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Kumon Urmston maths and English study centre 2 week free trial

The Kumon Urmston Study Centre is offering a two-week Free Trial between 1 October and 20 November 2017 for new students. Children can experience how the Kumon Maths and English Programmes help children of any age and ability to become confident, independent learners with a positive attitude to study. It enables parents and children to […]

Poster for Santa's Camp at Wayfarer Parbold

Santa’s Camp and Nativity Trail at The Wayfarer, Parbold, Lancashire

December 2017 Saturday 2nd, 9th, 16th 12-6pm Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th 12-6pm Thur 14th and Friday 15th 4-6pm Follow the life-size Nativity Trail, led by our intriguing storyteller all the way to Santa’s magical camp. Shop at the reindeer food bar along the way, meet the Wise Men and get a selfie with the Baby […]

Chocolate Party with R&M Fine Chocolate

72 Singleton Road, Salford, Manchester, M7 4LU Up to two hours of chocolate fun. Each party guests will make their own personal chocolate snacks, lollies and truffles, but we all work together. We will learn to decorate, pipe, write and draw with chocolate. All the creations are for eating and taking home. The activities can […]

Sublime Science Party – Dragons Den Winning!

Nationwide Do you want to 100% Guarantee your child’s birthday party will be wonderfully different and absolutely unforgettable, without mess, stress or hassle? The Sublime Science Party is Netmums Award-Winning, Dragon Approved (winning Dragons’ Den) and 100% Slimetastically Guaranteed to be awesome. Over the past 8 years Sublime Science has enthralled more than 500,0000 children […]

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If you can picture it, you can do it: Learn to ski or snowboard now and beat the rush!

Picture it: the glistening piste, the snowy peaks, the picturesque chalets, the apres-ski. If you can see yourself on the alps, then get yourself here and make it happen. With Beginner Ski and Snowboard Day Lessons and Courses from £90 before December, we have everything you need to start your next adventure. The time is […]

Awesome Children’s Parties

Here at Academy of FUN! we believe that creativity and crazy imagination is the key to having good, honest FUN! We are all about the giggles and making FUN memories! Our children’s parties are the best in town. We know that because the children tell us – and they know how important it is to […]

Children bouncing colourful balls on a play parachute

Jabberjacks – Giving Children That Special Party Experience!

Jabberjacks unique parties will capture your child’s imagination and ensure that they and their friends have the best experience ever. PLAYMATES 2 to 4 yrs – includes puppets, bubbles, teddies, games and activities, all hidden in a magic box. JUNIORS 5 to 7 yrs – Fast paced, energetic with lots of crazy dancing and exciting […]

Children performing at Red Players Academy

Red Players Drama Academy – Altrincham

Red Players Academy are launching brand new drama & acting classes on Saturday mornings in Altrincham from September. Red Players have worked with leading actors from Coronation Street, CBBC, Waterloo Road, Hollyoaks – national touring theatre shows – and numerous acclaimed film productions. Join us for a free trial at our launch session at St […]

People dressed in Halloween costumes in Manchester

Dreams Come True Halloween Fun Run

Ghosts, ghouls, vampires and monsters are all welcome at Heaton Park in Manchester for the Dreams Come True Halloween Fun Run! Whether you want to walk, jog or run the easy 5km route its entirely up to you, but watch out for the spooky residents of Heaton Park that will be around the course on […]

Go Potty! Pottery Parties!

Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside A pottery party experience that comes to you! I’ll bring all the equipment and materials to your home or party venue. Everyone taking part will be assisted to make a pot on the wheel. I use air drying clay so there’s no need for a kiln and your party guests will all […]

Mums and babies having fun at Rhythm and Rhyme class

Rhythm and Rhyme: Inspiring Young Minds

A rich mix of musical fun for 4 months to 4 years. Songs, puppets, parachute play, bubbles and balls combine to target language, communication, social and physical development. Highly qualified and extremely lovely session leaders. Established 2001. Proud to be independent. Approved by Manchester Education Services. 07584 344 315 http://rhythmandrhyme.co.uk Like Rhythm and Rhyme on […]

North West’s No1 Dress Up and Party Destination

Smiffy’s is the North West’s No.1 fancy dress and party shop with stores in Liverpool and Chester City Centre and online. With two shops both set over 2 floors, we stock 1000s of fancy dress costumes for adults, children and babies, plus all the make-up, accessories, hats, wigs, masks and party ware you can imagine. […]

Awesome Children’s Parties

Free things for children to do on a rainy day

Sometimes you just need a way to entertain the children at home without any expense, preparation or mess. Here are some easy ideas for fun activities kids can do on a rainy day which don’t require you to spend any money or take hours planning or clearing up. Why not bookmark this page for when you hear those dreaded words […]

Babyballet Bramhall

Come and join the fun! Our magical classes run throughout Wednesdays and Saturdays, with more days coming soon!! With a real focus on learning through play, the unique babyballet syllabus offers magical ballet classes where every child can build their confidence and social skills, learning manners, discipline and respect whilst developing their basic ballet technique. […]

The Fairy Sanctuary

What could be more magical than a workshop or party that’s powered by fairy dust! We offer a choice of experiences ranging from creative fairy-themed workshops to pamper parties where you can get lost in a dreamy new world for a few hours. Fairy Story Hour £5 Between 6pm & 7pm on various dates in […]