Day at Manchester Animation Festival 2019

Manchester Animation Festival announces Family Day, Sunday 10^th November. The Festival’s program includes: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon; Shorts include Rebel Girls – Moon Landing: The Story of Margaret Hamilton, Partridge in a Bear Tree & Papergee and the Spider; Lego Stop motion Workshop and more.

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October 14, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Halloween, Manchester

Halloween Fun For All

Trick-or-treating isn’t all there is to Halloween — it’s also a great chance for some familiar family activities, with a few twists. Every child and family are different, but luckily venues around the region have a wide range of different Halloween events on offer. Whether you’re looking for a quieter Halloween for younger children, or some real frights for the older ones, there’s something for everyone.

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October 11, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Halloween, Manchester

Haunted Halloween 2019

It’s that spooky time of year again! As Halloween rolls back round, we’ve got you and the kids covered with all sorts of fiendishly fun family-friendly events. And for all things non-ghoulish why not check out our October Events Guide too. As usual we’ve got plenty of tricks and treats to keep both parents and children happy this autumn.

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April 4, 2019 Mums&Dads 8 Comments card games, football, Manchester

Free Football-Themed Roadshow Comes to Manchester

Topps Swap & Play Tour 2019 arrives in Manchester on Monday 8th April 2019. Event is free and runs from 10:30am to 3:30pm in the Legends Suite, Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3FF. Pre-register to receive Exclusive Limited Edition Leroy Sane Bronze Match Attax Card.
Competition: to win Match Attax UEFA Champions League trading cards bundle…

WGS Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham visit

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April 2, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, Withington Girls’ School

Mayor of Greater Manchester: Withington Pupils “Will Step Forward and Make Things Happen”

A visit by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Mr Andy Burnham, to Withington Girls’ School in Fallowfield on Thursday 28th March, gave over 500 pupils the opportunity to hear how they could play a role in the Mayor’s vision for Greater Manchester.

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January 29, 2019 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Manchester, The Manchester Grammar School

MGS Pupils Success in Securing Offers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities

Pupils at The Manchester Grammar School (MGS) have, once again, been highly successful in securing offers for the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
31 MGS boys have received offers from Oxford and Cambridge, placing MGS in a very select group of top academic schools nationally

Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham

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November 14, 2018 Mums&Dads 5 Comments Altrincham, holidays in UK, Manchester

Win Visit to Manchester with The Best Western Cresta Court

The Cresta Court situated in the historic south Manchester town of Altrincham, on the edge of Cheshire countryside, and close to a lot of family attractions which make it a perfect base for a family wanting explore North West.

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October 18, 2018 Helen Mortimer 0 Comments building resilience in children, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls

Blow Your Own Trumpet

Manchester High School for Girls prides itself on using system of pastoral care that is proactive rather than reactive. This system helps girls to acquire the skills they need to cope with any challenges that they may face, both during their school career and beyond.