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March 18, 2025 Mums&Dads 0 Comments festivals, Foodies, Manchester

Vegan Family-Friendly Festival is Coming to Manchester this April

The 2025 Northern Vegan Festival from Vegan Events UK takes place on Saturday 19 April 2025. In its 11th year, you can expect over 100 epic vegan stalls, global cuisine, decadent cakes and desserts, expert talks and live demos, ethical fashion, cruelty-free beauty and nutrition secrets. This family-friendly festival will provide the ultimate inspiration for vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, those thinking about going vegan or wanting to include more vegan products in their diet – everyone is welcome. And with free entry for under-16s, it’s an excellent family day out from only £5.

Manchester High School for Girls | Girls in the school library

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February 11, 2025 Sam Gibbons 5 Comments early internet exposure, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, smartphones

Mental Health and Early Smartphone Exposure

The Head of the Prep Department at MHSG, one of the leading independent schools in Manchester, explores the negative impact smartphones can have on children recognising however numerous educational benefits technology can offer.

Manchester Montessori House - nursery room

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November 12, 2024 Sylwia Zywotko 0 Comments interviews, Manchester, Montessori, nursery

Tailored for your child

As alternative education gains more popularity and recognition in the UK, Manchester Montessori House aims to stand out as a

Les Miserables production at Manchester Grammar School

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October 21, 2024 M&D team 0 Comments Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, Withington Girls’ School

“Do You Hear the Pupils Sing?” A Tri-School Triumph in Les Misérables

Pupils from The Manchester Grammar School, alongside their peers from Manchester High
School for Girls and Withington Girls’ School, have collaborated to produce a remarkable
rendition of Les Misérables.

New captain of The Manchester Grammar School

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September 16, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, The Manchester Grammar School

The Manchester Grammar School: New Year – New School Captain

Jack, who has been an active member of The Manchester Grammar School community since he started as a Junior School pupil and was chosen to be the school captain this year, shares his thoughts and plans.

Student's happy with successful results of the exams | photo by Ketut Subiyanto, pexels

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August 19, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Macclesfield, Manchester, Manchester High School for Girls, The King’s School, The Manchester Grammar School

Congratulations on A-level results!

Last week pupils in England received their A-level results. Across the country top grades have risen for the first time since 2021 – with 27.8% of all grades marked at A* or A.

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August 12, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Manchester, Withington, Withington Baths

Dive into summer at one of Manchester’s hidden gems: Withington Baths

The Withington Baths, a Manchester landmark celebrated for its community spirit and historical charm, is rolling out events and activities perfect for families, fitness enthusiasts and arts and crafts lovers.

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June 3, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments festivals, Manchester

Manchester Histories Festival – Free and Family Friendly

MHF 2024 from Thursday 6 – Sunday 9 June: connecting people through histories and heritage. Since its start in 2009 it has grown into a much-loved part of the festival scene across Greater Manchester.

We Invented The Weekend free festival at Salford Quays, Manchester

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March 7, 2024 Rich from Lets Go Manchester 14 Comments Manchester

Exploring Manchester with Kids

A new online platform offers reviews of family friendly parks and playgrounds, museums and theatres, cafes and restaurants of Manchester and Cheshire that could be enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Jungle Book musical family show by Robert Wilson and CocoRosie

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February 18, 2024 Mums&Dads 0 Comments Aviva Studios, Manchester, shows

Robert Wilson’s Jungle Book Makes Its UK Premiere at AVIVA Studios

New stage adaptation of Jungle Book, the classic children’s story about humanity and animals, arrives to Manchester this Easter weekend, 28–31 March 2024. Dream-like stage show with dazzling costumes, set design, and an original soundtrack from Coco Rosie.

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February 8, 2024 M&D team 0 Comments charity, Manchester, netball, sport, The Manchester Grammar School, Withington, Withington Girls’ School

MGS and WGS: Charity Netball Fundraiser

The Manchester Grammar School and Withington Girls’ School run a charity netball fundraiser for UNICEF and Alzheimer’s Society. The event is part of Withington Girls’ School’s campaign for mental health and wellbeing