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| 1st - 31st October |
Big Draw www.campaignfordrawing.org/bigdraw/ |
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| 6th October |
Tatton Apple Day Tatton Park A scrumptious Sunday at the Farm and in the Gardens to celebrate the wonderful apple. Join in games and children’s activities. In the Gardens taste delicious varieties from Tatton's historic orchards and enjoy free 1 hour talks on pruning, training and caring for your own apple trees. Apple goods on sale in the shops and restaurant. http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 10th October |
Free Short Toddler Walk and Fun Crafts |
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| 12th October |
Free Family Forest Fun
Free sessions taking place in a beautiful woodland setting near Caerwys
Flintshire. Each session is designed to inspire families to spend time in
the great outdoors having quality time together learning and playing. To
book your free places go to
www.bookwhen.co.uk/pdtforestschool 8th June - Woodland Walk and Tree I.D 22nd June - Tool use and Willow Work 20th July Camp-fire Cooking 17th August - Story Telling in the Woods 14th September Land Art 12th October Tool use.
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| 22nd - 27th October |
 Halloween
Hauntings at the Old Hall
Tatton Park Ghostly fun, Horrible History Mystery and Quiz. Story telling. Face painting. and Mask Making http://events.tattonpark.org.uk |
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Pirates and Princesses From Thursday 24 October, Church Square in St.Helens town centre will become a hub of family-friendly pirate and princess activity. For more information about what’s happening in St Helens go to www.whatsoninsthelens.com or telephone 01744 675492. For regular event updates go to www.facebook.com/whatsoninsthelens and ‘like’ our page or follow us on www.twitter.com/whatsonsthelens |
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| 26th October |
Halton Crafters Association Mini Craft Market
Handmade items and tasty treats made by local crafters Free entry 11.00 am to 3.00 pm |
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29th October |
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29th October |
Fun
Orienteering |
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| 30th October |
Broomsticks
and Wizard Wands Alyn Waters Make a broomstick and wand using natural materials. Sessions from 1.30pm – 3.30pm. All ages £2 |
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| 31st October |
Art Attack!
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Family films - Not all films are on everyday so check with cinema for availability and times: |
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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 October
2013?
