Books
Read Manchester launches Christmas book appeal to help local children
‘Every child deserves the right to read, learn and explore life, no matter what their start or circumstances’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 November 2020
Family & Kids
News & Stories
Charity
Virtual balloons from Lapland are raising funds for children with disabilities
Brainwave, the children’s charity that runs the Manchester Duck Race, is launching a virtual balloon race from Lapland
I Love MCR
18 November 2020
Attractions
The Christmas Markets have come to Manchester – in LEGO
The miniature Manchester Christmas scene has markets and an ice rink – and you can even watch an alternative Christmas lights switch-on
Louise Rhind-Tutt
17 November 2020
Books
Marcus Rashford launches book club to promote reading and literacy to children
‘There are 400,000 children across the UK today who have never owned a book, children who are in vulnerable environments. That has to change’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
17 November 2020
City of Manchester
The Manchester panto is back for 2020 – and NHS staff will get to see it first
The Manchester Opera House panto is back for 2020 – oh yes it is! And NHS staff can be in with a chance to see it for FREE
Dianne Bourne
16 November 2020
Cinema
An immersive drive-in Christmas cinema is coming to Manchester this winter
EventCity will become a winter wonderland, with ‘nice’ events suitable for families and ‘naughty’ ones strictly for adults
Louise Rhind-Tutt
11 November 2020
Family & Kids
The Greater Manchester Taxi Board Game is the must-have board game this Christmas
Local trivia buff? This new game will test your knowledge with questions about Manchester’s famous people, music, events and sport
I Love MCR
9 November 2020
Community
Disadvantaged children to get free meals following Marcus Rashford campaign
‘The steps made today will improve the lives of near 1.7 million children in the UK over the next 12 months, and that can only be celebrated’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
8 November 2020
Art & Design
50 Windows art trail – where to find the amazing public artworks across Manchester
“Art and culture is a great way to bring a little happiness your way and turn a bad day into a good one”
Dianne Bourne
28 October 2020
Bolton
The Manchester restaurants offering free meals for kids this half term
In true Mancunian spirit, cafes and restaurants across the region have stepped in to help make sure no child goes hungry
Poppy Marello
26 October 2020
Community
Free school meal scheme extended through half term holiday in Manchester
‘Marcus Rashford is right – no child should be going hungry during school holidays’
Louise Rhind-Tutt
23 October 2020
Attractions
A magical Christmas grotto is coming to the Trafford Centre this winter
Children can meet Father Christmas at Reindeer Lodge – and there will also be autism-friendly grotto experiences, too
I Love MCR
23 October 2020
Family & Kids
Enjoy half term close to home at this fun-filled Manchester venue
The Corn Exchange has a range of offers and activities for all ages this half term, from games and ghost hunts to deals on meals
I Love MCR
16 October 2020
City of Manchester
Halloween in Manchester – the giant monsters WILL return this year
Look out! The giant monsters will be coming back to Manchester for Halloween this year
Dianne Bourne
5 October 2020
City of Manchester
Bonfire Night, New Year and Christmas Lights events CANCELLED in Manchester due to coronavirus
Manchester’s big Christmas Lights switch on event and Bonfire Night and New Year fireworks WON’T go ahead in 2020 – but Santa will still be coming to town
Dianne Bourne
30 September 2020
Family & Kids
Dianne Bourne
24 September 2020
Family & Kids
I Love MCR
23 September 2020
Events
I Love MCR
8 September 2020
Art & Design
New Manchester art trail from Bee In the City creators will bring windows to life this autumn
Following the success of Bee in the City in Manchester, new art trail 50 Windows of Creativity aims to help residents reconnect with places and spaces in the city centre again
Dianne Bourne
3 September 2020
Attractions
I Love MCR
27 August 2020
Community
Kellogg’s donate a million meals to help struggling families in Manchester over the holidays
I Love MCR
11 August 2020
Events
I Love MCR
10 August 2020
Community
I Love MCR
4 August 2020
Attractions
I Love MCR
14 July 2020
Community
I Love MCR
9 July 2020
Bolton
I Love MCR
6 July 2020
Family & Kids
Louise Rhind-Tutt
30 June 2020
