CALLING ALL CHILDREN AGED 7-11! THE LOWRY INVITES YOU TO ENTER THE CREATIVE WRITING CHALLENGE 2023

Stagecoach Altrincham and Urmston provide quality part-time training in the arts for children aged 4-18 years. Their aim is to nurture and develop young potential through singing, acting, and dancing classes in south Manchester. No experience necessary, they cater to each individual child’s needs, and you can trial the classes for two weeks before committing to a full term. They also accept Tax free childcare, Universal credit and childcare voucher payments. What have you got to lose, go and give their classes a try!

Urmston T: 07507 177258

W: www.stagecoach.co.uk/urmston

Altrincham T: 07904451199

W: www.stagecoach.co.uk/altrincham

The Lowry is proud to present the Creative Writing Challenge 2023! Open to all children in Greater Manchester aged 7-11, the Creative Writing challenge is an exciting new competition which aims to build children’s confidence and amplify their voices through creative writing. Entries can submit all forms of writing for performance including poetry, short fiction, plays and rap! The winner will get to perform their writing on stage at a prize giving event on the 18th May as well as other amazing prizes. For more information head to W: https://thelowry.com/creativewritingchallenge The competition has been made possible thanks to the generous support of Beryl Jones, who along with her husband Trevor, is a Gold Patron of The Lowry.

With British Summer Time only a heartbeat away, we can look forward to the long-awaited arrival of the events season once more! Get ready to celebrate by planning some top entertainment for the troops – take a look at these family-friendly events coming your way!

1ST – 16TH APRIL GET READY FOR TRADITIONAL FAMILY FUN AT DAISY NOOK FAIR

When you think of Easter, what springs to mind? Chocolate eggs, the Easter bunny and gathering with your family for a lamb roast dinner? But when you ask the people of Oldham, Failsworth and Ashton under Lyne, it’s Daisy Nook Fair that can be added to the celebrations. The Silcock family have presented this fair for many generations and have kept the tradition alive for local families by bringing some of Europe’s top attractions to Daisy Nook Country Park each year. This year, the fair returns on Saturday 1st to Sunday 16th April, open from 1pm to 6pm. Expect lots of thrilling, high energy rides, traditional family attractions, children’s rides, games, plus food and candy floss! W: www.silcocksfunfairs.com

29TH , 30TH APRIL, & 1ST MAY ENJOY A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS AT EAST LANCASHIRE RAILWAY

Join the East Lancashire Railway for spectacular family fun on a Day Out with Thomas! Meet Sir Topham Hatt and cheeky station sweepers Rusty and Dusty in Bury before taking a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine himself. Complete your day with Thomas themed games and activities, fun fair rides, balloon modellers, singing, dancing and much more. Tickets must be purchased in advance. To find out more, and to book tickets, visit their website or give them a ring. Thomas and friends will be waiting for you! T: 0333 320 2830 W: www.eastlancsrailway.co.uk

Rhs Garden Bridgewater

Enjoy a supersized family adventure at RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford this Easter and discover some larger-than-life eggs on the Giant Egg Hunt. This year’s trail features colourful designs by local schoolchildren whose artwork is being recreated on the giant eggs. Find all the eggs hidden around the garden to win chocolate prizes, and enjoy Easter-inspired planting and craft activities, baby sensory play, bug hunts, family outdoor theatre fun and more. W: www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

SATURDAY 8TH APRIL & FRIDAY 14TH APRIL

Easter Family Fun Day And Enchanted Woodland Walk At Bents

Join the Bents Easter Bunny and their friends for a whole host of activities on Saturday 8th April. There will be lots of fun in store including Easter themed crafting activities, a treasure hunt and even a visit from a miniature farm where children can get up close and personal helping to feed the animals. Plus, their Fairy & Dinosaur Enchanted Woodland Walk is back for 2023! Join their magical fairy, and other enchanted characters on Friday 14th April, as your little ones discover the fabulous new woodland walk and all the little treasures hidden throughout. W: www.bents.co.uk

Sunday 21st May

CALLING ALL KIDS WHO LOVE TO RUN!

Join in the AJ Bell Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run and find out what all the fuss is about. Expect a high-energy soundtrack and fun from beginning to end, plus crazy costumes and high fives. And that’s all before you reach the finish line, where you’ll receive an exclusive finisher medal to add to your collection and a sense of pride like no other. Minis aged 3-8 take on a daring 1.5km dash, while Juniors aged 9-15 tackle a 2.5km supercharged sprint on Sunday 21 May. W: www.greatrun.org/events/junior-mini-greatmanchester-run