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The Family Lifestyle Show has been created to make life as a parent and expectant parent a little easier by giving them easy and convenient access to contacts advice and information on all things baby, bump and beyond – all under one roof; in a fun, relaxed and family friendly environment. Hassle free shopping and fun day-out for all the family!
The Show will bring together local & regional
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fantastic opportunity to meet your target market and increase
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sample, buy and find out more about your business. For further
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| Until 3rd September |
Children's Activity Sessions -
Summer 2010 From 26th July until 3rd September Greenbank Sports Academy will be increasing its toddler sessions for the summer season;Mondays: 10am-12pm (new for the summer) Wednesdays: 10am-2pm (all year) Fridays: 12.30-2.30pm (all year) Sessions will continue to cost £2.50 per child, plus £1 per extra child. EXTRA SESSIONS FOR 6-12YR OLDS! In addition to the new toddler session, we now offer extra activity sessions for 6-12yr olds, running at the same times as the above. These will be supervised by staff & allow participants to try numerous sports & take part in Wii competitions. Sessions will cost £3 per child. For more information or to register please contact reception on 0151 290 7757 |
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| Until 4th September |
Hairspray Liverpool Empire, Liverpool 0870 606 3536 liverpoolempire@clearchannel.co.uk www.getlive.co.uk |
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| Until 4th September |
The Summer Reading
Challenge – Space Hop Local Libraries The Summer Reading Challenge is simple; children are encouraged to read six or more books of their choice during the holidays with collectable incentives and rewards, plus a certificate or medal for every child who completes the Challenge. Children can sign up at their local library from Saturday July 10th to Saturday September 4th and all materials are absolutely free. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all events. www.summerreadingchallenge.org.uk See your local library for details of Space Hop themed events. For details of your local library see libraries and story times in Kidsguide's places to go section for your area: Places to go with children in Cheshire Places to go with children in Manchester Places to go with children in Liverpool & Merseyside Places to go with children in Flintshire & Wrexham (NE Wales) |
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| Until 5th September |
Plantastic! World Museum Liverpool Interactive exhibition for all the family. Be amazed by the magical realm of giant leafy canopies, massive seed pods, huge root systems and strange man-made trees, and learn about biodiversity, climate change, and how essential plants are for our world’s survival. 0151 478 4399 www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/wml/ |
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| Until 5th September |
Stockley Farm Park Teddy Bear's Picnic Week Open every day from 11am - 5pm 01565 777323 |
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| Until 19th September |
Manchester Art Gallery Mosley Street, Manchester Join us this summer on a quest around the gallery and back in time. Meet the classical heroes and mythic monsters that lurk among our sculptures and watch from the paintings on our walls. 0161 235 8888 www.manchestergalleries.org |
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| 2th - 5th September |
A Day Out with Thomas Greater Manchester All aboard for the best party ever! Thomas the Tank Engine is chugging into MOSI for the first time ever for a Day Out With Thomas. The event provides an opportunity to ride on board a train led by Thomas & have your pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of Thomas' railway. There will also be activities running throughout the day, including facepainting, balloon modeling, MOSI's very own science buskers and more. Book your tickets for A Day Out With Thomas before 12noon on Thursday 26 August 2010 and automatically be entered into a free prize draw to win £50 worth of Thomas goodies! Just go to www.ticketmaster.com or visit the MOSI box office to buy your tickets.
0161 606 0187 |
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| 4th September |
StagePro Academy Opening Day with
Carley Stenson from Hollyoaks |
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| 4th - 5th September |
The Magic of Meccano Exhibition
Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow 11.00 - 4.00 01625 527468 quarrybankmill@ntrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 4th - 5th September |
Pennies and Pottage
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton Step back in time with the Tudor & Stuart Living History Society and find out what life was like for the poor in the 16th century. 01260 272018 littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 4th - 5th September |
The Great Llangollen
Show Llangollen Join us for what promises to be a great family day out with something for all ages. Activities will include hot air balloons, classic cars, climbing wall, mobile funhouse, slides, giant inflatables, live music, mountain biking, animals, archery and much more under one great North Wales venue. www.the-great-llangollen-show.co.uk |
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| 5th September |
Longbow |
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| 9th - 12th September |
Heritage Open Days Many locations Free entry to many historic attractions - some with family friendly activities too. See their website and individual listings below for more details. www.heritageopendays.org.uk |
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| 11th September |
OPEN DAY AND FREE WORKSHOP – Razzamataz Theatre School, Manchester South
Loreto High School, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7SW 9am for Early Years / 4-5 year olds 10:30am for 5-18 year olds Also NEW WEEKNIGHT SESSION’S OPEN DAY Coming soon in the autumn, 2010 Chorlton High School, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester M21 7SL Your child can experience free taster workshops in acting, singing and dance, and you can meet our staff and ask any questions that you have about Razzamataz! Limited places for the free Open Day workshop, so please do book.
Contact Rhonwen on 0161 225 3990 |
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| 11th September |
Heritage Open Day Chirk Castle Free entry to castle and garden. 12.00 - 4.00 01691 777701 chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 11th September |
Heritage Open Day Erdigg, Wrexham Free entry. 11.00 - 4.00 01978 313333 erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 11th - 12th September |
Heritage Open Days Stretton Mill near Farndon Free admission. 1.00 - 5.00 01606 271640 www.strettonwatermill.org.uk |
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| 11th - 12th September |
September Steamings at Bolton Steam
Museum Bolton Our volunteers have rescued and restored over 25 old stationary steam engines - some of the engines which once drove the cotton mills and woollen mills of the North of England. Most will be running in steam on these 2 days. Our collection includes 2 rare beam engines (the oldest is around 170 years old.) We have just resuced another very old and unusual engine from the scrapman. After lying in a field in yorkshire for 30 years, our volunteers are busy restoring it to working order. Come and see how we are getting on! We are open from 10.00am to 4.00pm, and admission is free! 01204 846490 dlewis66@talktalk.net www.nmes.org |
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| 11th - 12th September |
American Civil War at the Old Hall Tatton Park Members of the American Civil War Society are among the most approachable and enthusiastic re-enactors on the living history scene. Share the myth, romance and reality of the period as you walk and talk your way through their encampment. Skirmish and gunfire, bugle and drum as well as rest and recreation offer vignettes of other lives. A great opportunity for photographers. Open 12pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm). Adults £4.50, children £2.50, Family £11.50. Car entry charge applies. 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 12th September |
Heritage Open Day Gawthorpe Hall, Padiham, nr Burnley Free entry. 1.00 - 5.00 01282 771004 gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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| 12th September |
Heritage Open Day Halton Castle and Norton Priory. Free entry. A free shuttle bus will run between the Castle and Museum. Part of Heritage Open Days. 1.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 12th September |
Countryside Day
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| 12th September |
Batman: Brave and the Bold
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| 13th September |
Open Day |
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| 13th September - 22nd October |
Autumn Babies |
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14th September |
FREE Baby Sensory Taster Session
St. Michael and All Angels Church Hall, West Kirby, CH48 6EP The Award winning classes offer a complete approach to learning for babies from birth (approx 2 weeks old) to 13 months through wonderful sensory experiences and activities such as bubbles, light shows, puppets, massage, singing, dancing and lots more. A fab way to meet people and the classes have different activities every single week, very informal and lots of fun! Contact Steph on (0151) 678 8560 or 07814941048 anytime to reserve your place at the taster session or for more info about the weekly sessions. Autumn term starting in 2 weeks time! (0151) 678 8560 or 07814941048 |
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| 18th September |
Sensory Awareness Days |
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| 18th September |
Garden City Festival
Wythenshawe Q&A sessions with BBC Radio Manchester’s gardening expert Andy Hewitt & vegetable growing competition which the local schools have been involved in. Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at the Forum. Inspiring displays of arts and crafts will include ceramics, woodwork, calligraphy and willow-weaving, with interactive recycled art and pot painting workshops promising visitors of all ages the chance to learn new skills. Tots will adore the mini-farm, scarecrow display and majestic owls, whilst the children’s funfair will ensure a great day out for all the family. Entrance and most activities are free so put the date in your diary and come and enjoy this fabulous festival. |
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| 18th September |
Kiddy Cook |
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| 19th September |
Sunday Canal Craft Demonstrations The Boat Museum, Ellesmere Port 0151 355 5017 info@boatmuseum.freeserve.co.uk www.nwm.org.uk/ellesmere/ |
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| 19th September |
Grow & Show Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn Popular horticultural show including a section just for kids! Contact us for an entry form. 2.00 - 4.00 01928 569895 info@nortonpriory.org www.nortonpriory.org |
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| 25th September |
Kids Caboodle Really Nearly
New sale 10am-12pm 0-5yrs clothes, toys, equipment eg prams etc... Buyers: Come along and bag a bargain, great quality childrens clothes and toys. £1 entry, teas, coffee and cake available. Sellers: Is your loft full of baby paraphernalia? Would you like to make some money? Why not come and sell your kids caboodle at one of our really nearly new sales? £10 per stall, no commission taken - get together with friends and share a table and the fee! Please Contact us to book your stall, limited space still available. Kids caboodle supports the Cheshire and North Wales Human Milk bank so coming along as a buyer or a seller will help this fantastic charity. For more info please call or email Jo or Gaynor. Thanks and look forward to seeing
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| 25th September |
Kiddy Cook Tatton Park For aspiring chefs who want to home in on their skills and tantalise their taste buds come along to Kiddy Cook’s pick and cook sessions. Pick seasonal fruit and vegetables in Tatton’s walled garden with a servant from the past and then cook in the Victorian mansion to create a culinary delight to take home. Open 10am - 12pm. £22 per child. To book phone Nikki Geddes on 07976 619648 or email hale@kiddycook.co.uk Also see www.kiddycook.co.uk for more information 01625 534400. tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 25th - 26th September |
Harvest Festival at the Farm Tatton Park Steam engine, have a go at scarecrow making, spinning or duck racing and make your own corn doll. 12.00 - 5.00 01625 534400 tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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| 25th - 26th September |
Victorian Harvest Weekend Stretton Mill near Farndon Period music , apple pressing and butter making, displays of traditional harvest tools. Make your own straw dolly, traditional harvest fayre and old fashioned games. The events and activities are free this weekend with a nominal charge for those wanting a guided tour of the working mill. 12.00 - 5.00 01606 271640 www.strettonwatermill.org.uk |
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| 25th - 26th September |
BTCB British International Taekwondo Championships Manchester Regional Arena Once again the world’s top taekwondo talent will be coming to Manchester to compete for the prestigious British International Championship title. GB’s Olympic stars will compete against the biggest names in the sport, with Beijing bronze medallist Sarah Stevenson and nineteen year old prodigy Aaron Cook, both fresh from their European gold medal exploits, expected to challenge for the top prize on September 25-26. efuao@capitalize.co.uk |
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| 26th September |
Den Building
Rivacre Valley Local Nature Reserve, Ellesmere Port Could you build yourself a shelter in the woods? Come and have a go with the Rangers. Book ahead. 0151 357 1991 |
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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 September
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