Half term is upon us and Better Tuition will be closed for lessons until 5th November. Read on for our selection of fun half term activities in Trafford and Manchester.
Half term suggestions from Better Tuition, M41 0XH
The Church Inn, Church Rd, Flixton is holding a Don’t Look Back Halloween Kids Party on Saturday 27th October from 18.30 – 20.00. Admission £2 – all proceeds go to Children in Need. The Ghost Walk around the the graveyard will be scary but not too scary! Games, cakes and spooky treats galore.
Manchester Science Festival is running all week: the Science Spectacular will take place across the Manchester Museum and the Whitworth Hall. Go on a journey through the heart, they suggest, find out why lotus leaves don’t get wet and snuggle up to some unusual insects. Meet the scientists and engineers behind the research and take part in fun activities throughout the day.
The Science and Engineering Extravaganza promises a brilliant day of fun: meet scientists and engineers and find out about prosthetics, Formula 1 racing, hybrid trains and more with workshops and demos throughout the day. Bring the whole family along to play with robots, get hands-on in the science arcade and lab, and create your own newscast in the TV studio.
On Sunday 28th October the Hard Rock Cafe is running a Little Monsters Ball. Their website suggests you come in fancy dress and enjoy breakfast, face painting and lots of ghoulish games. Reservations only. Children £7.50, Adults £9.00. To book please call 0161 831 6700
Urmston Bookshop is running a Creative Writing Workshop for children aged 8+ on 31st October. Led by author Steve Hartley, sessions run for three hours and cost just £20.
Why not visit the Spooky Woo Spectacular on Hallowe’en, indoors at Altrincham Market? Hosted by the High Witch of Altrincham and Altrincham Market, this event will get you into the spirit of the season!
Urmston’s Community Bonfire is on 3rd November from 5.30 – 9.00pm (the fireworks generally start around 7.30pm, but please check in advance) at Abbotsfield Park on Chassen Road. The spectacular display attracts visitors from far and wide and is an Urmston institution.
Finish off your half term holiday with a trip to Ordsall Hall – one of Salford’s hidden gems. They are running a FREE Tudors Live event on the first Sunday of every month.
If you want to find some activities closer to home, why not create your own autumn project – collect leaves, create a scrapbook, and find out some science and maths facts at the same time – there is great information about the fascinating Fibonacci sequence here and here. You can also look at our useful links section: there you will find a massive range of fun and engaging learning activities, including games.
Whatever you’re doing this half term, Better Tuition wishes you a relaxing, fun time. We reopen on Monday, 5th November and we hope to see you soon!
P.S. Please remember: we are NOT the Kip McGrath Urmston Tuition Centre.
