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3 Raring2go! WELCOME 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. ADVERTISE WITH RARING2GO! Be part of our SUMMER magazine. 10,000 copies distributed in June 2024 Get in touch today for details 3 GET IN TOUCH: e: altrincham@raring2go.co.uk t: 07766 991935 w: raring2go.co.uk/altrincham Spring is here! Welcome to the Spring issue of Raring2go! Altrincham and Sale. We love Spring and we can't wait for warmer weather, longer days and plenty of opportunities to have fun with the family. We're particularly excited to bring back our Sunflower competition for 2024. Each year the entries seem to get taller and taller and we're looking forward to seeing photos of your seedlings as they grow. If you'd like to request a pack of seeds for your school, nursery or community group please do get in touch as thanks to our sponsors, Kids Planet and Emporium M33, there are plenty to go around. See page 24 for details. Our magazine includes information to keep you going throughout the Easter and Whit holidays so hang onto your copy to help plan your days out. We'll be back in June with our Summer issue. Have fun! Jo Editor, Raring2go! Altrincham & Sale What’s inside? Page 6-12 What's On and Where to Go 15-19 Clubs, Classes and Holiday Camps 20-23 Learning 24 Offers and Competitions 25 Gardening ideas 26-31 Under 5s
4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! SPRING Collaboration Compassion Challenge Unlocking potential, inspiring success, celebrating diversity Elmridge strives to ensure that all its pupils meet their full academic, social, emotional and physical potential through building solid foundations during this first chapter of their lifelong learning journey. 0161 980 4941 admin@eps.bright-futures.co.uk elmridge.bright-futures.co.uk Wilton Dr, Hale Barns, WA15 0JF Limited Places available for Nursery & Reception September 2024 We warmly invite you to visit us and find out what makes our school so special.
Raring2go! RARING2MAKE Raring2go! 25 TOP TIP Make an egg pin drying board out of foam board and pins, push pins all the way through to the other side then turn the board over and pierce the egg with the pin, the eggs will dry with no marks on them! Chuck the chocolate eggs and go for the real thing this year! Cultures round the world have been painting eggs of all sorts as part of their Springtime celebrations for centuries. If your children are very young it’s probably best to use hard-boiled eggs and crayons, stickers or the age-old method of vinegar and food colouring to do the job – if you’ve used non-toxic materials, you can always use them up in sandwiches later. Hard-boiled eggs are also perfect for stashing around your home and garden for an egg hunt. If your children are older, or you just fancy a bit of a challenge, try preparing your eggs the traditional way, by blowing out the yolk. It’s easy and fun to colour hard-boiled eggs and you can use items you probably already have in your kitchen. Age Guideline: 3 years and up Time Required: 30 minutes (does not include drying time) Create your own Easter-Eggstravaganza! You will need hard boiled or blown out eggs, food colouring, vinegar and water. In a cup, mix half a cup of water (room temperature water), 1 tablespoon of vinegar and several drops of food colouring. We used about 20 drops of each colour, but you can adjust this for lighter or darker. Prepare several different colours in this manner. Carefully place the eggs (individually one at a time!) in each cup of food colouring. Remove the eggs when they reach the desired shade with a spoon to remove the egg and place it in an egg holder or on a paper towel to dry.
Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO What’s on this SPRING 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 100 Story Hotel, Z-arts, Hulme The 100 Story Hotel, has been created with Discover Children’s Story Centre and awardwinning author and illustrator Rob Biddulph. The 100 Story Hotel features a collection of Rob Biddulph’s unique and extraordinary characters, a slightly unusual hotel, and a mysterious mystery for visitors to help solve… This interactive world of play and storytelling has something for everyone aged 1-8 and their families. www.z-arts.org/events/the-100-story-hotel/ 17th March Community & Family Event, John Leigh Park, Altrincham Organised by Transport for Greater Manchester. Celebrate the opening of the new sparrow crossings on Dunham Road and Gorsey Lane. Exciting events for the whole family. www.facebook.com/FriendsofJohnLeighPark 20th March to 20th April Easter Adventures at Dunham Massey Dunham Massey's Easter Adventures trail features ten activity stations which highlight the joy of longer and warmer days, from bright and beautiful daffodils to spring birdsong. Follow a route that takes in the medieval deer park, 400-year-old mill and extensive gardens. Every trail includes a chocolate egg (vegan ‘Free-From’ chocolate eggs available), made in the UK using cocoa from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk 22nd March Easter Bonnet Parade, John Leigh Park www.facebook.com/FriendsofJohnLeighPark 22nd to 24th March The Gingerbread Man, Home Mcr Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea! Come and see the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man who finds his feet fast and sets off on the journey of a lifetime! Up and down and into town our Gingerbread Man must use his wits to escape anyone who finds him tasty. Is he faster than a Goose? Can he cross a river using a Fox as a raft? Are Gingerbread Men allowed on trains? Come and join in his epic quest and meet the bravest biscuit of all times! https://homemcr.org/production/thegingerbread-man-2/ 26th March Easter Trail, Royle Tearooms, Sale Moor Village Pick up your clue page and little goody from the tearoom and look around the village for the answers! Then pop back to the tearoom post your clue page along with your name and number for a chance to win the Easter trail, the competition ends Easter Sunday. 6 raring2go.co.uk
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26th to 30th March The Hippity Hop Easter Trail, Stanley Square, Sale 10am - 4pm. FREE. Trail sheets available from Bean and Brush Art Cafe, Stanley Square. It’s time for the Hippity Hop Games, the biggest event in town but the Bunnies, Chicks and Hedgehogs are still in hibernation! Can you find them all and wake them from their Winter slumber? Which team will get to lift this year’s golden egg? Once you have completed your sheet be sure to collect your Easter treat! 27th to 31st March Jungle Book, Aviva Studios, Manchester Step into the enchanting world of the Jungle Book. See the timeless tale of mancub Mowgli and friends transformed by the extraordinary imagination of director Robert Wilson – a creator of unmissable theatre experiences who’s known world over for his distinctive style. A thrilling piece of theatre perfect for school-aged children and adults alike, this retelling of the classic story shines a light on tolerance, friendship and humanity – celebrating childhood and all things wild and wonderful. Ready to roar with laughter and let your imagination run wild? Welcome to the Jungle Book. https://factoryinternational.org 28th March to 7th April Pirates and Princesses Town Trail, Altrincham FREE. Pick up trail sheets from the Altrincham Everyman. VisitAltrincham.com 29th March 2024 MedEquip4Kids Quays Duck Race, Salford Watersports Centre, M50 3SQ MedEquip4Kids will be holding their 9th annual duck race. The event will open at 12.30pm, with tickets available to purchase until 2:45pm, and races will take place at 3pm. There will be food stalls, face painting, tombola and Hook-a-Duck. Each year this event raises thousands for the charity which helps provide vital medical equipment for babies and children locally. Come down and join the fun by sponsoring a duckling for just £2.50 and be in with the chance of winning some great prizes. 29th March – 14th April (Not including Monday 8 April) Little Grey Fergie at the Farm, Tatton Park Say hello to Little Grey Fergie; the clever little grey tractor who can move all by himself. He’s happy and curious and loves to help. The farm is his home for 2024… Chocolate rewards available Easter weekend 29 March – 1 April (Subject to availability). https://www.tattonpark.org.uk 29th March to 14th April The Giant Easter Egg Hunt, RHS Garden Bridgewater Find all the larger-than-life hand painted eggs hidden around the garden to win a free chocolatey treat from NOMO - The UK’s No. 1 Vegan & ‘Free From’ chocolate brand, and enjoy craft activities, storytelling, a bird spotter trail and family outdoor theatre fun. It’s the perfect way to spend some family time outdoors when the garden is bursting with spring bulbs. https:/rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater/ whats-on/easter-at-bridgewater 29th March – 23rd June Shaun the Sheep: Find the Flock at Tatton Park, Tatton Park Spring info baa-rilliant adventures with Shaun the Sheep on a colourful arts trail in our blooming gardens! The supersized Shaun the Sheep sculptures have been designed and painted by local and regional artists, some inspired by the flora and fauna you'll find in our gardens from around the world. Meet Shaun the Sheep on 1st April (see page 10 for details) https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_ tatton_park 30th March Our Kids Social Easter Family Social, Kargo MKT, Media City, Salford 10.00am - 12.00pm. Our Kids Social are returning with their super family social for an Easter Bank Holiday Saturday knees up - and you are all invited. With Lego, circus skills, dj, silent disco and more! What a way to kick off your Easter weekend! www.ourkids.social Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 8 raring2go.co.uk
9 Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO Easter weekend chocolate rewards! 29 March – 14 April 2024 tattonpark.org.uk/easter #ShaunAtTattonPark © Aardman Animations Ltd 2023 Fri 29 Mar – Sun 14 Apr The giant Easter egg hunt Your visit supports our work as a charity.
Raring2go! WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 10 raring2go.co.uk 30th March Our Kids Social Easter Family Silent Disco, Tatton Park Dust off your dancing shoes this Easter and join Our Kids Social on the dance floor for their 2 channel adults and kids silent disco party! Dress to impress in your favourite Easter outfit - bunnies, chicks and eggheads welcome! 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Doors open at 2:20pm, https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_ tatton_park 31st March Our Kids Social Busy Bunny Crafty Workshop, Kargo MKT, Media City, Salford. 10.30am - 12.30pm - Reserve your free place. Make a colourful Spring paper flower garland and a super cute paper bunny bag for all those Easter eggs! Take part in the Easter trail too with your Easter activity sheet - find all those bunnies, look out for golden eggs and the cheeky Easter Gnomes, there may even be chocolate at the end! 31st March Easter Sunday Funday, Walton Park, Sale With train rides, kids rides, tombola, easter egg hunt. Free entry but pay for rides. Refreshment stalls and Walton Perk brew boat 1st April Meet Shaun the Sheep, Tatton Park Come along on Easter Monday (1 April) and say hello to your favourite sheep! He’ll be making appearances throughout the day in the Stableyard. (See timings on the day). https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_ tatton_park 1st April Lymm Duck Race Each year on Easter Monday at 12:30pm, Lymm & District Round Table launch a thousand pedigree yellow racing rubber ducks into Lymm Dingle. There is tension and drama galore as the numbered ducks race for the finish line cheered on by the crowds. There can only be one winner. Which duck will it be? https://lymmduckrace.co.uk 2nd April Once Upon A Time…, Tatton Park To celebrate International Children's Book Day, join us in Tatton Park's picturesque Gardens and step inside a number of wellknown tales. A storytelling tour bringing to life characters and events from a selection of fairy tales. Appropriate for families with children aged 3-6 years old. 10:30pm – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 2:30pm. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_ tatton_park 3rd to 14th April (various performances) Treasure Island, Altrincham Garrick Playhouse Avast there, me hearties! It’s time to set sail with the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse this Easter Holiday for an action-packed, swashbuckling adventure on the high seas to TREASURE ISLAND! It's a dark and stormy night. Jim, the innkeeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in - and her dangerous voyage begins… Robert Louis Stevenson's classic story of murder, money and mutiny is the perfect treat for all the family! Oh… and feel free to bring your parrot along too! https://www.altrinchamgarrick.co.uk/shows/ treasure 3rd April Welly Walks, Tatton Park To mark National Walking Day, you are invited to don your wellies and waterproofs to join us on a parkland adventure! Learn about the animal and plant life that inhabit the parkland. Appropriate for families with children aged 8 and below. Not suitable for pushchairs. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk 4th April The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Tatton Park Explore the Gardens on a delightful storytelling tour, based on 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.' Meet Mr McGregor, learn about Peter's mischief and enjoy fun, hands on activities. Appropriate for families with children aged 3-6 years old. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 12 raring2go.co.uk 5th to 12th April Lambing Week at the Farm, Tatton Park Are you baarmy about lambs? Join us throughout Lambing Week, when Farm staff share their expertise with visitors, giving informative talks at the lambing shed. Learn how they spot the signs of lambing and how they look after sheep and care for lambs during this extra special time. Daily talks will be at 12pm & 2pm. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk 9th April Tudor Times, Tatton Park Step back in time at the Old Hall to experience what life was like for people living in Tudor times. Your guides from the past will invite you into their home, share stories and ask for your help with a number of important tasks. Suitable for families with children aged 7-11 years old. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk 7th April and 5th May Family litter picking, Stamford Park Join Friends of Stamford Park in their monthly clean up. 2-3pm. All equipment provided. 10th April Viking Life, Tatton Park Join Viking Warlord, Harald Bloodaxe, and his trusted Thrall at Tata’s Tun. Become one of Harald’s Shield Warriors or Shield Maidens and learn about Viking history and their way of life, through an engaging workshop and series of hands-on activities at the Old Hall. Suitable for families with children aged 7-11 years old. https://www.tattonpark.org.uk 20th April Our Kids Social Make, Do & Disco, Victoria Baths, SpringFest. 11.30am - 1pm. OKS are back for more family fun as part of SpringFest at the amazing venue Victoria Baths. With Under the Sea themed arts & crafts and a family silent disco. www.ourkids.social MAY 4th to 18th May Paint Sale Pink 2024 Paint Sale and Ashton on Mersey Pink is taking place 4 - 18 May this year. There will be a launch event in Stanley Square again on the 4th and lots of events taking place over the two weeks. https://www.facebook.com/PaintSalePink 25th May to 1st June I Wish, HOME Mcr This May half-term, join award-winning theatre artist and singer, Le Gateau Chocolat for a fantastical, playful, musical one-person show about self-discovery, acceptance and joy.Life’s Not Fair(y-tales). In many a fairy-story there are wishes granted and fairy-tale endings – but what if your wishes come true in surprising ways? Meet the Wish Giver who journeys into a fairy-tale world of hopes, dreams and surprising results…Suitable for all the family (recommended for ages 3-7). https://homemcr.org/production/i-wish/ JUNE 1st and 2nd June Classic Car Show, Tatton Park Celebrate the golden age of motoring at The Classic and Performance Car Spectacular, one of the UK'S most loved classic car shows. Tickets from £11 https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_ tatton_park 2nd June Big Lunch, John Leigh Park, Altrincham www.facebook.com/FriendsofJohnLeighPark 9th June Dog's Delight, John Leigh Park, Altrincham www.facebook.com/FriendsofJohnLeighPark 15th and 16th June DogFest, Tatton Park DogFest is back in Cheshire and bursting with wonderful activities for you to enjoy with the whole family, four-legged included! www.dogfest.seetickets.com WHAT'S ON AND WHERE TO GO 12 raring2go.co.uk
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Raring2go! CLUBS, CLASSES AND HOLIDAY CAMPS 16 raring2go.co.uk 1 Raring2go! On each day of the challenge schools compete to record the greatest proportion of their pupils walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling to school. Sustrans are delivering the challenge with headline sponsors Schwalbe Tyres UK, to make active travel the easiest choice for everyone. Since data collection for the challenge began in 2011, a staggering 23.9 million miles (1) have been travelled by pupils taking over 15.9 million active travel journeys to school. That equates to around 200 trips to the moon, or over 1,900 journeys around the Earth (1), saving 12,700 tonnes of CO2 polluting the air on the school run, from 31.7 million car journeys had the participants been driven to and from school (1). Just under 2.7million active journeys to 1,862 participating schools took place during the 2023 challenge, saving an estimated 1,890 tonnes of CO2 emissions if the journeys logged had otherwise been made by car (2). Xavier Brice, CEO at Sustrans, said: 15 years of the Big Walk and Wheel challenge Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel is celebrating its 15th year as the UK’s largest inter-school active travel challenge from 11- 22 March 2024. 1. These figures are an estimation only, and depend on a number of assumptions and national or regional averages. 2. Based on approximations of assumed modes of travel. "For 15 years, millions of pupils across the UK have enjoyed taking part in the Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel by walking, wheeling and cycling to school with friends and family…and winning prizes along the way! “The challenge shows how people of all ages want to travel actively. Parents save money by not having to drive and children get to be out and about exploring their world.This gives our children healthy habits they can take with them into adulthood.”
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Raring2go! LEARNING 20 raring2go.co.uk Selecting age-appropriate books for our children is a crucial part of developing their love for reading whilst supporting them in this early cognitive and emotional development. Tailoring this literature to a child’s age makes sure that the content is engaging, easily understandable and of course relevant to their evolving interests and abilities. In the early stages of childhood, board books full of colourful illustrations and simple storylines are ideal for igniting visual and auditory stimulation. As children progress to the preschool and early years foundation, picture books with more complex storylines can capture their expanding attention spans and spark their imaginations. Look for themes that resonate with their daily experiences, so they can connect the literature they read to their own lives. For emerging readers, early chapter books with large fonts and slightly shorter sentences can help with independent reading. Consider stories with relatable characters and straightforward plots that align with the child’s growing reading skills. As they get older and their reading proficiency increases, introduce more challenging texts that encourage critical thinking and vocabulary expansion. When choosing age-appropriate books, it is important to bear in mind your child’s emotional readiness. Themes, stories and characters should be easily relatable and age-sensitive to avoid overwhelming or confusing the child. Also consider diverse perspectives and cultural representation in literature as this can help to broaden a child’s worldview and encourage a sense of empathy. A child’s enthusiasm for reading is often influenced driven by the balance between challenge and accessibility. Getting this balance right is the key. You can regularly reassess their preferences and adjust book choices accordingly to ensure that reading remains an enjoyable, enriching experience throughout this phase of their developmental journey. By carefully selecting and providing a diverse range of age-appropriate books, parents and caregivers can lay the foundation for a lifelong love of reading. Choosing Age Appropriate Books for Children
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Raring2go! WIN AND SAVE 24 raring2go.co.uk 10% off using code R2G24 Terms and Conditions apply Visit www.raring2go.co.uk for details Valid 01.03.24 to 03.09.24 Sunflower Competition 2024 Here at Raring2go! we love sunflowers so we are delighted to launch our 6th annual Sunflower competition. Thanks to our sponsors Kids Planet and Emporium M33 for helping us to provide seed packs and competition prizes. How to enter: 1. Plant some sunflower seeds. 2. As your seeds begin to grow, take pictures and send them in to us to show their progress. 3. Once your sunflower has stopped growing, send us a picture of your tallest one, along with its height for a chance to win a prize. 4. Final measurements to be submitted by entrants on 31st August. Winners will be announced in the Autumn magazine! Send your photos to altrincham@raring2go.co.uk or share on social media using #R2GSunflowerComp
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Raring2go! UNDER 5s 26 raring2go.co.uk Antz in your Pantz: www.antzinyourpantz.co.uk 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 Football Fun Factory: Joe, thefootballfunfactory.co.uk joe@thefootballfunfactory.co.uk, 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 Tappy Toes: Gemma, 07877032421, https://www.tappytoes.com/toddler-classesmanchester, manchester@tappytoes.com Tennis Tykes: Caroline, 07843342662, www. tennistykes.co.uk, caroline.buncall@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@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 Football Fun Factory, Sale Leisure Centre 10:30-11:15am, Tots Football Fun, 18 months to 3 years Rhythm and Rhyme, Nuffield Health, Didsbury 10am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 11am, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 12pm, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking Tennis Tykes, Stamford Park Tennis Courts, Hale 4-4:45pm, 4 and 5 year olds 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
Raring2go! UNDER 5s 27 TUESDAY Bloom Baby Classes, St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Bentinck Road, Altrincham 10:15am, Caterpillars (6 weeks to 6 mths) 11:15am, Busy Bees (6 months to mobile) 12:20pm, Caterpillars (6 weeks to 6 mths) 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) Rhythm and Rhyme, Victoria Park, Stretford 10am, 0-15 months/or until competently walking 11am, 0-15 months/or until competently walking Tappy Toes Manchester, The Jubilee Centre, The Firs, Bowdon, Altrincham 10:15am, age 18 months - 5 years Tennis Tykes, Handforth Hall Tennis Club 9-9:45am, 2 to 4 year olds These Mums Do Fitness, Worthington Park, Sale 9:30-10:30am These Mums Do Fitness, Online, 45 min 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 Stagecoach Urmston, Flixton Girls School, M33 5EJ 4-5.30pm Tennis Tykes, Hale Tennis Club, Hale 1:30-2:15pm, 2 to 4 year olds Tennis Tykes, Stamford Park Tennis Courts 4-4:45pm, 4 and 5 year olds 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-2pm
Raring2go! UNDER 5s 28 raring2go.co.uk 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 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, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 11am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking 12pm, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking Stagecoach Urmston, Wellfield Junior School, Sale (4-6yrs) 4-5:30pm Tappy Toes Manchester, Humphrey Park Community Centre, Urmston 10:15am, Age 6 months - 3 years 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 Antz in your pantz, Canal Road, Timperley 10am, Aldo Singing & Craft Babyballet, Altrincham Methodist Church 9:30am-10:05am, Tinies 18 months - 3 yrs 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 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, 15 mths/competently walking & over (younger siblings welcome) 11am, 0-15 mths/or until competently walking
29 Raring2go! UNDER 5s 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) Rhythm and Rhyme, St Emmanuel Church, 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 Stagecoach Urmston, Flixton Girls School (4-6 yrs) 4-5:30pm Tappy Toes Manchester, Sale Dojo Karate Club, Sale 10:15am, age 6 months - 5 years Tennis Tykes, Didsbury Scout Hut, Parrs Wood 9:30-10:15am, 2 to 4 year olds Tennis Tykes, Macclesfield Tennis Club 3-3:45pm, 2 to 4 year olds 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
30 raring2go.co.uk 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 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. Tennis Tykes, Hale Tennis Club, Hale 9:45-10:30am, 2 to 4 year olds 10:30-11:15am, 2 to 4 year olds Tennis Tykes, Handforth Hall Tennis Club 8:45-9:30am, 2 to 4 year olds 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 Football Fun Factory, Sale Leisure Centre All Tots Football Fun, 2 to 5 years 8:15-9am 9-9:45am 9:45-10:30am Tappy Toes Manchester, BeActive (George H Carnall), Urmston 9:15am, Age 18 months - 5 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
31 Raring2go! UNDER 5s Bloom Toddler Classes Easter specials: Sunday 24th March, Shawe Hall Community Centre Urmston Wednesday 27th March, St.Annes Church Hall Sale Thursday 28th March, Firswood Community Centre Stretford All 10am mixed ages walking to 4 years KicksDance Easter workshops: Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd April, Manor Farm, Ridgeway Road, Timperley WA15 7HE 1-2.30pm for children in preschool and Reception (ages 3-5) Eleanor Grace Tuesday 2nd April, 9-11am, The Hub Community Centre, Altrincham Tickets are £5. Arrive when you want and leave when you want. Included: dance activities, easter crafts, sensory area, games, easter egg hunt and more Tappy Toes Tuesday 2nd April, 10am, The Jubilee Community Centre Thursday 4th April, 9.30am, Humphrey Park community Centre Ages 6 months to 7 years £10 per child £6 per sibling Under 6 months Free Special Easter Sessions for the Under 5s (see page 26 for contact details)
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