Cheshire | Mums & Dads

Ryleys Prep School Pupil Ben Jones Chosen for North of England Independent School Rugby Team

January 7, 2013 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Alderley Edge, Cheshire, sport, The Ryleys

North of England Rugby call-up for Ben

Ryleys Prep School pupil Ben Jones has been selected to represent the North of England Independent School Rugby Team at the prestigious national festival at Rugby School in February.

competitions

October 15, 2012 Mums&Dads 3 Comments Cheshire, Enjoy-A-Ball, Manchester, Physi-Ball

Win a Month’s Worth of Enjoy-a-Ball or Physi-Ball Classes!

Together with Mums & Dads magazine, Enjoy-a-Ball is launching an exciting competition to win a month’s worth of Enjoy-a-Ball or Physi-Ball classes (Manchester)…Closing date: Monday, 26th November 2012

Vanessa and Miles at the prenatal yoga class

pregnancy & beyond

October 14, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, prenatal yoga

Keep Calm and Go For Yoga!

If you are pregnant, why might you choose to join a prenatal yoga class? M&D asked Kay Locke, an experienced yoga teacher, who runs classes for pregnant women.

education

October 2, 2012 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Cheshire, choosing the school, Manchester

School Open Days 2012 – 2013

Most independent schools have their open days in autumn. Parents and children are usually invited to look around the school, hear a talk by the head teacher, meet pupils and ask questions – everything you can think of, from bursary assistance to lunch arrangements.

Pat Barrett (Left) hands over the reins to new Head Paul Berry

schools round-up

September 24, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Alderley Edge, Cheshire, The Ryleys

The Ryleys Welcomes New Headmaster

It’s the end of an era at The Ryleys School in Alderley Edge, following the retirement of Headmaster Pat Barrett. Having joined the School in 1975, and been Head for 15 years, the final day of term was a sad day for staff and pupils alike.

news

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.

activities

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.

activities

July 6, 2012 Mums&Dads 1 Comment Cheshire, Manchester, sport, tennis, Tennis Tykes

Tennis Tykes are getting ready for Wimbledon

Wimbledon is in full flow and as tennis fever grips the nation, we pin our hopes on Andy Murray to bring about British success. Closer to home, across South Manchester and in Cheshire, champions of the future are starting to play tennis with the innovative Tennis Tykes coaching programme which introduces the game to children as young as 2 years old

news schools round-up

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

lifestyle

June 27, 2012 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Cheshire, Manchester, pet care

Because they’re worth it!

Are you going on holiday and feel unhappy about putting your dog into a kennel; feel frustrated, that demands of work and child care prevent you from giving your pets the attention they crave? Would you like to return from your summer break and find your pets content and your house in perfect order with a cup of tea waiting for you?