Primary Times Greater Manchester - October Half Term 2021

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www.primarytimes.co.uk October Half Term Issue 173 11th October – 14th November 2021

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Welcome to the October half yerm edition of Primary Times and we hope it finds you well. Combined with the year just gone, September is likely to have been an exciting, but tiring new start for many children and parents alike!

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With that in mind, we’re sure this school break is particularly welcomed by all, especially as this colourful season still offers up lots of opportunities to carve out some pumpkin fun, head to happy-haunting destinations and gaze with ‘oohs and aahs’ at some spectacular firework displays!

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So, before the winter chill sets in, take time to recharge your batteries and make the most of the sunny, milder days we have left by heading out of the house. We’ve included tons of ideas for half term and weekend family action, indoors and out, so fun is guaranteed, whatever the weather.

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In the meantime, whatever this half term brings, we hope you have a wonderful time with your families.

We’ll see you again in mid-November with a stockingfull of Christmas cheer and sparkling festive ideas.

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Notices and News updates for parents and teachers

11+ Preparation – What should my child be doing now?

Paul White, Senior 11+ tutor at KSOL is here to guide you through some essential tips for 11+ preparation: “If your child is now in Year 5, ensure they are getting into a good study routine to confidently grasp the key 11+ concepts. If your child is not on one of our online 11+ programmes, there’s still time to enrol and use the daily tests to build up a personalised course which focuses on improving weaker areas.”

“Now is also a good time to book mock exams ready for next year. The sooner a child starts mock exam practice, the more time they will have to improve upon their weaker areas and become confident in their exam techniques and time management skills.”

KSOL are award-winning 11+ specialists.

Call 0161 327 2003 or visit www.ksol.co.uk to find out more about KSOL’s special offers on mock exams in 2022.

Have you found your calling?

The University of Salford offers programmes in nursing, social work and healthcare related courses for people at the start of their career or wanting to upskill.

“The lecturers were so supportive, and each placement helped to shape me into the professional I am today. I’ve now trained over 160 medical professionals and reduced the fear of medical professionals for a number of people with learning disabilities. This job is such a worthwhile one, I’ve definitely found my calling!”

Laura Platt, BSc (Hons) in Learning Disabilities Nursing and Social Work (Integrated Practice).

For more information see their website.

W: www.salford.ac.uk

Christmas at Gulliver’s World Christmas adventures are closer than you think.

Gulliver’s World Warrington are gearing up for another huge festive season, starting 27th November 2021. See Father Christmas, visit the Winter Wonderland and hop aboard your favourite rides. The popular north-west theme park will be the ultimate destination for families this Christmas.

Looking for more than just a day out? Gulliver’s World Resort is home to gorgeous lodges, dens and cosy hotel suites. Book a Santa Sleepover for the perfect family staycation. Every Gulliver’s experience starts with a single step. Visit their website and look forward to a new adventure.

W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

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An outstanding record of achievement within a friendly, caring environment

Welcoming pupils from age seven, Withington Girls’ School holds a reputation for academic excellence that saw nearly 16% of its 2021 leavers secure Oxbridge places and the vast majority progress to Russell Group universities. Transcending the classroom, pastoral support is central to the school’s vision. The latest enhancement to this historic Manchester school is an extended and attractively refurbished dining area for pupils and staff, opening later this year. This follows recent developments of first-rate sports facilities and outdoor activity areas. Food and wellbeing are intrinsically linked, and this initiative will allow all to enjoy tasty, nutritious meals in a relaxing environment. Withington is committed to providing an environment in which happy, healthy pupils can shine and offers a limited number of financially supported places to girls joining in Years 5, 6, 7 and 12.

Open events are being held on Thursday 4th November (evening) and Saturday 6th November (morning). For more information about the Open Events, please contact admissions@wgs.org or visit their website. W: www.wgs.org

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spooky Watch There’s a whole cauldron of ideas

Have a Spooktacula

brewing up to entertain little ones

Halloween in Stockport

this half term, from spooky treasure hunts to hair-raising, haunted

trains! Be brave, read on and have yourselves an un-boo-lievably festive Halloween!

Get ready for a

cauldron-full of

tricks and treats

for the whole family

There are spooky goings on in Stockport town centre this Halloween. The ghosts are stirring, scary pumpkins are pulling even scarier faces and the wicked witch is casting a spell in her cauldron. Look out - you may have to dodge the bat as he swoops down to attack you but be careful you don’t get eaten by the plant monster! Spy on the dancing skeletons but keep a watch out for the huge spider spitting venomous green goo at you.

Stockport’s totally free Spooktacula Halloween Trail starts on Friday 15th October- until 14th November – download the Virtually Stockport App from the App Store and pick up a trail map in Merseyway shopping centre or downloaded it from W: www.totallystockport.co.uk

at Spookfest

Step into SPOOKFEST at the Trafford Centre this Halloween, complete with a hair-raising haybale maze, ghastly ghost train, haunted house, Halloween Spectacular big top show and lots of tasty treats (and tricks) for little ghouls! All the spooky fun is taking place outside The Great Hall from the 11th – 31st October.

W: www. traffordcity.co.uk

Brick or treat at

Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester

From 2nd October – 31st October, take your little monsters to LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Manchester and get into the Halloween spirit! Fun spooktacular activities include pumpkin building where you can add your creation to their LEGO® pumpkin patch for the chance to win scarily good prizes! A ‘Scarevenger’ hunt takes place in a haunted Miniland; help create a giant LEGO Vampire; join Scarecrow and Lord Vampyre for a Halloween Boo-gie at a dance party and spin their spooky wheel of fortune - will you get a trick or a treat? Not forgetting all the usual awesome activities including two rides, loads of LEGO build & play zones, soft play areas and a 4D/3D cinema. The Halloween event is included within the standard admission price and pre-booking online in advance is essential for everyone due to limited capacity. W: www.legolanddiscoverycentre.com/manchester

Spooktacular fun and play at Bents this Autumn

Halloween Ghost Trains – perfect

for a little friendly frightening!

Terrifying tricks and treats are waiting for those families brave enough to step aboard the East Lancashire Railway’s Halloween Ghost Trains. Expect friendly fiends, horrible heroes, gruesome goody bags and spooktacular surprises galore on the 28th, 29th and 30th October! Get into your best fancy dress and join their monster squad on a haunted steam train ride as you help Count Brian the Vampire, Veronica the Witch and Bob the Zombie break the curse. Be warned, there might be a few surprises along the way! Book your scary ride today. T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

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Whilst life has looked a little bit different recently, Bents has been a consistent welcoming venue throughout. As half term approaches, the fun returns with a host of fresh ideas and family friendly events back on the agenda. Let the little ones immerse themselves in a world of adventure at Bents’ outdoor play area before taking on life size dinosaurs and pesky pirates at Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf Course. Take a Walk in the Woods and experience nature firsthand before refuelling at The Fresh Approach Restaurant with a specially created children’s menu brimming with freshly prepared, home-made healthy options. It’s the perfect place to summon up the courage to take on Bents’ spooktacular treasure hunt in the lead up to Halloween! W: www.bents.co.uk

Will you brave the Trafford Treetop

Halloween Spooktacular?

Looking for family & Halloween adventure this October half term? Why not swing, climb, hop and shop all in one place with the high ropes course at the Trafford Centre! Their unique urban course offers over 20 challenges and obstacles to get your adrenaline pumping and there’s a zipline at the end of the course to bring you whizzing back down to earth! If you’ve already conquered the trees by day and want to challenge yourself at night, then their Halloween Spooktacular is definitely for you! See website for more details and book your spooky spot! W: www.traffordcentre.co.uk

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Tel: 01606 883261

The Autumn days are getting shorter.

The inspiration just keeps on growing.

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No booking required. Any government guidelines regarding Covid-19 must be adhered to when completing this trail.

It’s all happening at Bents this Autumn. New styles.

New collections. New inspiration. And new spring flowering bulbs ready to plant for a beautiful Spring.

Whether it’s golfing fun with dinosaurs or our Halloween themed treasure hunt, children have choice in abundance. And for everyone there’s a perfect place to dine with a choice of delicious dining destinations.

You’ll be glad you thought of us this Autumn.

01942 266300 Visit bents.co.uk

You’ll be glad you went to @BentsGardenHome

Bents Garden & Home, Warrington Road, Glazebury, WA3 5NT.

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OPENS 25TH SEPTEMBER 2021

Exiled on St Helena, Napoleon spent his final days being attended to by Surgeon Major Arnott of the 20th Regiment of Foot.

On the 200th Anniversary of his death, this major exhibition brings together historical military artifacts for the first time.

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness this remarkable story.

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Enjoy

10% Off This Half Term

With your copy of Primary Times

Offer redeemable at admissions upon entry.

10% applies to Standard Admissions tickets.

It is not redeemable against Annual Memberships or Shark Dive Experiences.

Valid from 22/10/21 until 02/11/21.

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How do our bodies work?

Discover that and more at the Science and Industry Museum

After the busy weeks at school, adjusting after the summer break, every family member will be ready for a well-earned rest and some fun!

To keep everyone happy, we’ve rounded up some family friendly activities, inside and out, to ensure you’re not short of ideas this half term!

Keep your footie skills sharp with a fantastic day out at the National Football Museum

Join the team at the Science & Industry Museum from 23rd – 31st October for half term activities inspired by their new special exhibition Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope. Discover different ways to see inside your body with microscopes, magnets and high-tech cameras at Science Stops with their expert Explainers. Look out for Get Curious on 26th and 27th October, when you can learn even more about how your body works. Plus, play and explore in their interactive gallery, Experiment, find out how cotton transformed Manchester, and uncover some of the incredible stories behind their historic site. Plan your visit and book your free tickets online.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk

What made Napoleon so famous? Discover the facts this half term

The National Football Museum is the perfect day out for footie-mad families this autumn. Step up to interactive challenges and games designed to sharpen your football skills. Test your nerve from 12 yards in the new and improved Penalty Shootout game. Soak up the pressure and score past the virtual goalkeeper. Use teamwork with family trails to unearth football treasures.

Enjoy fantastic exhibitions and have your photo taken with the museum’s Premier League trophy. Find out more about the beginnings of football and get up close to footballing crown jewels from the 1966 World Cup Final ball to Diego Maradona’s incredible ‘Hand of God’ Argentina shirt.

W: www.nationalfootballmuseum.com

Napoleon in Exile tells the fascinating story of Napoleon and his time in exile on St Helena. Find out who cared for him until his death in May 1821 and visit a replica of his bedroom in Longwood House. The exhibition also features items which belonged to Napoleon himself including a tunic worn by Napoleon at the Battle of Marengo.

The tunic will be on display at the museum until 5th November, as well as his pistols until early December. Napoleon themed craft activities will also be held at the museum during October Half Term. For more information, look online.

W: www.fusilliermuseum.com

Treat all the family to a Magical Woodland Experience at Blakemere Make Autumn extra special this year with a visit to the Magical Woodland Experience at Blakemere Village, set in a 15-acre woodland in the heart of Cheshire. See the woods come alive; be amazed and enjoy an enchanting and interactive outdoor experience with dazzling lights and sound on a true woodland light trail . Experience the Rainforest , Fairy Woodland and even Jurassic Cheshire and much more.

Enjoy toasting marshmallows with a woodland Hot Chocolate at the “Grub in the Wood”. Tickets from £15.50 at www.magicalwoodland.com or via Facebook

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Spooktacular fun this half term!

TraffordCity is the perfect place for some Halloween half term fun with an amazing choice of indoor and outdoor activities from snow fun and indoor skydiving to golfing fun and high ropes adventure courses.

The Trafford Centre A spooky spectacle is coming this Halloween! SPOOKFEST at The Trafford Centre opens from 11th – 31st October, complete with a hair-raising haybale maze, ghastly ghost train, haunted house, Halloween Spooktacular circus show and lots of tasty treats (and tricks!) for little ghouls. traffordcity.co.uk/traffordcentre

Get ready for some truly thrilling activities from The Trafford Centre’s Halloween Spooktacular circus and fairground to the SEA LIFE ‘Ascarium’ underwater adventure and Brick or Treat LEGO fun.

And don’t miss out on the ‘ooohs and aahs’ as City Airport hosts its Halloween themed firework display set to music.

And when your little ghouls and ghosts have worked up an appetite, fill those rumbling tums with delicious food!

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City Airport City Airport is a unique location where all ages can watch aircraft take off and land. With free parking, regular events, picnic area, children’s play zone and grass viewing area . Don’t miss the stunning firework display set to Halloween music on 30 October.

traffordcity.co.uk/cityairport

Barton Square Barton Square will burst into life this October half term, with a vibrant celebration of the natural world.

Take a walk on the wild side through our immersive environment, learn more about nature through handson activities, and look out for friendly faces from SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND along the way!

traffordcity.co.uk/bartonsquare

Trafford Golf Centre The UK’s most popular driving range and nation’s premiere golf academy, Trafford Golf Centre offers 53 bays of ball-whacking fun, each with amazing pop-up Power Tees and ball-tracking Top Tracer technology.

All equipment is provided, with free parking and a Starbucks café and bar onsite. Learn a new skill today!

traffordcity.co.uk/tgc

Dino Falls Adventure Golf

Holiday Inn Express Thinking of planning a half term adventure where you can enjoy comfortable accommodation a huge choice of local attractions and days out for the whole family?

Our family friendly hotel offers rooms from £89.00 which include a complimentary buffet breakfast for all the family.

The perfect spot for families, mates and dates, Dino Falls Adventure Golf offers two courses and 36 holes of dinosaur-themed fun. Open seven days a week, from 7am–10.30pm, a family ticket is just £24. Simply book in advance on our website to secure your time slot.

Trafford Golf Centre traffordcity.co.uk/holidayinn

traffordcity.co.uk/dinofalls

Chill Factore For an action-packed day out this half-term, bring your family to Chill Factore. Experience the adventure of Snow Park, with donut slides and sledging. Or, why not learn to Ski or Snowboard or even rediscover your snow legs with a lift pass on our real snow slope.

traffordcity.co.uk/chillfactore

Trafford Treetop Adventures Swing, climb, hop and shop for under £15 with Trafford Treetop Adventures! If you are looking for a family and Halloween adventure this half term, visit our high ropes experience. Why not swing, climb, and zip line with our high ropes course at the Trafford Centre!

traffordcity.co.uk/trafftreetop

Play Factore Celebrate the most important day of the year for any child - their birthday! Play Factore is the ultimate kid’s party venue and promises to deliver a party like no other in the UK’s largest indoor family entertainment arena!

See our party packages and Book Now at playfactore.com

Holiday Inn Express at TraffordCity – treat the family to a break away!

Playfactore – the ultimate destination for familyfriendly entertainment!

Play Factore provides families with a state-of-the-art, active indoor play arena to play in together. It houses the tallest standing indoor slide in the UK, as well as a full indoor intergalactic laser tag arena, interactive ValoJump trampolines, exhilarating zip wire and an interactive gaming platform included with admission for 5–16-year-olds!

W: www.playfactore.com

Thinking of planning a half term adventure where you can enjoy comfortable accommodation, a huge choice of local attractions and days out, amazing shopping and something for the whole family? Then look no further than Holiday Inn Express TraffordCity. Their family friendly hotel offers rooms from £89.00 which include a complimentary buffet breakfast for all the family and is the ideal base to start your family adventure. To make a reservation, call directly. T: 0161 359 5757

Chill out this half term with masses of snowy fun!

For an action-packed day out this half term, take your family along to Chill Factore for some fun in the ice and snow! There’s loads to do – experience the adventure of their thrilling Snow Park, whizzing downhill with donut slides and sledging.

Or, why not learn to Ski or Snowboard, or even rediscover your snow legs with a lift pass on their real snow slope!

W: www.chillfactore.com

Fun, food, films and everything in-between at Printworks this half term Manchester’s number one entertainment venue, Printworks, promises plenty of fun, food, films, and games, for the whole family.

With 19+ venues to keep the kids happy, nip over to Printworks with your little nippers for an action-packed day out. From mini golf in the rainforest at Treetop Adventure Golf, to karaoke and striking out at Tenpin. There’s tasty food and drink for all your el niños and mini noodlers at Chiquito and Wagamama, alongside your family favourites at Frankie & Benny’s and Hard Rock Café. Whether you need some R&R, or thrills and spills, they’ve got you covered at Printworks.

W: www.printworks-manchester.com

Get face to face with the awesome sharks at Blue Planet Aquarium!

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Entertain the kids for less this half term with 10% off admission at Blue Planet Aquarium. Simply present your copy of Primary Times upon entry.

Experience the jaw-dropping 70m long underwater tunnel and come face to face with gigantic Sand Tiger Sharks, stubborn Nurse Sharks, shy Zebra Sharks and sneaky Blacktip Reef Sharks! Watch divers feed the massive Stingrays and other tropical fish at the Aquatheatre’s huge window and take in any of the thousands of species on display across 12 exhibits! In Cheshire Oaks, it often forms the central part of a fun-filled, memorable, and educational family day out!

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After the Storm in Dairy Wood Way

what’s on when Ongoing Banner Exhibition The banner exhibition has been carefully curated to include a number of banners which reflect on past and present migration movements, exploring the many challenges and opportunities migration presents.

People’s History Museum, Manchester. W: phm.org.uk

SEA LIFE Manchester Enter an amazing underwater world over 2,000 creatures including sharks, seahorses, sea turtles and rays.

Journey through the ocean tunnel as sharks swim overhead and visit the lair of the Japanese Spider Crabs, measuring 3 meters claw to claw!

W: www.visitsealife.com/manchester

Trafford Treetop Adventures Climb for under £10. Why not swing, climb, and zip line with the high ropes course at the Trafford Centre!

Open Every Day. Bookings on W: www.peak.co.uk

Percy the Park Keeper Autumn trail at Tatton Park. Help Percy and friends build a new home after the storm leaves them homeless. Parkland entry applies and Percy trail sheets £1 each available to buy from the Welcome Building (located close to the main car park). Runs until 25th march 2022.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Brick or Treat This October LEGOLAND Discovery Centre is getting into the Halloween spirit. The spook-tacular event includes a wide range of activities for your little monsters to enjoy including a special LEGO® pumpkin building session, a scarevenger hunt and a Halloween boo-gie with the centre’s character mascots! Runs until 31st October.

W: www.legolanddiscoverycentre. com/Manchester

Manchester’s Rolls Royce Get up close to a very early RollsRoyce motor car, made in Manchester and driven by Henry Royce himself, get hands on and see science brought to life in the free interactive gallery.

Designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Runs daily. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org. uk/whats-on/manchesters-rolls-royce

Printworks Printworks is the number one destination for families in Greater Manchester looking for a fun-filled day out. Plenty of fun, food, films, and games, for the whole family. With 19+ venues to keep the kids happy. From mini golf in the rainforest at Treetop Adventure Golf, to karaoke and striking out at Tenpin. There’s tasty food and drink at Chiquito and Wagamama, alongside your family favourites at Frankie & Benny’s and Hard Rock Café.

W: printworks-manchester.com

I’m A Celebrity Jungle Challenge Family Trail Use the clues to find the stars around Quayside and MediaCityUK to be in with a chance of winning tickets for the family to the I’m a Celebrity… Jungle Challenge. Pick up your trail map from one of our tenants or at Customer Services located on the ground floor of the Centre. Runs until 5th December.

W: www.quaysidemediacityuk.co.uk

ValoJump Trampolines!

Brand new to Play Factore - ValoJump trampolines! ValoJump is an interactive trampoline gaming platform where children aged 5 - 16 can bounce on one of four high performance trampolines, and get a real workout playing games where you’re the player on the screen!

Book now at W: www.playfactore.com

National Trust National Trust gardens, parks and countryside locations are open for you to visit. Advance booking is recommended.

W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Treetop Adventure and Adventure Plus at Go Ape Designed with the younger family in mind, watch the confidence of your little monkeys’ reach new heights as they spend an hour conquering wobbly bridges and awesome zip wires. Go Ape at Delamere.

W: www.forestryengland.uk

Science Stops Unravel science secrets with the expert Explainers at Science Stops around the museum. Break the emoji code, play games to test your communication skills, and find out how punch cards create programmes that weave the textiles industry into the history of computing. Running throughout half term. Science and Industry Museum.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/sciencestops

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!

STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL An independent school for ages 3-18 years

Assistance with fees available at 11+ and 16+ (means tested), academic and music scholarships FOUNDED IN 1487

Book online for Open Events Sixth Form Open Evening Tuesday 12th October

Senior School Open Morning Saturday 13th November Senior School Entrance Exam Wednesday 12th January 2022 Senior and Junior School day tours available Extensive school bus routes including Sale, Altrincham and Hale

SGS Inspires Tel: 0161 456 9000

Highest Inspection Rating of “Excellent”

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Trafford Golf Centre

Experiment

Textiles Demonstrations

Boasting 53 driving bays, with amazing Toptracer technology and Power Tee Automatic Ball machines, Trafford Golf Centre offers hours of tee-rific fun. Europe’s most popular driving range has an onsite café and bar, with equipment and free parking provided. Open seven days a week, from 7am – 10:30pm.

W: traffordgolfcentre.co.uk

Get hands on and see science brought to life in the free interactive gallery designed for the whole family to enjoy together. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/experiment

Experience the deafening sounds of the machinery and find out what life was like for thousands of mill workers. Wed – Sun, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, during term time. October half term: Sat 23, Sun 24, Tues 26, Wed 27, Thurs 28, Sat 30 and Sun 31 October, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30. Manchester Science and Industry Museum.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/textilesdemonstration

Dino Falls Adventure Golf The perfect spot for families, mates and dates, Dino Falls Adventure Golf offers two courses and 36 holes of dinosaurthemed fun. Open seven days a week, from 7am – 10.30pm, family ticket £24.

Book in advance to secure your time slot.

W: www.dinofalls.co.uk

Fun at The Trafford Centre!

From Trafford Treetop Adventures, SEA LIFE, an Upside-Down House and Odeon cinema, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained and lots of family-friendly restaurants such as Archie’s and Wagamama’s.

W: traffordcentre.co.uk

For Play Factore Play Factore houses the UK’s largest play frame and indoor slide, along with an intergalactic laser tag arena, and ValoJump trampolines – an interactive gaming platform included with admission for 5-16yrs! Book at W: www.playfactore.com

National Football Museum The National Football Museum is the perfect day out for footie-mad families.

Step up to interactive challenges and games designed to sharpen your football skills. Find out more about the beginnings of football, relive FA Cup fairy tales, see footballing crown jewels from the 1966 World Cup Final ball to Diego Maradona’s incredible ‘Hand of God’ Argentina shirt.

W: www.nationalfootballmuseum.com

Demystifying Child Maintenance Generally speaking, the child maintenance system works separately to the courts system. Unless agreed, child maintenance is normally calculated according to a formula that takes a percentage of the paying parent’s gross salary. Deductions are then made on the basis of the number of overnights the paying parent has with the relevant child. There is a very useful online tool for calculating how much child maintenance should be paid, at www.gov.uk/calculate-childmaintenance. If you think the amount of child maintenance being paid is wrong, then specialist advice could help resolve the situation. Contact Slater Heelis solicitors at W: www.slaterheelis.co.uk

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Textiles Gallery Find out how cotton transformed our city. Adventure through life in industrial Manchester and find out how ‘Cottonopolis’ changed the world we all live in today. Pick up a free activity trail and guide yourself through the gallery with fun games and challenges. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/textiles-gallery

October Friday 9th

Magical Woodland Running 9th October-7th November at Blakemere Shopping, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB T: 01606 883261

Sunday 11th

Spookfest at the Trafford Centre Step into SPOOKFEST at the Trafford Centre this Halloween, complete with haybale maze, ghost train, haunted house, Halloween Spectacular big top show and lots of tasty treats (and tricks)! Outside The Great Hall, 11th – 31st October.

W: traffordcentre.co.uk

Friday 15th

Have a Spooktacula Halloween in Stockport There are spooky goings on in Stockport town centre this Halloween.

Stockport’s totally free Spooktacula Halloween Trail starts on Friday 15th October- until 14th November – download the Virtually Stockport App from the App Store and pick up a trail map in Merseyway shopping centre or downloaded it from W: www.totallystockport.co.uk

Thursday 21st

Eating Events Bury Art Museum will be running a series of Eating Events in their Sculpture Centre as part of the FOOD exhibition. You will get the chance to try heritage breads from 2-4pm. Rhot, Afghan sweet bread / Simnel Cake / Black Pudding.

W: buryartmuseum.co.uk

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!

Friday 22nd

Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation And Hope This October, explore the revolution in science that is transforming cancer care with a major new free exhibition, Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation and hope.

Runs until March 2022. Recommended for ages 8 and older. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/cancer-revolution

Half Term Fun at Chill Factore For an action-packed day out this halfterm, take your family to Chill Factore, Manchester. Experience the adventure of Snow Park, with donut slides and sledging. Or, why not learn to Ski or Snowboard or even rediscover your snow legs with a lift pass on our real snow slope. W: www.chillfactore.com

The Pumpkin Patch Go down to Tatton Park Farm to meet all your Farm yard favourites and then search for the perfect pumpkin.

Normal Farm entry applies plus £4 per pumpkin. Runs until 31st October.

W: www.tattonpark.org.uk

Pirate Pumpkin trail Pirate Pumpkin Trail -23rd October Sunday 7th November at Blakemere Shopping, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB T: 01606 883261

Napoleon in Exile Saturday 23rd

Holiday Inn Express at TraffordCity Thinking of planning a half term adventure where you can enjoy comfortable accommodation a huge choice of local attractions and days out, amazing shopping and something for the whole family? Then look no further than Holiday Inn Express TraffordCity. Our family friendly hotel offers rooms from £89.

Bookings T: 0161 359 5757

Fright Fiesta Join the festival-style Halloween that’s bursting with colour, costumes and music. Fright Fiesta is nine days of fabulous family activities, frights and theme park fun. Running until 31st October.

Gullivers World Resort, Warrington.

W: www.gulliversworldresort. co.uk/fright-fiesta

Operation Earth Trail Take part in the new Operation Earth Trail. Explore the Jodrell Bank site hunting for clues and learn tips along the way about how to help protect our home planet. Trails are free with general admission and suitable for all ages. Running until 31st October.

Jodrell Bank. W: www.jodrellbank.net

Trafford Treetop Adventures!

Looking for family & Halloween adventure this October Half Term.

Swing, climb, and zip line with the high ropes course at the Trafford Centre!

W: booking.peak.co.uk/traffordtreetop-adventures

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Exhibition telling the fascinating story of Napoleon and his time in exile on St Helena. The exhibition also features items which belonged to Napoleon. His tunic will be on display at the museum until 5th November as well as his pistols until early December. Napoleon themed craft activities will also be held at the museum during October Half Term. Fusillier Museum, Manchester.

W: www.fusilliermuseum.com

Blue Planet Aquarium Entertain the kids for less this half term with 10% off admission at Blue Planet Aquarium. Simply present your copy of Primary Times upon entry. Experience the Jaw-dropping 70m long underwater tunnel and come face to face with gigantic Sand Tiger Sharks, stubborn Nurse Sharks, shy Zebra Sharks and sneaky Blacktip Reef Sharks.

W: www.blueplanetaquarium.com

Halloween at Bents Garden and Home Let the little ones immerse themselves in a world of adventure at Bents’ outdoor play area before taking on life size dinosaurs and pesky pirates at Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf Course. Take a Walk in the Woods and experience nature first hand before refuelling at The Fresh Approach Restaurant with a specially created children’s menu brimming with freshly prepared, home-made healthy options. The perfect place to summon up the courage to take on Bents’ spooktacular treasure hunt in the lead up to Halloween. Bents Garden and Home, Warrington.

W: www.bents.co.uk

Monday 25th

The Revolution Manchester Show Enjoy an action-packed show that tells the story of how science met industry in Manchester. Wed – Sun, 10.15, 11.15, 13.00, 14.15 during term time. Daily during October half term. Manchester Science and Industry Museum.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/revolutionmanchester-show

Tuesday 26th

Get Curious

Follow your curiosity and learn more about the big ideas and innovations that are changing our world today through fun demonstrations and interactive activities. Find out more about how your body works with fun hands-on activities as part of the body-themed half term programme.

Also on 27th October. Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.

W: www.scienceandindustrymuseum. org.uk/whats-on/get-curious

Thursday 28th

Halloween Ghost Trains at the East Lancashire Railway Dare you take a ride on the East Lancashire Railway’s Halloween Ghost Trains? This family friendly fright fest is jam packed with ghosts, ghouls, monsters and spooky surprises. Help the horrible heroes, including Count Brian the Vampire, Veronica the witch and Bob (he’s a zombie) break the terrible curse and save the day. There will be spine chilling songs, magic spells and tricks galore. Running 28th,29th and 31st October. Bookings T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk

November Monday 1st

Skate Manchester The magic returns to Cathedral Gardens this winter with a bigger than ever real ice rink. Enjoy skating by starlight under the cover of the rink’s roof, meaning you can skate in any weather and enjoy the atmosphere. Runs until 3rd January.

W: www.visitmanchester.com

Thursday 4th

Fireworks Spectacular

Open Evening at Withington Girls’ School

Gulliver’s World will be open from 12 midday until 8pm for one very special event. Enjoy hours of theme park rides, attractions and entertainment, complete with a spectacular fireworks display in the evening. Gulliver’s World Warrington.

W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk

Learn about a Withington education, meet the fantastic teachers and hear exclusively from pupils about what life is truly like at Withington. There are a limited number of financially supported places to girls joining in Years 5, 6, 7 and 12. Contact admissions@wgs.org W: www.wgs.org

Saturday 6th

Open Morning at Withington Girls’ School Learn about a Withington education, meet the fantastic teachers and hear exclusively from pupils about what life is truly like at Withington. There are a limited number of financially supported places to girls joining in Years 5, 6, 7 and 12. Contact admissions@wgs.org W: www.wgs.org

The Lord Mayor’s Fireworks Extravaganza at Chester Racecourse The Racecourse’s display is renowned for being one of the best in the area and will also be host to a number of fun activities for the whole family. With a firework display for adults and children. Tickets £5 in advance or £6 on the day.

W: www.chester-races.com

Saturday 13th

Blakemere’s Firework & Laser Display Blakemere Shopping, Chester Road, Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 2EB T: 01606 883261

Festive Winter Fair Always an incredibly popular event, the Festive Winter Fair returns this November, with a fantastic line-up of stallholders selling all sorts of handmade goods. This event makes a perfect pre-Christmas shopping experience, with a Tea Room, Mince Pies, Mulled Wine and there is hope that Santa will be in his Grotto again.

Also on 14th November. Victoria Baths, Manchester. T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.visitmanchester.com

Saturday 13th

Humphrey’s Lantern Walk

Monday 8th

Christmas Markets in Manchester Manchester’s Christmas Markets have been attracting thousands of visitors to the city centre almost every year since 1998 offering mouthwatering international food, drinks and delicately crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of this buzzing city. They are running until the end of December in various locations in Manchester.

T: 0333 320 2830 www.visitmanchester.com

Undergraduate Open Day

Join Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity’s family-friendly Lantern Walk through the scenic surroundings of Heaton Park, Manchester, in support of their young patients! The £5 registration fee includes a goody bag and twinkling lantern for participating children. Sign up or find out more at T: 0161 276 4522 W: rmchcharity.org.uk/lantern

Friday 19th

Lightopia

The award-winning Lightopia is back and ready to light up Heaton Park this Christmas brighter than ever with brand new installations and routes. Runs until 3rd January.

W: www.visitmanchester.com

University of Salford T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.salford.ac.uk/ undergraduate/open-days

Discover the Wonder of Christmas at Gulliver’s Theme Park Resorts!

Oulton Park Neil Howard Stage Rally and Fireworks

From 27th November 2021

Rally cars will tackle a series of bespoke stage throughout the venue and into the early hours of darkness, with routes including the Cheshire circuit’s signature water splash, before eyes turn to the sky for an evening lightshow. Oulton Park.

T: 0333 320 2830 W: oultonpark.msv.com

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Theatre Watch

Theatre Watch Albert Halls Bolton Quay Tickets: 0343 2080 500 www.quaytickets.com/ boltonalberthalls

Sunday 24th October

TARZANNA

DUCKIE

Tarzanna is a playful aerial theatre show for all the family to enjoy.

Duckie is a reimagining of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling with a message of tolerance and self-acceptance at its core.

Sunday 31st October

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE FOR KIDS

AO Arena Manchester

Box Office: 0844 847 8000 Wednesday 3rd – Sunday 7th November

DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS FIND YOUR HERO Disney On Ice invites you to join the daring adventures of your favourite Disney friends.

Contact Theatre Oxford Road Manchester www.contactmcr.com Saturday 11th December – Monday 3rd January (selected dates)

DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS AMAZING CAT-EIGHT FREESTYLE This upbeat, modern production of the classic rags-to-riches story tells the tale of young Dick Whittington and his loyal cat ‘Scratch’ on their exciting quest for fame and fortune. Can Dick defeat evil King Rat and his rat hordes? Can he win the love of the beautiful Alice Fitzwarren?

Can he survive shipwrecks, magic, pirates, ghosts, sharks and Freda the Cook’s terrible pies?

The Lowry

Salford Quays www.thelowry.com Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd October

THE LOST HAPPY ENDINGS An original story by Carol Ann Duffy retold as dance theatre for family. Packed with spirit, adventure and glorious surprises, this fantasy family show will delight generations both old and young.

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2 Tony Wilson Place Manchester M15 4FN

Wednesday 15th – Tuesday 21st December

Saturday 27th November – Friday 31st December The show features spectacular scenery, glittering costumes, amazing special effects and plenty of audience participation, as well as an appearance of the adorable panto pooches as Belle’s best friend!

Home Manchester

World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you’re aged 1 or 101!

Sunday 31st October

GROOVE INTO THE WOODS Family favourite Groove Baby comes to The Lowry with an exciting, jazz and funk fuelled show especially for 3–7’s and their grown-ups!

Tuesday 16th November

UBU Splendid Productions present a brand new creative adaptation of Alfred Jarry’s surrealist classic tale of UBU who liked power so much he refused to give it back.

Tuesday 30th November – Sunday 9th January

STICK MAN Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!

Wednesday 8th December – Saturday 15th January

THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE Step through the wardrobe into the enchanted kingdom of Narnia.

Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they wave goodbye to wartime Britain and embark on the most magical of adventures in a frozen, faraway land.

Wednesday 22nd – Friday 31st December

LITTLE PENGUIN’S FIRST CHRISTMAS – A SNOWBABIES STORY Little Penguin’s First Christmas is an immersive, festive experience for babies aged 0-36 months and their grown-ups!

Manchester Palace Theatre Oxford Street Manchester Tuesday 19th – Sunday 24th October

BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new musical.

Monday 25th October – Saturday 13th November

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL The international musical phenomenon Hairspray returns to Manchester this year!

Monday 15th – Tuesday 16th November

RIVERDANCE- THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW The 25th Anniversary show catapults Riverdance into the 21st century and will completely immerse you in the extraordinary and elemental power of its music and dance.

The Met

Market Street Bury www.themet.org.uk Tuesday 26th October

TOM BRACE – EMBRACE THE IMPOSSIBLE Join Tom for a hilarious evening of 1.21 gigawatts of magic as he showcases his unique, incredible and totally pointless abilities in a new show inspired by his past!

The Plaza Stockport

Box Office: 0161 477 7779 www.stockportplaza.co.uk Wednesday 27th October

THE WIZARD OF OZ This autumn, click your heels, clap your hands and enjoy an adventure Over the Rainbow as we’re off to see… The Wizard of Oz.

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Oldham Coliseum Theatre Box office: 0161 624 2829 Saturday 13th – Saturday 8th January

ALADDIN Looking for the perfect Christmas treat? Your wish is our command!

The Coliseum is famous for bringing the festive family fun every year with the North West’s favourite traditional pantomime and Aladdin flies into Oldham on a magic carpet in 2021. With a combination of hit songs, silliness and plenty of festive magic, this long-established and much-loved pantomime is perfect for all the family. Aladdin dreams of a better life for himself and his mother, and when he finds the magic lamp it seems that his wishes have been granted. But hiding in the shadows the evil Abanazar will stop at nothing to get hold of the magic lamp and rule the land.

With the help of the Genie of the Lamp, join Aladdin as he tries to save Princess Jasmine and stop Abanazar from taking over.

Waterside Arts Centre

Sale, Trafford www.watersidearts.org Saturday 23rd October, Saturday 20th November

COMEDYSPORTZ Suitable for all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show!

Tuesday 26th – Wednesday 27th October

THE GINGERBREAD MAN Stuff and Nonsense apply their usual brilliance with a mix of puppetry, live action, great music, humour and a stunning staging in this exciting and pacey retelling of this well-loved classic tale.

Z Arts

335 Stretford Road Hulme M15 5ZA Box Office: 0161 232 608 Friday 22nd – Saturday 23rd October

SUE AND SITA Who would have thought a kite festival could change your life?

It certainly came as a surprise to Sue whose magical journey into a classic Indian tale dating back hundreds of years revealed as much about herself as about historic Indian culture. She is amazed to find that she has more in common with the goddess Sita, than she would have thought.

CONTACT PAVES THE ROADS WITH PANTO GOLD THIS CHRISTMAS!

SHLOMO’S BEATBOX ADVENTURE FOR KIDS

Contact, the UK’s leading theatre and arts venue with young people at its heart, reopens its doors to the public for the first time since 2017! Contact has an electrifying programme of performances taking place at their transformed building, including ‘Everything all of the Time’ – a new Contact Young Company show – Dibby Theatre’s ‘First Time’ and Battersea Art Centre’s ‘Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster’.

World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo is bringing back his 5 star show to venues across the UK.

He’s the first ever World Looping Champion and taught his friend Ed Sheeran some tricks. But everything changed when he became a father. SK Shlomo started thinking about ways to teach his skills to the younger generation and so he devised Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure For Kids. The show became a phenomenal success, with 5 star reviews and sell out shows from the Royal Albert Hall to the Edinburgh Festival.

Witness the incredible energy of this superstar beatboxer at The Lowry, Salford on Sunday 31 October, as he makes his long-awaited return to the stage.

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And the bells are ringing out for a sure-fire Christmas hit this Christmas as eight-freestyle present: ‘Dick Whittington and his Amazing Cat!’ from the 11th December. This upbeat, modern production of the classic rags-to-riches story tells the tale of young Dick Whittington and his loyal cat ‘Scratch’ on their exciting quest for fame and fortune. Featuring a multi-talented, all-singing, alldancing cast (no wooden reality-TV stars here), it really is a treat for children of all ages…even grown-up ones! So, make a date to join them on the road from Manchester to London Town for the funniest, flashiest, funkiest pantomime of them all!

Shlomo, who makes mad music with his mouth, is setting out to create the next generation of superstar beatboxers. Anyone can be one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether they’re aged 1 or 101!

The venue will be adding even more to the line-up over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on their socials and website!

W: www.contactmcr.com

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