MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk AUTUMN 2023 ALTRINCHAM & SALE DAYS OUT Pg11-19 SUNFLOWER COMP WINNERS Pg 4-5 BACK TO SCHOOL Pg 5-9
JULIA DONALDSON & AXEL SCHEFFLER Thirty Years of Favourite Stories Open until 1 Jan 2024 FREE EXHIBITION Artwork by Axel Scheffler. Copyright © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2023 VISIT US TODAY! TUE - FRI: 11AM - 5PM 11AM - 5PM SAT - SUN: 10AM - 5PM 10AM - 5PM Based on the much-loved picture book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury Thu 7 Dec 2023 – Sun 7 Jan 2024 Book now at thelowry.com ‘ENCHANTING’ BBC RADIO BRISTOL ‘INGENIOUS’ DAILY MAIL FESTIVE FAMILY FUN AT THE LOWRY THIS WINTER...
3 Raring2go! WELCOME GET IN TOUCH: e: altrincham@raring2go.co.uk t: 07766 991935 w: raring2go.co.uk/altrincham Welcome to our Autumn magazine! Hopefully by now those of you with children starting a new school or a new school year have settled well and are getting into a routine. We've got plenty of tips in this issue to help you on the way. Before we know it, Half Term, Halloween and Bonfire Night will be here and with it lots of opportunities for fun, family days out. From pumpkin-picking and spooky trails to pumpkin spiced lattes and magical theatre we think we've found something for everyone from page 11. We're not forgetting our tiniest readers too, our 'Under 5s' section is a great place to start when looking for activities for the little ones. We hope you enjoy reading! Jo, Editor, Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale What’s inside? Page 4-5 Meet our Sunflower Competition winners 5-9 Back to School tips 11-19 Days Out and Diary Section 20-21 Health and Wellbeing 22-25 Clubs and Classes 26-27 Puzzle Page and Recipe Page 28-31 Under 5s Copyright © 2023 by Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the Publishers. Published by Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale.Email altrincham@raring2go.co.uk. Ph: 07766 991935 All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without written permission. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products from any businesses featured. FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS:
Raring2go! #R2GSUNFLOWERCOMP 4 raring2go.co.uk The Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale Sunflower Competition 2023 - Winners We launched our fifth annual sunflower competition in Spring and thanks to our Sponsors Kids Planet Day Nurseries, Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream and Emporium M33 we distributed thousands of seeds to local schools, playgroups and community groups. Since then you have been sending in your pictures and we have loved watching your sunflowers flourish and grow! We are now really excited to announce the winners of the tallest sunflowers... And the winners are: 1) Stephie, 413cm 2) Nia and Oscar, 378cm 3) Penelope and Miles, 314cm 4) Scarlett, 300cm Each will receive a £10 book token 1 4 Thanks to our sponsors: 3 2
Raring2go! BACK TO SCHOOL 5 Thank you so much to everyone who entered! Here are a few more of the amazing entries we received... Back to school packed lunch and snack ideas! If your kids are already tired of sandwiches in their packed lunch boxes or you're looking for inspiration for the never ending after-school snack attacks then read on... Packed Lunch ideas Pitta bread and dips Tortilla wraps with their favourite filling Popcorn Pretzels Cherry tomatoes, carrots or cucumber sticks Individual cheeses (ie Babybel, Dairylea) Omelette Cheese and crackers Sausage rolls Falafel Hot food ideas (in a flask) Soup Hot dogs Mini pizza or mini quiche Pasta or cous cous mixed with vegetables chicken skewers Noodles Healthy(ish) after school snacks Raisins Breadsticks Rice cakes Savoury mini muffins Brioche or croissants Scotch pancakes Cereal Make sure you check your school's policy too!
Raring2go! BACK TO SCHOOL 6 raring2go.co.uk British Science Week 5th - 14th March Away With Words By Sophie Cameron Reviewed by Willow Brown, Aged 10 - West Midlands Raring2Read! BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FAMILIES Does your family enjoy reading? Then join our Facebook group, to share ideas, tips and recommendations. www.facebook.com/groups/raring2read This book was great. It showed me what it would be like to go to school in a country when I cannot speak the language and how difficult it must be for non-English speakers. I couldn’t put this book down! It tells the story of two girls - one who is a non-English speaker from Catalan who moves to Scotland and the other - a girl who has selective mutism. My favourite thing about this book is the way it is written - it is structured really well, representing what it feels like to not understand the language with squiggly lines ~~~~~ as if it is just all mumbled jumbled up words coming out because she is not English. I sympathised with the character and it made me think about children in my school. Raring2go! would like to thank LoveReading4Kids, for this wonderful review. LoveReading4Kids, the UK’s leading children’s book recommendation website, is now a bookstore with social purpose, where 25% of the cover price can be donated to a school to buy books. Because books change lives. Buy a Book. Support a School. Make a Difference. Click anywhere on this page to buy this book or visit: www.lovereading4kids.co.uk Huge thanks to Willow Brown for her brilliant review.
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9 Raring2go! BACK TO SCHOOL Handy hints to help your child's reading Did you know that there are lots of opportunities around your home to improve your child’s reading? Many of us read story books with our children every night which is great but you can also mix it up a bit to help them experience other types of texts. Below are some examples of what you could be looking at together and some questions you could discuss. Instructions e.g. recipes, game rules Why do instructions have numbers? Do you think it matters which order the instructions are in? What types of punctuation are used? Why are there a lot of verbs (doing words) used in instructions? Newspaper articles Why has a headline been used? Can you find a quote from someone in the article? Why have they used photos/diagrams in the article? Can you find 5 facts? Information leaflets How has the information been organised? What types of words have been used to try and persuade you to buy a product or try something new? Biographies/autobiographies How have they been written? (3rd person, past tense, time order)? What type of stories have been included? Why have photos been included? Letters Where are the addresses? Why have capital letters been used within the addresses? How did the letter begin? How did it end? How was it organised? Remember any reading you can do with your child will help to extend their vocabulary and will help them to improve. Happy reading!
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11 Raring2go! DAYS OUT What’s on this AUTUMN Here’s our pick of local, family-friendly events happening over the next few months. Many will need booking in advance and as always, information is subject to change so make sure you check before you set off. You’ll find even more events on our website: www.raring2go.co.uk/area/ altrincham-and-sale/whats-on/ ONGOING Until 29th October Mog the Forgetful Cat at the Farm, Tatton Park Mog the Forgetful Cat has forgotten her farmyard chores and gets very lost in the Maize Maze! Follow Mog's trail through the farm and help her with her chores along the way. Don't forget to take pictures with Mog's catflap and see if you can find her in the maze. In addition to the Mog trail, we have a range of activities for all ages. www.tattonpark.org.uk Until 29th October Mog and Bunny in the Mansion, Tatton Park Mog the Forgetful Cat has lost her bunny in the mansion! Judith Kerr’s playful stories featuring Mog will be the inspiration behind the fun trail in the Mansion. When it’s finally time to play – Mog loses her bunny in the mansion – can you follow the trail to discover where it is? www.tattonpark.org.uk Until 5th November Fungi Friends: a family trail, Dunham Massey National Trust Talk a walk around the Dunham Massey Park accompanied by Little Mouse and discover a collection of fascinating facts about fungi. www.nationaltrust.org.uk Until end December 2023 Fairy Tales, Z-Arts An interactive world of play and storytelling. Step into a fairy tale town and through into the woods to discover a world of giants, palaces, gingerbread houses and treasure caves. Trip trap over a bridge (but watch out for the troll!), join in the palace disco with the musicians of Bremen, sit in a giant’s footprint, visit the market and help Jack win some magic beans, and much more. www.z-arts.org/events/fairy-tales/ Until 1st January 2024 (Closed Mondays) Julia and Axel - Thirty Years of Favourite Stories, The Lowry This free family-friendly exhibition will feature several of Julia Donaldson’s personal writing notebooks; containing the very first ideas and creative thinking behind her picture book stories. These will be shown alongside Axel Scheffler’s artwork, showing the process of his illustrations from sketches and works in progress, to full page final illustrations that readers are familiar with seeing in the finished books. Throughout the exhibition there will be lots of fun opportunities for children to be creative themselves as they are guided to write their own stories, draw pictures, dress up, and play fun games inspired by the books. Booking required to this free exhibition. https://thelowry.com/whats-on Ongoing The Library of Enchantment, Z-Arts Ever wanted to step inside a story? The Library of Enchantment is a fun-filled thrilling family-friendly escape room, full of seafaring adventures, time travelling tricks and a pesky old bookworm who’s always up to meddlesome mischief! Join us for an enchanting experience that requires your puzzling skills, logic, persistence and, most of all, teamwork. www.z-arts.org/events/the-library-ofenchantment (Read our Library of Enchantment review over on the Raring2go! website).
Raring2go! DAYS OUT 12 raring2go.co.uk OCTOBER 30th September to 29th October (weekends and half term week) The Dunham Pumpkin Patch, Henshall Lane, Dunham Massey This year, we proudly planted over 30,000 pumpkin plants of various captivating varieties. From the classic orange pumpkins to unique shapes and sizes, our patch is heaven for pumpkin enthusiasts! Experience the thrill of picking your own pumpkins, climbing our impressive vintage tractors, and enjoying the bumpy wagon train ride. We will be announcing even more activities over the coming weeks so be sure to follow us on social media. Tickets for this year's pumpkin patch are now on sale along with our brand new season pass which gives you unlimited access to the pumpkin patch throughout the entire season. www.dunhampumpkins.co.uk 30th September to 31st October The Pumpkin Patch, Dunham Massey Farm Ice Cream, Station Rd, Dunham Massey Our Pumpkin Patch will be open from 30th September. There are a few things to remember: - We don't take bookings - The Patch is free to enter - You only pay for the pumpkins you take away - FREE parking - Autumn ice cream flavours - Photo opportunities Open from 10am weekend and school holidays, (12pm at all other times) www.dunhammasseyicecream.com 1st October Paint Sale and Ashton on Mersey Pink In support of Prevent Breast Cancer. Our grand launch event is in Stanley Square from 12-4pm. There are three dance schools performing, two outdoor exercise classes with Rebecca Ryder and Holley Tierney, Rock Choir, Songs from the Musicals and Kim Alvord performing. There’s also a meet and greet with Barbie and glitter face paints and everyone that participates in the exercise classes can get a free day pass for Brooklands Health Club. www.facebook.com/PaintSalePink/
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Raring2go! DAYS OUT 14 raring2go.co.uk 1st October Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Waterside, Sale Join Alice on her remarkable journey in this new production to enchant all ages. Find magic in Wonderland, and make it safely home again. The only danger is, you may not want to leave! https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3295alices-adventures-in-wonderland/ 8th October Apple Festival, Moor Nook Park, Sale Free entry, family entertainment with Professor Pumpernickel, mulled cider and refreshments, plus ice cream, crafts and apple pressing. www.facebook.com/moornookpark 21st to 29th October Spooktacular Half Term Fun, RHS Garden Bridgewater Follow the fangtastic family trail and look out for some scary sights. Discover creepy crawlies and spooky stories with Halloween fun for all the family. Free for RHS Members and children under 5. Booking required, normal garden admission applies. rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whats-on/ half-term-at-bridgewater 21st to 29th October Halloween activities at The Dunham Barn, Dunham Massey Come and enjoy some seasonal refreshments at The Dunham Barn this Autumn. Been pumpkin picking? Let us deal with the mess! During half term, you can also bring your pumpkins to our barn where there will be plenty of space to carve your pumpkin. See our social media pages for more information. www.facebook.com/TheDunhamBarn 21st to 29th October Pumpkin Patch at the Farm, Tatton Park Come down to the Farm to meet all your Farmyard favourites and then it’s off to search for your perfect pumpkin. You’ll choose your own pumpkin, from our field, so prepare to get your hands dirty! www.tattonpark.org.uk 23rd October The Bubble Show, Waterside, Sale Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, science and bubble art! https://watersidearts.org/ 23rd to 28th October School of Wizards Halloween trail, Stanley Square, Sale 10am - 4pm. FREE. Trail sheets available from Bean and Brush art cafe, Stanley Square, Sale. Can you help finish the wizards spell in time for Halloween? Solve clues along the way and collect a free treat at the end! 23rd to 29th October Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse, Altrincham An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children, Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties, including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa Potts to outwit the dastardly Baron and Baroness and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher. www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/shows/chitty/ 24th to 29th October Ghouls and Ghosts Family Town Trail, Altrincham Pick up trail sheets from Everyman Altrincham. www.visitaltrincham.com 24th to 29th October The Smeds and The Smoos, The Lowry A stellar new show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back? Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage. https://thelowry.com/whats-on/
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Raring2go! DAYS OUT 25th October Make Your Mark session, People’s History Museum For October half term it’s all about placard making as a creative way to have your say, with the inspiration of colourful historic and contemporary placards to be found in the museum’s galleries and exhibitions. https://phm.org.uk/ 26th October Our Kids Social Spooky Silent Discos, Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham 11.30am & 1pm. Dress to impress at Our Kids Social fangtastic spooky silent discos. With two channels to choose from they guarantee a monstrous time for all ages in Altrincham this October half term! Tickets - Eventbrite.co.uk VisitAltrincham.com 26th to 29th October Halloween at the Old Hall: A Wizard's Gathering, Tatton Park Dive headfirst into a world of magic, as gnomes, elves, witches, wizards, goblins, fairies, and fauns come together to celebrate the cherished Autumn Wakes festival. A time of camaraderie and merriment, where friendships are forged, and old tales come to life, through performance and song. Discover the magic within the historic Old Hall walls and join in the wizard revelry! With apple bobbing challenges, broomstick flying, thrilling games, and captivating songs and spells. www.tattonpark.org.uk 28th October Victoria Baths Presents Mini Monster Mash, Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Chorlton-on-Medlock £3 per person · Silent disco and dancing · Haunted music channels · Spooky décor · Tuck shop delights · Crafts and activity trail · Explore Victoria Baths https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/minimonster-mash/ 28th October Our Kids Social spooky Create & Make, Market Walk Stanley Square, Sale 1.30pm & 3pm. FREE but you must reserve a ticket. Tickets - www.ourkids.social 28th October Walton Park Ghost Train, Walton Park Fairground and Ghost Train, kids rides, scary fun and refreshments https://www.waltonparktrains.co.uk/ 28th October Our Kids Social Spooky Silent Disco, Tatton Park Dress to impress at Our Kids Social fangtastic spooky silent disco this Halloween! With two music channels to choose we guarantee a monstrous time for families this Halloween! Join in with the kids as channel one will be kids' pop and channel two will be adults' guilty pleasures. Everyone is welcome to get their freak on, Dads who can dab, Mums who can mambo, and kids who can quickstep. www.tattonpark.org.uk 28th October ComedySportz, Waterside, Sale Two teams battle it out for laughs with quick-witted gags, games, sketches and songs inspired by your suggestions. https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3291comedysportz-2/ 31st October A Halloween Night Stop. With St George’s Church, John Leigh Park, Altrincham www.facebook.com/ FriendsofJohnLeighPark/ NOVEMBER 3rd/ 4th/ 5th November Bonfire Displays Head to our website for a list of local organised fireworks displays https://raring2go.co.uk/altrincham/event/ fireworks-sale 16 raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! DAYS OUT TERRA 19.11.23 A brand new globetrotting adventure through music for ages 5-7 (and their grown ups!) MUSICA 2pm & 3.30pm 18 raring2go.co.uk 15th November to 30th December RHS Glow 2023 at Bridgewater, RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford Bring all the family for a magical evening at RHS Garden Bridgewater. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on our spectacular Glow trail. www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whatson/bridgewater-glow 18th November St Peter’s Good As New Sale, St Peter’s Assembly Rooms, Hale 10am - 12noon. 25% of proceeds go to Wythenshawe Hospital Neonatal Unit. www.facebook.com/GANStPeters 18th November Alfie’s First Fight, Waterside, Sale Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boyhero, this funny and heart-warming show is guaranteed to pack a punch – for children aged 5+ and their grown-ups. https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3264alfies-first-fight/ 19th November Terra Musica, The Stoller Hall 2pm & 3.30pm. Come explorers! Get ready to travel across the world to discover new tales and tunes exploring who we are, and where we come from. Perfect for children aged 5 – 7 and their families, Terra Musica weaves together different musical cultures, celebrating our different backgrounds through fun and engaging performances. https://stollerhall.com 25th November Altrincham Christmas Lights Switch-on https://visitaltrincham.com 29th November to 30th December The Snow Queen, Waterside, Sale At the top of the world lives the Snow Queen who is supposed to control the weather. But the seasons aren’t behaving. The world is getting warmer. And it hasn’t snowed for years. This vibrant musical re-telling of The Snow Queen is reimagined in an exciting adventure for the whole family. https://watersidearts.org/whats-on/3382-thesnow-queen/
Raring2go! DAYS OUT 19 Helping children who are nervous on fireworks night Every child is unique, some like fireworks more than others and some don’t want to watch them at all which is fine. If your child is nervous around loud noises or is autistic or has sensory issues, these are our suggested tips which may help. Explain what’s going to happen. Social or visual stories can be a great help. Let them know when they’re going, where they’re going and the different steps once you’re there. If you can include images, it will help. You can find videos of firework displays on YouTube if they have never watched a display before. Google ‘fireworks social stories’ for some ideas. Have plenty of distractions. Hungry children can become distressed children very quickly. Having snacks and drinks on hand can help, maybe even a hot chocolate on a cold night can keep children from worrying and keep their tummies happy too. Use ear defenders or ear plugs. Ear defenders obviously help with the noise, you might also find that they help other people realise your child may have extra needs and give them a bit of space! If your child isn’t a fan of ear defenders (especially as they get towards the teen years) Loop ear plugs are discreet and effective. Contact the venue If your child has a disability or condition, the venue may have a specific viewing area which might give them some extra space and help deal with the crowds. Comfy shoes! Footwear isn’t just essential for keeping little feet warm, some children find the vibrations from the fireworks as off putting as the sound. Having shoes with squishy soles doesn’t elimate the issue but it can reduce it. Consider something low key at home If the noise of fireworks is a big no, maybe toasting marshmallows over a fire basket would be better, or a few sparklers, or one of our favourites is a Mystical Flame sachet that makes the flames burn different colours. Wharever you do, stay safe and have fun. THE FIREWORK CODE ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FIREWORK CODE ✷ Do not buy fireworks from UNLICENCED retailers. These fireworks may be unsafe and illegal. ✷ Only buy fireworks that comply with current safety standards.* ✷ Always keep fireworks in a closed box. Take them out one at a time and close the box. ✷ Never put fireworks in your pocket. ✷ Be considerate. Let your neighbours know you will be having a display, especially if they are elderly or they have pets or children. ✷ Avoid setting fireworks off late at night, particularly if it is a school-night. ✷ Ensure your pets are safe. ✷ Carefully follow the instructions on EACH firework. ✷ Never go back to a lit firework unless the instructions advise otherwise. ✷ Never throw fireworks; it is dangerous. ✷ Light fireworks one at a time, at the end of the fuse, and at arm’s length. ✷ Light sparklers one at a time and wear suitable gloves, even when lighting them. ✷ Never give sparklers to a child under the age of 5. ✷ Never throw spent fireworks on a bonfire. STAY SAFE, BE CONSIDERATE, AND DON’T BECOME A NUISANCE. * All fireworks supplied by BFA members are tested to conform to the current safety standards. If you require more information, contact the seller or any member of the BFA. www.britishfireworksassociation.co.uk
20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HEALTH AND WELLBEING Helping Kids Shine The TASTY, EASY way to get vitamins into little people We all want our little ones to shine in life! Haliborange Softies are a great way to support your child’s growth and development, providing some essential nutrients they need every day. Haliborange softies are available in a range of formats and flavours to ensure your little ones top up their vitamins every day without fuss. Scan to learn more about Haliborange
21 Raring2go! HEALTH AND WELLBEING Keeping the family healthy this Autumn As the colder months approach there often seems to be more bugs around and it can feel harder to keep active. We've asked some local experts for their top tips to improve your family's health and wellbeing at this time of year... "Every day, 7 drinks and 7 wees gives your bladder lots of ease!" Cheryl, Pee Paediatric Services "Try and keep as active as possible as we head into the colder months. It's recommended that children aged 5-18 do at least 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous activity across the week and 2-3 sessions of muscle strengthening exercise e.g. gymnastics/football/martial arts. It can be harder to get out and about when it's cold and wet but as Joe Wicks's says "You never regret a workout!" "Preschoolers need to be active for at least 3 hours a day so trips to the park, reducing time in prams, soft play, swimming and all the super activities and playgroups listed in Raring2go are great opportunities to get them moving and help them develop strength, coordination and balance." Sophie, Manchester Children's Physiotherapy "Find some fabulous outdoor activities to do no matter the weather. You can do autumn scavenger hunts to include conkers and all the different coloured leaves, you can explore new places and notice the differences in the trees as they change, bike rides in the crisp autumn mornings crunching through the leaves or even go puddle jumping. As they say, there’s no bad weather, just bad clothing! So wrap up, grab the wellies and have a great time exploring." Becca, These Mums Do Fitness
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Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES 23 Tennis Tykes Anyone for tennis? It’s been a great summer of tennis with plenty of action on local courts and Tennis Tykes (the fantastic pre school and school age tennis programme for children aged from 2 to 8) continues to offer its all year round programme to nurture confident, sporty children and hopefully a few tennis stars of the future too! With maximum numbers of 8-10 in a class and utilising indoor venues such as Total Fitness clubs, it means that there is plenty of one to one attention from the Tennis Tykes coach and the play can continue even in the coldest of days! Caroline Buncall, (founder of Tennis Tykes) says, “There is a fun, play based but educational approach to the classes, with each session teaching and developing, agility, balance and co-ordination through the sport of tennis. We start off with a fun warm up, followed by lots of co-ordination activities. We also ensure that every child from the age of 2 uses rackets and hits over a net during each lesson. This makes our teaching programme unique ensuring that even the youngest child experiences the thrill of hitting a ball over a low net.” For further information on the Tennis Tykes term time programme and to book your FREE TASTER CLASS, please contact Caroline Buncall on 0784 3342662/email caroline.buncall@tennistykes.co.uk or visit www.tennistykes.co.uk.
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Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES 25 Holiday Club Round up FREE TRIAL BOWEN SALE CHESS CLUB BOWEN SALE CHESS CLUB Thu 17:30-19:30 Fri 17:30-19:30 Sun 15:00-17:00 FOR CHILDREN 5-11 YEAR OLD www.BowenEducation.org Info@BowenUK.org 2A Curzon Rd, Sale, M33 7DR Visit www.raring2go.co.uk for a full list of holiday clubs near you or scan here --->
26 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PUZZLES WORDSEARCH ANSWERS: Acorn, Apple, Jacket, Leaf, pumpkin, rake, school and hay. NAME THE ANIMALS: Across: 1. Lion, 3. Crocodile, 5. Giraffe. Down: 1. Leopard, 2. Elephant, 4, Zebra. 1 4 2 3 S C L 5 1 G Z E WORDSEARCH Find the Autumn related words Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating! Find the animals… 1 3 1 2 4 5 Raring2go Puzzle page AUTUMN 2023 PA01.indd 1 16/08/2023 15:02
27 Raring2go! RECIPE About the bake Fun to make and share.Why not get creative and decorate with chocolate sprinkles or decorations to personalise your toffee apples. Raring2make! FUN IDEAS FOR MAKING THINGS TOGETHER ‘Cakes are healthy too, you just eat a small slice’ Mary Berry www.raring2go.co.uk Toffee Apples with Baking Mad For more great recipe ideas please visit our website: www.raring2go.co.uk Ingredients: 7 Apple(s) 265g Billington's Unrefined Golden Caster Sugar 130ml Water 0.5 tsp White wine vinegar 2 tbsp Golden syrup 30g Butter (unsalted) Method Step 1: Prepare the apples by cutting out a small hole in the top and attaching a stick. Lightly grease a baking sheet for placing the coated apples on. Step 2: Dissolve the sugar in the water over a moderate heat.When it has dissolved, stir in the vinegar, syrup and butter. Step 3: Bring to the boil and cook until it reaches a hard crack stage.This should take about 10 minutes.To test this drop a small amount in a glass of cold water. If it is ready a blob of toffee will form which is slightly stretchy but breaks with pressure. If using a thermometer, a hard crack should be between 146 - 155 degrees C. Step 4: Dip each apple into the toffee turning it to completely cover the apple. Step 5: Leave the apples on the prepared tray.Wrap in cellophane for gifting. For more great recipes visit Bakingmad.com and What are toffee apples made of? Toffee apples are the perfect treat for Bonfire Night or Halloween. Juicy apples are dipped into the sugar syrup and allowed to set.You can even add chocolate sprinkles at this stage too before your delicious toffee apple has set.
28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! UNDER 5s Baby Ballet Altrincham, Knutsford & Urmston, Miss Lianna, 07877 583759, altrinchamknutsfordurmston@babyballet. co.uk, www.babyballet.co.uk/altrincham, Bloom Baby Classes South Manchester, Sam, southmanchester@bloombabyclasses. com, 07970 470835 Eleanor Grace Dance: Eleanor, 07584 121665, www.eleanorgracedance.co.uk eleanorgracedance@outlook.com Kicks Dance South Manchester: Cara, 07921 122939, cara@kicksdance.co.uk, www.kicksdance.co.uk/south-manchester Kidslingo Spanish: Claire, 07970 977264, www.kidslingo.co.uk/area/spanish-classesaltrincham-sale, claire.buckley@kidslingo. co.uk Noodle Performance Arts: Cat, 07769 155591, cat@noodleperformancearts.com, www.noodleperformancearts.com Rhythm and Rhyme: Laura, 07795 484494 laura.harding@rhythmandrhyme.co.uk, www.rhythmandrhyme.co.uk Stagecoach Altrincham: Marion, 07904 451199, altrincham@stagecoach.co.uk Stagecoach Urmston: Cathy, 07507 177528, urmston@stagecoach.co.uk Tennis Tykes: Caroline, 07843 342662, caroline.buncall@tennistykes.co.uk, www.tennistykes.co.uk These Mums Do Fitness: Becca, www.thesemumsdo.co.uk, 07525 790704, becca@thesemumsdo.co.uk Trident Taekwon-Do Academy: James, 07974 649015, hello@tridenttkdmanchester. co.uk, www.tridenttkdmanchester.co.uk Tumbletots: Jane, 07812 144450, www.tumbletots.com/trafford, tumble_tots.jane@hTennisotmail.co.uk, Water Babies: 123Swim@waterbabies.co.uk, 0161 928 6385, www.waterbabies.co.uk Activities for the Under 5s MONDAY Babyballet, 3rd Timperley Scout hut 9:30am-10:05am, Tinies 18 months - 3 years 10:15am-10:50am Movers 3-4 years 11am-11:30am, Tots ages 6 - 18 months Eleanor Grace Dance, St Pauls C of E Church, Sale, M33 7YA 9:30am-10am, ages 18 months-3 years 10:15am-10:45am, ages 3-4 years Kicks Dance, The Parish Hall, Holy Cross Church, Timperley 1:45-2:15pm, Preschool class (3 and 4 years) Tennis Tykes, Total Fitness, Altrincham 4pm-4:45pm, 4&5 yrs 4:45-5.30pm, 6-8 yrs These Mums Do Fitness, Davyhulme Park, Urmston 9:30-10:30am, Mum and baby These Mums Do Fitness, Online 30 min online HIIT class. 7am Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 4-4:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Tumbletots, Altrincham FC Community Sports Hall, Moss Lane, Hale, Altrincham 9:30-10:15am, Walking - 2 Years 10:30-11:15am, 2 - 3 Years 11:30am-12:15pm, 6 months - Walking 12:45-1:30pm, 3 Years - School Age Water Babies, The Marriott Hotel, Hale Barns 10:30am-12:30pm Water Babies, Pictor Academy, Timperley (Hydro) 10am-3:30pm Water Babies, NEW POOL! Brooklands Health Club 10-11am Our handy day-by-day listings guide will help you to organise your week. Many classes will need booking in advance and some are term time only, so please call to check availability.
29 Raring2go! UNDER 5s TUESDAY Bloom Baby Classes, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Bentinck Road, Altrincham 10:15am, Caterpillars (6 weeks to 6 months) 11:15am, Busy Bees (6 months to mobile) 12:20pm, Caterpillars (6 weeks to 6 months) Rhythm and Rhyme, Victoria Park, Stretford 10am, 0-15 months/or until competently walking 11am, 15 months/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) Tennis Tykes, St Marys Church, Handforth 9:15-10:00am, 2-4 yrs These Mums Do Fitness, Worthington Park, Sale 9:30-10:30am These Mums Do Fitness, Online, 45 min all abilities class 7:45pm Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 4-4:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Tumbletots, Altrincham FC Community Sports Hall, Moss Lane, Hale, Altrincham 9:30-10:15am, Walking - 2 Years 10:30-11:15am, 2 - 3 Years 11:25am-12:10pm, 3 Years - School Age WEDNESDAY Babyballet, Christ Church, Davyhulme 9:30-10:05am, Tinies, 18 months - 3 years Bloom Baby Classes, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Bentinck Road, Altrincham 10am, Caterpillars (6 weeks to 6 months) 11am, Busy Bees (6 months plus) Kicks Dance, Everything4, Sale 10:30-11am, Kicks Tots (18 months - 3 years) Kidslingo Spanish, online classes 5:15pm, 4-8 years Tennis Tykes, Timperley Scout Hut, Heyes Lane, Timperley 1:30-2:15pm, 2-4 yrs Tennis Tykes, Total Fitness, Altrincham 4pm-4:45pm, 4&5 yrs 4:45-5.30pm, 6-8 yrs These Mums Do Fitness, Stamford Park, Altrincham 10-11am, Mum and Baby class These Mums Do Fitness, Sale High School 7:45- 8:45pm, Ladies only Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 4-4:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Water Babies, NEW POOL! Brooklands Health Club 11am-12pm Water Babies, The Marriott Hotel, Hale Barns 10:30am-1:30pm
30 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! UNDER 5s THURSDAY Babyballet, Hale Chapel Hall 9:30-10:05am, Tinies 18 months - 3 years 10:15-10:50am, Movers 3-4 years diddi dance, Sale Central Scout Hut, Woodbourne Road, Sale 10-10:45am, 18 months to school age Rhythm and Rhyme, Everything 4, Stanley Square, Sale 10am, 0-15 months/or until competently walking 11am, 15 months/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 12noon, 0-15 months/or until competently walking Stagecoach Urmston, Wellfield Junior School, Sale (4-6yrs) 4-5:30pm Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 4-4:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Tumbletots, Altrincham FC Community Sports Hall, Moss Lane, Hale, Altrincham 9:30am-10:15am, Walking - 2 Years 10:30-11:15am, 2 - 3 Years 11:25am-12:10pm, 3 years - School Age 12:30-1:15pm, 6 months - Walking Water Babies, The Marriott Hotel, Hale Barns 10am-1pm FRIDAY Babyballet, Altrincham Methodist Church 9:30am-10:05am, Tinies 18 months - 3 years 10:15am-10:50am, Movers 3-4 years 11am-11:35am Tinies 18 months - 3 years Kidslingo Spanish, Antz in your Pantz, Timperley 10-10:40am, 18 months to 4 years 11-11:40am, 18 months to 4 years Prerecorded classes available, 18 mths-6yrs Noodle Performance Arts, Altrincham Football Club, Moss Lane 4:15-5pm, Ballet 3-5yrs 4-5pm, Performing Arts 3-5yrs 5:15-6pm, Street Dance 5-7yrs Stagecoach Urmston, Wellfield Junior School, Sale (4-6yrs) 4-5:30pm Stagecoach Urmston, Flixton Girls School (4-6 yrs) 4-5:30pm Tennis Tykes (Didsbury), Scout Hut, Parrswood 9:30-10:15am, 2-4 yrs Tennis Tykes, Macclesfield Tennis Club 3:00-3:45pm, 2-4 yrs These Mums Do Fitness, Worthington Park, Sale 9:30-10:30am, post natal class Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 4-4:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Tumbletots, Altrincham FC Community Sports Hall, Moss Lane, Hale, Altrincham 9:30-10:15am, 2 - 3 Years 10:30-11:15am, Walking - 2 Years 11:30am-12:15pm, 6 months - Walking 12:45-1:30pm, 3 years - School Age Water Babies, Pictor Academy, Timperley, 10am-5:30pm HALLOWEEN SPECIALS Head over to our website for details of special Halloween classes for the Under 5s
31 Raring2go! UNDER 5s SATURDAY Babyballet, Bowdon Cricket Club 9am-9:35am, Movers 3-4 years 9:45am-10:20am Tinies 18 months - 3 years 10:30am-11:05am Tinies 18 months - 3 years 11:15am-11:50am Movers 3-4 years 12pm-12:35pm Groovers 4.5- 6 years Kicks Dance, Forest Preparatory School, Timperley 8:45-9:15am, Kicks Tots (18 months - 3 years) 9:25-9:55am, Preschool (3 and 4 years) 11:05-11:50am, Reception (4 and 5 years) Stagecoach Altrincham, Bowdon Preparatory School, Altrincham (4-6 yrs) 8:45-10:15am 11am-12:30pm 12:45-2:15pm Stagecoach Urmston, Wellfield Junior School, Sale (4-6yrs) 8:45-10:15am 9:30-11am 11:15am-12:45pm. Tennis Tykes, Timperley Scout Hut , Heyes Lane, Timperley 9:45-10:30am, 2-4 yrs 10:30-11:15am, 2-4 yrs Tennis Tykes, St Marys Church, Handforth 8:45-9:30am, 2-4 yrs Tumbletots, All Saints Church Hall, Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham 8:45-9:30am, Walking – 2 years 9:40-10:25am, 2 - 3 years 10:35-11:20am, 3 years to school age 11:30am-12:15pm, 3 years to school age 12:30-1:30pm, Gymbobs, 4-7 years Water Babies, Pictor Academy, Timperley 8am-4:30pm SUNDAY Babyballet, 3rd Timperley Scout Hut 9:45am-10:20am Tinies 18 months - 3 years 10:30am-11:05am Movers 3-4 years 11:15am-11:50am Tinies 18 months - 3 years 12pm-12:35pm Groovers 4.5- 6 years Trident Taekwon-Do Academy, Sale Rugby Club, Whitehall Road, Sale 3-3:45pm, Kubz Classes (ages 3 to 6) Water Babies, Pictor Academy, Timperley 8:30am-4pm Water Babies, The Marriott Hotel, Hale Barns 9am-12pm starts in the water Confidence To book your first class call 0161 928 6385 123swim@waterbabies.co.uk
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