WheretoGo Summer 2013

FREEWigan and West LancashireIssue 13Summer Edition 2013 • June/July/August www.wheretogomag.co.uk

A day at the farmYour guide to local farm parks

Plan your Summer with our ‘What’s On’ guide

READ ALL ABOUT IT Local news in your area

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CONTENTS

4 A day at the farmYour guide to local farm parks

6 Competition TimeYour chance to win a copy of Shake it Up album, a family ticket to Haydock Racecourse ‘Under the Sea’ event and a family ticket for Mersey Ferries attractions.

8 Read all about itLocal news in your area

10 Craft CornerSun, Sea and Sand!

12 Summer eventsLots of fun packed activities and days out for the family

WhereToGoWe always do our best to provide accurate and up to date information. However WhereToGo is only a guide, therefore we recommend that you check the important details such as opening times, prices etc.with the venue before you set off. While endeavouring to ensure that all published information is accurate,the publisher cannot be held responsible for mistakes or omissions. Whilst the publisher makes everyeffort to ensure that the business featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guaranteethe products or services from any business that is featured. The publication is copyright and cannot bereproduced in any form, either in part or in whole, without written permission from the publisher. The opinions expressed are strictly those of the author.

Telephone: 01942 396142 / 07793 142289 Email: [email protected],Editor: Catherine Dobson Design: The Core Visual Communication Limitedwww.wheretogomag.co.ukPrinted by Warners (Midlands) Plc Circulation: 15,000 Published 4 times a year

Have an adventure this SaturdaySaturday SailingCome and have a go at sailing or windsurfing

9am-12 noon

Children and young people: £5

Adults: £15

Family of four: £30

Saturday CanoeingCome and have a go at canoeing or kayaking

1pm-3pm

Children and young people: £5

Adults: £10

Family of four: £22

Outdoor Education Team - Adventure - Education - Excitement

Activities suitable for age 8+. Beginners welcome. All activities at Scotmans Flash, Rushdene, off Poolstock Lane, Wigan,WN3 6HJ. Friendly experienced staff. All equipment provided. Chance to work towards Royal Yachting Association andBritish Canoe Union qualifications. No Need to book.

01942 769812 • [email protected]

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OUT AND ABOUT

It’s that time of year again - the Summer! And what better way tospend your days out than at a farm park. Did you know that there isa large choice of different farm parks to go to within the local area or a short ride out? Farms are an ideal fun, educational and activechoice for a day out and are always a popular choice with the children (and parents)!

Here is a useful selection of some of the most popular and well facilitated farms in the area. The farms listed have play areas, farmanimals, eating places and shops. Some of the parks cater for parties and larger group trips (schools, nurseries etc). Visit the websites to find out more and plan your day out!

Farmer Teds Farm Parkwww.farmerteds.comFlatmans Lane, Ormskirk, L39 7HW Telephone: 0151 526 0002

Farmer Ted’s is an interactive children’s activity park, sited on aworking farm within the beautiful Lancashire countryside. The FarmPark’s aim is to provide a fun, family orientated atmosphere whereMums and Dads will feel just as comfortable as the Kids.

Since opened in 2003 they have won many awards:- Best Small Visitor Attraction, National Farm Attraction and Best Tourism Team toname but a few. Our attraction is also accredited with Visit Englandand is a Quality Assured Visitor Attraction.

The attraction offers an educational, safe and fun place for a wholefamily visit. We also run a membership scheme, birthday partiesand a range of activities all year round! But on top of all that FarmerTed’s also specialise in providing educational day trips for the NorthWest’s schools by covering the national curriculum, in order toteach the children about farming, animals and food. This is conducted via a “hands on” approach in a safe and fun environment. See our advert on page 5 for more information!

Bowland Wild Boar Parkwww.wildboarpark.co.ukChipping, Preston, PR3 2QS Telephone: 01995 61554

Cedar Farm Gallerieswww.cedarfarm.netCedar House, Back Lane, Mawdesley, Lancashire, L40 3SYTelephone: 01704 822038

Windmill Animal Farmwww.windmillanimalfarm.co.ukRed Cat Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 1UQTelephone: 01704 892282

Farmer Ted’s Farm Park www.farmerteds.comFlatmans Lane, Ormskirk, L39 7HW Telephone: 0151 526 0002.

Old Holly Farmwww.oldhollyfarm.comCabus Nook Lane, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1AA Telephone: 01524 791200

Smithills Open Farmwww.smithillsopenfarm.co.uk Smithills Dean Road Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 7NS Telephone: 01204 595 765

Animal World at Moss Bank ParkMoss Bank Way, Bolton, Greater Manchester BL1 6NBTelephone: 01204 334173

Farmer Parr’s Farm Park www.farmerparrs.comWyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane, Fleetwood, Lancs FY7 8JPTelephone: 01253 874389.

Acorn Farmwww.acornfarm.co.ukDepot Rd, Liverpool, Merseyside L33 3ARTelephone: 0151 548 1524

Cobble Hey Farm and Gardenswww.cobblehey.co.uk Hobbs Ln, Claughton-on-Brock, Preston, PR3 0QNTelephone: 01995 602 643

Heaton Park Farmwww.heatonpark.org.ukThe Farm Centre, Manchester City Council, Manchester, M25 2SWTelephone: 0161 773 1085

A day at the farmYour guide to local Farm Parks

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ENJOY A FANTASTIC DAY OUT

FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT

FARMER TED’S FARM PARK

• LARGE ANIMAL BARN • INDOOR ADVENTURE PLAY AREA• PEDAL TRACTOR PARK • MINI BEASTS• FERRET RACING • GUINEA PIG VILLAGE• QUAD BARREL TRAIN RIDES• TRACTOR & TRAILER RIDES• SPIDER’S WEB• FARMER TED’S GRILL• SNAKES, SPIDERS, CREEPY CRAWLIES AND MORE!

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PLENTY OF FUN PACKED FARM ACTIVITIES....

CONTACT USTelephone: 0151 526 0002Email: [email protected] Ted’s Park, Flatman’s Lane, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 7HW

www.farmerteds.com

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SPRING COMPETITION WINNERS

Congratulations to the lucky winners of Martin Mere passes!

Abbie Williams, Tracy Leonard, Alexandria Winstanley-Maunder,Mrs Victoria Loftus, Caitlyn Littler, Joanne Parkinson, MatthewWebster, Helena Moreno Rubio, Mrs A. Morton, Jo Williams

And congratulations to Melanie Heap who won the allinclusive day out to World of Glass!


COMPETITION TIME

Love to Shake It Up? Then get up and get ready to dance as the brand new Shake It Up I <3 Dancesoundtrack is finally here! Packed with tons of music, this album features hit tracks from Zendaya, BellaThorne, Bridgit Mendler, Coco Jones, plus a special REMIX of the theme song performed by Selena Gomezand much more! Don’t miss out on the new I <3 Dance soundtrack from Disney Channel’s hit series Shake It Up.

Shake It Up – I Love Dance is available on Amazon at £11.00, or enter our competition to win one ofthree copies of the CD!

Come and have a whale of a time at our seafaring themed family fun day - inflatable fun, surf simulator, polar bear show, craft workshop, face painters, funfair rides, pony rides and much more! Plus thrilling racing for the grown-ups. Children under 17 enter free with a paying adult (tickets £13). Tickets available by calling 0844 579 3006.

Or you can enter this competition to win a family ticket to this fabulous event which takes place on Thursday 8th August 2013(winner is to collect tickets from ticket office at the racecourse on the day of the event). To win, see instructions on how to enter above.

Win a family ticket to Haydock Racecourse Under the Sea event!

To enter these competitions please email your answer (for Mersey ferries only),name, address and phone number to [email protected] or post toWheretoGo, 34 Ashfield Drive, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1XL before 17th July 2013.

Win a Family Ticket for Mersey Ferries attractions!This summer, enjoy a family day out with Mersey Ferries, Spaceport and U-boat Story. Take a stunning journey aboard a daily River Explorer Cruise for unrivalled views of the ever evolving UNESCO world heritage waterfront, where you can take in stunning views,fascinating history and all the sea air you could wish for!

Break your ferry journey at any terminal; you can join the Daleks, Cybermen and a WeepingAngel at the Time Travellers exhibition at Spaceport. ‘Time Travellers’ boasts a host ofamazing exhibits including a replica TARDIS, a Sontaran, Adipose, Clockwork Droid, AutonBride, K9 and life size Daleks. You’ll also enjoy an inspirational journey through space asyou venture through the themed galleries, interactive hands-on exhibits and exciting audiovisual experiences including a 360° full dome planetarium experience and motion simulatorride.

Then step back in time at U-boat Story, situated at Woodside Ferry Terminal learn thefascinating story of World War II German submarine U-534, one of only four remaining U-boats in the world and the only one of its kind in the UK. Visitors can climb a replicaconning tower, see into the cross-sectioned submarine and witness all the drama through a highly interactive and exciting exhibition with original film archive and engaging displays.Please visit www.merseyferries.co.uk.

To win a Family Ticket answer thefollowing - Where can you see a Dalekthis summer?

a) Spaceportb) Pier Headc) U-boat Story

Family tickets include up to 2 adults and 3 children.

Attractions include River Explorer Cruise, Spaceport and

U-boat Story. Competition closes 17/07/2013. For full

terms and conditions visit merseyferries.co.uk.

Family tickets from only £20.50, (2 adults and up to

3 children for Mersey Ferries’ River Explorer Cruise only)

Win a copy of Shake It Up album!

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NEWS

Friends of Haigh Country Park

A pioneering local group of 170 members of the community have been working hardtogether to try and bring Haigh Country Park back to its former glory. Lots of the amenitiesat Haigh Hall have slowly disappeared over the years through lack of Funding and otherissues. Who remembers the famous Haigh Hall Zoo, miniature village, crazy golf and theswimming pool?!

The group live locally and are passionate about the beautiful Country Park. They haverecently submitted an application and petition to The People’s Funding for new playequipment that is suitable for all ages, as the current play area is dated and some sayunsafe. The group has spent a lot of time and effort getting the Crazy Golf ready to reopen,arranging events and applying for funding to improve the facilities. The next Friends ofHaigh Hall event is on 25th August in the courtyard. See the What’s On guide for more info.If you would like to find out more about Friends of Haigh Country Park, or how to have astall email Edna Hulme [email protected].

New Initiative to promote local charitable giving

Wigan 4 Good is a new charity initiative managedby Wigan and Leigh Council for VoluntaryService. It encourages local people to supportlocal good causes through the giving of time,

skills, money and resources. We know there are already lots of fantastic examples of localpeople supporting each other across the Wigan borough and we are keen to hear aboutyour success stories. We’d also like to hear from community groups, local charities,community interest companies, and social enterprises. If you’re a local business who’d liketo support a local good cause, we’d really like to hear from you too. If you’re looking to fulfilyou’re corporate social responsibility by supporting a local charity or group then please doget in touch. We can help you share your skills. Visit our Website at www.wigan4good.org.Alternatively, contact us by Email: [email protected] or Tel: 01942 514234. You canalso follow us on Twitter @Wigan4Good and like our Facebook page atfacebook.com/Wigan4Good.

Winston’s Wish North West Appeal

As you may be aware, the Me 2 You Bereavement Charity in Wigan has recently closed.

Bereavement charity Winston’s Wish is now appealing for support to ensure that vitalbereavement support services for children can continue in Wigan and Greater Manchester.

Their target is to raise £100k that will enable Winston’s Wish to re-establish the service inthe area, with the hope that, as funding is established, Winston’s Wish will be able to extendits support to families throughout the North West. You can support the appeal in variousways via the following:

• Visit www.winstonswish.org.uk/NorthWest• Donate online at www.justgiving.com/WWNorthWestAppeal

For more information or to chat to us about the Appeal, please contact us via our [email protected] or phone 01942 522234.

Local News

Be part of your local agriculturalshow

Do you have a hidden talent or a craftyhobby such as baking, drawing or flowerarranging? Why not enter yourself into aDomestic or Handicraft competition atHaigh Show? There are also classes forchildren such as handwriting and garden ina tray. Or if you have any animals such ascows, sheep, bulls, rabbits, horses, you canalso show these too at one of the longestrunning agricultural shows in the country.There are also spaces for trade stands orcraft stalls at the show. You can find out allup-to-date relevant information and specificcontact details about classes and tradestands at www.haighshow.net. The showare currently looking for someone to run theSheep section.

If you have any press releases relevant forSeptember to November, please [email protected].

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ART AND CRAFT

Seaside Jelly Treats

A yummy treat for the kids that they can make themselves, learn and discoverabout the seaside whilst eating it and that is great for parties and get togethersover the summer period.

Equipment:

• Green jelly cubes• Yogurt• Digestive biscuits• Fish/sea creature gummy sweets or chocolate seashells• A mini paper umbrella

1. Put fish/sea creature gummy sweets into the pots. Make up the green jelly following the instructions on the packet, when cool enough pour into little pots on top of the creatures.

2. Once the jelly is cooled and set in the fridge, spoon on a little yogurt on to one half of the jelly top.

3. Put some digestive biscuits into a food bag and gentle crush them into crumbs using the end of a rolling pin or spoon. Pour some of the digestive biscuit crumbs on top of the yogurt this is for the sand.

4. If you have chocolate shells put one on top of the jelly.

5. Push in an umbrella into the jelly and serve.

More activities are available on the website www.thelittleactivitychest.com

With the summer months upon us and 6 weeks of the children looking for different activities to do, here are a couple of ideas to keep them busy and have lots of fun! Remember to check out the websitewww.thelittleactivitychest.com for more activity suggestions.


Sun, Sea and Sand!

Seaside Jelly Treats

Under the Sea Water Play

Under the Sea Water Play

Have fun with the children making and playing this under the sea activity providing them anopportunity to explore in the water using theirsenses and it is a great way to cool them down in the hot summer weather.

Place some coloured stones/gravel into a watertray, washing up bowl or waterproof container. Adda couple of drops of blue or green food colouringto the water if you wish to make it more colourful.

Add some seashells and pebbles from a previousbeach trip to the water, then make the fish andseaweed and add them to the water too.

For the fish: Water balloons, permanent pen,funnel

Using a funnel put a small amount of water insidethe water balloon and then blow the rest of theballoon up with air and tie up the end. Using thepermanent pen, draw on fishy features on to theballoon.

For the seaweed: Green plastic carrier bags,elastic bands, small stones

Put some small stones into one of the corners ofthe carrier bag. Tie an elastic band around thestones and bag to create a weight. Trim the top ofthe bag and cut the top section into strips.

When everything is ready, provide the children withsome aprons and let them explore the water.

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Martin MereWetland Centre

Visit wwt.org.uk/martinmere Tel: 01704 895181

Summer holidays27 July - 8 September

Canoes & boat toursAdventure play areaDen buildingBug huntsPond dipping

Living history days3 - 18 August

Otter talksFun viking activitiesFeed the birdsFamily craftsMuch more all summer

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WHAT’S ON

Family Events Calender Regular Events at Museum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU

Summer Days - Join us for a fabulous summer of activities every Tuesday andThursday throughout the holidays from 30 July – 22 August. £2.50 per child. Pleasebook early to save disappointment on 01942 828128. All activities suitable forchildren aged 4-11 years.

Junk Modelling! (Every Tuesday) Transform old cans and cardboard boxes into your own amazing junk sculpture. Be inspired and get creative! Remember to come back for more, there’s a differenttheme each week from engines to dinosaurs!

Fairground Fun (Every Thursday) Have all the fun at the fair with our special Victorian fairground games. Try your hand at Hoopla, tin can alley and tic tac toe.

Regular events at Pipsqueaks Play Cafe, OrrellTel 01695229923

Tuesdays: Grandparents receive a complimentary tea or filter coffee on entry.

Wednesdays: Baby Sensory classes at 12 noon and 1.30pm (suitable from birth up to 13 months) £5.50 per class including entry to the play centre

June

Friday 21st June - NCT Cheeky Monkeys Tea Party Buckshaw Village Community Centre. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Tickets are £2.50 fromwww.wegottickets.com/event/207741

Friday 21st June - Summer Solstice at Haigh Hall Enjoy musical entertainment and craft activities in the Walled Gardens as we celebratethe longest day of the year. 6 - 9pm. Booking essential. Telephone 01942 487098 tobook and for further information.

Sun 21st June - Family Dog Show and Garden PartySmithills Hall, Smithills Dean Road, Bolton BL1 7NP. Join us for our annual SmithillsHall Garden Party and Dog Show from 12pm - 4pm. Activities include craft stalls, livemusic, food, face painting and more. Entry to the Dog Show is £1 per dog, percategory. Entry to the hall is £1.50 adults, £1 children/concessions. Entry to thegrounds is FREE.

Sat 22nd to Sun 23rd June - Woodvale RallyVictoria Park, Rotten Row, Southport PR8 2BZ. Taking place on Southport's beautifulVictoria Park, the Woodvale Transport Festival will feature all the usual Woodvale Rallyfavourites including Classic Cars, Car Clubs, Military vehicles, Motor Cycles, ModelRailways, Model Boats, Model Aircraft, Model Racing Cars, Band Stand, Refreshments,Bar, Car Boot Sale, Morris Dancing & Arena attractions.

Sat 22nd to Sun 23rd June - Kite Flying WeekendRanger Station, Beacon Country Park, Beacon Lane, Up Holland WN8 7RU JoinNorthern Kite Group for a weekend of kite flying fun and displays. A great day out for allthe family! 11.00am-5.00pm

Sun 23rd June - BBC Philharmonic Family ConcertBridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley St, Manchester M2 3WS. www.bridgewater-hall.co.uk.In person: The Bridgewater Hall Box Office - Join the BBC Philharmonic, Blue Peter’sBarney Harwood and CBeebies star Mr Bloom at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester to celebrate the sounds of Summer at our annual Family Concert!

Sunday 23rd June - Summer FairAt Newfold School, Orrell. All the traditional favourites including facepainting, gamesand crafts, plus a second-hand unifrm stall. Also assault course and bungy run for themore adventurous! 11am-2pm.

Sunday 23rd June - Lancashire Classic Car and Motorcycle ShowHoghton Tower, Hoghton Nr. Preston PR5 0SH - Classic Shows are proud to present the 29th Classic Car and Motorcycle Show at Hoghton Tower. Admission to the show:adults and children over age 14 - £7, children aged 7 to 14 - £3, children under 5 enterfree. Free parking.

Sunday 23rd June - Atherton CarnivalGloucester Street, Atherton. Parade of Community, Business, Education, Sporting andSocial Groups through the streets of Atherton. After the Parade there are activities on thefield. For further information telephone Brian Seddon 01942 870872, mobile 07592 022111 or email [email protected]

Sunday 23rd June - Crooke Family Fun DayFree BBQ, bouncy castle, crafts, facepaint and live music. Beginning at 10.45amoutside Crooke Methodist Church. All welcome to this event, run by churches inShevington.

Mon 24th to Fri 28th June - Child Safety Weekat The Jungle Skelmersdale! Toddler fun learning all about safety on the roads, in thehouse and out and about all week. Normal admission fees apply. Enjoy multi-level playareas and Jungle Express café. The Jungle, award winning play centre.www.thejungle.uk.net.

Wed 26th June - Ladies Shopping Evening The Vale Methodist Church Hall, SkullHouse Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan Lancashire WN6 9DR. 7.30pm. Lots of stalls fromlocal independent sellers. Entrance is £1.00, there will be refreshments and homemadecakes, a raffle.

Friday 28th June - Big Feed with Dancing Flash Mobat the Grand Arcade. Meet at 10am at the bottom of the large staircase in the GrandArcade, followed by coffee upstairs at Costa Coffee. All families who attend the ‘BigFeed’ will be eligible to receive a £1 off ticket with any purchase at Costa Coffee, CoffeeDelight and LP4 and will be entered into a free draw for a £20.00 Grand ArcadeVoucher. 10-11.30am

Saturday 29th June - Family Fun Day Lowton Methodist Church, Newton Road. Organised by Sensoriel CIC, who are planningto open a brand new sensory facility in Wigan soon. Face painting, bouncy castle,cakes and crafts.

Sat 29th June - Mum2mum MarketChrist Church Ministry Centre, Long Lane, Aughton Lancashire L39 5AS. To book a stallplease visit the website www.mum2mummarket.co.uk. If you are coming to buydownload a 2 for 1 voucher from the website and bring a friend so she can bag abargain too. There are no early entries to our sales so arrive early to get the bestbargains. 10am to 12pm.

Sat 29th to Sun 30th June - Ben & Holly's Little KingdomFloral Pavilion, New Brighton. Holly is a young fairy princess who is still learning howto do magic properly and sometimes her spells don’t work out quite right. Ben is an Elf.Elves don’t do magic but they are very good at making things. Ben doesn’t have wingslike Holly but he flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. See www.benandhollylive.com for more info.

Sun 30th June - Dora and Ben 10's Sunday Breakfast Park Inn Leigh , Sale Way.Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, Leigh Lancashire WN7 4JY. Dora and Ben 10 are coming to the Park Inn Leigh for breakfast and we want all our Friends to come and join us! It's going to be amazing with lots of yummy food and of course, you'll get to meet bothDora and Ben 10! £10.00 per adult/ £5.00 per child under 12/under 3's free.www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-leigh

Sundays, 30th June, 28th July 25th Aug - Ormskirk Town Centre Vintage Fair -The Chapel Gallery, St. Helens Road, Ormskirk. For visitors and traders in True Vintage,and makers of Retro styled, Upcycled / Re-cycled and Vintage inspired craft. Contact:Chapel Gallery 01695 571328

Sun 30th June - Wigan Vintage & Retro Craft Fair@ Haigh Hall. At this amazing location there’ll be over 40 fabulous stalls over 2 floors- selling clothing, furniture, crafts, nibbles, jewellery, accessories and more! There’llalso be Live Music during the day. 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sun 30th June - Picnic in the ParkMesnes Park, Wigan, 12-2pm. Come along to Mesnes Park to celebrate the opening ofthe lodge, newly restored Coalbrookdale Fountain and Pullam Feature. Bring a picnicand enjoy some live music.

July

Ribble Steam Railway Engines Galas throughout July and August - for up to date info visithttp://www.ribblesteam.org.uk/home/events

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Sat 6th July - Goosnargh & Longridge Agricultural ShowA great little Lancashire show. For more information visit: www.glashow.org.ukLocation: Lower Lane, Longridge, Lancashire

Saturday 6 July - Ready for RugbyMuseum of Wigan Life, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NU Come along for some RugbyLeague fun in the countdown to the World Cup. Local children will perform a play aboutthe famous 1895 decision to found the Northern Union, followed by a free workshop offamily activities. Original Rugby League memorabilia will also be on display. 1.30pm.

Sat 6th July and Sat 3rd August: Additional Needs Family Morningfrom 9 til 10am , Pipsqueaks Play Cafe, Orrell (£3.50 per child with exclusive use of theplay centre till 10, then welcome to stay until 11am when we open to the general publicat 10)

Sun 7th July - Crafty Wiganers First Birthday Sundayshine House, Scholes. We are holding a craft fair. Tables are £5. This invitationis open to all including carbooters. We even have a 1st Birthday cake to share.

Sun 7th July - The Bloomin' Great Big Garden Party Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Ordsall, Salford Lancashire M5 3AN, 12-4pm. A celebration of all things garden related! Lots of fun hands-on activities for all ages anda chance to unwind and relax in Ordsall's beautiful gardens. Come and catch the gardeningbug! Celebrate the official opening of the new additions to the garden as part of the 'OurGarden' project funded by Viridor with support from the Fridayends of Salford Museums.

Fri 12th to Sun 14th July - Dora the Explorer LIVE! Search for the City of Lost ToysEmpire Theatre, Liverpool Dora the Explorer fans will delight in this two act, song anddance spectacular that invites them to think, sing and play along. Nickelodeon’s Dorathe Explorer LIVE! is designed to teach kids to explore, communicate, overcomeobstacles, solve puzzles and discover a diverse and exciting world…all while having a lot of fun! http://nickjr.co.uk/doralive

Saturday 13th July - Tommy's Baby Race 2013Aveham Park, Presto www.tommys.org/babyraceThis fun 8K race is a chance for the whole family to get out and enjoy their local park inall its summer glory, and to also help fund pioneering medical research into pregnancycomplications. Participants can either choose to run this distance, or walk with theirbaby and buggy. All routes follow a designated path and are easy to navigate with abuggy.

Saturday 13th July - Wigan Schools Swing Band and Wigan Youth Big BandWigan Town Centre, 11am-1pm, free event.

Monday 15th July - JAG (Junior Autism Group)Cheeky Monkey’s Family Entertainment Centre, Kem Mill Lane, Whittle-le-Woods,Chorley PR6 7EA. 6-7.30pm. The Lancashire based Charity, with primary focus oncreating exciting activities for children aged 0-11yrs with Autistic Spectrum Disorder,Aspergers Syndrome and Attention Deficit Disorder. This event is held at CheekyMonkey’s Play & Party Centre in Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley and entry is only £1 perchild, adults free. The centre is booked exclusively for this event so bring your childrenand siblings for a fun evening. Email us [email protected] or callCheeky Monkey’s on 01257 23 42 87 www.cheekymonkeysfun.co.uk

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st July - Blackburn Canal Fest 2013Eanam Wharf, Blackburn Lancashire BB1 5BY http://blackburncanalfest.btck.co.ukThe fun packed weekend will have; tradition and modern dance, live and recordedmusic, drama performances, face painting, bouncy castle, stalls selling cakes sweetsetc. food hawkers, kayaking and canal boat trips, Punch & Judy, tradition and artisanmarket stalls and much much more...

Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st July - Speke Hall Vintage FestivalThe Walk, Speke, Liverpool Merseyside L24 1XD-Time travel with us at Speke Hall thissummer! Our fabulous Vintage Festival returns by popular demand. Veteran, vintage andclassic vehicles on display, plus a large and varied Vintage and Craft Market. Live retromusic perfomers and dance displays, plus delicious food cooked right on site at thefestival! http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/spekehall. 11am-4pm

Tuesday 23 July - High Days and HolidaysWigans Join us in Mesnes Park for our first Heritage event of the summer. Summerholidays were enjoyed by many in Victorian Wigan, watch the Punch and Judy show,play Victorian games and make something to take home (there may be a small charge).10.30 – 2.30pm.

Thurs 25th and Fri 26th July - Year 6 High School Survival Drama CoursePipsqueaks Play Cafe, Tel 01695229923. Run by The Petite Acting Academy. 9.30 till4pm. £30 for the 2 days with optional lunch for £2.50.

Saturday 27th July - Wigan Live Festival-Wigan Town Centre, 'Wigan Live' is a festival hosted from all the venues in Wigan TownCenter, helping us build a better community! The venue could be anything from pubs,clubs, coffee/pie shops, retail shops and even outside stages! Come down to this freeevent! https://www.facebook.com/WiganLiveFestival

Monday 29th July - Babyballet Teddy Bear's PicnicDobbies Garden World, Benthams Way, Birkdale, Southport Merseyside PR84HXbabyballet Teddy Bear's Picnic in aid of Claire House Children’s Hospice. Bringyour favourite Teddy and join the FUN with babyballet Southport & Formby. Tickets ate£5.00 and available from babyballet classes or Dobbies Garden World, Southport.Come and join the FUN Contact: Jennifer Berrett 07980521267

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Saturday 3rd August Shevington and District FeteOpened by Sue Johnson. This community event for all the family boasts children’sraces and, for adults, a tug of war! There will be a marquee where local musicians willperform. A huge range of stalls will run the length of the recreation field path with, atone end, a craft fayre in St Anne’s Parish .

Thurs 15th to Sun 1st Sept In The Night Garden LiveManchester’s Trafford Centre. http://www.NightGardenLive.com. A delightful summerclassic for children, In The Night Garden Live is back with a 4-venue tour for 2013.

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th August - Just So FestivalRode Hall Parkland, Congleton Cheshire ST7 3QP. The Just So Festival is a boutique,weekend-long festival of creativity aimed at children, young people and their families.http://www.justsofestival.org.uk

Sunday 18th August - Haigh Agricultural ShowThe Windmill Field, Copperas Lane, Haigh, WN2 1PE. See advert for more details andwww.haighshow.net

Thurs 22nd August - Milkshake LiveSt.Helens Theatre Royal , Corporation Street , St.Helens WA10 1LQ.The Milkshake! Live show your favourite Milkshake Fridayends come out to play! Butwhen the time comes to go home they find themselves stuck outside the TV. Come andjoin them and make sure they get back to Milkshake in time for the morning show!Starring Milkshake favourites.

Saturday 24th August - The Good Life Summer Show11am – 4pm at Haigh Hall www.wiganallotmentnetwork.org.uk. A free event for allthe family! Demonstrations, expeditions and activities for the kids. Visit the website forup to date and confirmed listings.

Sunday 25th August - Friends of Haigh Hall eventIn the stables courtyard, Haigh Hall, stalls, refreshment and fun entertainment. 11am-4pm

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The Ribble Steam Railway is based on the docks in Preston. Visitors can travel behind one of our restored steam engines in old-fashioned carriages, enjoying a three-mile return trip around the dock and along the riverbank, taking in views that can only be seen from the railway.

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