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Mrs Kate Sargent and CHS students Anna Cusworth, Oliver Brown, Isabelle Ashworth and Thomas Scott, with props which illustrate the costumes worn at the time the book was set.

October 4, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments books, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle Hulme School

Teacher Turns Author

Cheadle Hulme School Teacher, Charity Organiser and Junior School Librarian, Mrs Kate Sargent now proudly bears the new title of Published Author

White Christmas The Musical at The Lowry, Salford Quays

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September 10, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments auditions for children, Manchester, Salford, shows, The Lowry

You Too Can Be Dreaming of a White Christmas!

Children’s auditions for Irving Berlin’s festive seasonal White Christmas The Musical is going to be hold on Saturday 22 September at The Lowry, Salford Quays. The production requires 3 girls aged between 8 – 12 years old

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July 18, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments camping, Cheshire, festivals, Just So Festival

‘Just So Festival’ moves to Rode Hall

With just 1 month to go to the 3rd ‘Just So Festival’ the organisers have announced that they are close to selling out. The organisers of Just So, which will welcome thousands of families for a weekend of creative adventures, say they are overwhelmed by how great the support for the festival has been in a year when many other festival and events have cancelled due to poor ticket sales.

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July 9, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Bolton, Olympics, sport

Sasha Carries the Torch

On the early morning of 1st of June, day 14 of the Olympic Torch Relay, just before 6.30, former Withington Girls’ school pupil Sasha Carter proudly carried the Olympic flame for 300 metres along Chorley New Road in Bolton.

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July 7, 2012 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Cheshire, dance parties, Kiddiewinks, Manchester, Olympic sports parties

Happy Birthday, Kiddiewinks!

Kiddieswinks, the entertainment experts for babies and toddlers, is celebrating its 5th birthday this year.

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July 5, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Olympics, sport, Stockport, Stockport Grammar School

Two Olympic Torch Honours for Stockport Grammar School

Following on from our article about Claudia Thomas, here are some photos from Olympic Torch Relay, day 37.

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July 5, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Bolton, Olympics, sport, Stockport Grammar School

“Olympic torch bearer!! Go me!!..” says Richard Howarth

Richard Howarth of Oldham, a former pupil of Stockport Grammar School was chosen to be a torchbearer in Westhoughton, Bolton after being nominated for the honour by current Stockport Grammar Junior School teacher Mrs Debbie Flint.

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July 1, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments football, Manchester, museums, National Football Museum

Magic of Football

In tune with the sporting spirit of the country, which is waiting for the Olympics and enjoying Wimbledon, Manchester celebrates the sport which is the symbol of the city. The National Football Museum will be open in the centre of the city on Friday, 6th July.

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June 14, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments attractions parks, Blackpool, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, father's day

Take your dad for a ride!

There is a young boy in every man! Blackpool Pleasure Beach is celebrating this fact by giving dads a fantastic free day out on Father’s Day, 17th June! All dads accompanied by at least one paying child will have a free Unlimited Ride Wristband for the whole day

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May 24, 2012 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Enjoy-A-Ball

What’s on? Enjoy-a-Ball!

Enjoy-a-Ball has been nominated for an award by What’s on 4 Little Ones in the category of Best National Activity for children aged 5 to 12 year olds. The awards are announced on the 15th June, so watch this space