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MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk WINTER 2023/2024 ALTRINCHAM & SALE SCHOOL OPEN DAYS Pg24 FEBRUARY HALF TERM Pg 6-11 HOLIDAY CLUBS Pg14-17 Now updated for February Half Term! Including: • Days out • February Half Term what's on guide • Pancake recipes • Valentine activities • Clubs and Classes • School open days • and more!

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3 Raring2go! WELCOME GET IN TOUCH: e: altrincham@raring2go.co.uk t: 07766 991935 w: raring2go.co.uk/altrincham Feb half term incoming! With half term approaching we decided to take the opportunity to update our winter magazine! It's still got most of the same great content from before PLUS oodles of ideas to see you through February! So now you can find half term days out, Valentine's activities, pancake recipes and more. We've also got some new classes to share with you and details of Primary School open days so read on and enjoy! Our Spring magazine will be back in print from 11th March. Jo Editor, Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale Copyright © 2024 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: kumon.co.uk Terms and conditions apply. Fees vary. Participating centres only. Please refer to your local study centre. Subject to availability. *For research findings on Kumon study, please visit kumon.co.uk. Find your local participating centre on page 21

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Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO What’s on this WINTER Here’s our pick of local, family-friendly events happening over the next few weeks. 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-andsale/whats-on/ Ongoing The Library of Enchantment, Z-Arts 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 26th to 28th January Big Garden Birdwatch See page 29 10th February OKS Lunar New Year event, Stanley Square From 1pm, celebrate the year of the dragon. With arts & crafts, a dragon themed trail and local community group Hong Kong Collective will be hosting a dragon dance in the Square with music and decorations. www.ourkids.social 10th to 25th February (closed on Monday 12th and Monday 19th February). Scarecrow Festival, Tatton Park Join us for our annual scarecrow festival this February half-term 2024. Don your wellies but hopefully you won’t need your umbrella, - ella, - ella. Visit the Gardens and Farm this half term for our annual Scarecrow Festival – Abba great time and look out for your favourite pop stars, dressed up in the latest styles, how many will you find? Also meet Aunty Mary and the miller and hear them tell their tales at weekends down at the Farm.Normal Garden and Farm opening times and entry prices apply. www.tattonpark.org.uk 10th to 25th February February Half Term Fun:World on your Windowsill, RHS Garden Bridgewater Join the fun this February half term at RHS Garden Bridgewater, with activities for all the family to enjoy, no matter what the weather! Have a go at family craft activities, fun planting sessions, interactive story time, take part in a garden adventure for little explorers and grab your wellies and explore the seasonal garden trail. Advance booking required, normal garden admission applies www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/whatson/february-half-term-at-bridgewater 10th to 25th February Experience the sights and sounds of People’s History Museum, Manchester If you hear shouts of ‘house’, catch sight of a placard marching by or spot someone with binoculars around their neck, then you must have found yourself at People’s History Museum (PHM). This February half term (Saturday 10 February to Sunday 25 February), whether you fancy a game of Banner Bingo, following the Little suffragette trail or becoming a museum Twitcher, PHM is the place to be for Family Friendly fun. https://phm.org.uk/ 6 raring2go.co.uk

Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 7 RHS Registered Charity No: 222879/SC038262 World on your windowsill Sat 10 – Sun 25 Feb

11th February HAPPY SUNDAZE, OKS BIRTHDAY BASH, FREIGHT ISLAND, MANCHESTER Come and join us for a huge family party as we celebrate our 8th Birthday at Freight Island in the heart of Manchester. With DJ Helen (Bluedot festival), family silent disco, Bricklands Lego, Conker Crew, Hula Hula Circus fun, Glitter swoosh and BIG Love themed arts and crafts (for that someone special on Valentines) we guarantee a family social jam packed full of fun for the kids and grown ups to enjoy! Everyone coming needs a ticket – prewalkers go free! https://ourkids.social 13th to 15th February The Three Little Pigs, Waterside, Sale Three problem-solving pigs call on you to save their bacon! This joyful retelling of a classic tale is told in a unique physical style with raucous puppets that will make you howl! www.watersidearts.org/3pigs 14th February Exciting Science, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse This brand new, exciting & educational show will amaze & astound all ages from 4 years & upwards, as we put the “Exciting” back into “Science”. With fun and fact filled experiments, watch in amazement as we recreate a volcanic eruption; turn a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher or take aim at you with our smoke blaster! www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 8 raring2go.co.uk With Shrove Tuesday (13th February) and Valentine's Day (14th February) falling during half term there are plenty of opportunities to make or bake at home! Head over to our website for some tasty pancake recipes, feel the love with our family-friendly valentine meal ideas or get crafty with the kids. Click below for more... • Pancake recipes • Family-friendly valentine meal ideas • Valentine Ideas for the whole family

9 Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO From 21st February The 100 Story Hotel, Z-arts, Hulme Opening at Z-arts in Manchester, The 100 Story Hotel will feature a collection of author and illustrator Rob Biddulph’s unique and extraordinary characters, a slightly unusual hotel full of lions, dinosaurs, sausage dogs, penguins and a friendly polar bear, as well as a mysterious mystery for visitors to help solve… The 100 Story Hotel is the first new interactive world at Z-arts in two years after the hugely popular exhibition Fairy Tales, created with Discover Children's Story Centre, finished at the end of 2023. The 100 Story Hotel has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families, coming to Z-arts in February Half Term 2024. www.z-arts.org/events/the-100-story-hotel/ 22nd February FAMILY SILENT DISCO, KARGO MTK, MEDIA CITY, SALFORD Come and join Our Kids Social for guaranteed family silent disco fun this February half term! With our headsets you get two channels of music to listen to, if you don’t like the song you have on, just click to turn it over. It’s kids’ pop vs adults’ guilty pleasures, we guarantee there will be something to get you up dancing and singing at the top of your voices! With bubbles, fancy dress and dance floor props plus dance challenges and games keeping everyone entertained from start to finish. Who will win this years dance off? Adults or kids? Grab your dancing shoes and strut your funky stuff with the whole family this half term! https://ourkids.social/events/family-silentdisco-kargo-mtk-media-city-salford/ Keep your eyes out for our Spring magazine, available from Mid March, for ideas to see you through Easter, May Half Term and beyond!

Festival Pop Star in the gardens and farm Scarecrow 10 - 25 February 2024* *closed Mondays Standard parkland and attraction entry fees apply tattonpark.org.uk Tatton Park Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 10 raring2go.co.uk

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Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES 14 raring2go.co.uk CT TROPHIES LTD Emporium M33 - 1st Floor, 3-7 Tatton Road, Sale M33 7EB 07784 493792 enquiries@cttrophies.co.uk www.cttrophies.co.uk Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Trophies Medals Engraving Badges Gifts Pet tags Glassware Personalised Items Slate engraving Wine Bottle Engraving Corporate gifts & Awards Glass engraving Logo engraving and much more...

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Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 16 raring2go.co.uk Creative Courage For Life® Age: Time: Performance: Cost: Venue: - Stagecoach Performing Arts schools are operated under franchise and are independently owned by their Principals. Stagecoach and Creative Courage For Life are registered trademarks of Stagecoach Performing Arts Limited. Magic Week! 4 - 16 Urmston 12 Feb 2024 Join us for a Magical, fun filled week of Singing, Dancing & Acting classes 07507177258 www.stagecoach.co.uk/urmston Wrap around hours available. Wellfield Junior School, M33 5QX £125 (Sibling £100) Fri 15:00 Mon Fri 09:00 - 15:00 FEBTASTIC February Half Term Drama Workshops The Garrick Academy of Performing Arts Monday 12th to Friday 16th February Join us during this February half term holiday for a day or for the full week to enjoy theatrical fun: combining music, movement, monologues and much, much, more! For students aged 6-18 years . To book a space please visit our website: https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/

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18 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Taster Sessions Try something new! Take a look at some of our local clubs and classes offering taster sessions. Contact the individual classes to find out more. Class: Tumbletots Trafford Type: Fully supervised physical activity classes Ages: 6 months to 7 years. Taster sessions: Why not book a trial session before committing to the term? Contact: View our timetable and book your trial online at www.tumbletots.com/trafford/ book Class: Kicks Dance Type: Dance Taster Sessions: We know that it takes more than one go at something new to feel comfortable with it, which is why we offer a FREE TRIAL session for all our classes. What to expect: Our Kicks Dance classes are all about having fun and boosting children's confidence. By introducing them to a range of dance styles and music, we aim to encourage a love of music and movement and to provide a space where children's physical and mental well-being can be nurtured. Contact: Please email cara@kicksdance.co.uk or visit https://kicksdance.co.uk/trial/ to book your free trial now! Class: Eleanor Grace Dance Ages: 6 months to 18 years Type: dance and acro Taster sessions: We offer a 3 week trial for £15 What to expect: Eleanor Grace Dance is a premier, all-inclusive training school offering exceptional dance and acro programs Contact: eleanorgracedance@outlook.com Class: Noodle Performance Arts Cheshire Type: Performing Arts Ages:1 to 16 years Taster sessions: Two half price tasters at our performing arts & dance classes What to expect: Does your child love performing? Dance around the living room? Always singing? Then we have a class for you! Contact: cat@noodleperformancearts.com Class: Kidslingo Spanish Altrincham and Sale Type: Languages, 18 months to 11 years Taster sessions: 3 for 2 trial What to expect: Multi-awardwinning, CAA gold accredited language programme uses a fun and interactive methodology of songs, actions, rhymes, game play, storytelling and Makaton. Contact: www.kidslingo.co.uk/area/spanishclasses-altrincham-sale/

19 Raring2go! CLUBS AND CLASSES Class: Trident Manchester Taekwon-Do Academy Type: Martial Arts Ages:The entire family Taster sessions: Visit our club and participate in a Taster Class to have a genuine understanding of the family fun environment. What to expect: As a regular member of our club you will also: • Improve your physical fitness and wellbeing • Strengthen, tone and condition your body • Improve your flexibility, coordination and balance • Improve confidence, discipline and selfesteem • Release anxiety and stress relief • Learn effective self-defence techniques (an essential life skill in today’s society) Contact: hello@tridenttkdmanchester.co.uk Class: Rhythm and Rhyme Type: Award winning multi sensory music classes Ages: babies, toddlers and pre school age. Taster sessions: If you haven't attended our classes before, then get in touch to attend a taster session. What to expect: Each week is a themed musical sensory adventure. Singing, Makaton signing, instruments, drumming, dancing, parachute fun, bubbles and sensory props. Contact: Please contact Laura on; 07795484494, www.rhythmandrhyme.co.uk, laura.harding@rhythmandrhyme.co.uk Class: Stagecoach Urmston and Stagecoach Altrincham Type: Singing, Dancing and Acting classes Ages: 4 to 18 year olds Taster sessions: two week trial/ taster sessions for new starters. What to expect: Performance is much more than learning how to sing, dance and act. It takes character, discipline, concentration and commitment. It’s about standing up and being heard, working brilliantly with others and embracing new ideas and possibilities. Through learning the performing arts, our students become more self-assured, expressive, sociable and imaginative - so they can tackle any new situation with resilience, creativity and courage. These are the life skills that help young people to succeed on any stage. Contact: Stagecoach Urmston - Book your place today by contacting 07507 177258 or visiting www. Stagecoach.co.uk/Urmston Stagecoach Altrincham - Contact Principal Marion Hankin on 07904 451199 or visit stagecoach.co.uk/Altrincham for prices and times. Class: Premier Sabre Academy Type: Fencing Taster sessions: FREE Taster Session What to expect: We make fencing fun and Interactive whilst promoting core values of hard work, sportsmanship, respect and discipline. Contact: www.premiersabreacademy.co.uk

Raring2go! EDUCATION 20 raring2go.co.uk Forest Preparatory School Open Morning Saturday 2nd March 2024 -10:00 - 12:00 Our doors will be open and we warmly invite all interested families to visit our ‘Excellent’ Prep School and immerse yourself in #TheForestWay. Our education extends beyond the classroom, we have specialist teachers in Art, Music, Sport and French. We strive to nurture all talents in our ‘family’ orientated school. During your visit you will have the opportunity to explore our scenic school grounds and facilities, meet the Headmaster, class teachers and specialist teachers, and will hopefully begin to understand life at Forest. You will also be able to meet the Nursery team and find out about our all-year round Nursery provision. You might also encounter our delightful school pets – tortoises, chickens, and Maggie, our school dog. These friendly faces contribute to the unique heartwarming atmosphere at Forest. To register your interest, please click here Clovelea Primary School Nursery spaces available Cloverlea Nursery is a happy, secure and caring environment and we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of education and care for our children. We are an inclusive setting where the children and adults respect each other and grow together to ensure the children reach their full potential. Our Nursery has full time and part time spaces available for September 24 intake. We welcome grant funded childcare including the Governments 30 hour childcare provision. Full details can be found on our Nursery application form here. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to come in and see the Nursery, please email us at Cloverleaprim.admin@trafford.gov.uk

Raring2go! EDUCATION 21 NEW DIGITAL STUDY ALWAYS BY YOUR SIDE Our tried and tested Kumon study worksheets, with the convenience of digital delivery This centre now offers Kumon digitally, on your tablet. Speak to your Kumon Instructor to find out more. kumon.co.uk Altrincham 07951 078744 Altrincham North 07784 385806 Sale 07802 835616 Timperley 07979 981491

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24 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 Bloom Toddler Classes Trafford, Krystal Crofts, trafford@bloomtoddlerclasses.com, 07857280866 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 Let Loose Play Centre: www.letlooseplay. co.uk/sale, info@letloosestanleysquare.co.uk. 0161 399 1723, Classes are included with entry 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 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@hotmail.co.uk, Water Babies: 123Swim@waterbabies.co.uk, 0161 928 6385, www.waterbabies.co.uk Activities for the Under 5s *Many classes will need booking in advance and some are term time only, so please call to check availability. Our handy day-by-day listings guide will help you to organise your week.* 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 Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square, Sale 10:15am-12, Music Mondays Rhythm and Rhyme, Nuffield Health, Didsbury 10am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 11am, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 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

25 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) Bloom Toddler Classes, Shawe Hall Community Centre, Church Road, Urmston 9:30-10:15am, Creative Learners (confidently walking to 24 months) 10:40-11:25am, Social Superstars (25 - 48 months) Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square, Sale 10:15am-12, Terrific Tuesdays (arts and crafts) Rhythm and Rhyme, Victoria Park, Stretford 10am, 0-15 months/or until competently walking 11am, 15 months/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 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 10:15-10:50am, Movers 3-4 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) Bloom Toddler Classes, St.Annes Parish Church Hall, Trinity Road, Sale 9:30am, Creative Learners (confidently walking to 24 months) 10:40am, Social Superstars (25 - 48 months) Kicks Dance, Everything4, Sale 10:30-11am, Kicks Tots (18 months - 3 years) Kidslingo Spanish, online classes 5:15pm, 4-8 years Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square, Sale 10:15am-12, Wonderful Wednesdays (story time) Rhythm and Rhyme, Bethany Church, Gatley 10am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 11am, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 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

26 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 Bloom Toddler Classes, Firswood Community Centre, Stretford 9:30-10:15am, Creative Learners (confidently walking to 24 months) 10:45-11:30am, Social Superstars (25 - 48 months) Eleanor Grace Dance, The Hub Community Centre, Altrincham 5-5:30pm, pre school acro, 3-4 years Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square, Sale 10:15am-12, Tasty Thursdays (biscuit decorating) 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 Rhythm and Rhyme, Nuffield Health, Didsbury 10am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 11am, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 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 Bloom Toddler Classes, Adventure Forest Trafford Park 9:30-10:15am, Creative Learners (confidently walking to 24 months) 10:45-11:30am, Social Superstars (25 - 48 months) Kidslingo Spanish, Antz in your Pantz, Timperley 10-10:40am, 18 months to 5 years 11-11:40am, 18 months to 5 years Prerecorded classes available, 18 mths-6yrs Let Loose Play Centre, Stanley Square, Sale 11:15am-12:15pm, Fitness Fridays, 18 months - 5 years 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 Rhythm and Rhyme, Nuffield Health, Didsbury 10am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 11am, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) Rhythm and Rhyme, Chorlton 10.30am and 1pm, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 9.30am, 11.30am and 2pm, 15 mths/ competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) Stagecoach Urmston, Wellfield Junior School, Sale (4-6yrs) 4-5:30pm Stagecoach Urmston, Flixton Girls School (4-6 yrs) 4-5:30pm These Mums Do Fitness, Worthington Park, Sale 9:30-10:30am, post natal class

27 Raring2go! UNDER 5s FRIDAY cont. 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 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 Eleanor Grace Dance, The Hub Community Centre, Altrincham 9-9:30, pre school 1, Ages 18 months -3 9:30-10:15am, reception combination class 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. 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 Movers 3-4 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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