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Lights, Camera, Comedy!
Wednesday 11th - Friday 13th April 2012, 9am - 4pm daily
in Wilmslow
For ages 7 - 16
The chance to make a classic comedy sketch show based on
funny film favourites. Look at some classic comedy styles and develop
your own funny business as you work with our professional filmmakers.
Members will create original comedy sketches and develop new skills in
filmmaking as they direct, shoot and star in comedy capers to share with
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Cheshire, South Manchester
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Teens Cookery Club
Each Thursday during school holidays, 4 half-days. 10.00-12.00
£150 per person for 4 sessions
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Green
Lady - a musical for children
A heart-warming tale of a simple gardener in the local
park. One day he discovers a fossil of a sea anemone and after some
magic, finds himself taking a remarkable journey. On the way, Anemone
and Liam discover that the world can be a difficult place and the
importance of friends standing up for each other.
The show features a talking anemone, Punch & Judy,
donkeys running amok and some great music! Music and fun for children
aged six/seven upwards and their families.
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| Until 19th February |
Winter with Beatrix Potter A delightful selection of original paintings on loan from the home of Beatrix Potter in the Lake District. The display will include the manuscript for Beatrix's Christmas Tale, the Tailor of Gloucester. Family activities including craft, dressing up and story telling. 01663 762023 www.cheshirepeakdistrict.com/things-to-do/historic-houses/winter-with-beatrix-p138711 |
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| Until 21st February |
Badminton Coaching and Match Play Tarporley High School Unique opportunity to attend coaching of badminton for an hour and then one hour match play. £6 per session, 50% returned if you join the club 01829 730751 |
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Oliver! Palace Theatre Manchester www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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| Until 11th March |
Snowdrop Walks
Rode Hall, Cheshire Daily (except Mondays) from 12 noon - 4 pm. £4 adults, £3 seniors, children aged 5-15 £1 . www.rodehall.co.uk |
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Age
of the Dinosaur Travel back in time and discover what life was like more than 65 million years ago for the creatures that inhabited the planet. This is the first time the dinosaurs have ventured out of London, so don't miss the chance to see them up close! |
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Your Valentine Exhibition & activities Kirkby, Merseyside This exhibition presents a stunning and vast array of Valentines Cards, as they used to be before the commercialisation of this national anniversary. On display will be 200 cards from the ‘The Shell Valentine Collection’ and also a selection from the ‘The Laura Seddon Collection of Valentine cards’, dating from the early 19th to the early 20th centuries, on loan from The Manchester Metropolitan University Special Collections. There will also be family friendly workshops on 13th & 14th February in the gallery, along with the family friendly Crafty Corner. Check the website for further details.
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Performing Arts Workshops Bidston We are offering a course for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs aged 8-19 years old which is called ‘Short Breaks’, funded by Wirral Council. Activate Arts has created the ‘Short Breaks’ project to provide children/young people with special needs with an opportunity to experience our Creative and Performing Arts workshops. The sessions are jam packed with fun – games, drama, dance, music, arts and crafts and loads of other activities and are fully supported with a Practitioner, Support Workers and care staff. Sessions take place each Sunday and will be split into Juniors ages 8-13 from (10am – 1pm) and Seniors ages 13-19 from (2pm – 5pm). Sessions take place at: Wirral Tennis and Fitness Centre, Valley Road, Bidston CH41 7EJ 0151 482 4884 |
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Performing Arts Workshops-
Dance/Movement/Drama We are offering a dance/movement/drama course for young people ages (13-19) with disabilities and additional needs which is called ‘Short Breaks’, funded by Wirral Council. Working with our experienced practitioners, children/young people will gain positive experiences independently from their families. This is a fun filled course and the aim is for the young people to have fun in a relaxed atmosphere. It is also an ideal opportunity for the young people to spend time away from their primary carers. Sessions take place each Thursday from (4-7PM) at St Michaels and All Angels Church Hall, Pensby Road, Pensby, Wirral CH61 1AF 0151 482 4884 |
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| 1st - 2nd February |
Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt Venue Cymru, Llandudno www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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2nd February |
'Footsteps to a Family' Road Show The Lauries Centre, Birkenhead, Wirral Free entry road show for pregnancy birth and families. Stalls and displays will take you on a journey from conception to parenthood. Free goodie bag and raffle. opportunity to come and meet the one to one midwives. 5.00 - 8.00 p.m. 07949290328 |
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3rd - 5th February |
Beauty and the Beast Family Pantomime Altrincham Club Theatre Fun family pantomime based on the immortal story of Beauty and the Beast. Evening and matinee performances on the 3rd, 4th and 5th February at the club theatre in Altrincham. 0844 4930620 |
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4th February |
Nursery Open Day Nunu, Cheadle
10am-4pm Open day, An opportunity to look around our nursery
and see our excellent facilities and meet our friendly team. 01614860706 |
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4th February |
Open Day Nunu, Holmes Chapel 10am to 4pm An opportunity to look around the nursery to see the excellent facilities we offer and to meet our friendly team. 01477 549 494 |
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6th February |
Special Needs Night The Jungle, Warrington Special needs children and their families are invited to our special family nights - a great opportunity to visit Warrington's award winning playbarn at a quieter time and make new friends. 01925 659995 |
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| 7th February |
Internet Safety Day See also Kidsguide's useful internet safety page for some useful hints and links about how to stay safe online including from mobile phones, iPods etc. www.ceop.gov.uk www.saferinternet.org.uk |
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7th - 20th February |
Keep your family afloat this half term with 3 attractions for the price of 1*! Merseyside This half term Mersey Ferries are offering you and your family a great deal - 3 attractions for the price of 1* with entrance to Spaceport, U-boat Story PLUS a Mersey Ferries' River Explorer Cruise. Come and enjoy a great day out with our fantastic offer!
3 attractions for the price of 1*! 0151 639 0609 |
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| 7th - 10th February |
Heyday Pre-school Holiday Club New! Holiday Club starting February Half Term, 2012. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.15am to 3.00pm £20 (half day £10). 01625 574054 |
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| 9th & 25th Feb, 8th & 24th March, 5th April |
Family friendly film club Roll up, roll up, for our family friendly film club! This is your family’s opportunity to view a range of animation films on the big screen at Kirkby Gallery and join in with a range of drawing and creative activities that respond to the films. And its all for FREE!
0151 443 5619 |
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| 11th - 19th February |
Tatton Park Scarecrow Festival
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11th - 19th February |
Once Upon a Time Wartime Family Festival
Free Entry 0161 836 4000 |
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11th - 26th February |
Walk with the Dinosaurs at the Lowry Outlet Mall
Our prehistoric fun kicks off with the chance to Walk With A
Dinosaur. Meet our 6ft, animatronic Stegosaurus, in its own Jurassic
setting! You can come and learn more about dinosaurs from its handler and
Paleontologist, including what dinosaurs ate, how they lived and why they
became extinct. There will also be real life fossils provided by Manchester
Museum, Jurassic Park Face Painting or you could get creative and Make your
own fridge magnet. If you are brave enough there will be an Ultimate Reptile
Experience where you can meet real life creepy crawlies including scorpions,
tarantulas & snakes more. Free for all the family! |
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13th & 14th February |
Valentine's Workshops Kirkby Gallery, Newtown Gardens, Kirkby, Merseyside L32 8RR To coincide with the ‘Your Valentines’ exhibition we are running two family friendly drop in workshops taking place this half term: 13th February 10am-4pm Quirky Valentine's Postcards and bunting 14 February 10am-4pm Victorian Valentine's Fans 0151 443 5619 |
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13th - 17th February |
February Half Term Fun The Jungle, Warrington Come in from the cold this half-term and treat yourselves with some fantastic activities, fabulous fun and great games at The Jungle, Warrington’s award winning play centre. Enjoy multi-level play areas and Jungle Express cafe. 01925 659995 |
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13th - 17th February |
Freedom Dancers Street Dance Workshop The Attic Lounge, Market Street, Hyde Love dance? Hate being bored in the holidays? Why not come along to freedom Dancers school holiday workshop. You will spend the holidays learning funky, creative street dance routines and end the week with a performance to family and friends. Children who attend these workshops come back time after time! Why not give us a go? Limited spaces left. Ring early to avoid disappointment! Date: Feb School Holidays Time: 10am-3pm Cost: £60 for the week. Works out at only £2.40 an hour for childcare. WOW! Kidsguide users booking more than one family member on the workshop will receive each place for £50 each. 07891380857/ 01613667383 |
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13th - 17th February |
The Extraordinary World of Curious Creatures Liverpool National Wildflower Centre, Liverpool Five fun filled days of creativity to stimulate the imaginations of 8 – 13 year olds in February half term. Come and explore the Extraordinary World of Curious Creatures in a whole week of exciting and creative activities with as creatives at the National Wildflower Centre in Liverpool - working both indoors and out! • Make your own amazing animals – and animate them! • Get messy as you create clay creatures! • Turn your mind into a menagerie with games and drama! You will take away your creations to show friends and families the curious worlds you’ve explored! 07595 675 078 |
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13th - 17th February |
Ice Arena Manchester If you live in Manchester and are looking for a fun way to entertain the children this half term, then look no further than the Manchester RAG ice arena. Situated outside University Place on Oxford Road, this charity event is sure to be a hit with all the family. The Opening times of the Ice Arena are as follows: Monday 13th 11am - 6pm Tuesday 14th 10am - 6pm Wednesday 15th 10am - 6pm Thursday 16th 10am - 6pm Friday 17th 10am - 4pm Family deal: 2 children (under 12) and 2 adults - £15 Under 12s, students and staff- £4 Adults- £6 0161 275 2987 |
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13th - 19th February |
Close Encounters Lake District Lake District visitor attraction Lakes Aquarium is gearing up to allow children and adults alike to get up close and personal with its incredible and awe-inspiring creatures through a half term ‘Close Encounters’ event running from February 13-19, 2012. The Lakeside-based attraction, near Newby Bridge on Windermere’s southern shore, is preparing to feed visitors lots of science facts, rather than science fiction, while enabling them to feel, observe and discover the range of wildlife under its roof in a variety of dynamic ways. Every day, children will be able to handle snakes and a giant land snail, use magnifying glasses to observe rock pool creatures and their characteristics and dive into creative discovery bags located around the Aquarium. These will contain storybooks, puzzles, discovery challenges and other useful ways of finding out more about different wildlife. 015395 30153 |
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Moving Mobiles Tate Liverpool Join us for half-term fun! A week of artist-led workshops with a special focus on the work of artist Alexander Calder. Explore shape, colour and balance in artworks from the Tate Collection to design and make your own colourful moving mobile to display at home. Tate Liverpool is now a learning destination for the Children's University. Children participating in the Children's University scheme can earn CU credits at Moving Mobiles. 1.30–4.30 Free, no booking necessary. For 5 years and over. www.tate.org.uk/liverpool/ |
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Valentine's Day 2012Valentine's Day crafts for kids |
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14th February |
Valentine Disco The Jungle, Warrington Dress to impress at our Valentine Disco, at The Jungle, Warrington’s award winning play centre. Enjoy multi-level play areas and Jungle Express cafe. 14th February 4-6pm 01925 659995 |
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| 14th February |
Boxes for Birds
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14th February |
The Creation Station Valentines
Art & Crafts Arts & Crafts Holiday Fun Session for Children Age 1-11 years with their Parent/Guardian. 10.30 - 11.30am Littleborough Coach House, Lodge Street, Littleborough £5 per child, £2.50 siblings Booking essential as places are limited. Please get in contact to reserve you place. 0844 854 9092 |
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| 15th February |
Aladdin and His Magic Lamp Darwen Library Theatre www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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15th February |
Children's Multi-Activity Fun Day George H Carnall Leisure Centre in Urmston (M41 7FJ) 10:00-16:00 Indoor Go Karting (2 sets), Giant Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, Dance Mats, Bouncy Castle, Trampolines (with qualified instructors), BodyZorbing, Whizz Wheels, hot & cold food and more. £6 per child (under 3’s go free) and stay as long as you want! Target Age group: 3 to 14 07956 557653 |
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15th - 18th February |
Peter Pan Panto Runcorn The Heath Drama Group are holding their annual panto, an evening suitable for the whole family. Tickets are priced £5 adults, £2 Children. 07547396715 |
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| 16th February |
Keeper For The
Day Walton Hall Gardens Children's Zoo, Warrington Ever popular and always in demand this event gives you the chance to experience what working in the Children’s zoo is all about. Be warned – you’ll be mucking in to muck out so old clothes are essential! Places are limited so please booking advance on 01925 601617 (option 2.) Please note this event is only open to children aged 5 and above and parental supervision is required. 9.00am-10.30am / 11.00am -12.30pm 01925 601617 (option 2.) waltonhall@warrington.gov.uk www.warrington.gov.uk/waltongardens |
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| 16th February |
Children's
Cookery Courses - Brian Mellor's Cookery School at Harthill
Tattenhall Located in a beautiful old Victorian School and home to the Masterchef of Great Britain Brian Mellor, it offers a Teens’ Cookery Club. Four carefully designed sessions that will include knife skills, bread and pasta making, sweet and savoury sauces, meat and fish dishes and hot and cold desserts. Date: 16th February, 5th April, 12th April and 7th June. Price: £38 per session (or £150 per person for 4 sessions). 01829 782097 www.brianmellor.co.uk |
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| 16th February |
Boxes for Birds Crewe It’s National Nest Box Week and your chance to build your own bird box. All materials will be provided with advice on how to encourage birds into your garden. Booking essential. Cost: £2.50 per box. Suitable for anyone over the age of 6, Places limited - please book in advance, ideal for families & accompanied children, 01625 383777 www.cheshireeast.gov.uk |
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16th February |
Princess Carnival Fun Day! Merseyside Maritime Museum
From 10.30am, see a free screening of
Disney's of 'The Princess and the Frog'. From 1-4pm come along to a
free drop-in workshop to make your own colourful carnival
headdress. Take part for a chance to win Princess and Disney
goodies. There will also be amazing free face painting! 0151 478 4816 Erin.Gunn@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/events/displayevent.aspx?eventID=7666&venue=10 |
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16th February |
Bird Feeders Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire A fun and messy event making bird feeders to take home and feed our birds ready for rearing their chicks. Please bring your own yoghurt pots if you have any. The RSPB will also be there to give advise and answer any questions. Start time 10.30am-11.30am or 1.30pm-2.30pm. £2 per child. Booking essential. 01606 889792 |
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16th, 17th & 18th February |
Henry the Tudor Dude - A musical comedy The Vale Royal Juniors present their big stage production of Henry the Tudor Dude, a hilarious retelling of the life of Henry VII with Rock and Roll music. Think Horrible histories meets Monty Python! Tickets are just £5 "DIVORCED, BEHEADED, DIED! DIVORCED, BEHEADED, SURVIVED!" Get ready for many comical executions, beheadings, court trials and more! The catchy songs will have you dancing and wanting to sing along and the halarious script will have you in stitches! This is not-to-missed fun for all the family! You body will rock and you head will roll..." 01606 814640 or 01606 550700 (tickets) |
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16th - 18th February |
Green Lady - a Musical for Children RNCM Studio Theatre, Manchester Masquerade Productions brings you this heart-warming tale of a simple gardener in the local park. One day he discovers a fossil of a sea anemone and after some magic, finds himself taking a remarkable journey. On the way, Anemone and Liam discover that the world can be a difficult place and the importance of friends standing up for each other. Can Liam and Anemone reach the sea? The show is full of weird and wonderful characters, including Punch & Judy, sea creatures and runaway donkeys! Music and fun for children aged six/seven upwards and their families. Running time: approx 1 hr 10 mins (no interval). By Susan Pleat and Chris Baldwin 'Susan Pleat is a writer brimming with ideas that engage, educate and entertain her young audience'. David Wood. Playwright. Author ‘Theatre for Children.’ 0161 907 5555 (Box office) |
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| 17th February |
Bird boxes Delamere Forest, Northwich, Cheshire Take part in National Bird Box week creating your very own bird box to put up at home ready for the birds to make their nest in. £4.50 per child 10.30am – 12pm or 1.30pm – 3pm. Booking is essential. Suitable for 6 years and over. 01606 889792 |
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| 18th February |
Rumplestiltskin - the Panto Company St George's Hall, Blackburn www.ticketmaster.co.uk |
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19th February |
Spudaganza! at Norton Priory Halton It's potato season at Norton Priory and we're celebrating with a Spudaganza on 19th Feb! With fun for families, plants and seed potatoes for sale, and gardeners on hand with tips and advice for first time growers. The Potato Games will keep kids entertained with the potato shy, potato and spoon race and spud chuck! Families can also get creative and make Potato People. Baked potatoes available from our cob oven. 01928 569895 |
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| 19th February |
Snowdrop Day Abbeywood Gardens, Delamere, Cheshire 11.00 - 4.00 Adults – £3.50, Children – Free 01606 301374 www.abbeywoodgardenscheshire.co.uk |
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Hip Hop Dance Sunday School 12 week dance course in Hip Hop - learning all styles from professional choreographers that have worked with music artists. Every Sunday (1 week off during half term 8th April) 10am-2pm. £138 for 12 week course (works out to £11.50 per week). Open to ages 11+ 01204 548 872 |
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20th - 24th February |
Half Term Hip Hop Dance Week 10am-3pm every day with breaks. Learning all styles of Hip Hop - Street, Break Dance, Poppin, Locking, House etc from our professional and qualified teachers. £79 for the week or £20 a day. 01204 548 872 |
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| 21st February |
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21st February |
Pancake Day The Jungle, Warrington Free Pancake decorating (and eating!). 11am, 1pm and 4pm
Come and join in the fun at The Jungle,
Warrington’s award winning play centre. Enjoy multi-level play areas
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| 21st - 26th February | M. I.
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Circus of the Orient Featuring a galaxy of international circus stars from China, Mongolia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic and the United Kingdom, creators Carol and Phillip Gandey have travelled the world to bring you the amazing acts in their new production of Circus Of The Orient. Tues to Fri 4.45pm & 7.30pm Saturday 2.30pm & 6pm Sunday 2.30pm only 01260276627 |
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25th February |
Chris and Pui Roadshow 2012 Warrington
Fresh from their hit CBeebies' show ‘Show Me Show Me',
double act Chris and Pui return to Parr Hall. Now you can finally meet
them and have a giggle too with their fabulous new roadshow packed with
fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way. 01925 442345 |
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25th February |
Drama Club Wrenbury, Nantwich, Cheshire Are you interested in: Drama and the theatre? Learning how to act? Learning how to speak correctly? Gaining new qualifications? Making new friends? Being in a production? Ages 6 - 18 Wrenbury Village Hall, Wrenbury, Nantwich, For information on Adult courses please get in touch To be sure of a place - Book Now! 01829 741383 |
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26th February |
Build a Bird
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| Local cinemas | Alvin and the Chipmunks 3 - U | ||
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The Muppets - U Due to be released: 10/02/2012 |
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Barbie in a
Mermaid Tale 2 - U Due to be released: 16/02/2012 |
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Star Wars
Episode I 3D - U Due to be released: 9/02/2012 |
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Kidsguide tipSome cinemas such offer very cheap deals for kids' films on weekend mornings. Some even let adults go free. Usually the film is one that has left the main screens so this is also a good way to catch up on any film you missed. |
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What's on for families in February
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