Category Archives: Events and Activities

Half Term Activities October 2020

It’s half term with a difference this time around (the difference being that even the Halloween bats have had their wings clipped!). The Big Neighbourhood Pumpkin Trail Artventurers want as many people as possible to display a pumpkin in their … Continue reading

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World Book Day 2020

It’s World Book Day 2020 on Thursday, 5th March and schools all over Urmston, Stretford and the universe in general are celebrating with dressing up days (come as your favourite character), read-with-parents events and author visits.  This year there is … Continue reading

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Introductory Practice Entrance Exam: What to Expect

Our introductory practice entrance exam is this Sunday, 1st March (yes, it’s March already!). It’s a big day for those children who will sit the exam as, for most of them, it is the first time they have experienced formal … Continue reading

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February 2020 Half Term Activities in Manchester and Beyond

February 2019 Half Term Activities in Manchester and the Surrounding Areas The spring break has come around quickly this year but Manchester is ready for it with an abundance of half term activities, most of which are FREE! With most … Continue reading

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Family Friendly Half Term Activities in Manchester and Beyond

Half term October 2019 is here – for some of us. For others, it begins next week. In any case you can take your pick of ways to entertain, educate and amuse your family in Manchester and the surrounding areas. … Continue reading

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Primary School Dates for your 2020 Diary

Primary School Dates for Your 2020 Diary   There is always ‘something to look forward to’ when your child is at primary school. It can be hard keeping track of everything, especially if you have more than one child, so … Continue reading

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Secondary School Open Evenings in and around Urmston and Stretford 2019

Open Evenings and Mornings are an opportunity to investigate which secondary school will be best for your child. If your child is in Year 5 or 6, you will probably already be thinking about this. Attending an open event will … Continue reading

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Anti-Bullying Week 2018: Choose Respect

Anti-Bullying Week 2018 will run from 12th – 16th November with the theme of ‘Choose Respect’.  Run by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, the week aims to show young people that bullying is a choice. By showing respect for others, even when … Continue reading

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October 2018 Half Term Activities in and Around Manchester

Half term October 2018 is coming up and there are a plethora of events to entertain, educate and amuse your family in Manchester and the surrounding areas. Here is our pick of the best ones. Dashehra and Diwal Celebrations Autumn … Continue reading

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