Little Tigers Cheshire - Issue 56, autumn 2014 by Little Tigers Magazine

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Issue 56 Autumn 2014

This Issue: Bumper Half Term, Halloween & Bonfire Events Seasonal Slow Cooking Halloween Facts and Figures Ups and Downs of Parenting A Dad’s Eye View Adventures of a Guilty Mum & Her Son On the Road Holiday Review DUCKDARE & HEROHOUND Autumn Reads & Competition

Plus: Clubs, Classes & Tuition Shopping for Children Childcare at Home Child Nurseries Party Planner Baby & Toddler Diary Notice Board

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Book Corner Autumn Reads

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The Ups & Downs of Parenting A Recent Report

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P.11 A Dad’s Eye View on: Halloween

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P.12 DuckDare & HeroHound Comic Strip P.25 Adventures of a Guilty Mum & Her Son Chester Zoo Gets a Visit P.32 Halloween Facts and Figures P.44 On the Road Holiday Review of the Lake District P.45 Take It Slow The Joys of Slow Cooking

Directory P.12 Clubs Classes & Tuition P.13 Shopping for Children P.14 Little Tigers Competition P.15 Childcare at Home P.16 Child Nurseries P.21 Days Out & Events Your 11 page Guide to this Autumn’s Events P.32 Party Planner P.34 Baby & Toddler Diary Full Listing of Activities in Your Area P.44 Noticeboard

Editor’s Diary

Welcome to Autumn Dear Reader Welcome to the autumn issue of Little Tigers. We are already noticing the seasons changing as the days get shorter, and the leaves start to turn, and we hope you are getting your little ones back into their routine after the long summer break. Maybe they’re starting a new school year, or it’s their first time at nursery, or they are excited to be back to their favourite pre-school classes. Autumn is a special time for families with Halloween and Bonfire Night to look forward to, and it’s a good time to get out and about with conkers to collect and damsons to pick. Our Days Out and Events section is full of things to do in half term, Halloween happenings and local bonfire events. If you’ve been watching the lovely drama “Our Zoo” you’ll enjoy Kate Nield’s account of her trip to Chester Zoo, John Freeman gives A Dad’s Eye View on how being a parent has changed his attitude to Halloween and Nicola Foster will make you laugh out loud with her honest appraisal of “advice” on parenting. As the nights draw in this is the perfect time of year to curl up with a book and Sue Steel has some great recommendations for you and your little ones in our Book Corner, Nikki Geddes of Kiddy Cook extols the virtues of Slow Cooking and we explain the meaning of Halloween. This issue has all our usual sections, The Baby and Toddler Diary has had its annual overhaul and is full of things to do with your little ones. Don’t miss the chance to win a Family Ticket for Tatton Park’s Halloween Hauntings in our competition on P14, and our party planner has lots of ways for you to make sure the birthday boy or girl has a great day! You can now follow us on Twitter @LittleTigersMag and find us on Facebook facebook.com/LittleTigersMag, which will keep you up to date with all the Little Tigers News and don’t forget to visit our website www.littletigers.co.uk. We do hope you enjoy reading our autumn magazine. We’ll be back at the end of November with our winter issue, full of festive cheer, pantomimes and where to see Santa – plenty to help you enjoy the season and keep us all going through the winter months and into 2015. Tiffany Henry and Dany Whittaker.

Book Corner

Autumn Reads By Sue Steel

Hello again from simply books! We’re celebrating our 12th birthday at Simply Books this month and I’ve been trying to decide on my favourite twelve books which is an impossible task! However, one thing I know for sure is that as far as children’s books go my favourite kind of books are picture books. So this time I thought I’d tell you about three stories I’m really enjoying at the moment. They all read out loud really well and will be particularly enjoyed by children whose sense of humour is becoming a little more sophisticated! It’s a while since we’ve had a new picture book from Lauren Child (Charlie & Lola) so ‘The New Small Person’ is a real treat! Elmore Green started off life as an only child but then one day everything changed..... This story of a new arrival and that feeling of no longer being the littlest and cutest has all the hallmarks of a classic Lauren Child story. Quirky, imaginative, witty and stylish - and of course served up with her trademark illustration. Even if there isn’t a new addition to the family it’s still a great picture book about sibling rivalry to share with your children. David Walliams has an uncanny knack of knowing how to make us all laugh out loud and his first picture book ‘The Slightly Annoying Elephant’ is now in paperback with a CD - wonderfully read by the author himself and brought to life by Tony Ross’ genius illustrations. When an elephant knocks on Sam’s door he’s taken completely by surprise and hadn’t realised filling the ‘adoption’ form at the zoo meant the elephant would turn up on his doorstep. Hilarity ensures with this rather pompous and bad tempered guest and the final straw is when all his friends arrive too! So the moral of the story? Always read the small print! ‘Use Your Imagination’ by Nicola O’Byrne is an inventive story about how a very imaginative rabbit outwits a wolf and becomes the hero of his own adventure. A mixture of fairy-tale peril and playful humour, this story will have children laughing while they’re on the edge of their seat and fortunately doesn’t end in rabbit stew! And finally, I’m sure many of you, like me, loved ‘One Day’ and I’m so excited about David Nicholls brand new book ‘Us’. It’s a bittersweet comedy about the demands of parenthood and living together. Fingers crossed, David will be making a return visit to Simply Books so buy a copy from us and we’ll make sure you get a complimentary event ticket if he comes! At Simply Books we have a valet parking service, activity tables to keep the children entertained and a café too. You can be sure of a very warm welcome and once you’ve stepped through our door we hope you’ll want to visit time and time again! Sue

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The Ups and Downs of Parenting

A Recent Report By Nicola Foster The other evening I plonked myself down with my large glass of wine and began flicking through the Sunday papers. I soon came across an article reporting on another way in which we (the children’s father and I) and the rest of the nation’s parents are causing irreparable harm to our children through parenting skills (or lack of). Barely a week seems to pass without an expert opinion voicing their concerns about the risks posed to children from (amongst other things) not reading enough, going to bed too late, doing too many activities, doing too few activities, having too much sugar and having to put up with parents who drink too much wine. These reports, whilst not without merit, are often contradictory and littered with the sort of emotionally charged phrases (such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, tooth decay and young minds decomposing before our very eyes by overuse of the internet), which send most parents reaching for the wine. In short we are doing it all wrong. I doubt there has ever been a time where so much information and instruction is available on how to bring up children and it is very easy to get sucked in, often at the expense of common sense. With child number 1, we operated a ‘strictly by the book’ policy. This was entirely due to the fact that the children’s father and I had not the faintest clue about what we were doing. For example; the ‘book’ said it was best to wipe the newborns bottom with cotton wool and water. So we did. Looking back this was a rookie error. We were confronted with explosions of tar like substance which appeared to contain the same setting qualities as Weetabix (something I have often thought would be a very cost effective solution to the Country’s pot-hole problem). We didn’t need cotton wool and water we needed a SWAT team. She was churning out more of the stuff before we had finished cleaning up the last lot. Children 2 & 3 fared slightly better and suffered fewer indignities, mainly due to the discovery that there is nothing a baby wipe cannot remove. I have yet to read a report which looks at the impact on parents of being bombarded by so much ‘advice’. I am no expert but I am fairly confident that it would contain the revelation that somebody has finally discovered a link between the “everyone’s an expert” life we lead now and the advent of catch phrases such as “wine o’clock” and, in my case: “we’ve run out of Ned”. I think if I tried to follow every piece of parenting advice I have read recently, there would be no time to sleep which contravenes current thinking on recommended sleep levels. I don’t really need a report to tell me the children spend too much time in front of the TV or on a screen – I can see that for myself when I have to turn the wifi off just to get everyone to the dinner table. I did try and make a stand against this on a recent family day out and, in an unspeakable act of barbarism, I banned all devices for a day with the particular notion that we talk to each other, like a proper family. This was very quickly modified to “if you can’t think of anything nice to say, just look out of the window”. I wouldn’t say the day was a complete success, but if nothing else they actually saw where we were going for a change instead of just looking up from their devices when we arrive. Sometimes it is simply a matter of finding the right piece of advice to fit you circumstances. In my case, I will follow the example of a tongue –in-cheek quote I saw on the internet; “I read somewhere that drinking is bad for you. So I decided to stop reading!”

A Dad’s Eye View

A Dad’s Eye View On: Halloween By John Freeman I’ll admit – I used to be one of those people. Every October 31st, during the hours of early evening, I would decamp to a back room leaving my house in total darkness. I wanted to give the impression of not being at home and would not – under any circumstances – answer any knock on my front door. I was waging a one-man war against trick-or-treating. I had become a Mr Scrooge of Halloween. This was before I had children of my own and I used to spend the evening quietly (so as to stay covertly hidden) raging against the constant stream of happy cherubs dressed up as cute vampires, skeletons or - more sinisterly - zombies demanding an endless supply of chocolate and sweets. Perhaps even more annoyingly, when the little ones had departed to their beds, was the irksome bunch of bored teenagers in Scream-style masks requesting cold, hard cash. To my miserable mind this seemed tantamount to door-to-door begging. Plus, Halloween was too close to Bonfire Night - which is just bad planning. Then two things happened to soften my view. Firstly, I was lucky enough to spend a Halloween in America. And while I am not suggesting Halloween is an American invention (its roots lie in Celtic Christian festivals), I certainly began to get a sense of the fun, pleasure and sense of community that infuses Halloween across the pond.There was genuine excitement throughout the day as families gathered to play games, dress up and exchange spooky stories. It all seemed rather enjoyable. Secondly, I had some children of my own. As they began to experience stories in books and films, I realised that fantastical characters – even as outlandish as vampires, monsters and zombies – were an important and colourful aspect of the tales they enjoyed. And then, eventually, when my son was five or six years old, the inevitable happened – I took him out trick-or-treating. The hunted had become the hunter. I shepherded him and a couple of his mates (resplendent in matching Darth Vader costumes) around our street, calling in on neighbours that had pre-agreed stashes of teeth-rotting goodies. I hadn’t actually discussed with the children what would happen if a particular house didn’t have any treats and needed to be tricked, although five minutes in the presence of a trio of six-year-old boys enjoying an early evening sugar rush would probably suffice as punishment. However, as we passed from house to house, I began to scan homes for tell-tale signs – a full quota of cars on the drive, not a single light source emanating from the house. I would get the children to knock extra loudly on the door and then we waited. And waited.

Clubs, Classes and Tuition

Mums in Business BizMums is a social enterprise established in November 2012 to offer support and inspiration to self-employed mums through networking events where they can get together to make new business contacts and get support and encouragement in their business ventures. It all began with just one event, Shrewsbury, and now the network has gone from strength to strength hosting over 23 events every month across the Midlands and North of England.All events are held in child-friendly locations so mums can bring their children along too. For those not able to attend regular meetings a Facebook members group has been created to motivate and support each other online. Founder Michelle Child explains “Being a mum in business can, at times be very isolating and we recognised the need for support and being part of a community. Community is very much the focus of BizMums, and this can lead to great friendships being made and members being given an opportunity to learn and grow their businesses”. For more information go to www.bizmums.biz

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WIN a Totally Tatton family ticket With so much happening at Tatton Park this autumn why not enter our competition to win a Totally Tatton family ticket. You could go ghost hunting in the garden, enter the Conker Competition at The Farm, Solve the Mystery Mansion Week, or brave the Halloween Hauntings at the Old Hall (as seen on TV’s Britain’s most haunted!). With a Totally Tatton ticket you can visit three of the following attractions: The gardens, The Mansion, The Farm and the Old Hall. (Car entry charges apply). Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA14 6QN. For more information call 01625 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org For your chance to win a Totally Tatton ticket (2 adults and 3 children) send your name, address, email and a day time telephone number to the Little Tigers Totally Tatton Competition, Little Tigers Magazine, Oak View, Poole Farm, Wettenhall Rd, Poole, Cheshire, CW5 6AL. Entries to be received by 13 October 2014. Competition Rules. 1. No Cash alternative shall be offered to any prize. 2. Only one entry per household and family. 3. Winner(s) will be drawn from the prize draw bucket. 4. Incomplete or illegible entries will not be accepted. 5. The editor’s decision is final no correspondence will be entered into with Little Tigers or Tatton Park 6.The winners will be notified by post, telephone or email with details of how they will receive their prize. 7. Responsibility is not accepted for entries lost/delayed/damaged in the post. 8. Entries should be clearly marked with the competition name, your name, address and telephone number and sent to: Little Tigers Magazine, Oak View, Poole Farm, Wettenhall Rd, Poole, Cheshire, CW5 6AL. 9. Little Tigers and prize suppliers will not be responsible for any transport or accommodation costs incurred in the fulfillment of the prize. 10. The act of entering the competition will be taken as acceptance of these rules. 11. The tickets cannot be exchanged. 12. Extra tickets are not permitted but can be purchased from Tatton Park subject to availability. 13. Replacements will not be offered for lost or stolen tickets. 15. Your personal information will not be shared with external organisations outside Little Tigers unless a third party is issuing a prize directly. 16. Little Tigers magazine may use your information for marketing purposes, if you do not wish your details to be used please write this clearly on your entry. 17. The names of winners can be obtained by writing to Little Tigers Magazine.

Little BigHeads opens in Bramhall Little BigHeads is a dedicated hair salon for girls and boys between the ages of 0-12. Now in addition to their well established salon in Wilmslow they have opened a new salon in Bramhall. As their salons are especially for your children you’ll find a bright well stocked play area, a wide range of DVDs for children to watch as they are having their hair cut, followed by a sticker and a lollipop or raisins as a reward at the end. If it’s your little ones ‘special’ first haircut they are presented with a certificate and a keepsake pouch containing a lock of hair.

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It’s not just a place to get your haircut, there is plenty going on at Little BigHeads, such as face painting, hair braiding, mini manicures and nail art, all of which can be packaged together as a special treat. They also do parties – from Disco Diva to Belle of the Ball Packages, their two hour parties are great fun. There are regular events held throughout the year – recently hair braiding lessons designed for parents to be able to master the art of school plaits and braids proved very popular and are now one of their standard services, available year round. The salon stocks a wide range of natural children’s hair products from Original Sprout and Mini U, as well as hair accessories and children’s jewellery, dressing up clothes and tiaras. Gift vouchers are available. To book an appointment call Wilmslow on (01625) 548326 or Bramhall (0161) 439 7953 or go to www.littlebigheads.co.uk

Childcare at Home

Scamps Day Nursery secures top ten spot in UK nursery ratings Macclesfield based Scamps Day Nursery has been recognised as one of the top 10 nurseries in the UK, based on recommendations and reviews from parents and guardians. The annual awards, run by industry website and online directory, daynurseries.co.uk, recognised Scamps as the highest rated day nursery in Cheshire and one of the top ten best day nurseries in the country out of a total of 11,507 day nurseries. The awards are based on over 12,818 recommendations received during 2013-14 from parents, relatives and guardians of children who attend the nurseries. The nursery has been praised by parents and guardians, whose feedback includes comments such as: “Every aspect of my daughter’s development is taken into consideration, and her development is thanks to a very highly skilled team. I couldn’t be happier with the service they provide” and “Scamps is an outstanding nursery. Everyone who works there inspires confidence in their ability to care, but it is the way they nurture the children that sets them apart.” Deborah Baines, owner and manager of Scamps, added: “This is excellent news and an achievement we’re really proud of. We believe strongly in providing children with the very best start in life and that has always been central to everything we do. To be recommended so highly by parents, guardians and relatives of children in our care makes us very proud. We are extremely passionate about what we do and strive to continually raise the bar when it comes to our commitment to excellence in childcare and development.” For more information on Scamps, visit www.scampsdaynursery.com

Child Nurseries

Days Out and Events Throughout the autumn there are plenty of local events and activities for the whole family to enjoy especially over half term. Halloween and Guy Fawkes events are listed separately. There will be more details of Christmas events, where to see Santa, information about pantomimes and seasonal shows in our winter issue. As always please call ahead to check details, prices and age suitability. Daily Animal Talks Chester Zoo, Chester Tel: 01244 380280 www.chesterzoo.org Kids go Free in Stockport The Air Raid Shelters, The Hat Works, Bramall Hall, Staircase House & Stockport Story Museum and Stockport Art Gallery Children under 16 are free when accompanied by a paying adult www.stockport.gov.uk

26 September Magic Carpet Story making & activity sessions Various times, U5’s (pre book) Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk

27 & 28 September Brookside Garden Centre Old Time Fun Fair Enjoy the miniature railway and plenty of fun at the old time fun fair 11am - 4pm Brookside Garden Centre, London Rd North, Poynton Tel: 01625 872919

26 - 28 September Baby and Toddler Show 9.30am – 5pm (4.30pm – 27th) Event City, Manchester www.babyandtoddlershow.co.uk

27 & 28 September Victorian Harvest Weekend Celebrate the harvest with traditional activities such as butter making, apple pressing & straw dolly making 12 – 5pm Stretton Water Mill, Mill Lane, Stretton Tel: 01606 271640 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov

Every day until 31 December Geocaching at Bramhall Park Go to www.geocaching.com to find the co-ordinates & clues then find the caches which contain information about the park Bramall Hall, Bramhall Park, Bramhall Tel: 0161 474 2020

26 - 28 September Open Spaces Arts Festival Includes Harvest Fun for all the family, mystery photo and “A Postcard From Congleton” family experience plus street activities & entertainment Congleton town centre www.openspace-arts.com

Saturdays until 21 December Crafternoons at Warrington Museum Free craft activities with something different to try at the Museum (drop in) From 12pm Warrington Museum, Museum Street, Warrington Tel: 01925 442396 www.warringtonmuseum.co.uk

27 September Big Saturday: Discover the Pacific Make your own Hawaiian flower lei to wear as you explore the Museum & learn about the Pacific 11am – 4pm Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk

Family Fun Weekends Every Saturday and Sunday throughout September Craft activities, object handling, interactive storytelling sessions & children’s tours, make a paper peace poppy to mark the International Day of Peace 10am - 5pm IWM North, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk

27 September Denzell Book Fest 2014 – Sharing Stories Meet children’s writers, poets & illustrators who are looking to sharing their stories, with activities, refreshments & more Denzell Gardens, Dunham Rd, Bowden www.denzelbookfest.wordpress.com

Weekends Children’s Craft Activities 2.30 - 4pm Weaver Hall Museum, Weaver Hall, Northwich Tel: 01606 271640 www.cheshirewestandchester.gov 25 September Michael Morpurgo the Nation’s Favourite Storyteller A evening for all the family - join Micheal Morpurgo as he talks about his latest novel ‘Listen to the Moon’ inspired by the centenary of the First World War & the sinking of the Lusitania 7pm (pre book tickets from Simply Books) Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport Tel: 0161 439 1436 www.simplybooks.info 26 September Macmillan Coffee Morning Take part in the world’s biggest Coffee morning look out for one near you, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support www.macmillan.org.uk

27 September The Brindley’s 10 Year Anniversary Open Day! 10am – 4pm The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn Tel: 0151 907 8360 www.thebrindley.org 27 September Sandbach Day of Dance A free colourful and lively event for all the family to enjoy. 9 teams of Morris dancers will be performing around Sandbach 10.30am - 3pm The Market Square Sandbach Tel: 01270 765376 27 & 28 September Autumn Diesel Gala East Lancs Railway, Bolton Street, Bury Tel: 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 27 & 28 September Gulliver’s Jamboree Weekend Special weekend for Scouts, Cubs, Beavers, Guides, Brownies & Rainbows with a chance to earn a new badge Gullivers World, Warrington Tel: 01925 444888 www.gulliversfun.co.uk

27 & 28 September Autumn Fair Celebrate autumn with local food & crafts with activities for all the family 11am – 4pm Quarry Bank, Styal Tel: 01625 527468 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 27 September & 25 October Wildlife Discovery Kids Club 1.30 - 3.30pm, (pre book) Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Rd, Manor Park, Runcorn Tel: 01928 569895 www.nortonpriory.org 27 & 28 September The Tudor Mop Fair The Mop Fair was traditionally the time for hiring servants & labour for the year ahead, find out what job you may have been hired for in Tudor times Little Moreton Hall, Congleton Tel: 01260 272018 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 27 & 28 September North West Vintage Rally A great free day out with fun for all the family! 10am - 5pm Victoria Park, Birchfield Road, Widnes www.northwestvintagerally.co.uk 28 September Cycletta Cheshire Macmillan Cycletta is the UK’s leading series of women-only bike rides. The events are sponsored by Olympic Gold medallist, Victoria Pendleton, who works hard to encourage women to take up cycling for fitness and fun Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org.uk 28 September Bramall Hall Free Entry Day Take one last look around the Hall before it closes for restoration & refurbishment 1 – 5pm Bramall Hall, Bramhall Tel: 0161 474 2020 www.stockport.gov

Days Out and Events

4 October Big Draw Picnic at Hat Works Museum While you eat your packed lunch join in this year’s sketching fun & doodle on their enormous piece of paper 11am - 3pm Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 2399 www.stockportgov.uk 4 October Fungal Foray Have fun finding fungi in the forest at Marshall’s Arm Nature Reserve, Please bring binoculars, meet at Hartford Manor School Car Park 10.30am - 2pm Marshall’s Arm Local Nature Reserve, Northwich Tel: 01606 871560 4 & 5 October Day Out With Thomas 10am – 3.30pm East Lancs Railway, Bolton St, Bury Tel: 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 4 & 5 October Grandparents Weekend Bring the whole family for fun drop-in activities Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk/museum

4 & 25 October Xplorer Event Family fun exploring the park, find the markers and complete the challenge! 10am – 12pm Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 5 October Kiddy Cook Apple Day To celebrate National Apple Day pick apples, seasonal fruit & vegetables in Tatton’s Walled Garden 10am -12pm (pre book) Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 07976 619648 www.kiddycook.co.uk 5 October Kids Car Boot and Swap Shop Children can sell or swap their unwanted games, toys, bikes etc 10am -12pm, table costs £10/entrance 50p The Kingsway Lower School, High Grove Rd, Cheadle Tel: 07748 601248 www.kidscarbootandswapshop.co.uk 5 October Tatton Apple Day Celebrate the wonderful apple with games & children’s activities 11am – 4pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org.uk

5 October Table Top Sale 40 stalls and refreshments 9.30am - 1.30pm Frodsham Community Centre, Fluins Lane, Frodsham Tel: 01928 732222 6 & 13 October Mini Movers and Groovers Toddlers & children can explore new worlds through creative movement & dance 10 - 10.45am, U5’s Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org 7 - 11 October Oklahoma Acton Amateur Operatic Society 7.30pm (Sat Matinee at 2.15pm) The Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley Tel: 01270 368242 10 - 12 October 11th Annual Duck Fest Annual art & quilt show, ploughing demonstration, German supper and buffet nite. This year there will be a tractor rodeo, a rubber duck race, and more 10am – 4pm for family fun on Saturday St Mary’s & Bowdon Parish Centre, Stamford Rd, Bowdon Tel: 0161 929 1537 www.bowdonnd.com

Days Out and Events 11 October NCT Nearly New Sale Good quality baby & children’s clothes, books, toys, nursery goods & maternity wear 1 - 3pm Tarporley Community Centre, High St, Tarporley www.nct.org.uk 11 October Nature Needs You Join Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explores ‘giving nature a home’ - hands-on activities for families 11am – 2pm Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre, Buxton Old Rd, Macclesfield Tel: 07870 804413 11 October Conker Contest Traditional Conker Competition held just for fun. Conkers provided, along with training & rules 9am – 1.30pm Sandbach Market Square, High Street, Sandbach Tel: 01270 600800 12 October Launch of Starchaser’s Tempest rocket See the launch of a 4.2 metre (14 foot tall) rocket to an altitude of 2000 feet. The rocket will then return safely via parachute. Other Starchaser rockets will be on display and children will have the opportunity to build and fly their own model rockets Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Nr Macclesfield Tel: 01625 861221 www.capesthorne.com 12 October National Fungi Day Discover the wonderful collection of Fungi at the Jodrell Bank Arboretum Fungi Forays at 12, 2 & 3pm Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield Tel: 01477 571766 www.jodrellbank.net 12 October Quince & Apple Day Celebrate autumn in the Walled Garden with tastings, market stalls, traditional crafts & family fun 11am - 4pm Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Rd, Manor Park, Runcorn Tel: 01928 569895 www.nortonpriory.org 14 & 28 October Baby Explorers Sensory play & interactive story sessions for babies who aren’t walking yet 10.30 – 11.30am, 11.30am – 12.15pm & 12.15 -1.45pm (pre book) Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk 15 October The Sooty Show 10.30am & 1.30pm (pre book) The Brindley, High Street, Runcorn Tel: 0151 907 8360 www.thebrindley.org

15 October Autumn Leaves Walk Join the Ranger for an informal stroll around the estate 11am Hare Hill, Over Alderley, Macclesfield Tel: 01625 584412 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 15 – 19 October Disney on Ice – Celebrates 100 years of magic Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their friends from Mulan, The Lion King, Pinocchio ,Finding Nemo, The Incredibles & Toy Story take to the ice Various times (pre book) Phones4u Arena, Manchester www.manchestertheatres.com 16 October Edwardian Sports Test your skills in the tug of war, egg and spoon race, sack race & hill rolling 1 – 3pm Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 16 October Whitley Village School Open Day 10am - 7pm Vilaage Lane, Warrington 18 October St Peter’s Toddler Group As Good as New Sale In aid of the Wood St Mission (email GANStpeters@ hotmail.com for info about selling pre loved good quality items) 10am – 12pm St Peter’s Assembly Rooms, Cecil Rd, Hale 18 October Family Market Stalls, gifts and a chance to meet Peppa Pig 11am - 4pm The Shopping Centre, Cheadle Hulme 18 October Shavington Primary School Bonfire and Fireworks fund raising for school technology Tel: 01270 661527 18 & 19 October Autumn Steam Gala Various times (pre book) East Lancs Railway, Bolton Street, Bury Tel: 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 18 & 19 & 25 - 31 October Kenyon Hall Farm Vintage Pumpkin Festival Pumpkin themed activities including pick your own pumpkin, carving, face painting, storytelling & Maize maze. Cafe & farm shop on site 10am - 4pm Kenyon Hall Farm, Winwick Lane, Near Croft, Warrington Tel: 07972 916198 18 October - 2 November Scarecrow Trail Follow the trail collecting scarecrow names for a chance of winning some great prizes Blakemere Village, Chester Rd, Sandiway, Northwich Tel: 01606 883261 www.visitblakemere.co.uk

19 October Opening Event and Apple Day Celebrating the completion of the refurbishment of the glasshouse, with home grown apples, apple juice and produce from the gardens 1 – 4pm Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden, Witherwin Ave, Warrington Tel: 01925 213638 www.ghwalledgarden.org.uk 19 October Harvest Festival Celebrate this time of year and see produce harvested from the Edible Woodland 10am - 5pm The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge Tel: 01630 647237 www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk 19 October Chris & Pui Roadshow See CBeebies’ favourite double act with songs, rhymes, comedy sketches & lots of joining in 11am & 2pm (pre book) Parr Hall, Palmyra Square South, Warrington Tel: 01925 442345 www.pyramidparrhall.com 19 October Maleficent Nantwich Family Films @4 4pm (doors open at 3.45pm) Nantwich Methodist Church 19 October Children’s Gardening Club Learn to grow an array of different fruit & vegetables from seed 1 – 2.30pm, age 8 -12 (pre book) Biddulph Grange Garden, Grange Rd, Biddulph Tel: 01782 517999 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 19 October The Lion King Part of their 20th Birthday Film Season 11am (pre book) Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport Tel: 0161 477 7779 www.stockportplaza.com 19 October Archaeology Afternoon Discover the stories behind some of the museums treasure. Children can make their own versions of medieval pilgrim badges & medieval tiles from Vale Royal Abbey 2 - 5pm Weaver Hall Museum, London Rd, Northwich www.cheshirewestmuseums.org 20 - 26 October Big Kid Circus Tipkinder Park Crewe 21 – 25 October Joseph and the Amazing Techincolour Dreamcoat Various times (pre book) The Palace Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0841 871 3019 www.atgtickets.com 23 October – 2 November Manchester Science Festival Packed programme of events for everyone, throughout Greater Manchester Tel: 0161 606 0125 www.manchestersciencefestival.com

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24 October & 7 November Bowler Hat Babies A unique interactive story & sensory play experience for babies, who are not yet walking 10.30am - 11.15am & 11.30am - 12.15pm, (pre book) Hat Works Museum, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 2399 www.stockport.gov.uk 25 October Big Saturday: Science Spectacular Take part in a range of challenging science as part of the Manchester Science Festival. Find out how to make square bubbles, help build an erupting volcano, see if you can put a fly in a headlock & much more 11am - 4pm Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk 25 & 26 October Turn the Clocks Back Closing Weekend Help them with a ‘grande finale’ to the season 10am – 5pm The Anson Engine Museum, Anson Rd, Poynton Tel: 01625 874426 25 - 30 October Open Studio: Mini Sculptures Create your own mini sculpture 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm IWMN The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk 25 October – 2 November Solve the Mansion Mystery Week Follow a trail of clues to solve the mystery of the missing mansion treasure 11am – 5pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org 26 October The Queen’s Knickers Get your knickers in a twist with this classic comedy for wise young children 1 & 3pm (pre book) The Lowry, Salford Quays Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com

26 October Old MacDonald Had a Farm Old MacDonald’s animals have gone missing can you help the friendly scientist find them 2.30pm (pre book) Crewe Lyceum, Heath St, Crewe Tel: 01270 368242 www.crewelyceum.com

28 October The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Solar System Learn about our Solar System, hold pieces of Mars, meteorites, and even the Moon 11am – 4pm (part of Manchester Science Festival) Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk

26 October Comedy Club 4 Kids 3pm (pre book) Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk

28 October – 2 November Farm Conker Competition With a new conker class for novices keen to ‘have a go’ 11.30am – 5pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org

27 October The Snow Queen 2.30pm (pre book) Buxton Opera House, Buxton Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 27 – 31 October Spectacular stars science show Discover how stars are born, why they are different colours, what they are made from and what happens when a star dies. Includes a gravity defying live demonstration and there might even be a few loud bangs! 11.30am, 12.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm, age 5+ (pre book) Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield Tel: 01477 571766 www.jodrellbank.net

28 – 30 October Free craft activities for kids at Warrington Museum! 10am – 3pm, age 3 -12 (children must be accompanied by an adult) Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Street, Cultural Quarter, Warrington Tel: 01925 442399 www.warringtonmuseum.co.uk 28 October – 2 November Emily Brown and The Thing What is keeping The Thing awake? Find out in this magical, musical show Various times (pre book) The Lowry, Salford Quays Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com

27 – 31 October Ice Age Science: Mammoths, mega boulders and microscopes Fun activities including cave painting & ice age Top Trumps learn about ice age giants such as the mammoth & woolly rhino 11am – 4pm (part of Manchester Science Festival) Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk

29 & 30 October Cheshire Myths & Legends This year marks 150 years since the publication of Egerton Leigh’s ‘Ballads and Legends of Cheshire’ .Hear some of the tales & make a miniature scene of one of the legends Weaver Hall Museum, London Rd, Northwich Tel: 01606 271640 www.cheshirewestmuseums.org.uk

27 – 31 October Strange Science Become a scientist for the day and carry out some hands-on experiments! 11am – 4pm, age 5+ (drop in) Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Macclesfield Tel: 01477 571766 www.jodrellbank.net

29 October Kiddy Cook Plot to Plate Workshop to pick and cook seasonal produce from the garden 10 -11.30am, age 5 -11 (pre book) Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden, Witherwin Ave, Warrington Tel: 07976 619648 www.kiddycook.co.uk

Days Out and Events Adventures of a Guilty Mum & her Son

The Giraffes, The Meerkats and Us

By Kate Nield

All three year olds have an obsession or two and my three year old is obsessed with Giraffes. For this reason we always try to make at least an annual visit to Chester Zoo and this year we were able to combine our visit with Henry’s cousin Stanley’s second birthday. When we arrived first stop was to buy our tickets and although it was busy there were plenty of staff around to help and assist us in getting into the zoo. Tickets are £22.00 for adults and £18.00 for children (3-15 years) with children under 3 being free. Although this is not a cheap day out I really think it is value for money as you can literally spend the whole day there. We started our visit by heading towards the Rhinos and the rest of the paddock animals. When visiting the Rhinos don’t miss the Meerkats who are just around the corner and were certainly Stanley’s favourites as they are probably the only animals who are cheekier than him. Once you have been around the paddock animals you will reach the bat cave which I have been told is great fun although I can’t comment as I wasn’t brave enough to go in! Expecting the Zoo to be busy we had come prepared with a picnic.There are plenty of picnic areas all across the Zoo and I would recommend that you leave the picnic in the car and get a pass out to collect it when you are ready. If alfresco dining is not for you, or the weather won’t allow it, there are a number of other options again located across the zoo from June’s Pavilion, which is the main family restaurant, to the Bembe Kitchen and BBQ. Once we had finished eating it was animal after animal for Henry and Stanley as we saw Monkeys, Cheetahs, Lions and Tigers. We then visited the Penguin pool where we had lots of fun watching the penguins swimming under the water from the viewing area. After that it was on to the Realm of the Red Ape to see the amazing Orangutans (my personal favourites!) followed by a play on the park and then a visit to the Chimpanzees. Then it was Henry’s highlight of the day the Giraffes. Over at the Giraffes you can see them walk through the paddock and, if you’re lucky, you can get even closer inside where the Giraffes may be having a bite to eat. We also have a family tradition of measuring Henry and Stanley against the Giraffe picture outside the enclosure. Of course there are many more animals to see and some wonderful interactive exhibits. There is also a full programme of animal talks and activities. The main reason we go again and again is because there is something new to see every time you visit. So if you haven’t been to Chester Zoo we would certainly recommend it and I’m sure you will soon be as hooked as we are.

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Days Out and Events 30 October The Rescue Chair Relax in the cafe while they entertain your children with stories & activities 10 -10.45am, age 3 - 5 & 11.30am – 12.15pm age 6 - 8 (pre book) Simply Books, Moss Lane, Bramhall Tel: 0161 439 1436 www.simplybooks.info

8 November Memory Books Bring along all the photos, cinema tickets and other memories you always meant to do something with & make a scrapbook to store them in. 2 - 5pm (all ages, material provided) Weaver Hall Museum, London Rd, Northwich Tel: 01606 271640 www.cheshirewestmuseums.org

31 October Magic Carpet: Frogs - a Tadpole’s Tale Story making and activity sessions 10.30 - 11.30am & 11.30am - 12.30pm, U5s (pre book) Manchester Museum, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0161 275 2648 www.manchester.ac.uk

9 November Manchester Christmas Lights Switch on Live music with special guest & fireworks Albert Square, Manchester www.manchesterlive.co.uk

31 October Family Art Workshop Artist Jai Chuhan sets up her studio for this special take-over of the family friendly Open Studio sessions. Explore genuine artefacts from the museum’s collection 11am - 12.30pm & 2 - 3.30pm Imperial War Museum, The Quays, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester Tel: 0161 836 4000 www.iwm.org.uk 2 November Old MacDonald Had A Farm The Peoples Theatre Company present their stage adaptation of the popular children’s song 1 & 4.30pm (pre book) Pyramid, Palmyra Square South, Warrington Tel: 01925 442345 www.pyramidparrhall.com 2 November Hansel & Gretel 11am & 2pm, age 3+ (pre book) The Lowry, Salford Quays Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com 3 - 8 November The Sound of Music Alderley and Wilmslow Musical Theatre Company’s production of this much loved family musical 7.30pm (Sat Matinee - 2.30pm), (pre book) The Evans Theatre, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow Tel: 07506 988433 www.awmtc.co.uk 4 – 15 November Barnum Various times (pre book) The Palace Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0844 871 3019 www.atgtickets.com 8 November Santa Arrives at Bents Garden Centre See Santa arrive with real reindeer 10am Tel: 01942 266300 www.bents.co.uk 8 November Meet the Craft Maker Craft Fair Frodsham Methodist Church Tel: 01928 735312 www.craftfair@frodshammethodist.org

9 November Nantwich Dolls House and Miniatures Fair The Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich www.dollshouse-fairs.co.uk 9 November Autumn Fair 10am – 2pm St Mary’s Church Sandbach www.sandbachchurch.co.uk 10 & 11 November Shopping Spectacular Popular Champagne & shopping event, with around 60 handpicked stalls offering a wide variety of gifts & treats for all the family Arley Hall, Northwich Tel: 0161 610 0170 to book tickets www.arleyhallshoppingspectacular.co.uk 14 November – 21 December Manchester Christmas Markets Truly festive experience, for shopping, food, drink, lights, Christmas trees & more Various locations in city centre www.manchester.gov.uk/markets 15 November NCT Stockport Nearly New Sale Good quality baby & children’s clothes, books, toys, nursery goods & maternity wear 10.30am – 12pm Sellers wanted registration 18 Oct – 1 Nov Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramillies Ave, Cheadle Hulme Email: stockportnctnearlynewsale@gmail.com 15 November (weekends) Santa’s Grotto Opens at Blakemere Blakemere Village, Chester Rd, Sandiway, Northwich Tel: 01606 883261 www.visitblakemere.co.uk 15, 22 & 29 November Deer Club What are antlers made of? What do deer eat and why do they fight? Find out about Lyme’s ancient herd of fallow deer Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 16 November Northwich & District NCT Nearly New Sale Good quality baby & children’s clothes, books, toys, nursery goods & maternity wear 1.30- 3pm (1pm for members) Winnington Park Recreation Club, Northwich Email: northwichNCT@yahoo.co.uk

18 – 22 November Cinderella A new adaptation of this classic tale performed by the Northern Ballet Various times (pre book) The Palace Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester Tel: 0844 871 3019 www.atgtickets.com 19 November The Nutcracker Performed by the Moscow State Ballet 7.30pm (pre book) Buxton Opera House, Water St, Buxton Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 22 November Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On Christmas Celebrations Nantwich 25 November – 21 December Nutcracker Christmas Mansion Traditional decorations, costumed guides, traditional delicacies & classical music 11am – 4pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 26 – 30 November St Georges Christmas Tree Festival Father Christmas is there on Saturday afternoon, with children’s Christmas craft activities & more From 12pm (closes 6pm wed/sat, 7pm - Thurs, 8pm - Fri & 4pm - Sun) St George’s Church, Heaviley, Davenport, Stockport Tel: 0161 440 0408 27 November The Big Switch On – Audlem 6pm The Square, Audlem 28 – 30 November Christmas at Capesthorne See the house decorated for Christmas, local choirs, craft & gift marquee Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Nr Macclesfield Tel: 01625 861221 www.capesthorne.com 28 November Twas the Night Before Christmas 7.30pm (pre book) Pavillion Arts Centre Studio, Buxton Tel: 0845 127 2190 www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk 28 November ELF Laugh out loud fun on the silver screen 11am (pre book) Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square, Stockport Tel: 0161 477 7779 www.stockportplaza.com 28 November Congleton Lights Switch On Annual Christmas light switch on, a great family occasion, wrap up warm! Congleton

Days Out and Events 29 November Keeper for the Day Find out what it’s like to be a keeper at the zoo (old clothes recommended!). 9 - 10.30am & 11am – 12.30pm, age5+ (pre book) Walton Hall Gardens, Walton Lea Rd, Walton, Warrington Tel: 01925 601617 www.waltonhallandgardens.com 29 November Family Christmas Craft Fair Craft Stalls, Father Christmas, Jack Frost Treasure Hunts, children’s craft room, music, lunches & refreshments 10am - 2pm Dialstone Lane Methodist Church, Dialstone Lane, Stockport Tel: 0161 456 3493 www.dialstonelanemethodistchurch.co.uk 29 November Wilmslow Christmas Lights Switch On Reindeer parade, Santa, entertainment & more Wilmslow 29 & 30 November Knutsford Christmas Market Local crafts & foods offering plenty of tempting treats for all with Christmas lights switch on Saturday & Crib service on Sunday 12 - 7pm Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday Princess St, Knutsford

29 & 30 November Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree A special fundraising event in celebration of National Tree Week including a Christmas Fair, Christmas Tree decoration contest, Santa Claus & a Christmas Tree Trail 10am - 4pm The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge Tel: 01630 647237 www.dorothyclivegarden.co.uk 29 & 30 November Preparing for Yuletide Enjoy a weekend of craft activities to help decorate the hall for Christmas. Little Moreton Hall, Congleton Tel: 01260 272018 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 29 & 30 Nov, 6 & 7, 13 & 14, 20 - 24 December Santa Specials Various times (pre book) East Lancs Railway, Bolton Street, Bury Tel: 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 30 November Christmas Fair Gifts, local produce and crafts in the Medieval Undercroft 11am – 4pm Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Rd, Manor Park, Runcorn Tel: 01928 569895 www.nortonpriory.org

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30 November Christmas Fair 10am – 3pm Stockport Town Hall Ballroom, Lacy Street, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 3451 www.stockport.gov.uk 30 November Christmas Craft Fair Aqueduct Marina Church Minshull Tel: 01270 525040 30 November Match Inventive storytelling of The Little Match Girl with puppetry, songs & live music 1 & 3pm (pre book) The Lowry, Salford Quays Tel: 0843 208 6000 www.thelowry.com

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A busy half term at Tatton There really is plenty going on at Tatton Park this autumn. Over half term you could try ghost hunting in the gardens but be prepared to be (slightly) scared as you track them down. There will be spooky story telling in the eerie Tower garden at weekends and a visit to the Gardens at this time of year isn’t complete without the gardener’s amazing annual display of autumn vegetables. Why not don your deerstalker, pick up your magnifying glass and solve the case of the missing Mansion treasure. Follow a trail of clues, sharpening your detective skills as you go, but be wary of dead ends and some surprises along the way! There will be a fun family quiz throughout the week. Over Halloween why not take family and friends, be brave and visit the Horrendously Haunted Old Hall where you will meet their spirits and spectres, are the ghosts fiendishly friendly or terrifyingly terrible? Though be warned - some people may find the haunted hall ever so frightening but that’s half the fun. Isn’t it? Whilst there you could try and solve the Horrible History Mystery and Quiz, or enjoy the storytelling, face painting and mask making. A great event for autumn half-term is the New Conker Class which is open to novices keen to `have a go’ and test their conker playing potential. Conkers are supplied for this class. There is a seasoned Conker Class which is recommended for those with some conker playing experience. Please bring your own seasoned conkers which must be pre-strung. This autumn you could save money by buying a Totally Tatton Ticket allowing entry to 3 of the following attractions over half term (the Gardens, Mansion, Farm and haunted Old Hall). Adult £11, Child £5.50, Family £27.50. For more information including opening times, event times and booking details call (01625) 374400 or go to www.tattonpark.org.uk

Days Out and Events HALLOWEEN AND BONFIRE As the nights draw in, it’s great to have Halloween and Bonfire night to look forward to. Children love Halloween, dressing up, trick or treating and pumpkin carving and who can resist the draw of a glowing bonfire with a warm drink and a piece of Parkin or bonfire toffee on the 5th November. There are plenty of activities and events to enjoy locally, but as always do please remember to call ahead to check details, times and age suitability. For Halloween activities pre booking is sometimes essential and often recommended. Halloween at Delamere 10 October – Pumpkin Carving & fitness trail 27 October – Little Explorers Halloween Special, 12 – 2pm (pre book) 27 October – Halloween Trail 30 October – Pumpkins and Broomsticks, 10am – 12pm or 1 – 3pm (pre book) Delamere Forest, Linmere, Northwich Tel: 07808 506308 www.forest-explorers.co.uk

25 October – 2 November Ghosts in the Garden Go ghost hunting in the gardens but be prepared to be (slightly) scared as you track them down with spooky story telling at the weekend 11am – 4pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org.uk

19 October - 3 November Halloween at Chester Zoo Where else can you get up close and personal with over 400 bats, 250 pumkins and a 33ft wide anamatronic Tarantula? Chester Zoo, Chester www.chesterzoo.org

25 October – 2 November Fright Fest – Crow Wood Spooky Trail Seek out spooky crows & creepy crawlies on a self guided trail around Crow Wood 11am – 3pm Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

20 – 31 October Halloween Spooktacular Friendly Halloween fun, with pumpkin carving, biscuit decorating & more Redhouse Farm, Redhouse Lane, Dunham Massey Tel: 0161 941 3480 www.redhousefarm.co.uk

25 October – 2 November Half Term Halloween Fun Ghoulish fun lurking around every corner Chatsworth House, Gardens & Country Park, Bakewell Tel: 01246 565300 www.chatsworth.org.uk

25 October Nantwich Spooktacula 5pm (tickets from Blitz Fireworks, Nantwich Tourist Office or Waterside Café Marina) Nantwich Showground, Dorfold Park, Nantwich Tel: 07876 784100 www.nantwichspooktacular.com 25, 26 & 30 October Halloween Planting Join the team for some ghoulish planting activities Bents Garden Centre, Warrington Rd, Glazebury Tel: 01942 266300 www.bents.co.uk 25 October - 2 November Halloween Half Term Meet the witch in her spooky den, dare to dip in their trick or treat bucket with ghoulish games & fancy dress competition 10am – 5pm Stockley Farm Park, Northwich Tel: 01565 777323 www.stockleyfarm.co.uk 25 – 31 October Halloween Hauntings at the Old Hall Be brave this Halloween and dare to visit the Horrendously Haunted Old Hall 12 - 5pm Tatton Park, Knutsford Tel: 01625 374400 www.tattonpark.org.uk 25 October – 2 November Starlight Halloween Halloween spectacular on trams with illuminations, witches & ghosts Until 9pm (last admission 6pm) Crich Tramway Village, Nr Matlock Tel: 01773 854321 www.tramway.co.uk 27 & 28, 25 – 31 October Trick and Treat Weekend Gullivers World, Warrington Tel: 01925 444888 www.gulliversfun.co.uk

25 October – 2 November Hallowtide Discover the origins of trick or treating & listen to some spooky stories 11am – 5pm Little Moreton Hall, Congleton Tel: 01260 272018 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 25 October – 2 November Spooky Hat Trail 10am - 4pm (11am Sun) Hatworks Museum, Wellington Road South, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 2399 www.stockport.gov.uk 26 October Halloween Happenings Bring pumpkin, knife and nightlight for a lantern walk with seasonal crafts & activities, spooky dress optional 5.30pm, age under 10 (pre book) Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Macclesfield Riverside Park, Beechwood Mews, Macclesfield Tel: 01625 374790 26 October Pumpkin Festival and Trails Spooky fun for all the family 11am – 5pm Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas Tel: 01829 720383 www.cholmondelelycastle.com 26 - 28 October Fright Fest – Jumping Jack-O’-lanterns Carve a lantern in the Timber Yard to scare the ghosts away 1 – 3pm (pre book) Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk

27 - 29 October The Big Draw “It’s Our world” The Origins of Halloween A wide variety of activities designed to explore the meaning of Halloween - the Eve of All Hallows 10.30am - 12pm & 1.30 - 3pm Chester Cathedral Tel: 01244 500957 27 – 31 October Haunting Halloween Ghoulish activities including spooky storytelling & gooey tombola! 10am – 3pm Trentham Monkey Forest, Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent Tel: 01782 659845 www.trentham.co.uk 27 – 31 October Autumn Spooktacular at the Mill Decorate your own trick or treat bag at this free craft activity & follow the Halloween trail 12 – 4pm Quarry Bank, Styal Tel: 01625 527468 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 27 & 28 October Witchcraft & Wizardry! Potion making & creepy crafts 11am – 4pm Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Rd, Manor Park, Runcorn Tel: 01928 569895 www.nortonpriory.org 28 October Spooky Trip Down the Mines! Join Derbyshire caving club for Halloween tour of underground Alderley Edge 7 – 9pm, age 6+ (pre book) National Trust yard behind the Wizard Restaurant, Macclesfield Rd, Alderley Edge Tel: 01625 374833 28 – 30 October Spooky Stories An evening of spooky storytelling, potions & carve a pumpkin to take home 6pm - 8pm (pre book) Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Tudor Rd, Manor Park, Runcorn Tel: 01928 569895 www.nortonpriory.org 28 - 30 October Spooky Childrens Tour Discover what lurks in the museums nooks and crannies 2 - 3.30pm, age 5+ (pre book) Hatworks Museum, Wellington Road South, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 2399 www.stockport.gov.uk 29 October Autumn Crafts Hands-on workshop to make ‘halloween themed’ crafts & decorations with natural materials 2 - 4pm, age 5 – 10 (pre book) Riverside Park Ranger Centre, Beechwood Mews, Beech Lane, Macclesfield Tel: 01625 374833

Days Out and Events 29 October Spooky Science Meet a creepy creature & have a go at some ‘spooky science’! 12pm Quarry Bank, Styal Tel: 01625 527468 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 29 – 31 October Halloween Tea Party Spooky Halloween party tea with balloons, games, fancy dress competition & gift for each child 4.30 - 6.30pm, age 3 -10 (pre book) Bents Garden Centre, Warrington Rd, Glazebury Tel: 01942 266300 www.bents.co.uk 30 – 31 October & 1 November Halloween Ghost Trains Enjoy an evening of family friendly entertainment, with funny monsters & spooks, poltergeist parades, a haunted steam train ride, creepy craft workshops and more Various times (pre book) East Lancs Railway, Bolton Street, Bury Tel: 0161 764 7790 www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk 30 & 31 October Children’s Craft Club: Jumping Witches and Ghosts Spooky craft session making 3D jumping witches 10am – 12pm, age 6+ (pre book) The Silk Museum, Macclesfield Tel: 01625 613210 31 October Fright Fest – Terrifying Tales in the Cage Scary tales told by a professional story teller 12 – 12.45pm, 1.30 - 2.15pm & 2.30 - 3.15pm (pre book) Lyme Park, Disley, Stockport Tel: 01663 762023 www.nationaltrust.org.uk 31 October Glebe Farm Halloween Spooktacular Spooky tractor rides, scare barn, face painting, refreshements, fancy dress competition, balloon modelling, trick or treat trail & more 4 – 8pm Glebe Farm, Peel Lane, Astbury, Nr Congleton Tel: 01260 273916 www.glebefarmastbury.co.uk 31 October Halloween Carnevil Bonfire and fireworks, Punch & Judy, Fun Fair and fancy dress Gates - 5pm Sydney Arms, 240 Sydney Road, Crewe Tel: 01270 582603 31 October Halloween Hats Style and decorate a hat with bats, ghosts and ghouls 1.30 - 3.30pm, age 5 - 11 (pre book) Hatworks Museum, Wellington Road South, Stockport Tel: 0161 474 2399 www.stockport.gov.uk

Bonfires & Fireworks Please remember that at organised events for safety you are not allowed to take your own fireworks or sparklers 10 October Highfield Primary School Bonfire & Fireworks 6pm Cumberland Ave, Nantwich Tel: 01270 371196

1 November Wilmslow Bonfire & Firework Display Gates – 5.30pm, bonfire – 6.30pm, kiddies display – 7pm, main display – 7.30pm Organised by Wilmslow Round Table Carnival Fields, Wilmslow www.wilmslowfireworks.co.uk 1 November Trains to Fireworks at the Lake Rudyard Lake Mini Steam Railway Tel: 01538 306704 www.rlsr.org 1 November Cheadle’s Big Bang Organised by the Cheadle & Gatley Round Table, with children’s firework display, main firework display, fairground rides, stalls & refreshments 6pm – gates & funfair, 7pm – children’s display, 7.30pm – bonfire, 8.15pm – main fireworks Tickets available from local retailers Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College www.cheadleroundtable.co.uk 1 November Victoria Club Bonfire Event Bonfire and firework display Gates - 5pm, Bonfire - 5.30pm, Fireworks - 7pm Victoria Club, Holmes Chapel Tel: 01477 535858 1 November Rotary Bonfire Event in Congleton Park, The Rotary Club annual bonfire event Congleton Park Tickets from Tourist Information Shop, Congleton 1 November Haslington Cricket Club Bonfire & fireworks Gates open 5pm Clay Lane, Haslington Tel: 01270 582482 2 November Sandbach Fireworks Spectacular Firework display and Punch & Judy Gates - 5pm Sandbach Park Tel: 07876 784100 2 November Greyhound Inn and Saughall Colt Junior Football Bonfire event Gates 6.30pm Bonfire 7pm Fireworks 8pm Tel: 01244 881122 4 November Middlewich Primary School Fireworks and Fun Fair Park Rd, Middlewich 5 November Crewe & Nantwich Lions Club Bonfire and Fireworks Display Event by Blitz Fireworks, entertainment, a fairground & food outlets Gates - 5pm The Queens Park, Crewe 5 November Bowdon Club 46th Annual Bonfire Amusements, fairground rides, BBQ Gates – 6pm, Children’s display - 7pm, Bonfire – 7.20pm, Second display - 8pm, Grand Finale – 8.45pm Tickets available from club, Altrincham Tourist Info, local shops or on the night Tel: 0161 928 1358 www.bowdenclub.com

5 November Halton Fireworks Display Viewing from Mersey Rd Runcorn Old Town, viewing from Victoria Promenade Entertainment 6.30pm, fireworks - 7.30pm (arrive early as free parking is limited) Mersey Road, Runcorn Tel: 0151 511 8914 5 November Woodford Community Centre Bonfire & Fireworks Bonfire – 6.30pm, fireworks – 7.15pm Tickets from The Centre, Budgens, Davenport Arms, The Bottle Stop, Acre Lane Bramhall Woodford Community Centre, Chester Rd, Woodford Tel: 0161 439 1651 www.woodford.com 5 November Tytherington Bonfire & Firework Display Plenty of family fun with refreshments, stalls & funfair 5:30pm - Gates, 6:30pm - Bonfire Lit, 7:00pm Firework Display Tytherington Golf & Country Club, Dorchester Way, Macclesfield Tel: 01625 506000 7 November St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Bonfire and Fireworks Wellington Rd, Nantwich Tel: 01270 685353 8 November Audlem Bonfire & Fireworks Traditional bonfire and firework display, fairground rides, stalls & food Gates - 4pm, bonfire lit - 6.30pm, fireworks - 7pm Audlem Playing Fields www.audlem-aset.org 8 November Middlewich Town Bonfire A traditional family firework display Middlewich Cricket Club, Croxton Lane, Middlewich Tel: 01606 833434 www.middlewich.org.uk 8 November Chester Lions Family Fireworks Gates open 5pm, toddler display - 6.45pm, main display - 7.30pm Chester Racecourse, Chester 8 November Lymm & District Round Table Bonfire & Fireworks 7pm Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm Tel: 01925 753212 www.lymmroundtable.co.uk 8 November Poynton Bonfire & Firework Display at Poynton Park/Pool Bonfire – 6.30pm, junior display – 7pm, main display – 8pm Organised by the Poynton Round Table www.poyntonbonfire.co.uk 8 November Winsford Town Bonfire Bonfire and traditional firework display organised by the Winsford & Middlewich Rotary Club Gates – 6pm Barton Stadium, Winsford 9 November Sandbach Cricket Club Fireworks and Punch & Judy Gates - 5pm, Fireworks – 7pm Hind Heath Rd, Sandbach Tel: 01270 762549

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Halloween facts and figures! The history of Halloween can be linked to a Celtic festival known as Samhain (pronounced sow-in) which marked the end of the summer and the start of the cold dark winter. It was a time to celebrate the harvest and the Celts also believed that it was a time when sprits passed through to his world and so may have dressed up or lit bonfires to scare them away. The word Halloween is a shortening of All Hallows Eve. In the 8th Century the Catholic Church declared 1st November to be All Saints Day, honouring all Saints who didn’t have a named day which was celebrated in a similar manor to Samhain with bonfires, parades, costumes and feasts. A Halloween carved pumpkin is known as Jack-o’-Lantern. The tradition originated in Ireland where they originally used turnips.The legend tells about Stingy Jack a miserly farmer who played a trick on the devil and was then cursed to walk the earth for eternity lighting his way with a Jack-o’- Lantern. Halloween colours are orange and black, orange for the end of the harvest and black linked to death. A pumpkin is a squash and comes from the same family as a cucumber. There are over 50 different varieties of pumpkin. If you see a spider on Halloween tradition says it’s a loved one watching over you! In the US Halloween is 2nd only to Christmas in the amount of revenue it generates and 86% of Americans decorate their home for Halloween! It is believed that the origins of Trick or Treat have been traced back to the early 9th century when beggars would knock at houses for a biscuit called a ‘soul cake’, and in return a prayer would be said for the dead relations of the house.

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Altrincham & Hale MONDAY Aquababies swimming, Aquababies centre, Attenburys lane,Timperley (am+pm). (0161) 973 1931 Musical Monkeys,Timperley Methodist Church, Stockport Rd,Timperley (am). Karen (0161) 976 5176 Jo Jingles,Timperley Library, Stockport Rd (am). Jacqui (01925) 269136 All Saints Church Toddler Group, Hale Rd, Hale Barns, 10-11.30am. Sophie (0161) 903 9231 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15-11.45am. (0161) 973 1832 Rhythm and Rhyme, St Anne’s Church Hall, Sale (am). Melanie (0161) 860 0911 Bowdon Toddler Group, Methodist Chapel, Priory St, Bowdon, 9.30-11.30am. Carol (0161) 928 1257 Little Superstars Sports Club, Lilac Road Scout Hut, Hale (am+pm). Louise 07904 311552 Tumble Tots, Altrincham URC, Woodlands Parkway,Timperley, (am+pm). Jane 07812 144450 Rhythm Time, St Pauls Church Hall, Springfield Rd, Sale, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Tiny Teds, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Rd, Altrincham (am). Beth (0161) 926 3255 Water Babies swimming, Marriot Hotel, Hale Rd, Hale Barns (am). (0161) 312 0048 Mums & Babes, St Peter’s House, Ashley Rd, Hale, 10.15am-12pm. Nikki 07799 434986 Jacappella Music,Devonshire Rd Evangelical Church, Altrincham, (am). Nicolette 07443 434586, Jacappella Music,The Avenue, Wincham Road, Sale, (pm). Nicolette 07443 434586, Little Amigos Spanish Class, Antz in Your Pants,Timperley, (am). Nicola 07999 958505 Raglan Road Toddler Group,The Scout Hut, Raglan Rd, Walton Park, Sale, 1-2.30pm (term time only). Helen 07867 534152 Buggyfit, John Leigh Park, Altrincham (am). Emma 07971 596529 Caterpillar Music, St Hugh of Lincoln Church Hall, St Hughes Close, West Timperley, (am). Jan (01925) 860459 Pram Push & Toddler Waddle (Trafford NCT),The Stables, Dunham Massey, 10.30am (1st Mon of month) Baby Yoga, InHale Yoga Studio, Cecil Rd, Hale (am). Sarah 07977 093373 Water Babies Swimming, Pictor School, Grove Lane,Timperley, (am). (0161) 312 0048 TUESDAY Rhythm Time, Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Rd, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Aquababies swimming, Aquababies centre, Attenburys lane,Timperley (am+pm). (0161) 973 1931 Caterpillar Music, Bowdon Jubilee Centre,The Firs (am). Jan (01925) 860459 Rhythm and Rhyme, The Community Centre, Park Road,Timperley (am). Melanie (0161) 860 0911 ABC Toddler Group,The Hub, Pownall Rd, Altrincham, 10am-12pm. Paula (0161) 941 2018 Aquababies swimming,Timperley (am + pm). (0161) 973 1931 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15-11.45am. (0161) 973 1832 Caterpillars, St Mary Magdalene Church Centre, Moss Lane, Sale, 1.30-3pm. (0161) 291 9283 Little Superstars Multi Sports, All Saints Church Hall, Hale Road, Hale Barns, (am). Louise 07904 311552 Musical Monkeys, St Martin’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Sale, (am). Karen (0161) 976 5176 Baby & Toddler Ice Skating, Silver Blades Ice Rink, Altrincham, (am). 08700 852929 Tiny Teds, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Rd, Altrincham (am). Beth (0161) 926 3255 Parent & Toddler Ice Skating, Silverblades Ice Rink, Altrincham, (term time only), (pm). 08700 85 29 29 Storytime, Hale Library, Leigh Rd, Hale, 2pm. (0161) 912 5966 Baby Swimming, South Manchester Swim School, Bowden Hotel, Langham Rd, Bowdon (pm). Moira 07817 655042 Jacapella Music,The Broomwood Centre,Timperley, (am). Nicolette 07443 434586 Jacapella Music,The Avenue Methodist Church, Sale, (am). Nicolette 07443 434586 Baby Sensory, Sale Rugby Club, Haywood Rd, Sale (am+pm). Kerry 07841 126945 WEDNESDAY Aquababies swimming, Aquababies centre, Attenburys lane,Timperley (am+pm). (0161) 973 1931 Tumble Tots, Altrincham U.R. Church, Cecil Road, Hale (am+pm). Jane 07812 144450 Musical Monkeys, St Martin’s Church Hall, Church Lane, Sale (am). Karen (0161) 976 5176 ABC Toddler Group,The Hub, Pownall Rd, Altrincham, 10am-12pm. Paula (0161) 941 2018 Tiny Teds, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Rd, Altrincham (am). Beth (0161) 926 3255 Little Superstars Sports Club, Lilac Road Scout Hut, Hale, (am). Louise 07904 311552 St Hugh’s Toddler Group, Manchester Rd,Timperley, Altrincham, 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Catherine (0161) 904 9953 Baby Massage,The Hub, Pownall Rd, Altrincham, (am) (must pre book). Katie 07905 694623 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15-11.45am. (0161) 973 1832 Rhythm Time, St Paul’s Church Hall, Springfield Rd, Sale, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Little Hands, Altrincham Islamic Cultural Centre, Grove Lane, Hale (term time only). Jittabugs Move & Groove, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, (am & pm). Angela 07756 508936 Pre-school Ballet, St George’s Old Hall, Church St, Altrincham, (pm). Laura 07986 140273 Music with Mummy, St Marys Church Centre, Moss Lane, Sale, (am). Andrea 07929 868507 Baby Sensory, Bowdon Rugby Club, Clay Lane, Altrincham, (am). Kerry 07841 126945 Rhythm Time,The Vine, Methodist Church, Hale Rd, Hale, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Water Babies Swimming, Marriot Hotel, Hale Rd, Hale Barns, (am). (0161) 312 0048 Puddle Ducks Swimming, LA Fitness, Whitehall Rd, Brooklands(am). 01477 410080 THURSDAY Jo Jingles, St Peter’s Assembly Rooms, Cecil Rd, Hale (am). Jacqui (01925) 269136 Aquababies swimming, Aquababies centre, Attenburys lane,Timperley (am+pm). (0161) 973 1931 Tumble Tots, Avenue Methodist Church, Winchcorn Road, Sale. Jane (0161) 499 3699 TinyTalk Baby Signing, Altrincham U.R. Church, Woodlands Parkway (am & pm). Andrea (0161) 980 3662 Baby Ballet & Tap, Lyburn Hall, Brook Close,Timperley (pm). Lesley (0161) 483 1331 ABC Toddler Group,The Hub, Pownall Rd, Altrincham, 10am-12pm. Paula (0161) 941 2018 Timperley Parish Toddler Group, Broomwood Primary School, Mainwood Rd,Timperley 9.45am & 1.15pm. Pauline (0161) 980 3795 Parent & Toddler Ice Skating, Silverblades Ice Rink, Altrincham, (term time only), (am). 08700 85 29 29 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15-11.45am. (0161) 973 1832

Rhythm Time, St Alban Church, Linsell, West Timperley, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Little Superstars Multi Sports, St Peter’s Assembly Rooms, Cecil Rd, Hale (am). Louise 07904 311552 Pyjama Drama, Hale Library, Leigh Rd, Hale, (am). Emma 0844 504 5201 Tiny Teds, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Rd, Altrincham (am). Jackie (0161) 926 3255 Buggyfit, John Leigh Park, Altrincham (am). Emma 07971 596529 Water Babies swimming, Marriot Hotel, Hale Rd, Hale Barns, (am+pm). (0161) 312 0048 Tennis Tykes, Bowdon Parish Centre, Bowdon, (am) (term time only). Caroline 07843 342662 Music with Mummy, Larkhill Centre,Timperley, (am). Andrea 07929 868507 Rhythm Time,The Vine, Methodist Church, Hale Rd, Hale, (am). Jane (01270) 529224 Baby Sign and Play, Life Centre, Sale, (am). Karen 07765 080350 Puddle Ducks Swimming, Sports Direct, Washway Rd, Sale, (pm). 01477 410080 FRIDAY Aquababies swimming, Aquababies centre, Attenburys lane,Timperley (am+pm). (0161) 973 1931 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15 - 11.45am. (0161) 973 1832 Toddler Group, Woodlands U.R. Church, Woodlands Parkway,Timperley, 1.30-3pm. Sue (0161) 928 4148 Pre-school Ballet, Altrincham URC, Cecil Rd, (pm) (call first for availability). Andrea 07522 013039 Musical Monkeys,Timperley Methodist Church, Stockport Rd,Timperley (am). Karen (0161) 976 5176 Rhythm Time, Altrincham Methodist Church, Barrington Rd, Altrincham, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 The Avenue Play Group, Avenue Church, Wincham Road, Sale, 9.15-11.45am. (0161) 973 1832 Jittabugs Move & Groove, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, (am). Angela 07756 508936 Music with Mummy, Bowdon Parish Centre, Stamford Rd, Bowdon, (am). Andrea 07929 868507 Tiny Teds, Altrincham Leisure Centre, Oakfield Rd, Altrincham (am). Jackie (0161) 926 3255 Little Superstars Multi Sports, Lilac Road Scout Hut, Lilac Rd, Hale (pm). Louise 07904 311552 Baby Swimming, Mercure Bowdon Hotel, Langham Rd, Bowdon, (pm). Moira 07817 655042 Mini Arts Club, Parsley Pie, Hale, (am). Jenny 0161 904 9444 Jacappella Music, Devonshire Rd Evangelical Church, Altrincham, (am). Nicolette 07443 434586, Baby & Toddler Drop in,The Hub, Pownall Rd, Altrincham, 10.30-12pm. Paula (0161) 941 2018 Water Babies Swimming, Pictor School, Grove Lane,Timperley, (0161) 312 0048 Puddle Ducks Swimming, LA Fitness, Whitehall Rd, Brooklands(am). 01477 410080 Buggyfit, John Leigh Park, Altrincham (am). Emma 07971 596529 Also see local Children’s Centre including Altrincham (0161) 912 5821

Appleton, Appleton Thorn, Grappenhall Heys, Stretton & Antrobus MONDAY Mini Monica’s, St Monica’s RC School, St Monica’s Close, Appleton, 9-10am (term time only) (spaces limited please call ahead). (01925) 267609 Little Angels Swimming, Beechwood Community Centre, Beechwood Ave, Runcorn, (am+pm). Linda 07912 623514 Puddle Ducks Swimming, DW Warrington, Bank St, Warrington (am). (01477) 410080 TUESDAY Appleton Thorn Parents & Tots, Appleton Thorn Village Hall, Stretton Rd, Appleton Thorn, 9.30-11.30am Bridgetots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group, Hillcliffe Baptist Church, Red Lane, Appleton, 9.30-11.30am & 1-2.30pm Moira (01925) 860630 Sutton School of Dance, Antrobus Village Hall, Antrobus (pm). Debbie (01606) 891089 Praise & Play, St Cross Church, Appleton Thorn, 2pm (alternate Tues, term time only). Elaine (01925) 730276 Puddle Ducks Swimming, Beechwood Community Pool, Beechwood Ave, Runcorn, (am). (01477) 410080 WEDNESDAY Grappenhall Heys Community School Toddler Group, Grappenhall Heys Childrens Centre, Grappenhall Heys School, Stansfield Drive, 9.15-11.15am (term time only). Christine (01925) 210950 Caterpillar Music, Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road, Appleton (am). Jan (01925) 860459 Little Sunbeams, St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Dingle Way, Appleton, 9-11am (term time only). Michael 07891 978920 Buggyfit, Pewterspear Green Rd, Appleton, (am). Emma 07971 596529 THURSDAY Bridgetots Parent/Carer & Toddler Group, Hillcliffe Baptist Church, Red Lane, Appleton, 9.30-11.30am & 1-2.30pm Moira (01925) 860630 Parent & Toddler Group, Antrobus Village Hall, Antrobus, (term time only) 9.30-11.30am. (01606) 892323 Puddle Ducks swimming, Holiday Inn, Wood Lane, Beechwood, (am). (01477) 410080 Baby Sensory, St John’s United Reform Church Wilderspool Causeway, (pm). Laura (01925) 823303 Little Angels Swimming, Beechwood Community Centre, Beechwood Ave, Runcorn, (am+pm). Linda 07912 623514 FRIDAY Apple Tots, Appleton Parish Hall, Dudlow Green Road, Appleton, 10-11.30am (term time only). (01925) 268153 Praise & Play, St Matthews Church, Stretton, 2pm (alternate Fridays- term time only). Elaine (01925) 730276 Puddle Ducks Swimming, DW Warrington, Bank St, Warrington (am). (01477) 410080 Also see Cygnets Childrenís Centre, Wood Lane, Appleton (01925) 264927

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Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Gatley & Heald Green MONDAY Toddler Group, Grove Lane Baptist Church, Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme, 9.15-11.45am. Sandy (0161) 485 2354 Mini Movers, Cheadle Activity Centre, Brook Rd (am). Jane (0161) 474 4471 Rhythm Time, Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramilies Ave, Cheadle Hulme, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Baby Splash, Cheadle Pools, Shiers Drive, off Cheadle Road, Cheadle, 9.15-9.45am. (0161) 428 3216 Mums & Toddlers,Trinty Church Hall, Cheadle, 9.30-11.30am. Jean (0161) 428 7815 or Brenda (0161) 491 1164 French & Spanish Classes, Cheadle Village Hall, Brook St, Cheadle, (pm). Sophie 07811 674065 Baby Sensory, All Hallows Church Lounge, Councillor Lane, Cheadle, (am+pm). Natalie 07852 207510 Rhythm Time, Fun Time Kids, Unit 7, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Cheadle, (pm). Kim (01625) 533510 Mummy & Me (dance aged 2yrs), St Andrews Church Hall, Cheadle Hulme, (am). Sophie 07799 750575 Rhythmic Rascles (dance aged 3yrs), St Andrews Church Hall, Cheadle Hulme, (am+pm). Sophie 07799 750575 TUESDAY Tumble Tots, Emmanuel Church, Etchells Rd (am & pm). Sue 07851 268083 Pat-a-Cake Parents & Toddlers Group, Bethany Community Church, Church Rd, Gatley, 10am-12pm (call first). Hazel (0161) 485 5643. Acorns, St. Cuthberts Church, Cuthbert Road, Cheadle, 10-11.30am. Clare (0161) 610 2570 Ballet and Tap, Cheadle Village Hall, Brook Rd, Cheadle (pm). Lesley (0161) 483 1331 Pre school swimming, Cheadle Pools, Shiers Drive, off Cheadle Road, Cheadle, 12-12.30pm. (0161) 428 3216 Toddler Time, Cheadle & Gatley Children’s Centre, Meadowbank Primary School, Councillor Lane, Cheadle, 9.30-10.30am (call to book limited places). (0161) 217 6028 Baby Time, Cheadle & Gatley Children’s Centre, Meadowbank Primary School, Councillor Lane, Cheadle, 1-3pm (call to book limited places). (0161) 217 6028 Toddler Group, Grove Lane Baptist Church, Pingate Lane South, Cheadle Hulme, 9.15-11.45am. Sandy (0161) 485 2354 Music Bugs, Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramilies Ave, Cheadle (am). Stacey 0844 822 1175 Catterpillar Music, Cheadle Library, Ashfield Rd, Cheadle, (am). Jan (01925) 860569 WEDNESDAY Rhythm and Rhyme, Cheadle Library, Ashfield Rd (am). Melanie (0161) 860 0911 Mothers & Toddlers, Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramilies Ave, 10.45am-12pm. (0161) 485 1605 Toddler Group, Grove Lane Baptist Church, Pingate Lane South, 9.15-11.45am. Sandy (0161) 485 2354 Mustard Seed, the Upper Room, Cheadle, 10am-12pm. Jan (0161) 485 1804 Pre school swimming, Cheadle Pools, Shiers Drive, off Cheadle Road, Cheadle, 10.15-10.45am. (0161) 428 3216 Thingybobs, Cheadle Village Hall, Brooks Drive, Cheadle, (pm). Louise (0161) 442 9700 Rhythm Time, St Catherines Church, Outwood Rd, Heald Green, (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Jo Jingles, Cheadle Hulme Children’s Centre, Cheadle Hulme Library, Mellor Rd, Cheadle Hulme, (pm). Laura (0161) 431 0674 Fitbackandbumps, Cheshire Health & Fitness, (am). Simone (0161) 439 1631 THURSDAY Toddle-In Group, St. Catherine’s Church, Outward Road, Heald Green, 10-11.30am. (0161) 437 3685 St. Phillips Parent & Toddler Group, Boundary Road, Cheadle, 1-2.35pm.Tony (0161) 428 2402 Billy Bear Club, U.R. Church, Elm Road, Gatley, 9.30-11.30am (term time). Isobel (0161) 428 5495 Pre school swimming, Cheadle Pools, Shiers Drive, off Cheadle Road, Cheadle, 12-12.30pm. (0161) 428 3216 Love Mum - Mum’s & Tots, Cheadle Village Hall, Brook Rd, Cheadle, 10-11.30am. (0161) 273 2168 La Jolie Ronde, Cheadle Library, Ashfield Road, Cheadle, (pm) (term time only). Ellen (0161) 477 5195 French clasess, Cheadle Village Hall, Cheadle, (pm). Sophie 07811 674065 CookieTots,The Govenors House, Cheadle Hulme, (am). Mandy 07411 560011 Music Bugs, Cheadle Hulme Methodist Church, Ramilies Ave, Cheadle (am). Stacey 0844 822 1175 Baby Sensory, Manchester Rugby Club, Grove Lane, Cheadle Hulme, (am). Natalie 07852 207510 FRIDAY Baby Ballet, Cheadle Village Hall, Brook Road (am). Lesley (0161) 483 1331 Little Pilgrims Parent & Toddler Group, St. James Church Hall, off Church Road, Gatley, 9.30-11.30am

(term time). Sharon 07790 092225 Jo Jingles, Cheadle Library, Ashfield Rd, Cheadle, (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674 Jabberjacks, Fun Time Kids, Brookfield Ind Estate, Cheadle, (am).(0161) 376 5035 Mummy & Me (dance aged 2yrs), St Andrews Church Hall, Cheadle Hulme, (am). Sophie 07799 750575 Also see local Children’s Centres including Cheadle & Gatley Children’s Centre, Meadow Bank Primary School, Cheadle (0161) 217 6028

Congleton MONDAY Mow Cop Carers and Toddler Group, Primitve Methodist Church, Primitive St, Mow Cop, 9-11.30am. Amanda 07526 122323 Tumble Tots, Astbury Village Hall, Dodds Lane, Astbury, (am & pm). Ann 07810 513845 Tots Club, Wacky Warehouse, Heath Farm, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01260) 273575 Rhythm Time, Rubys Fund Sensory Centre, Roe st, Congleton (am). Frances (01270) 884583 My Baby Time, New Life Church, Danesford Community Centre, West Road, Congleton (term time only) (am). Charlotte 07590 025253 Cross Street Parent & Toddler Group, Cross Street Church, 1.30-3pm (term time only). Andrew (01260) 273635 Stay and Play, Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall St, Congleton, 1.30-3pm. (01260) 371061 Musical Moments, New Life Church, Congleton, (pm). Beckie 07821 489656 TUESDAY Black Firs Toddler Group, Black Firs Primary School, Longdown Rd, Congleton, 10-11.15am (term time only). Jen (01260) 272935 Little Angels, New Life Church, Danesford Community Centre, West Rd, Congleton, 12.30-2.45pm. Pauline (01260) 297961 Tots Club, Wacky Warehouse, Heath Farm, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01260) 273575 Story Time Under 5’s, Congleton Library, Market Square, Congleton 10.30-11am. (01260) 375550 Parent & Babe Swim, Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall St, Congleton, 10-11am. (01260) 387716 Rugby Tots, Mossley Village Hall, Leek Rd, Congleton, (am). Alick 0845 313 6720 Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Ruby’s Fund Sensory Centre, Roe St (off Bromley Rd), Congleton, (am). Liz 07815 106693 WEDNESDAY Mow Cop Carers and Toddler Group, Primitve Methodist Church Primitive St, Mow Cop, 9-11.30am. Amanda 07526 122323 Parent and Toddler Group, United Reform Church Hall, Antrobus St, Congleton, 10-11.30am (term time only). Vicki (01260) 274969 Baby Bumbles, Parent & Toddler Group, Buglawton Primary School, Congleton, 1-2.45pm. Katherine (01260) 387070 Astbury Toddler Group, Astbury Village Hall, Congleton, 1-3pm. Tots Club, Wacky Warehouse, Heath Farm, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01260) 273575 THURSDAY Black Firs Toddler Group, Black Firs Primary School, Longdown Rd, Congleton, 10-11.15am (term time only). Jen (01260) 272935 Marton Parent & Toddler Goup, Nursery Building, School, Marton, 2-3.13pm. (01260) 224482 New Life Baby & Toddler Group, New Life Church, Danesford Community Centre, West Rd, Congleton, 12.30-2.45pm. Pauline (01260) 297961 Rhymetime Under 5’s, Congleton Library, Market Square, Congleton, 10.30-11am. (01260) 375550 Tots Club, Wacky Warehouse, Heath Farm, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01260) 273575 My Little Piccasso, Astbury Village Hall, Peel Lane, Congleton, (am). Jennifer 07530 021802 Little Stars for children with additional needs, Congleton & Holmes Chapel Children’s Centre, New St, Congleton, 1.30-3pm. (01260) 371061 FRIDAY Baby Bumbles, Parent & Toddler Group, Buglawton Primary School, Congleton, 1.15-3pm. Katherine (01260) 387070 Havannah Toddler Group, Havannah Community School, Malhamdale Rd, Congleton, 9.30-11.30am. (01260) 387060 Tots Club, Wacky Warehouse, Heath Farm, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01260) 273575 Musical Moments Early Years Classes, Astbury Village Hall, Congleton, (am). Beckie 07821 489656 Also see local Children’s Centre including Congleton & Holmes Chapel Children’s Centre, New St, Congleton (01260) 371061

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Culcheth MONDAY Tumbletots, Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth (am). Carolyn 07845 544873 Jo Jo’s Music, Culcheth Village Club, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, (am). Jo 07803 205657 Ladies with Babies, Forget-me-not Toy shop, Common Lane, Culcheth, 1pm. Naomi (01925) 765187 Little Mucky Monkeys, Winwick Leisure Centre, Myddleton Lane, Winwick (am). Nicola (01925) 827523 TUESDAY Tumbletots, Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth (am). Carolyn 07845 544873 Tuesday Tots, Culcheth Methodist Church Hall, Ellesmere Rd, Culcheth, 10-11.20am (term time only). Story Time, Culcheth Library, Warrington Rd, Culcheth, 10am. (01925) 763293 All Kinds of Play, Culcheth High School, Warrington Rd, Culcheth, 10-11.30am. (01925) 852910 Children’s story time, Bents Garden Centre, Fresh Approach Resturant, Warrington Rd, Glazebury, 9.30-10.30am. (01942) 266300 WEDNESDAY Toddler Sense, Newchurch Parish Hall, Common Lane, Culcheth, (am). Nadine 07825 150005 Rugby Tots, Culcheth Sports Club, Charnock Rd, Culcheth (am). (0845) 313 3255 Glazebury Tots, Glazebury Methodist Church, Warrington Rd, Glazebury, 9.30-11am. Haylee 07917 786664 Jo Jo’s Music, Culcheth Village Club, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, (am). Jo 07803 205657 Art & Craft Session, Forget-me-not Toys, Commen Lane, Culcheth, (pm). (01925) 765187 THURSDAY Glazebury Tots, Glazebury Methodist Church, Warrington Rd, Glazebury, 1.30-3pm. Haylee 07917 786664 Pre-school ballet, Palms School of Dance, Glazebury Methodist Church, Warrington Rd, Glazebury, (pm). Jenny 07939 614406 Bumps & Baby Morning, The Jungle, Chetham Court, Winwick Quay, (am). (0845) 324 9995 Tiny Tennis,The Village Hall, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, (am). Steve 07976 226392 NCT Bumps & babes, Forget-Me-Not Toys, Common Lane, Culcheth, 10.30am (term time only). Naomi (01925) 765187 FRIDAY Jo Jo’s Music, Culcheth Village Club, Wigshaw Lane, Culcheth, (am). Jo 07803 205657 Storytime, Forget-me-not toy shop, Common Lane, Culcheth, 10am. Naomi (01925) 765187 Winwick Toddler Group, Winwick Leisure Centre, Myddleton Lane, Winwick, 9-11.30am. Cath 07817 187198 Also see local Children’s Centres including Woodland’s Children’s Centre, Admirals Rd, Birchwood, (01925) 85291

Frodsham & Helsby MONDAY Tiny Talk baby signing and toddler talk, Frodsham Community Centre, Fluins Lane, Frodsham (am). Claire 07771 747755 Topsy Tumbles, Frodsham Leisure Centre, Princeway, (9.30-11.15am). (01928) 733953 Messy Mice, Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd, 10-11.30am, (1st & 3rd Mon of month). Andrea 07749 877823 Muddles, Helsby Methodist Church, Chester Rd, Helsby, 10am-12pm, (term time only). Cath (01928) 727217 TUESDAY Tiny Tennis, Frodsham Leisure Centre, Princeway, (am). Steve, 07976 226392 Rhyme Time, Storytime, Under 5’s, Frodsham Library, Rock Chapel, High Street, Frodsham, 2.15-2.45pm (term time only). Jenny (01928) 723775 Topsy Tumbles, Frodsham Leisure Centre, Princeway, 9.30-11.15am. (01928) 733953 Jo Jingles, Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Road, (am). Eve (01928) 739966 WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time, Frodsham Parish Hall, Church Street, Frodsham, (am)(term time only). (01270) 529224 THURSDAY Toddler Group, Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd, 9-11.30am. Andrea 07749 877823 Muddles, Helsby Methodist Church, Chester Road, Helsby, 9.30-11.30am, (term time only). C ath (01928) 727217 Mice, Helsby Methodist Church, Chester Road, Helsby, 11.30-12pm, (term time only). Cath (01928) 727217 FRIDAY Messy Church, Frodsham Methodist Church, Kingsley Rd, 5.15-7pm, (3rd Friday of each month). Andrea 07749 877823 Little Overton’s Parent & Toddler Group, Frodsham CofE Primary School, School Lane, Frodsham, 9.15-11.15am. 07565 713994 Treemendous Tots, Newpool Wood, Figerpost Lane, Norley, 10.30-12pm. Debbie 07786 847824 Also see local Children’s Centre - Frodsham Children’s Centre, Ship St, Frodsham (01244)976210

Grappenhall & Thelwall MONDAY Grappenhall Mother & Tots, Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church, Grappenhall, 9.30-11.30am. Claire 07989 302379 Little Superstars Football, Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall. Louise 07904 311552 Pyjama Drama, Play Central, Bridge Shopping Centre, Knutsford Road, Latchford, (am). Julianne 0844 272 6590 Jo Jingles, Woolstone Leisure Centre, Woolston, (am). Helen (01744) 454000 Mums & Tots Group, Grappenhall Independent Methodist Church, Knutsford Rd, Grappenhall, 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Michelle 07773 852609 TUESDAY Tiny Tugs, Quay’s Community Centre,Thelwall New Road, Grappenhall, 10-11.30am (term time only). Janet (01925) 497580

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Tiddly Winks Parent & Toddler Group, Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Latchford, 10-11.30am (term time only). (01925) 354545 Legends Dance Academy (Street & Hip Hop), Latchford Community Hub, Lindley Ave, Latchford, (term time only), (pm). Rachael 07590 988114 Baby Massage (6 wks - 6 mnths), Play Central, Bridge Shopping Centre, Knutsford Road, Latchford,(am). Vicky (01925) 638313 Messy & Sensory Play, Play Central, Bridge Shopping Centre, Knutsford Road, Latchford,(pm). Vicky (01925) 638313 WEDNESDAY Stay & Play, St Wilfrids C of E Primary School, Grappenhall, 1.45-2.45pm (not weekly so call to check dates). (01925) 262721 Pre School Praise, St Wilfrids Church, Grappenhall, 2-3.15pm (1st & 3rd Wed of Month). Mrs Hunter (01925) 604955 Grappenhall Toddlers, Grappenhall Community Centre, Bellhouse Lane, Grappenhall, 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Laura 07885 203937 Boogie Babies (18mths+), Play Central, Bridge Shopping Centre, Knutsford Rd, Latchford, (am). Vicky (01925) 638313 Toddler Group,The Large Room, Church Lane, Grappenhall (opp Parr Arms), 9.30-11.30am. Janet 01925 212398 THURSDAY Caterpillar Music, Grappenhall and Thelwall Royal British Legion, Stockport Rd,Thelwall, (am). Jan (01925) 860459 Music, Rhyme & Story Time, Play Central, Bridge Shopping Centre, Knutsford Road, Latchford,(am). Vicky (01925) 638313 Star Jumps pre scholl gymnastics, Grappenhall Community Centre, (pm) Sarah 07527 150794 FRIDAY Baby Moves, Woolston Hub, Butterflies Childrens Centre, (am). Gillian 07717 313064 Also see local Children’s Centre including Westy Children’s Centre Latchford (01925) 570870

Hartford, Cuddington & Sandiway MONDAY St John’s Sandiway Toddler Group, St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, 10-11.45am (term time only). Nicola 07715 105038 Jo Jingles, Hartford Methodist Church Hall, Beech Road (am). Eve (01928) 739966 Rhythm Time, Hartford Children’s Centre, Chester Rd, Hartford, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Diddi Dance, St John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford, (am). Emma 07792 500981 TUESDAY Tiny Talk, Hartford Methodist Church Hall, Beach Road (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 Farm Tots, Riverside Organic, Shipbrook Hill Farm, Whatcroft, Northwich, 10-11.30am (term time only). Maria (01606) 46258 TinyTalk baby singing & signing & TinyTalk Toddlers, Hartford Methodist Church Hall, Beach Rd, Hartford, (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 U5’s Rhyme Time, Sandiway Library, Mere Lane, Cuddington, 11-11.30am. (01606) 888065 Jo Jingles, Barnaby’s Playbarn, Blakmere Craft Centre, Chester Rd, Sandiway, (am). Eve (01928) 739966 Kinder Swim, Delamere Forest Pool, Blakemere Lane, Oakmere, Delamere Forest, (pm). Kath 07907 263423 Melody Bear, early years dance & ballet, Cheshire Craft Workshop, Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway, (am). Louise 07970 223342 Baby Yoga, Barnaby’s Playbarn, Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway, (pm). Sarah 07977 093373 WEDNESDAY St John’s Sandiway Toddler Group, St John’s Church Hall, Norley Road, 10-11.45am (term time only). Carolyn 07731 588851 Jo Jingles, Barnaby’s Playbarn, Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway (am). Cheryl (01928) 739966 Tots & Tinies, St Johns Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford, 10-11.30am (term time). Teresa 07968 435392 Farm Tots, Riverside Organic, Shipbrook Hill Farm, Whatcroft, Northwich, 10-11.30am (term time only). Maria (01606) 46258 TinyTalk, Baby Signing & Singing, Lostock Gralam Community Centre, Stubbs Lane, (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 Forest School, Delamere Forest, Linmere, Delamere, (am) (term time only). Helena (01606) 889792 Sutton School of Dance, British Legion, Main Rd, Moulton, (pm). Debbie (01606) 891089 Little Superstars, St John’s Parish Centre, Hartford, (am) Rebecca 07824 115223 Puddle Ducks Swimming, Delamere Forest School, Blakemere Lane, (am). (01477) 410080 THURSDAY Little Lights, St John’s Church, Norley Rd, Sandiway, 10.30-11.30am (term time only). Jenni 07708 805281 Baby & Toddler Crafts, Cheshire Craft Workshop, Blakemere Craft Centre, Sandiway (pm) (term time only). Sarah (01606) 301269 Kinder Swim, Delamere Forest Pool, Blakemere Lane, Oakmere, Delamere Forest, (am). Kath 07907 263423 Puddle Ducks Swimming, Delamere Forest School, Blakemere Lane, (pm). (01477) 410080 FRIDAY Sandiway Mums & Tots, Sandiway Primary School Hall, Weaverham Road, Northwich, 10-11.30am (term time). Mrs Forster (01606) 883298 Farm Tots, Riverside Organic, Shipbrook Hill Farm, Whatcroft, Northwich, 10-11.30am (term time only). Maria (01606) 46258 Jo Jingles, Barnaby’s Playbarn, Blakemere Craft Centre, Chester Road, Sandiway (pm). Cheryl (01928) 739966 Kinder Swim, Delamere Forest Pool, Blakemere Lane, Oakmere, Delamere Forest, (pm). Kath 07907 263423 Baby Yoga, Hartford Village Hall, Hartford, (pm). Jo 07850 580855 Coles Country Kids, Sandiway and Cuddington Scout Hall, 10-11.30am. Catherine 07977 597573 Diddi Dance, St John’s Church Centre, School Lane, Hartford, (pm). Emma 07792 500981 Also see local Children’s Centres including Hartford (01606) 271933

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Holmes Chapel, Knutsford & Goostrey MONDAY Caterpillar Music, Knutsford Civic Centre (pm). Jan (01925) 860459 Little Superstars Sports Club, Kids Allowed, Birkin Centre, Mobberley Rd, Knutsford (am+pm). Louise 07904 311552 Oasis Mothers & Toddlers, St John’s Church,Toft Rd, Knutsford, 10-11.30am. (01565) 755160 Bumps, Babes & Toddlers, Methodist Church Hall, Knutsford Rd, Holmes Chapel, 9.30-11am. Messy Church, Methodist Church Hall, Knutsford Rd, Holmes Chapel, (term time only), (01477) 537085 Mini Music, Goostrey Village Hall, Main Rd, Goostrey, 9am - 12pm. Kate (01477) 535688 Buggy Training Post Natal Fitness Classes,The Moor, Knutsford, (pm). Sam 07931 305993 Baby Massage & Yoga, Holmes Chapel Library, London Rd, Holmes Chapel, (am). 07590 025253 Tiny Talk Baby Signing, Holmes Chapel Library, London Rd, Holmes Chapel (am) Liz 07815 106693 Little Superstars, Methodist Church Hall, Princess St, Knutsford, (am). Rebecca 07824 115223 TUESDAY Tumble Tots, Kids Allowed, Mobberley, Knutsford (am & pm). Jane 07812 144450 Oasis Mothers & Toddlers, St. John’s Church,Toft Rd, Knutsford, 10-11.30am. Alison (01565) 755160 Mums & Toddlers, Plumley Village Hall, Plumley, 9.45-11.30am. Caroline 07854 626003 Waterbabies, Cottons Hotel, Manchester Rd, Knutsford, (pm). (01270) 781239 Baby Ballet, High Legh Village Hall, High Legh, (pm). Joanne 07732 819984 Baby Yoga, Knutsford Sports Club, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, (am).Sarah 07977 093373 Dinky Drama, Pirates Paradise, Holmes Chapel (am). Emily 07412 608313 Little Superstars, Lach Dennis, (am). Rebecca 07824 115223 WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time, Knutsford Sports Club, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, (am + pm). Frances (01270) 884583 Little Acorns Babes & Toddlers Group, High Legh Village Hall, High Legh, 10am-12pm. Call Jane (01925) 754186 Fuchsia School of Dance, Knutsford Methodist Church, Princess St, Knutsford, (pm) (term time only). 07792 284974 St Vincent’s Toddlers, St Vincent’s Parish Hall, George St, Knutsford, 10-11.30am. Sally 07854 310661 Chelford Toddler Group, Chelford Primary School, Chelford, 10-11.45am (term time only). (01625) 861710 Praise and Play, Methodist Church, Knutsford Rd, Homles Chapel, 9.30am Goostrey Playgroup, Goostrey Pavillion, Boothbed Lane, Goostrey. 1.30-3pm, Ruth 07834 772589 Baby Sensory,The Vic Club, Holmes Chapel, (am). Linda 07745 353836 THURSDAY TinyTalk Baby Signing & Singing, Knutsford Sports Club, Knutsford, (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 Music Tots, St. Cross Parish Church Rooms, Mobberley Rd, Knutsford, 10.15-11.30am. Ruth (01565) 631190 Oasis Mothers & Toddlers, St. John’s Church,Toft Rd, Knutsford, 10-11.30am. (01565) 755160 TinyTalk Toddlers, Knutsford Sports Club, Knutsford, (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 Parent & Toddler, Peover Superior Community School, Stocks Lane, Over Peover, 9.45-11.45am (term time only), Katie 07875 711756 Baby Massage Works, Knutsford (am) (please pre book). Katie 07973 540072 Little Acorns Academy, multi-sensory educational play workshops, Civic Centre, Knutsford, (am+pm). V icky 07789 718563 Rhyme Time for U5’s, Holmes Chapel Library, London Rd, Holmes Chapel, 11-11.30am (term time only). Ruth (01477) 021802 Little Acorns Children’s Gardening Club, Fryers Garden Centre, Manchester Rd, Knutsford, 10.30-11.30am. (01565) 755455 Jo Jingles, Knutsford Methodist Church, Princess Street, Knutsford (pm) Eve (01928) 739966 Breastfeeding Support, Knutsford Community Hospital, Bexton Rd, Knutsford, 1 - 3pm (alt thurs). (01565) 757243 Puddle Ducks Swimming,The Manor House Hotel, Audley Rd, Alsager (am). (01477) 410080 FRIDAY Rhythm Time Music, Knutsford Sports Club, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford,(am+pm). Frances (01270) 884583 Rhyme Time (U5’s), Knutsford Library,Toft Rd, Knutsford, 11-11.30am (term time). (01565) 374873 Fuchsia School of Dance, Knutsford Methodist Church, Princess St, Knutsford,(pm) (term time only). 07792 284974 St Vincent’s Toddlers, St Vincent’s Parish Hall, George St, Knutsford. 10-11.30am (not 1st Friday in month). Eva (01565) 755030 Pyjama Drama, Chillberries,Tatton St, Knutsford, (am). Julieanne 0844 272 6590 Diddi Dance, Holmes Chapel Scout Hut, Parkway, Holmes Chapel, (pm). Emma 07792 500981 Rhythm Time, Holmes Chapel Methodist Church, Knutsford Rd, Holmes Chapel (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Puddle Ducks Swimming,The Manor House Hotel, Audley Rd, Alsager (am). (01477) 410080 Also see your local Children’s Centre - Knutsford (01625) 374904, Middlewich & Holmes Chapel (01606) 271983

Lymm & Oughtrington MONDAY Toddler Cafe, Lymm United Reform Church, Brookfield Road, Lymm, 9.30-11am (term time only). Sue 07802 921891 Toddler Riding, Lymm Riding School, Spring Lane, Lymm, (pm). Rebecca (01925) 750435 Rhythm Time, Lymm Methodist Church, Eagle Brow, Lymm, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 TUESDAY Caterpillar Music, Lymm United Reform Church, Brookfield Road, Lymm (pm). Jan (01925) 860459 Big Toes Little Toes (2-3yrs), Rosebank Centre, Pepper St, Lymm, (pm) (please call to book). Sadie (01925) 758959

Bumps & Babes, Sanctuary Cafe, Brookfield Rd, Lymm. 0844 243 6221 WEDNESDAY Jo Jingles, Lymm Rugby Club, Crouchley Lane, Lymm (am). Jacquie (01925) 269136 Humpty Dumpty Club, St Peter’s Church Hall, Lymm, 10.30-11.45am. Jill (01925) 756507 Water Babies swimming,Tall Trees, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, (am). Alison (01925) 243643 Baby Sensory, Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane, Lymm, (am+pm). Laura 07946 672035 Little Acorns Baby & Toddlers, High Legh Village Hall, High Legh, 10am-12pm. Jane (01925) 754186 THURSDAY Tiny Talk, St Peter’s Church Hall, Stage Lane, Oughtrington (am).Therese (01925) 445143 Story Time for pre school children, Lymm Community Library, Davies Way, Lymm, 2.15-2.45pm (term time only). (01925) 754367 Toddler Group, Lymm Baptist Church, Higher Lane, Lymm, 10-11.30am. Julie (01925) 759072 Baby Massage (3 week course),The Rosebank Centre, Pepper St, Lymm, (am) (call for details). Claire (01925) 756900 Parent & Toddler Group,The Playbarn,The Saraven’s Head, Paddock Lane, Warburton, Lymm, 10am-12pm (term time only).Maxine 07858 177067 Sing & Sign, Lymm Village Hall, Lymm, (am). Nicki 07852 155190 FRIDAY Babies can Dance,The Rosebank Centre, Pepper St, Lymm, (am) (please call to book). Claire (01925) 756900 Praise and Play, St Mary’s Church, Lymm, 10.30am. Mrs Wasey (term time only).(01925) 754265 Toddler Riding, Lymm Riding School, Spring Lane, Lymm, (pm). Rebecca (01925) 750435 Toddlers Can Explore,The Rosebank Centre, Pepper St, Lymm, (pm). Claire (01925) 756900 Tiny Tennis, Methodist Church Hall, Eagle Brow, Lymm, (am+pm). Steve 07976 226392 Water Babies swimming,Tall Trees, Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, (am). Alison (01925) 243643 Also see Lymm Children’s Centre (01925) 264927

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Macclesfield, Bollington & Prestbury MONDAY Rhythm Time, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 St Pauls Toddlers, St. Pauls Parish Centre, Glegg St, 9.45-11.15am, (term time only). (01625) 501773 Toddler Time Activity, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield (am). (01625) 440044 Twins & Multiples (Macclesfield Multiples), Broken Cross Children’s Centre, Parkett Heyes Rd, Macclesfield, 10am-12pm (3rd Mon of month). Liz (01625) 267933 Rhyme Time (U5’s), Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield, 2.30-3pm (term time). (01625) 374000 Buggyfit, Bollington Recreation Ground, (am). Wendy 07515 385774 Mums & Tots Group, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, 9.30-11.15am TUESDAY Rhythm Time, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 3 Play at JJ’s Sensory Play Centre, Snape Road, Macclesfield. (01625) 667872 Mums & Tots, St. George’s Baptist Church, St George St, Macclefield, 9.30-11am. Cath (01625) 427 Parents & Toddlers, Bollington Methodist Church, Wellington Rd, 10.15-11.45am. (01625) 573938 Saint Albans Church Mums & Tots, Hall St, 1.15-2.45pm. Anne (01625) 432587 Whirley Tots, Whirley Primary School, Whirley Rd, 2.15-3.25pm. (01625) 383383 Street Totz, Funky street dance classes, Broken Cross, Macclesfield, (pm). Amy 07976 845042 Tiny Talk Baby Signing & Toddler Talk, Kids Allowed, Bennet House, West Park Drive, Macclesfield, (am). Claire 07771 747755 Rhyme Time (U5’s), Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield, 2.30-3pm (term time). (01625) 374000 Toddler Group, Sutton Scout Hut, Sutton, Macclesfield, 9.30-11am (term time only). Emma 07583 357133 NCT Bumps & Babies, JJ Sensory Play Centre, Snape Rd, Macclesfield, 1.30 - 3.30pm. Sarah 0844 243 6115 Baby Yoga, Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield (am). Saffron (01625) 432997 Baby Massage with Rosie Health, Cow Lane, Bollington, (pm), Rosie 07961 614882 WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time, Elim Christian Life Centre, Parsonage St, Macclesfield (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Little Treasures Carer & Babies/Tots Group, 1-3pm, Elim Christian Life Centre, Parsonage St, Macclesfield. Anne (01625) 433070 Take-a-Break Toddler Group, St. Peters Church, 9.30-11am. Gillian (01625) 612426 Mums & Tots, St. George’s Baptist Church, St George St, Macclefield, 9.30-11am. Cath (01625) 427404 Toddler Time Activity, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield (am). (01625) 440044 Mini Music, St Edward’s Community Room, London Rd, Macclesfield, 9.15-11am. Natalie 07759 161253 3 Play at JJ’s Sensory Play Centre, Snape Road, Macclesfield. (01625) 667872 East Cheshire NCT Bumps, Babes & Toddlers, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield, 10am12pm. 0844 243 6115 Rhymetime (U’5s), Bollington Library, Palmerstone St, Bollington, 10-10.30am (term time). (01625) 573058 Mums and Tots, Bosley St Marys Primary School, Leek Rd, Bosley, 9.30-11.30am. Emma 07879 667627 Buggyfit, West Park, Macclesfield, (am). Wendy 07515 385774 Little Fishes Toddler Group, Broken Cross Methodist Church, Whirley Rd, Macclesfield, 1.30-3pm. Musical Moments, JJ Sensory Play Centre, Snape Rd, Macclesfield, (am). Becki 07821 489656 Jolly Jacks toddler activity class, Bollington Civic Hall, (pm). Aymi 07958 807573 THURSDAY Tumbletots, Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane, Macclesfield, (am + pm). vicky 07814 020095 St. Michael’s Church Toddler Group, Market Place, Macclesfield, 10-11.30am & 1-2.30pm (term time). Ruth (01625) 613068 Jolly Tots Toddler Group, Rainow Church Centre, Next to Rainow Church, Rainow, 1.30-3pm (term time). Karen (01625) 432227 Parent & Toddler Activity Sessions, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield (am+pm). (01625) 440044 Rhythm Time, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 0-3 sessions at JJ’s Sensory Play Centre, Snape Road, Macclesfield. (Must pre-book). (01625) 667872 Little Strikers, Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, (am). 07792 791382 Toddler Time, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield, (am). (01625) 440044 Buggyfit, Higher Poynton, Coppice Car Park, Middlewood way, (pm). Wendy 07515 385774 Baby Sensory, JJ Sensory Playcentre, Snape Rd, Macclesfield, (am+pm). Becky 07503 547083 Stay & Play, Gawsworth Primary School, Longbutts Lane, Gawsworth 9-11am (term time only). Suvi 01270 884583 Stay & Play, Bollington Community Centre, Bollington, 10-11.30am. (01625) 378081 Rugby Tots, Fun4All, Queens Avenue, Macclesfield, (am). Alick 0845 313 6720 Puddle Ducks Swimming,The Silk Works, Pickford St, Macclesfield, (am+pm). (01477) 410080 Splish Splash Splosh, Scout Hut, Bollington, (am). Hannah 07824 358087 Bon Bons Breakfast Club, Life Church, Bollington, (am), Bonnie 07739 359948 FRIDAY Tumbletots, Macclesfield Leisure Centre, (am + pm). Vicky 07814 020095 Rhythm Time, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Toddler Group, St. Paul’s Parish Centre, Glegg St, Macclesfield, 9.45-11.15am. (01625) 501773 Playmakers, Fun 4 All, Hurdsfield Industrial Estate, Macclesfield, (am). (01625) 520333 3 Play at JJ’s Sensory Play Centre, Snape Road, Macclesfield. (Must pre-book). (01625) 667872 Water Babies swimmming, Park Lane School, Macclesfield (pm). (01270) 781239 Tiny Tots, Broken Cross Children’s Centre, Parkett Heyes Rd, Macclesfield, 9.30-11am. Kylie (01625) 374479 Little Stars Playgroup for children with addtional needs, Ash Grove Children’s Centre, Ash Grove, Macclesfield, 1-3pm. Sophie 07581 348278 Mums & Tots Group, Prestbury Village Hall, Macclesfield Rd, Prestbury, 9.30-11.15am. Baby Yoga, Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield (pm). www.saffronsyoga.co.uk Puddle Ducks Swimming,The Silk Works, Pickford St, Macclesfield, (am). (01477) 410080 Also see local Children’s centres including Broken Cross - (01625) 374470, Ash Grove - (01625) 374484, & Hurdsfield - (01625) 378081

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Nantwich MONDAY Diddidance, Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Rd, Willaston, (am). Emma 07792 500981 Jo Jingles, Nantwich Elim Church, Regents Park, London Rd, Nantwich, (am) Eve (01928) 739966 Rhyme Time, Nantwich Library, Beam St, Nantwich, 10.30-11am. (01270) 375360 Glutch Story Cental (drama & stories), Church Minshall Village Hall, Church Minshull (am).Beccy on 07783 411720 Baby Sensory, Stapeley Community Hall, Stapeley, Nantwich, (am+pm). Linda 07745 353836 Baby Reflex with Navitas, Playworld Shavington (pm) (pre book). Katie (01270) Toddler Relex with Navitas, Playworld Shavington (pm)(pre book commences 6th Oct). Katie (01270) 260200 TUESDAY Willaston Club Baby & Toddler Group, Willaston Social Club, Nantwich, 9.15-11am. Claire (01270) 569062 Puddle Ducks, Wrinehill Farm, Mill Lane, Betley, (pm). Emma (01260) 281131 Rhythm Time, Main Building, Regents Park, London Rd, Nantwich, (pm). Frances (01270) 884583 Jo Jingles, Playworld, Newcastle Rd, Shavington, (am) Eve (01928) 739966 Jabberjacks, Funky Monkey Cafe, Regents Park, Nantwich (am). Rachel 07501 365537 Baby Sign, Market Street Church Hall, Nantwich, (am). Sharon 07973 479471 Tippy Toes, Market Street Church Hall, Nantwich, (am). Sharon 07973 479471 St Mark’s Toddler Group, St Mark’s Church, Main Road, Shavington, 1.30-3.15pm. Hilary 07875 036563 Betley Mums & Tots, Betley Village Hall, Betley, 9.45-11.45am. Karen 07967 271825 WEDNESDAY Tots Stop, Nantwich Methodist Church, Hospital St, 1.30-3pm (term time only). Liz (01270) 663972 Tumble Tots, Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Rd, Willaston, (am & pm). Ann 07810 513845 BoogieBeat, Wrenbury Village Hall, Cholmondely Rd, Wrenbury, (am). Helen (01270) 212501 La Jolie Ronde, Funky Monkey Cafe, Regents Park, London Rd, Nantwich (am). Kay 07906 558440 Jo Jingles, The Academy, Court Farm, Main Rd, Betley, (am). Eve (01928) 739966 Excercise with Baby, Olive Grove Conference Centre, Regents Park, Nantwich, (pm). Jessi 07792 618716 Oopsadaisy Doodle, Wychwood Village Hall, (am). Kate 07988 754281 THURSDAY Tots and Tinies, Audlem Tree House, Heathfield Rd, Audlem, 1.30-3.30pm. (01270)811829 Diddidance, Nantwich Elim Church, Regents Park, Nantwich, (am). Emma 07792 500981 Rugby Tots, Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Rd, Willaston, (pm). Olly 0845 3136705 Weston Toddler Group, Weston Church Hall, Cemetary Rd, Weston, 9.10-10.45am. Juliet 07804 337082 Noah’s Ark, New Life Community Church, Fuller Drive, Wistaston, 10am-12pm (term time only). Elaine (01270) 664225 Pre-School Gymastics (18+ mnths), Wingate Centre, Wrenbury Drive, Nantwich, (am+pm). (01270) 780456 Oopsadaisy Doodle, Stapeley Community Hall, (am). Kate 07988 754281 FRIDAY Ripples Mums/Carers Toddler Group, Market Street Church, 9.30-11am (term time only). Jane 07967 388992 Chatterbox, Nantwich Elim Church, Regents Park, London Rd, Nantwich, Puddle Ducks, Wrinehill Farm, Mill Lane, Betley (am). Emma (01260) 281131 Mad Academy, Funky Monkey Cafe, Regents Park, Nantwich (am). Kathryn (01270) 876628 Story Time, Nantwich Library, Beam St, Nantwich, 10.30-11am. (01270) 375360 Also see Nantwich & Rural Children’s Centre (01270) 375390

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Northwich MONDAY Buggyfit, Northwich Community Woodlands, Witton Meadow car park, Old Warrington Rd, (am). Emma 07971 596529 Davenham Mother & Toddler, Davenham Methodist Church, Firths Field, Davenham, 10-11.30am. Sarah (01606) 41319 Melody Bear early years dance & ballet, Moulton Verdin Working Mens Club, Church Rd, Moulton, (pm). Louise 07970 223342 TUESDAY Big and Small, Bethal Church, Hargreaves Road, Northwich, 10-11.30am (call first waiting list). Lynda 07719 656619 Water Babies, Moss Farm Leisure Centre, Northwich (am). Anna (01270) 781239 Lostock Gralam Mums & Toddlers, Lostock Gralam Community Centre, Stubbs Lane, Lostock Gralam, 9.15-11.15am. Carole (01606) 41962 Davenham Mother & Toddler, Davenham Methodist Church, Firths Field, Davenham, 10-11.30am. Sarah (01606) 41319 Footsteps toddler group, Acton Bridge Parish Rooms, Acton Bridge, 9.45-11.45am (term time only). www.actonbridge-preschool.co.uk Tots & Co, Christ Church Greenbank, Greenbank Station House, Northwich, 10-11.30am. Rebecca (01606) 782575 Under 5’s Stories & Rhymes, Northwich Library, Whitton Street, Northwich, 11am - 11.30am. (01606) 44221 Jo Jingles, Victoria Road Children’s Centre, Nuemann St, Northwich, (pm). Cheryl (01928) 739666 Puddleducks, LA Fitness, Northwich, (am). (01477) 410080 Praise & Play, St Helen’s Church, Church Rd, Northwich, 2-3pm, (term time only). Alison (01606) 42943 WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time, Davenham Methodist Church, Firths Fields, off Hartford Road (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Big and Small, Bethal Church, Hargreaves Road, Northwich, 10-11.30am (call first waiting list). Lynda 07719 656619 Little Crows, Crowton Primary School, Kingsley Road, Northwich, 2-3pm (term time only). (01928) 788230 Cherubs, Davenham Parish Church, Davenham, 1.15-2.30pm. (1st Wed of month, term time only). Jane (01606) 330963 Parent and Toddler, Lostock Green Methodist Church Hall, Birches Lane, Lostock Green, 10-11.45am. Julie 07747 561327 Dancing Kidz Baby Ballet, Davenham Methodist Hall, Witton St, Northwich, (pm). Sharon 07834 612303 TinyTalk baby singing & signing & TinyTalk Toddlers, Lostock Gralam Community Centre, Stubbs Lane, Lostock Gralam (am). Jenny (01606) 891338 Parent & Toddler Group, St Wilfreds RC Church Hall, Witton St, Northwich, 10-11.30am (Term time only). Rachel (01606) 352224 Wednesday, NCT Parent and Child Group, Polish Club, London Road, Northwich 1-3pm. (Last wed of month). Pippa 07988 589322 Baby Yoga Class, Hartford Village Hall, Northwich, (am). Jo 07850 580855 THURSDAY Tumble Tots, Winnington Park Recreation Club (am & pm). Ann 07810 513845 St Mary’s Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church, Whitegate, 1-3pm (term time only). Karen 07956 574643 Lostock Gralam Mums & Toddlers, Lostock Gralam Community Centre, Stubbs Lane, Lostock Gralam, 9.15-11.15am. Carole (01606) 41962 Baby Bounce (singing & signing for 0-12mths), Northwich Library, Whitton St, Northwich, 11-11.30am. (01606) 44221 Melody Bear early years dance & ballet, Winnington Youth Centre, Winnington House, Northwich, (pm). Louise 07970 223342 Baby Yoga, Dave’s Gym, Off Station Rd, Northwich, (am). Sarah 07977 093373 Davenham Mother & Toddler, Davenham Methodist Church, Firths Field, Davenham, 10-11.30am. Sarah (01606) 41319 Little Superstars, Lostock Community Centre, (am) Rebecca 07824 115223 FRIDAY London Road Baby & Toddler Group,The Polish Parish Social Club, London Rd, Northwich, 9.30-11.15am (term time only). Lesley 07790 354043 Mid Cheshire Twins Club, St Wilfrids Parish Centre, Witton Street, Northwich, 9.30-11.30am (term time only). Moulton Mother & Toddler Group, Village Hall, Main Rd, Moulton, 9.45-11.45am (term time only). Melody Bear early years dance & ballet, Winnington Youth Centre, Winnington House, Northwich, (pm). Louise 07970 223342 Mum & toddler Group, Shurlack methodist Church, Shipbrook Rd, Rudheath, 10am-12pm. Sarah (01606) 334706 Play Dates, Shurlack methodist Church, Shipbrook Rd, Rudheath, 12.30-2.30pm. Sarah (01606) 334706 Also see Victoria Road Children’s Centre, Neumann St, Northwich (01606) 217650

Poynton, Bramhall & Hazel Grove MONDAY Rhythm Time, Norbury Church, London Rd, Hazel Grove (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Tumble Tots, Bramhall Village Club, Lumb Lane (am+pm). Sue 07851 268083 Jo Jingles, Bramhall Methodist church, Bramhall Lane South (am). Laura 07983 513491 Pre School Toddler Group, Independent Options, Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 10-11.30am. 0161 482 2535 Playaway Carer & Toddler Group, Poynton Baptist Church, Park Ln, 9.30-11.30am. (01625) 859036

Parent & Toddler Opportunity Group (Jo Jingles), Independent Options, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 1-2.30pm (term time only). 0161 482 2535 Baby Splash, Hazel Grove Pool, Jacksonís Lane, Hazel Grove, 1.15-1.45pm. (0161) 439 5221 Seedlings at Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove, 10-11.30am & 1.15-2.45pm (call first). (0161) 487 3708 Baby Yoga, Childrens’ Centre, Hazel Grove, (pm). Susan 07813 077074 Sensory Stars, Centrepoint at Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall, (pm). Laura 07506 789603 Rhythm Time, Hazel Grove Tennis & Bowling Club, Douglas Rd, Hazel Grove, (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Tennis Tykes, Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club, Bramhall, (am) (term time only). Caroline 07843 342662 Move & Grove, Bramhall Library, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, (am). Nicola 07966 547579 Kidz Kitchen, Civic Hall, off Park Lane, Poynton, (pm).Tracey 07748 982025 TUESDAY Jabberjacks, St. George’s Church Hall, Poynton (am). Sue (01625) 540999 Seedlings at Hazel Grove Baptist Church, Station Street, Hazel Grove, 10-11.30am & 1.15-2.45pm (call first). (0161) 487 3708 MiniMovers baby & toddler, Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club (am). (0161) 474 4471 Pre school Toddler Group, Independent Options, Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 9.30-11am. (0161) 482 2535 Pre-School Tap, RJL Dance Studios, St Peter’s Parish Centre, Hazel Grove (pm). 07739 695603 Theatre Tots, Harper Studios, Hazel Grove, (am). Natalie 07825 370214 Aquababies swimming, Valley School, Whitehaven Rd, Bramhall, (pm). (0161) 973 1931 MessyNess messy play,The Bramley Centre (behind Bramhall Health Centre), Bramhall, (am). Lousie 07533 256337 Explore & Play, Independent Options, Chester Rd, Hazel Grove, (pm). Laura 07506 789603 Twins Group, Bramhall Children’s Centre, Bramhall Rd South, Bramhall, 10-11.30am (2nd Tues of month). Annette (0161) 426 9235 WEDNESDAY AquaBabies swimming, Valley School, Whitehaven Rd, Bramhall, (pm). (0161) 973 1931 Tumble Tots, Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club (am+pm). Sue 07851 268083 Jabberjacks, United Reformed Church, Bramhall (am). Sue (01625) 540999 Jo Jingles, Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall Lane South, (am). Laura 07983 513491 Parent & Toddler Opportunity Group (Sing & Sign), Independent Options, 67 Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 10-11.30am. (0161) 482 2535 Baby Ballet, Poynton School of Dance, St Martins Church Hall, Shrigley Rd North, Higher Poynton, (pm) (term time only). Stephanie 07903 727763 Sensory Stars, Poynton Children’s Centre, Vernon Primary School, Clumber Rd, Poynton, (am). Laura 07506 789603 Crafty Little Chimps arts & crafts, St Peter’s, Green Lane, Hazel Grove, (am). Liz 07717 315837 Baby Chat (0-12), Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall, (am) (term time only). Jo 07981 123646 THURSDAY Parents & Toddlers, Poynton Methodist Church, Civic Car Park,off Park Ln, 9.30-11.30am. Rachel (01625) 871592 Aquababies swimming, Valley School, Whitehaven Rd, Bramhall, (pm). (0161) 973 1931 Parent & Toddler Group, Independent Options, Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 10-11.30am. (0161) 482 2535 Pre-School Swimming, Hazel Grove Pool, Jacksonís Lane, Hazel Grove,10 - 10.30am & 1.15-1.45pm. (0161) 439 5221 Hazelnuts, Hazel Grove Primary School, Hazel Grove, 9.30-11am (term time only). Jeanette (0161) 483 3699 Story Time,Toys & Tales, Bramhall Lane South, Bramhall, 11-11.30am. (0161) 439 6002 Little Strikers Pre-school football, Brookdale Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, (am). 07792 791382 The Creation Station, Bramhall U R Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall, (am). Sarah 0844 854 5065 Sensory Stars, Hazel Grove Children’s Centre, Hazel Grove, (pm). Laura 07506 789603 Crafty Little Chimps arts & crafts, St Michael’s Scout Hut, Bramhall, (am). Liz 07717 315837 Kidz Kitchen, Independent Options, Chester Rd, Hazel Grove, (pm).Tracey 07748 982025 Jabberjacks, Let Loose, Pepper Road Ind Est, Hazel Grove, (am). (0161) 487 1111 FRIDAY Rhythm Time,The Bramley Centre, Schout Hut, Bramley Close, Bramhall, (am). Frances (01270) 884543 Tumble Tots, Bramhall Lawn Tennis Club (am+pm). Sue 07851 268083 Pre school Toddler Group, Independent Options, Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 9.30-11am. (0161) 482 2535 Baby Splash, Hazel Grove Pool, Jacksonís Lane, Hazel Grove, 1-1.30pm. (0161) 439 5221 Baby Sensory, Woodford Scout & Guide HQ, Moor Lane, Woodford, (am+pm). Becky 07503 547083 NCT Bumps & Babies group, St Michael’s Church Hall, Bramhall, 10-11.30am.Tracey 07595 020276 Rhythm Time, Civic Hall, Park Lane, Poynton, (pm). Frances 01270 884583 Parent & Toddler Opportunity Group (sensory play), Independent Options, Chester Road, Hazel Grove, 1-2.30pm (term time only). (0161) 482 2535 Baby Ballet, Life Leisure, Hazel Grove, (am). Joanne 07732 819984 Jittabugs sing & Play, Bramhall Library, Bramhall Lane South, (am). (0161) 973 2656 Little Fishes, Bramhall Methodist Church, Bramhall, 10-11.30am (term time only). Angela (0161) 439 1204 Rugby Tots, Civic Hall, off Park Lane, Poynton, (am). Alick 0845 313 6720 Toddlers+, Bramhall United Reform Church, Robins Lane, Bramhall, 3-4.30pm. Louise 07535 450041 Also see local Children’s Centre including Poynton (01625) 383090, Bramhall (0161) 217 6028, Hazel Grove & High Lane (0161) 217 6009

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Sandbach MONDAY Story Time, Sandbach Library,The Common, Sandbach, 11-11.30am (term time only). Liz (01270) 375355 Aquatots, Sandbach Leisure Centre, Middlewich Rd, 10.30-11.15am. (01270) 375344 Under 4’s for children, parents & Carers, Elworth Methodist Church & Community Centre, London Rd, Elworth, 9.30-11am (term time only). Jean (01270) 765932 Sandbach Cherubs Breastfeeding support, Ashfield Primary Care Centre, Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, 1011.30am. (01270) 275144 Puddleducks, Sandbach Boys School, Crewe Rd, Sandbach, (pm). (01477) 410080 TUESDAY St John’s Mums and Toddlers, St John’a School, School Lane, Sandbach, 10.30-11.30am. Margaret/ Pauline (01270) 762859 Sandbach Gymnastics Parent & Toddlers, Springvale Industrial Estate, Sandbach, (am).Tracy (01270) 767491 Rhythm Time, Sandbach Methodist Church, Wesley Ave, Sandbach, (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Ettiley Heath Parent & Toddler Group, Ettiley Heath Church Community Centre, Elton Rd, Elworth, 10am12pm (term time only). Nilda (01270) 762212 Mums and Tots, Oasis, Green St, Sandbach, 10am-12pm (term time only). Mavis (01270) 759261 WEDNESDAY St Mary’s Playgroup, St Mary’s Church Hall,The Square, Sandbach, 12.45-2.45pm. Caroline (01270) 753810 Mad Academy,The Wesley Centre, Wesley Ave, Sandbach, (am). Kathryn (01270) 876628 Water Babies, Ashfields Primary Care Unit, Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, (pm). Anna (01270) 611111 THURSDAY Diddidance,The Wesley Centre, Wesley Ave, Sandbach, (pm). Emma 07792 500981 FRIDAY Mums and Toddlers, Sandbach Methodist Church, Wesley Ave, Sandbach, 1.30-3pm. Melanie (01270) 759718 Jabberjacks, St Peter’s Church Hall, School Lane, Elworth (am). Rachel 07501 365537 Rhymetime, Sandbach Library,The Common, Sandbach, 11-11.30am. Jill (01270) 375355 Sandbach Gymnastics Parent & Toddlers, Springvale Industrial Estate, (pm).Tracy (01270) 767491 Parents & Under 3s Swim, Sandbach Leisure Centre, Middlewich Rd, Sandbach, 11-11.30am. (01270) 375344 Oopsadaisy Doodle, Bradwell Village Hall, (am). Kate 07988 754281 Also see Sandbach Children’s Centre (01270) 371235

Stockport & Marple MONDAY High Lane Baby and Toddlers, High Lane Village Hall, off Windlehurst Road, 9.30-11.30am. Sarah 07900 992292 Praise and Play, St George Church, Heavily, Stockport (9-11.15am). (0161) 483 0359 Toddler Craft Session Rough’n’Tumble, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, (am). Jo/Julie (0161) 427 0007 Pre school swimming, Marple Pool, Stockport Rd, Marple, 1.15-1.45pm. (0161) 427 7070 Pre school swimming, Romiley Pool, Hole House Fold, Romiley, 10.50-11.20am. (0161) 430 3437 Jungle Monkey Mother & Toddler, Jungle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Mill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01663) 745700 Theatre Tots, Rough n Tumble, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, (am). Natalie 07825 370214 Toddleys Parent & Toddler Group, Disley Methodist Church, Buxton Rd, Disley, 9.15-11.15am Baby Ballet, Life Leisure, Holdhouse Fold, Romiley, (am). Joanne 07732 819984 Baby Sensory, Hatherlow Sunday School, Otterspool Road, Romily, (am+pm). Beccy 07503 543083 TUESDAY St. Marks Parent & Toddler Group, St. Marks Church Hall, Redhouse Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, 1011.30am. Wendy (0161) 494 9857 Rhythm Time, Mellor Parish Centre, Mellor, (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Pre-school swimming, Avondale Recreation Centre, Heathbank Rd, Stockport 10.45-11.15am. (0161) 477 4242 Pre school swimming, Marple Pool, Stockport Rd, Marple, 2-2.30pm. (0161) 427 7070 Pre school swimming, Romiley Pool, Hole House Fold, Romiley, 9.45, 10.15 & 10.45am. (0161) 430 3437 Mother & Toddler, Jungle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Mill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01663) 745700 Jo Jingles, Heaton Moor United Church, Heaton Moor, (am). Jacqui (01925) 269136 Little Lights, Guywood Centre, Guywood Lane, Romiley, 10-11.30am. Kirstie 07970 100788 Sensory Stars, Zoom Playcentre, Stockport, (am). Laura 07506 789603 Rhythm Time,Trinty Church, Bramhall Lane, Davenport, (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Crafty Crocs, Group, Jungle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Mill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, (am). (01663) 745700 Baby Sensory, Heaton Moor UC, Heaton Moor, (am+pm). Natalie 07852 207510 Water Babies Swimming, Peak School, Buxton Rd, Chinleym (am). (0161) 312 0048 WEDNESDAY Brookside Baby & Toddler Group, Brookside Primary School, High Lane, Stockport, 9.15-11am (term time). Mother & Toddler, JUngle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Mill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01663) 745700 Rhythm Time, High Lane Village Hall, Windlehurst Rd, High Lane (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Crafts at Rumble in the Jungle, Hallam Mill, Hallam Street, Heaviley, Stockport, (am). (0161) 477 8438

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Jo Jingles, Rough n Tumble, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674 Tots in Time, Starlight Performing Arts Academy, Bramhall Moor Lane, Stockport (am). Miss Ellie (0161) 439 8009 Disley Baby & Toddler Group, Disley Primary School, Disley, 9.15-11.15am Move & Grove, Marple Library, Memorial Park, Marple, (am). Nicola 07966 547579 Parent & Toddler Group, Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel St, Woodley, (pm) (term time). Elaine (0161) 494 8494 Sensory Stars, Heatons Children’s Centre, Mersey Vale Primary School, Heaton Mersey, (pm). Laura 07506 789603 Baby Ballet, Startlight Performing Arts Academy, Bramhall Moor Lane, Stockport, (pm). Helen (0161) 408 5052 Little Monkeys Baby Group, Old Chapel St, Edgeley, Stockport, 12.15-1.45pm (term time only). Katie 07771 538139 Baby Sensory, St Paul’s Church Hall, Heaton Moor, (am). Natalie 07852 207510 THURSDAY Jabberjacks, Let Loose Playcentre, Pepper Rd, Hazel Grove,(am) (term time). Sue (01625) 540999 Jo Jingles, Heaton Moor Methodist Church, Stanley Road (pm). Jacqui (01925) 269136 Tumble Tots, Heaton Mersey Methodist Church (am + pm). Sue 07851 268083 St. Paul’s Church Hall Toddler Group, St. Paul’s Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, 1.30-3pm. Linda 07939 798501 (waiting list). Marple & District Twins Club, 3rd Thursday of month, Marple Clinic, 2-4pm. Debbie Hague (01457) 862525 Mini Movers, Edgeley Play Centre, Edgeley, (am). (0161) 474 4471 Mini Movers, St Elizabeth Primary School, Reddish (pm). (0161) 474 4471 Rhythm Time, Rough n Tumble, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, (am). Kim (01625) 533510 Pre school swimming, Romiley Pool, Hole House Fold, Romiley, 11.30am-12pm. (0161) 430 3437 Mother & Toddler, Jungle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Hill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01663) 745700 Toddler Craft Session Rough’n’Tumble, Goyt Mill, Upper Hibbert Lane, Marple, (am). Jo/Julie (0161) 427 0007 Jo Jingles, Romiley Forum Theatre, Compstall Rd, Romiley, (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674 FRIDAY Jo Jingles, Heaton Mersey Community Centre, St. John’s Road (am). Jacqui (01925) 269136 St. Marks Parent & Toddler Group, St. Marks Church Hall, Redhouse Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, 1011.30am. Wendy (0161) 494 9857 Jo Jingles, Marple U.R.C., Hibbert Lane (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674. Calegreen Life Centre Toddler Group, Calegreen Life Centre, adswood Rd, Stockport, 9.30-11.30am. Janet (0161) 483 5217 Little Superstars Sports Club, Marple Cricket Club, Marple, (am). Louise 07904 311552 Praise and Play, St Gabriel Church, Adswood, Stockport, (am). Marie (0161) 483 2321 Jungle Monkey Mother & Toddler, Jungle Monkey Play Centre, Redmoor Mill, Buxton Rd, New Mills, 9.30am-3pm (term time only). (01663) 745700 Rhythm Time, All Saints Church, Manchester Rd, Heaton Norris, (am+pm). Kim (01625) 533510 Jo Jingles, Anchors Away Play Centre, Reddish (pm). Jacqui (01925) 269136 Rhythm & Rhyme, St Pauls Church Hall, St Pauls Rd, Heaton Moor, (am). Mel (0161) 860 0911 Rhythm & Rhyme, Hatherlow Sunday School, Otters Pool Rd, Compstall, (am). Virginia (0161) 427 0160 Baby Sensory, Dialstone Lane Methodist Church, Dialstone Lane, Offerton, Stockport, (am). Natalie 07852 207510 Jo Jingles, Life Leisure, Stockport Sports Village, Lambeth Grove, Woodley, (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674 Also see local children’s Centres

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Stockton Heath MONDAY NCT Bumps & Babes Coffee Morning, Cafe Au Clay, Stockton Heath, 10am, (1st, 2nd & 4th Mon of month). 01925 212398 NCT Bumps & Babes Coffe Morning, Pizza Express, Stockton Heath, 11am-12.30pm, (3rd Mon of month) St John’s Tots, URC Church, Wilderspool Causeway, Stockton Heath, 10-11.30am. Debbie 07505 125717 St James’Praise and Play, St James’ Church, Wilderspool Causeway, Stockton Heath, 1.45-3pm (term time only). Joyce (01925) 654946 Rhythm Time, Scout Centre, Parkgate Rd, Stockton Heath, (am). Jane (01270) 529224 Little Superstars, St Thomasís Church, Ellesmere Road, Stockton Heath. (pm) Louise 07904 311552 Melody Bear pre school dance, Bridgewater House dance studio, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, (pm). Karen 07729 856159 TUESDAY Tiny Talk, St Thomas Church Hall, Ellesmere Road (am).Therese (01925) 445143 Tumble Tots, Stockton Heath Scout Hut, Parkgate Rd, Stockton Heath (am &pm). Carolyn (01925) 726939 Baby Massage,Yoga in Cheshire Studio, Chapel Lane, Stockton Heath, (am). Susan 07900 867933 Toddler Tuesday, Cafe au Clay, West Ave, Stockton Heath, (am+pm). 01925 212398 Melody Bear pre school dance, Bridgewater House dance studio, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, (pm). Karen 07729 856159 WEDNESDAY St Thomas Praise & Play, St Thomas Church, London Road, 2-3pm (term time only). Gwen (01925) 265595 Chapel Tots, Stockton Heath Christian Fellowship, Church Hall, Chapel Lane, 10am-11.30pm (term time, call as waiting list). Valerie (01925) 604384 Creative Kids Club, Cafe au Clay, West Ave, Stockton Heath, (am+pm). 01925 212398 Melody Bear pre school dance, Bridgewater House dance studio, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, (pm). Karen 07729 856159 THURSDAY Baby Sensory, St John’s United Reform Church, Wilderspool Causeway, Stockton Heath, (am+pm). Laura 07946 672035 Melody Bear pre school dance, Bridgewater House dance studio, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, (pm). Karen 07729 856159 Bumps & Babies, St Thomas’ Church, Stockton Heath, 12.30 -2pm. Kirsty 07970 665082 FRIDAY Jo Jingles, St Thomas Church Hall, Ellesmere Road (am+pm), Helen (01744) 454000 Chapel Tots, Stockton Heath Christian Fellowship, Church Hall, Chapel Lane, 10-11.30am (term time, call as waiting list). Valerie (01925) 604384 Little Superstars, Stockton Heath Scout Hut, Parkgate Road (opp St Thomas School) (am) Louise 07904 311552 Melody Bear pre school dance, Bridgewater House dance studio, Sandy Lane, Stockton Heath, (pm). Karen 07729 856159 Also see local children’s Centre, Cygnets, Wood Lane, Appleton -(01925) 264927

Tarporley, Kelsall & Tarvin MONDAY Toddler Morning,The Ice Cream Farm,Tattenhall, 9.30-11am (term time only). 07570 774491 Stay & Play, Fardon Primary School, Fardon, 10-11.30am, (01244) 967157 Rhythm Time,Tarporley Community Centre,Tarporley High Street,Tarporley (am). Julia 07789 867589 TUESDAY Tattenhall Toddler Group,The Sports Pavilion, Flaccer Field,Tattenhall, 9.30-11.30am. Mandy (01829) 771664 Diddidance, Kelsall Community Centre, Kelsall, (am). Danielle 07870 664734 Jo Jingles,Tarporley Community Centre,Tarporley High Street,Tarporley (am).Eve 01928 739966 First Steps & Next Steps Ballet, Pointe Works, Jessie Hughes Village Hall, Eaton, (pm). Nicolle 07900 303966 Parent & Toddler Group,Tarporley Baptist & Methodist Church,The Chapel, High St,Tarporley, 10-11.30am, (term time only). Catharine (01829) 733697 WEDNESDAY Duddon Toddlers, Duddon & Clotton Memorial Hall, Duddon, 9.30-11.30am. Alex 07791 585556 Jacappella Music,Tarporley Community Centre,Tarporley High Street,Tarporley (am).Mel 01606 333244 Kelsall Baby & Toddler Group, Kelsall Community Centre, Kelsall, 10.30am-12pm. Katy 07865 063057 Simone 07944 841873 THURSDAY Diddidance, Cheshire Ice Cream Farm, Newton Lane,Tattenhall (am). Danielle 07870 664734 WhataMess Messy Play,Tarporley Community Centre,Tarporley High St,Tarporley (am). Hannah 07834 603745 Stay and Play,The Barbour Institute,Tattenhall, 10-11.30am. (01244) 967158 Oopsadaisy Doodle,Tarporley Community Centre,Tarporley High St,Tarporley, (am). Kate 07988 754281 FRIDAY Tarvin Babies and Toddler Group,Tarvin Community Centre, Meadow Close,Tarvin 10-11.30am. Sophie 07516 099092 Rhythm Time, Farndon Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Farndon (am). Julia 07789 867589 Mid Cheshire NCT,Tarporley Baptist and Methodist Church Hall, 10-11.30am.Tracey (01829) 733207 Stories & Rhymes U5’s,Tarporley Library, High School, Eaton Rd,Tarporley 10-10.30am. (01829) 731794 Also see local Children’s Centres including Maplas, Farndon & Tarvin (01244) 976158

Weaverham, Comberbach, Anderton & Barnton MONDAY Puddle Ducks swimming, Weaverham Community Pool, Russet Road, Weaverham (am). (01477) 410080 Anderton Babies & Toddlers, Anderton Memorial Hall, Anderton, 10am-12pm (term time only). Kath (01606) 783371 Sticky Fingers Carers Baby & Toddler Group, St Mary’s Church Hall, Weaverham, 10 -11.30am. Jenny (01606) 852110 Little Angels Swimming, Weaverham Pool, (am & pm). Linda 07912 623514 Jo Jingles, Anderton Village Hall, New Rd, Anderton, (pm). Cheryl (01928) 739666 TUESDAY Christ Church Parents & Toddler Group, Christ Church Hall, Church Road, Barnton, 9.30-11.30am. (01606) 74358 Little Angels Swimming, Weaverham Community Pool, (am+pm). Linda 07912 623514 Kinder Swim, Weaverham Community Pool, Russet Road, Weaverham, (am). Kath 07907 263423 Weaverham Family & Toddler, (play for children with additional needs 6mths-3yrs),The Community Room,The Russett School, Weaverham. Helen (01606) 853005 WEDNESDAY Baby & Toddler Group, Sunday School Room, Comberbach Methodist Church, Senna Lane, Comberbach, 9.30-11.30am. Jane 07707 212279 Great Budworth Baby & Toddler Group, Great Budworth Parish Hall, Smithy Lane, 9.30-11.30am. Karen (01606) 892231 Kinder Swim, Weaverham Community Pool, Russet Rd, Weaverham, (pm). Kath 07907 263423 THURSDAY Parent & Toddlers Group, St Bedes Catholic Primary School, Keepers Lane, Weaverham, 9.15-11.15am. (01606) 852149 Story Time, Barnton Library,Townfield Lane, Barnton, 3.45-4.15pm. (01606) 77343 Puddle Ducks Swimming, Weaverham Community Pool, Russet Road, Weaverham (am). (01477) 410080 Praise & Play, St Mary’s & All Saints Church, Great Budworth, 2pm (2 & 4 Thurs of Month). www.greatbudworthchurch.org Glitter & Glue, St Mary’s Church Hall, Weaverham, 10-11.30am. Jenny (01606) 852110 FRIDAY Rhythm Time, Comberbach Memorial Hall, (am) (term time only). Jane (01270) 529224 Storys and Rhymes for U5’s, Barnton Library,Townfield Lane, Barnton, 2-2.30pm. (01606) 77343 Little Angels Swimming, Weaverham Pool, (am & pm). Linda 07912 623514 Toddler Tennis, Weaverham Sports Centre, Russet Road, Weaverham. Steve 07976 226392 See also local Children’s Centre, Barnton & Weaverham (01606) 288526

Wilmslow & Alderley Edge MONDAY Song & Rhymes, Wilmslow Methodist Church, 9.30-10am, 10.10-10.40am & 10.45-11.15am. Judith (01625) 528892 Caterpillar Music, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, (am). Jan (01925) 860459 Sally Williams Baby Ballet, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, (pm). Sally (01625) 585070 Story Time (U5’s), Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow, 11-11.30am (term time only). (01625) 374060 Little Strikers pre-school football, Parish Hall,The Carrs, Cliff Rd, Wilmslow (am). 07792 791382 Water Babies swimming,The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Rd, Handforth, (pm). (01270) 611111 Tennis Tykes, St John’s Church Centre, Lindow, (pm) (term time only). Caroline 07843 342662 Water Babies swimming, Holiday Inn (Manchester airport), Altrincham Rd, Wimslow, (pm). (01270) 781239 Baby Massage with RosieHealth, Untited Reformed Church, Wilmslow, (pm). Rosie 07961 614882 TUESDAY Jo Jingles, Wilmslow U.R. Church, Alderley Rd (am). Laura (0161) 431 0674 Tumble Tots, Pownall Hall School, Carrwood Rd, Wilmslow, (am + pm). Vicky 07814 020095 St Chad’s Church, Praise & Play, Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, (1.30-3pm). Chris (01625) 530228 My Baby Massage, Alderley Edge. Claire (01625) 583325 or 07952 810350 Baby Ballet, Handforth & Prestbury School of Dance, Dean Row Community Hall, Dean Row, (pm). Michelle (0161) 483 6678 Sally Williams Baby Ballet, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, (pm). Sally (01625) 585070 Raindrops Tots, Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, 10am-12pm (term time only) Baby Massage, Wilmslow Methodist Church, 1.30pm. Judith (01625) 528892 (please call first) Rhyme Time, Handforth Library, Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, 11-11.30am (term time).(01625) 378272 Water Babies swimming,The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Rd, Handforth, (am). (01270) 611111 Baby Sensory, St John’s Church Hall, Knutsford Rd, Wilmslow, (am+pm). Beccy 07503 547083 WEDNESDAY Rhythm Time, United Reform Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow (am+pm). Frances (01270) 884583 Tumbletots, Pownall Hall School, Carrwood Rd, Wilmslow, (am). Vicky 07814 020095 Little Footprints, Dean Row Comm’y Centre, Ringstead Drive, Dean Row, 9.15-11am. Brenda (01625) 251097

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Mums, Dads & Tots, St. Benedicts Church, Hall Rd, Handforth, 1.30-3pm. Jacquie (01625) 250471 Tiddlywinks Mini Church (stories, activities & play), Wilmslow Methodist Church, 10am (fortnightly). Judith (01625) 528892 Talking Tots, Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Road, Wilmslow, (am). Beccy 07947 735373 Tiny Toes, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, (am). Sally (01625) 585070 Sally Williams BabY Ballet, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow (am). Little Strikers,The Scout Hut,Talbot Rd, Alderely Edge, (am). 07792 791382 The Creation Station, Dean Row Village Hall, Brown Lane, Wilmslow, (am). Sarah 0844 854 5065 Water Babies swimming, Holiday Inn (Manchester airport), Altrincham Rd, Wimslow, (pm). (01270) 611111 Bon Bons Breakfast Club, Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliffe Rd, Wilmslow, (am). Bonnie 07739 359948 THURSDAY Rhythm Time, Scout & Guide Hut,Talbot Rd, Alderley Edge (am). Frances (01270) 884583 Thursday Tots, United Reformed Church, Alderley Rd, Wilmslow, 2-4pm. Barbara (01625) 584267 Rhyme Time, Wilmslow Library, South Drive, Wilmslow, 11-11.30am (term time only). (01625) 374060 Baby Reflexology, Moor Lane, Wilmslow, (am). Gabby 07817 597288 Bumps, Babes & Toddlers, Wilmslow Methodist Church, Water Lane, Wilmslow, 10.30am-12pm (1st & 3rd Thurs of month). 0844 243 6115 Kidz Kitchen, Wilmslow UR Church, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow, (am).Tracey 07748 982025 FRIDAY Jabberjacks, Wilmslow Methodist Church (am). Sue (01625) 540999 Friday Tots, Alderley Edge Methodist Church, 10-11.30am. Susan (01625) 585166 Tiny Hands, St. Mary’s Methodist Church, Wilmslow Rd, Handforth, 10am-12pm. Margaret (01625) 526591 Little Footprints, Dean Row Community Centre, 9.15-11am. Brenda (01625) 251097 Little Superstars Sports Club, Wilmslow Leisure Centre, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow, (am+pm). Louise 07904 311552 Tennis Tykes, St John’s Church Rooms, Lindow, (pm) (term time only). Caroline 07843 342662 Puddle Ducks baby & pre-school swimming,The Hallmark Hotel, Stanley Rd, Handforth, (pm). (01477) 410080 Music Bugs, Wilmslow Parish Hall, Cliff Rd, Wilmslow, (am). Stacey 0844 822 1175 Tiny Talk Baby Singing, Wilmslow Library, (am). Claire 07771 547755 Also see local Children’s Centre including Oakenclough and Poynton - (01625) 374180

Jo Jingles Leader wins award At the recently held 8th annual “What’s on 4 Little Ones” awards Jo Jingles leader Cheryl Mahon won the award for Most Outstanding Activity Leader in the West and Wales. These awards celebrate and recognise those companies, organisations and individuals providing the best activities, classes, days out and parties for young families and children across the UK. Jo Jingles is the one of the UK’s most succesful providers of music, singing and movement classes for babies and pre-school age children. In the classes children learn to play percussion instruments, sing songs, hold a tune, move and dance, make friends but most importantly have fun! Cheryl runs Jo Jingles classes in Northwich, Chester and Knusford areas. For more information call 01928 739966 or go to www.jojingles.com/midcheshire2nwales

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On the Road By Victoria Pollitt Victoria and her family recently visited the Lake District and tell us all about their time there. Victoria stayed at the White Cross Bay Holiday Park, Windermere, travelling by car it took them about 1½ hours from mid-Cheshire. Before I begin, a confession. My husband and I lived in the Lake District for a couple of blissful years before our son was born so I must admit to a certain bias for this glorious part of the country. So it was with glee we set off with our three-year-old Josh for a last break before the arrival of our second child. We stayed from Friday to Monday at White Cross Bay Holiday Park on the shores of Windermere. It’s in a great location between Bowness and Ambleside and our two-bedroom lodge was cosy and welcoming and just a short walk to the lakeside. Having a kitchen, lounge and dining table as well as two bathrooms certainly suits us better than a hotel room right now. Park facilities are great for families and include a large, warm indoor pool, a restaurant, bar and playground. And I’m sure many who stay here imagine buying a lodge or caravan so they can pop along at will. Travelling around the Lake District is nourishment for the soul and we greedily soaked in the beautiful surrounding vistas. It was cold during our stay and unsurprisingly there were the odd showers. However, there are plenty of indoor attractions to amuse children and we certainly packed plenty in. Josh adored a visit to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction as he’s a fan of Peter Rabbit and some of her other famous characters. We all enjoyed a boat trip with Windermere Lake Cruises, a great way to see the longest lake in England. We opted for the 40-minute route from Bowness to Lakeside where we visited the Lakes Aquarium and Josh was delighted that as well as fish, you can see otters, monkeys, crocodiles and other creatures. Then there was Lakeland Motor Museum, a much bigger hit with him than I imagined. As well as cars, there are motorbikes and bicycles and an exhibition about the record-breaking Campbell family. The adventure playground at visitor centre Brockhole also went down well as did an exploration of the grounds of Sizergh Castle. We crammed lots in but there’s a world of possibilities for families visiting the Lakes, from water sports to climbing to cycling, adventure sports and much more. Of course, exploring the fells on foot is one of the best ways to appreciate the beautiful area and I would very much recommend getting out and about in some walking boots. We made it up one hill and the view from the top, where we had a picnic, took our breath away. But at eight months pregnant and with the weather not exactly on our side we mostly opted for less strenuous pursuits on this trip. We all enjoyed a busy, fun-packed break, a great introduction for Josh to somewhere very dear to our hearts.

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Take it Slow This autumn Kiddy Cook’s Nikki Geddes, tells us about the foods that are in season and about her love of her slow cooker to feed the family as the days grow shorter. Autumn is for celebrating. Halloween! Bonfire Night! Diwalli! So whether you are looking for truly hideous Halloween recipes or food to go off with a ‘BANG’ on Bonfire Night, there are some fabulous seasonal ingredients for you to choose from.

What’s in Season?

Apples, Aubergines, Borlotti Beans, Fennel, Celery, Chillies, Damsons, Sloes, Blackberries, Mulberries, Elderberries, Figs, Grapes, Floury Potatoes, Mushrooms, Nuts, Pears, Peppers, Pumpkins, Squash, Quinces, Medlars & Sweetcorn. Autumn is also the time when the slow cooker comes into its own. Slow cookers (or croc pots) are a great way to easily prepare a family, friendly meal.

Prepare and forget!

Whatever the recipe, all cooking involves a certain amount of preparation, but with slow cooking this is kept to a minimum. Once the food is in the pot it doesn’t require any attention until it’s cooked.

Fabulous Flavours!

Slow cooking food intensifies the flavours, resulting in rich, concentrated sauces, meat that falls off the bone, and aromatic spices such as star anise and cloves are great to use as their distinct flavours aren’t lost when slow cooked.

It’s Economic!

Slow cooking makes economic sense as it works best using cheaper cuts of meat and it’s really easy to cook large quantities, creating leftovers for freezing. Slow cooking enables you to make the best possible food with whatever ingredients are available. I’m a real convert to slow cooking. The spendthrift in me loves the cheaper cuts of meat which are really suited to this style of cooking, and the simplicity of throwing ingredients into a pot and letting them do their ‘thing’ is very appealing. I hope I’ve inspired you to give it a go? Happy ‘slow’ cooking!

Did you know you could make desserts in a slow cooker? Tiramisu Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • •

100g caster sugar 100g butter 2 eggs, beaten 50g grated chocolate 25g cocoa powder, sieved, plus extra to decorate 75g SR flour 250g mascarpone cheese 2 tbsp icing sugar, sifted 3 tbsp liquid coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract You will need 6 x 150 ml ramekins

Method 1. Beat the sugar and butter together until creamy and smooth, then beat in the eggs slowly, until smooth. Add the chocolate and stir in the cocoa powder. Lastly, stir in the flour. 2. Divide the mixture between the ramekins. Put 3–4 layers of greaseproof paper in the base of the slow cooker and put the ramekins on top, stacking if necessary. Pour in hot water to a depth of about 2 cm and cook for 4 hours on the high setting or 8 hours on low. Allow to cool. 3. To serve, beat together the mascarpone, icing sugar, liquid coffee and vanilla extract until smooth. Spoon a little of this mixture over the top of each chocolate base, sieve over some cocoa powder and serve. Recipe taken from Ultimate Slow Cooker Favourite by Cara Hobday For more information about Kiddy Cook and CookieTots go to www.kiddycook.co.uk

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‘MarKitt’ raises funds for Local Charity In June Altrincham Market held a special fundraising “MarKitt”, from which organisers gave all the proceeds from the stall fees to Didsbury-based charity, ReverseRett. Traders and shoppers also both gave generously and in total the event raised a staggering £12,500! The charity was chosen because six-year-old Kitt, the youngest daughter of Nick Johnson and Jenny Thompson, who recently took over the running of Altrincham Market, suffers from the rare neurological condition, Rett syndrome. This means whilst Kitt hit all her usual milestones until she was about 18 months old, she then started to regress, at first she became unsteady, lost her speech and then developed severe and complex epilepsy which is typical of the condition. ‘We found out Kitt had Rett following DNA testing although we already thought she had the condition after we met a girl suffering from the condition at Festival No6 in Wales. The problem with the condition is that it is regressive so things for Kitt are likely to get worse’ explains Jenny. Rett is only seen in girls because girls have two X chromosomes in every cell. If they have Rett syndrome, some of the cells will use the defective gene. Other cells will use the healthy genes which will help to make up for the cells using the defective gene. However, boys only have one X chromosome in every cell. They lack the extra X chromosome that can protect their bodies from being completely overcome by the disorder. Therefore boys with the cell mutation that causes Rett syndrome often die before or shortly after birth. It affects around 1 in 15,000 - which means there are 2,000 girls living with the condition in the UK. Successful research on mice undertaken by Dr Adrian Bird in Edinburgh demonstrated that it is hypothetically possible to reverse the condition and therefore resource and effort is being put into research, however as it is a rare disorder the resources are very restricted. Jenny continues “Because Rett is a rare disease it doesn’t get the funding here in the UK and most research is done in the States. ReverseRett is affiliated to the US charity and is staffed by Rett parents who are championing and putting significant money into funding research into the disorder – the thinking is that research may also feed into other neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s.” More charity events are planned over the coming months at the market whose impressive renovations are now complete. These include the historic Market House which has been completely renovated into a fabulous ‘meeting and eating’ destination for the whole family. There’s plenty of room for buggies; a designated colouring and craft area for the little ones and lots of tasty food and drink choices. For more information about what’s on when at the market, visit www.facebook.com/pages/Altrincham-Market If you would like to make a charity donation to ReverseRett, please visit www.justgiving.com/altrinchammarkitt.

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