themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--Couple who ate a pie each every day ditched their pastry habit and transformed their bodies

A married couple who gorged on meat and potato pies and cheese and crackers every day have lost a whopping 10 stone between them in one year - just in time for their son ’ s wedding .
Meat pie lover Tony and cheese fanatic Yvonne Murdoch would binge every night on their unhealthy vices until a photo of the pair on the sofa looking like 'beached whales ' shocked them into taking action .
After joining Slimming World last year Tony , 59 , shed five stone in just 12 months , shrinking from 19st 7lbs and a size @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waist while antique trader Yvonne , 57 , dropped four and a half stone , slimming from 14st 7lbs and a size 18 to 10st and a size eight .
The couple of 40 years , from Warrington , Cheshire , were worried their weight would leave them too self-conscious to have photos taken at son Robin 's wedding but looked unrecognisable as they posed with the 30-year-old and wife Charlotte during their nuptials last year .
Dad-of-three Tony , a former pest controller , said : “ Pies were my downfall and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
`` I 'd go to the burger van and have a meat and potato pie every day .
“ Cheese and pies are what we miss the most .
“ The weight just crept up on us because we did n't know we were getting big .
`` We were n't big when we were younger but we just settled into married life .
“ But then someone took a picture of me and Yvonne sat on the settee and we looked like beached whales .
“ Our son Robin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t want to be photographed at the wedding looking like a beached whale .
“ We just said we needed to do something about it , and literally at the same time we got a leaflet for Slimming World through the post.
” Yvonne added : “ I was only fitting into a size 18 and I had never been that big .
I didn ’ t want to be in any photos .
“ I didn ’ t even notice I was getting big but we just got into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wrong time .
“ I just loved cheese , especially stilton .
I 'd have cheese and crackers in the evening .
I 'd like to treat myself now but there 's a line .
“ When you look in the mirror and it ’ s not what you want to see , it ’ s just not nice .
“ I was struggling to even walk the dog.
” Before Tony and Yvonne were both at risk of diabetes and would be gasping for breath after walking their lurcher , Socks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like completely different people .
Tony said his weight , which began to rise as he settled into married life , had previously left him too anxious to leave the house for days at a time .
But the couple found exercising Socks together helped them to shed the pounds and believe they would n't have been able to lose weight without motivating each other .
Tony has even reversed his high cholesterol too and the duo said losing weight has helped them appreciate each other more .
He said : “ At @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could barely recognise us because we 'd lost so much weight .
`` I haven ’ t been a size 32 inch waist since I was at school - I feel totally different now .
‘ It 's really helped to take away a lot of anxiety about going out of the house .
“ I was pretty much housebound but I ’ m out and about now .
“ Confidence is everything and mine is so much better .
“ Walking the dog is not a problem now , we spend hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really proud of us because it 's prolonged our lives .
“ Yvonne does the cooking and she ’ s kept me on track .
“ Slimming World has been fantastic .
I thought it was a load of b******s at first and it would never work but it ’ s been so good .
“ I watched the weight drop off .
Our consultant Nicky Beesley was amazing , we owe everything to her.
” “ Joining a club is the last thing I wanted to do and I thought ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can that work ’ but my energy levels are completely different .
“ Nothing you eat is as good being slim .
The Stilton might be lovely at the time but once it ’ s gone it 's gone.
” To find your nearest Slimming World group call 0344 897 8000 or log on to www.slimmingworld.co.uk Lunch : Takeaway chips and a meat and potato pie for Tony , cheese and crackers for Yvonne

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A married couple who gorged on meat and potato pies and cheese and crackers every day have lost a whopping 10 stone between them in one year - just in time for their son’s wedding.
Meat pie lover Tony and cheese fanatic Yvonne Murdoch would binge every night on their unhealthy vices until a photo of the pair on the sofa looking like 'beached whales' shocked them into taking action.
After joining Slimming World last year Tony, 59, shed five stone in just 12 months, shrinking from 19st 7lbs and a size XXL to 14st 7lbs and a 32-inch waist while antique trader Yvonne, 57, dropped four and a half stone, slimming from 14st 7lbs and a size 18 to 10st and a size eight.
The couple of 40 years, from Warrington, Cheshire, were worried their weight would leave them too self-conscious to have photos taken at son Robin's wedding but looked unrecognisable as they posed with the 30-year-old and wife Charlotte during their nuptials last year.
Dad-of-three Tony, a former pest controller, said: “Pies were my downfall and cheese was Yvonne's, she loved it.
"I'd go to the burger van and have a meat and potato pie every day.
“Cheese and pies are what we miss the most.
“The weight just crept up on us because we didn't know we were getting big.
"We weren't big when we were younger but we just settled into married life.
“But then someone took a picture of me and Yvonne sat on the settee and we looked like beached whales.
“Our son Robin was getting married in a year and we didn’t want to be photographed at the wedding looking like a beached whale.
“We just said we needed to do something about it, and literally at the same time we got a leaflet for Slimming World through the post.”
(Image: Kerry Elsworth/Mercury Press)
Yvonne added: “I was only fitting into a size 18 and I had never been that big. I didn’t want to be in any photos.
“I didn’t even notice I was getting big but we just got into a rut of eating the wrong things at the wrong time.
“I just loved cheese, especially stilton. I'd have cheese and crackers in the evening. I'd like to treat myself now but there's a line.
“When you look in the mirror and it’s not what you want to see, it’s just not nice.
“I was struggling to even walk the dog.”
Before Tony and Yvonne were both at risk of diabetes and would be gasping for breath after walking their lurcher, Socks, but one year on they feel like completely different people.
Tony said his weight, which began to rise as he settled into married life, had previously left him too anxious to leave the house for days at a time.
But the couple found exercising Socks together helped them to shed the pounds and believe they wouldn't have been able to lose weight without motivating each other.
Tony has even reversed his high cholesterol too and the duo said losing weight has helped them appreciate each other more.
He said: “At the wedding, people were saying they could barely recognise us because we'd lost so much weight.
"I haven’t been a size 32 inch waist since I was at school - I feel totally different now.
‘It's really helped to take away a lot of anxiety about going out of the house.
“I was pretty much housebound but I’m out and about now.
“Confidence is everything and mine is so much better.
“Walking the dog is not a problem now, we spend hours out with him.
(Image: Mercury Press)
“The kids are really proud of us because it's prolonged our lives.
"It’s been a total lifestyle change and we’re eating a lot healthier.
“Yvonne does the cooking and she’s kept me on track.
“Slimming World has been fantastic. I thought it was a load of b******s at first and it would never work but it’s been so good.
“I watched the weight drop off. Our consultant Nicky Beesley was amazing, we owe everything to her.”
Yvonne added: “Slimming World changed my life.
“Joining a club is the last thing I wanted to do and I thought ‘what a load of rubbish, how can that work’ but my energy levels are completely different.
“Nothing you eat is as good being slim. The Stilton might be lovely at the time but once it’s gone it's gone.”
To find your nearest Slimming World group call 0344 897 8000 or log on to www.slimmingworld.co.uk
TONY & YVONNE’S DAILY DIET: BEFORE
Breakfast: Cereal and a sausage sandwich each
Morning snack: Endless packets of biscuits and crisps
Lunch: Takeaway chips and a meat and potato pie for Tony, cheese and crackers for Yvonne
Dinner: Meat, veg and chips
TONY & YVONNE’S DAILY DIET: AFTER
Breakfast: Two boiled eggs
Lunch: Jacket potato with tuna or cottage cheese
Dinner: Home cooked slow roasted chicken and veg


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-28--FIFA 20 Future Stars squad predictions featuring Manchester United youngsters

With EA SPORTS deciding to release the Headliners Promo on Friday January 17 , a lot of FIFA fans were surprised , with many expecting the Future Stars promotion to be launched , as it was launched on a similar date last season .
But with the end of the Headliners promo on Tuesday January 28 , FIFA fans are now fully expecting the Future stars promo to begin on Friday January 31 , with some exciting cards expected to be launched .
And sure enough , just after 6pm on Tuesday January 28 , EA SPORTS FIFA teased the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter account , confirming our suspicions .
In last year 's FUT 19 Future Stars promo , Jadon Sancho , Phil Foden , Vinicius Junior , Trent Alexander-Arnold and Matteo Guendouzi were all featured , with these players given incredible attribute boosts which were really popular with the FIFA community .
None of these players can therefore be included in this year 's Future Stars promo , with a new set of exciting FUT cards set to be released .
We think these could include Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood and Arsenal forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the FUT 20 Future Stars squad .
This is just a FUT 20 Future Stars prediction , so there is no guarantee that any players mentioned will be included .
As a reminder , the criteria in which EA SPORTS base their Future Star selections is : `` The hottest , breakthrough prospects who are 23 or younger and have shown high potential but have not yet become established global stars . ''
So , Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Rashford are examples of the type of youngsters who wo n't be included @ @ @ @ @ @ @ already strong world reputation .
The FUT 20 Future Stars promo has been teased to start on Friday January 31 .
What do you make of these Future Stars predictions ?
Which players would you like to see included ?

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With EA SPORTS deciding to release the Headliners Promo on Friday January 17, a lot of FIFA fans were surprised, with many expecting the Future Stars promotion to be launched, as it was launched on a similar date last season.
But with the end of the Headliners promo on Tuesday January 28, FIFA fans are now fully expecting the Future stars promo to begin on Friday January 31, with some exciting cards expected to be launched.
And sure enough, just after 6pm on Tuesday January 28, EA SPORTS FIFA teased the Future Stars promo launch on their official Twitter account, confirming our suspicions.
In last year's FUT 19 Future Stars promo, Jadon Sancho, Phil Foden, Vinicius Junior, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Matteo Guendouzi were all featured, with these players given incredible attribute boosts which were really popular with the FIFA community.
None of these players can therefore be included in this year's Future Stars promo, with a new set of exciting FUT cards set to be released. We think these could include Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood and Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli.
Here are our predictions for the FUT 20 Future Stars squad.
This is just a FUT 20 Future Stars prediction, so there is no guarantee that any players mentioned will be included.
FIFA 20 Ultimate Team Future Stars predicted players
Mason Greenwood - Manchester United
Rodrygo - Real Madrid
Erling Håland - RB Leipzig/Borussia Dortmund
Callum Hudson-Odoi - Chelsea
Daniel James - Manchester United
Federico Valverde - Real Madrid
Dani Olmo - Dinamo Zagreb
William Saliba - AS Saint-Etienne
Nicolo Zaniolo - AS Roma
Gabriel Martinelli - Arsenal
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Marc Cucurella - Getafe
Reece James - Chelsea
Takefusa Kubo - RCD Mallorca
Jean-Clair Todibo - FC Barcelona
Kangin Lee - Valencia
As a reminder, the criteria in which EA SPORTS base their Future Star selections is: "The hottest, breakthrough prospects who are 23 or younger and have shown high potential but have not yet become established global stars."
So, Kylian Mbappe and Marcus Rashford are examples of the type of youngsters who won't be included in the promo, due to their already strong world reputation.
The FUT 20 Future Stars promo has been teased to start on Friday January 31.
What do you make of these Future Stars predictions?
Which players would you like to see included?


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--15 family days out that are worth the drive from Manchester this February half term

February half term is almost upon us , which means many of us are thinking about days out with the kids .
We 've already put together an A-Z of family days out in and around Greater Manchester for children of all ages .
But we also know you parents do n't mind a drive out if it 's worth it .
Which is why we 've been taking a look a some places further afield - in Lancashire , Yorkshire and Wales .
Mums and dads have been telling us their favourite places to take the kids to and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and about trying them too .
Here are 15 of our favourites within an hour and a half of Manchester .
Oh and they wo n't break the bank either , which is always a bonus in the school holidays .
They might not all be best suited for our February half term weather , but at least it 'll give you some inspiration if you 're looking ahead to Easter .
There 's loads for families to see and do at the popular Martin Mere Wetland Centre .
From having fun in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to taking a boat ride or trying your hand at canoeing , you can easily fill a day with the activities on offer .
Depending on the season you can spot everything from ducklings to migrating swans and there 's flamingos , otters , geese and more .
At weekends and during school holidays children can join in activities in the craft room between 1pm and 4pm and this half term the North West Puddle Jumping Championships are back between February 15 and 23 .
There are lots of bug-themed activities to enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the chance to see the Guinness World Recording-holding World 's Largest Bug Hotel .
On top of that there are daily feeds and talks , den building , wet play and more .
In the winter ( October 2019 until March 28 , 2020 ) it opens daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm , with last admission an hour before closing .
In the summer it opens daily from 9.30am to 6pm , again with last entry an hour earlier .
For more details visit the WWT Facebook page here or the WWT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The trail is included in the usual admission fee - adults £13 , children £6.95 , under fours free , or a family ticket for two adults and two children £33.90 .
Where is it ?
What child does n't want to be king of the castle , especially one as spectacular as Lancaster 's .
Visitors can enjoy the courtyard spaces , external views of the historic building , two small exhibition spaces , and the gift shop without charge , but public access to the interiors of the castle buildings is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take you through tales of witchcraft , religious persecution , crime and punishment , rehabilitation and release throughout the ages .
You may even get to stand in the dock , raise your left hand to be sworn in , and uncover the true meaning of being ‘ sent down ’ .
You can also try out one of the medieval cells for size and marvel at one of Europe ’ s most extensive collections of heraldic shields .
Activity Backpacks are available to take along with you on the tour .
Suitable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can borrow the bag of goodies and find the castle bears dotted along the tour route .
For older children there 's an activity book available to buy for £1 and available from the ticket desk on the day .
The Grade 1 Listed building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as 'not only the North-West 's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance ' .
It opens 9.30am to 5pm seven days a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Year ) , and hour-long guided tours run throughout the day .
Special events are also planned there , especially during the school holidays Visit the website for more details , or to book call 01524 64998 .
How much is it ?
Tours cost £8 for adults , £6.50 for children and concessions , or £20 for a family .
To make a group booking call 01524 64998 .
Where is it ?
Let 's face it , we always need an option to head indoors during our good old British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one with families of all ages .
Situated next to the Barton Grange Garden Centre , The Flower Bowl houses everything from crazy golf and bowling to curling sessions and a cinema - on sofa style seating .
It 's perfect for a rainy day as everything is inside .
Crazy golf is in the Secret Garden , which is outdoors yet still under cover and takes you round flower-filled borders , water features and garden statues .
Just turn up to play between 10am and last entry 9pm , with a maximum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight lanes of bowling open during the same hours and on certain days you can book on an hour-long Try Curling session , for which the minimum age is 11 .
The cinema is a unique experience with its sofa style seats and there are just three screens available - each named after leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor , Ingrid Bergman and Uma Thurman .
Films and times are updated every Tuesday and show availability for the following 10 days .
There are plenty of places to eat at the venue too , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fish and Chips Restaurant , and flat breads , burgers and 'world dishes ' at Blooms , to hot drinks , sweet treats and snacks at the Oasis Coffee Bar .
How much is it ?
The cinema costs from £6 for children and £8 for adults on weekdays until 5pm , up to £8 and £10 respectively at weekends .
Crazy golf costs £8 for children and £9.50 for adults and bowling is £6 for kids and £8 for adults .
Curling sessions cost £12 for an hour .
Visit the website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Well you certainly need the nice weather for this one , but Happy Mount Park , and particularly its Splash Zone , is a firm favourite with families when the sun 's out .
Open from May through to September , the brightly coloured interactive play area has multiple water jets activated by buttons , so children of all abilities are able to activate the sensor operated water jets .
It 's built on an outdoor soft play surface , so wheelchair users can access the fun too .
Among the water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from above , a water arch sprays all who move through it , and cannons soak all those enjoying the watery fun .
The Splash Park costs just £1 per person and capacity is limited in each session to avoid overcrowding .
You can book in advance on the day - at the park kiosk - where you 'll be given a coloured wristband to show which session you 're in .
Choices are 10.30am to 11.45am , 12pm to 12.50pm , 1pm to 1.50pm , 2pm to 2.50pm , 3pm to 3.50pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6.15pm .
The first and last sessions of the day are 25 minutes longer as they 're generally quieter .
There are some changing huts in the Splash Park itself to give you space to get changed and toilets are available just down from the main exit of the Splash Park - your wristband will allow you to re-gain entry .
Once you 've had some fun in the water , or while you 're waiting for your session , there 's loads more to keep families entertained , including a woodland walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mount Park Express train and a privately run Pirates In The Park indoor play area .
There 's also swing boats , trampolines and adventure golf .
You can take a picnic to the park , or there 's the Cafe Rastelli close to the main entrance selling a variety of hot and cold food and drinks .
You can breakfast items , like sausage or bacon barms , for £3.50 , paninis and burgers for around £5 , or more substantial meals including fish and chips , or lasagne , for £7.95 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £3.95 , or you can get a kid 's meal for £3.75 .
If you 're driving there 's a pay-and-display car park on the promenade close to the park entrance .
The park opens daily 8.30am until dusk .
See the Facebook page or website for up-to-date information .
How much is it ?
Splash park sessions and rides on the Express train cost £1 per person .
Adventure golf costs £3.25 for children under 14 , £3.95 for adults and £3.75 for seniors .
Where is it ?
Happy Mount Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6AQ .
If your lot likes getting up close to some furry friends then you might want to give Farmer Parr 's a try .
There 's outdoor play plus an indoor bouncy castle and indoor animal barns too , so you can shelter from the rain if you need to .
The Fylde Country Life Museum is there too - with a blacksmiths , an old cottage and other displays giving a taste of years gone by - and you can wander round the paddocks , ponds and walkways at the farm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ showing off their creative side they could also call in The Pottery Studio , where students from the charity Autism Initiatives can give them a hand .
You can take your own picnic along - and there is a picnic and play barn to sit in , as well as other picnic areas - or food is available from the adjacent Tractor Shed Bistro , which is open for breakfast , lunch and fine dining in the evenings .
The menu features a Young Farmers selection , with the likes of pasta bake @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with fries and beans or peas ) for £3.50 , or a picnic box , including a sandwich , crisps , chocolate bar and drink for £4 .
The farm is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm .
How much is it ?
It costs £8 for adults , £7 for children , or £25 for a family , between March and October .
Between November and February tickets are reduced to £5 .
Visit the website for more details .
Where is it ?
The Forbidden Corner is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales .
This 'day out with a difference ' promises to 'challenge and delight adults and children of all ages ' , although there is some squirting and loud noises to be aware of with any timid ones in tow .
There are paths , passages and extraordinary statues , with 'decisions to make and tricks to avoid ' at every turn .
Originally built as a private folly , following public demand it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visit can take anything from two hours to a whole day as you can go in and out of the gardens as many times as you like .
And following the opening of a brand new play park this summer , there 's even more reason to hang around .
There 's only limited access for wheelchairs and pushchairs in the gardens , so again it 's advised to have baby carriers and slings for smaller children .
There are picnic areas for you to take your own food along , or there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything from sandwiches and jacket potatoes to pies and pizza .
How much is it ?
Adults £13 , children ( aged four to 15 ) £11 , or a family of two adults and two children £46 .
Under fours free .
Book online .
Free parking available .
Where is it ?
On the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire , the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail offers some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the north of England .
At 4.5 miles long - with quite a number of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a trek , so you and the little ones need sturdy shoes and the paths are no good for prams so those with babies tend to carry them round in slings .
It can take up to four hours to complete so you can definitely make a day of it and there 's a Children 's Challenge for youngsters to do along the way .
You buy the activity sheet and pencil from the ticket office on your way in for £1 and along the way there are 10 wooden marker posts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Once completed you hand it in at the end to get a special waterfalls trail medal .
To keep it cheap you can take a picnic along with you and you 'll need plenty of drinks to keep you all going , so maybe give the kids their own rucksack to share the weight .
If you have n't packed anything , you can grab something from the Falls Cafe at the entrance , or there 's a refreshment hut half way around the walk , just before Beezley Falls , selling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other snacks .
A bit further on along the walk and on nicer days you 'll come across an ice cream van too .
How much is it ?
The trail costs £7 for adults ( 16 and over ) , and £3 for children under 16 .
Car parking is free .
Where is it ?
One look at the description of this place and it 's easy to see why it sells itself as 'the home of adventure ' .
With five adventure playgrounds , a giant maze , an enchanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rink and loads more , there 's something to keep children of all ages entertained .
There are over two miles of path in the 8 foot high giant yew tree maze , making it the largest in Yorkshire .
You can climb the castle viewing tower to look out over the tops of the trees to get your bearings or cross bridges and discover surprises , musical instruments and some unexpected obstacles along the way .
The retro roller rink is based in front of the Woodland Cafe , so if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skate , you can have a drink and a snack while you watch .
There 's indoor stuff in case it rains too , like a giant indoor jumping pillow and inflatable fountain bouncer , game machines and a craft area inside the Lakeview Marquee .
If you want to take a picnic along there are outdoor benches in the large field and a small covered area on the forecourt .
The Woodland Café serves hot food between 11.45am and 8pm and there are other outlets on site selling drinks and snacks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tickets are booked in advance online and the Summer Adventure Day Pass ( July 20 to September 2 ) costs £14 .
Under twos go free .
Car parking is free .
Most of the activities are included with the pass , but there are some that are charged separately including Buccaneer Boats , costing £6 per boat and Laser Adventure for £4 per person .
Where is it ?
Yorkshire Sculpture Park was the first sculpture park in the UK and is the largest of its kind in Europe .
There 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contemporary sculptures spread around for visitors to see and take pictures of .
Children are free to explore and play around the site and there are regular family-friendly activities to enjoy at the Indoor Galleries .
Various exhibitions are on display in the park - the Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads is a popular one which was added in 2017 to mark the venue 's 40th anniversary .
It features a dramatic group of 12 bronze animal heads that has been on a worldwide tour since May 2011 .
Visitors can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eat there , including the YSP Restaurant , the more informal Cafe - where you can eat in or takeaway - or you can pick up snacks and drinks from the kiosk at Longside Gallery , which is open during exhibitions .
It 's geared towards families so there are baby changing facilities , highchairs and free tap water so you do n't have to be buying drinks .
How much is it ?
The best thing is the park itself is free , so all you have to pay for is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any time during your visit or up to seven days afterwards online .
It 's £12 all day , £6 for up to two hours , or £3.50 for an hour and the charges contribute to the running costs of YSP , which is an independent museum and registered charity .
Where is it ?
Eureka is the UK 's only national children 's museum and is one of the north ’ s most popular family attractions .
Billing itself as ' a unique place for families and groups to visit ' , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies to 11-year-olds , inspiration to learn all about themselves and the world around them by playing , imagining and experimenting .
Based on the North American model of children ’ s museums , it first opened in July 1992 and has since welcomed more than 7.5m visitors through its doors .
In fact it 's been so popular that a second site is now opening on the Wirral in 2022 , on the site adjacent to Seacombe Ferry Terminal .
There 's loads for kids to see and do at the museum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in all , including Desert Discovery and the Sound Garden , both for under fives , and All About Me , where children can learn about their bodies by looking up a giant nose , scanning a pregnant mum 's tummy and standing inside a giant mouth .
If you want to take a packed lunch there are indoor and outdoor places to eat and extra indoor ones are open in the school holidays .
As well as usual outdoor picnic tables to eat at , there are some fun places to sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full-sized , converted train carriage , which opens from 11am to 2pm every weekend , with extended opening during the school holidays .
There are also a number of tables and chairs in the area just under the unique Archimedes water feature , open every day and reserved for families only .
Or you can buy something from the Eureka cafe , which sells meals and snacks , and opens 10am to 4.45pm every day in the summer holidays ( food service from 11am to 4pm ) .
There ’ s a microwave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baby food or milk .
How much is it ?
The good thing about Eureka is that you pay once for tickets and can visit as many times as you like for 12 months .
Tickets cost £13.95 for adults and children aged three to 15 , and £5.95 for one and two year olds .
Under ones go free .
Pay and display parking is available right next to the museum and costs £3.20 for four hours , or £6.40 for 12 hours .
Where is it ?
The UK 's first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make the trip to Zip World at Betws-y-Coed in North Wales .
It might be a two-hour drive from Manchester , but it 's worth it to have a go on the Fforest Coaster , which takes thrill seekers through stunning woodland mountains , speeding and darting through Snowdonia National Park .
Visitors are strapped into their sledge with the simple controls meaning they can take control of how fast they go .
There 's lots more fun to be had at the attraction too , including Treetop Nets , 60ft up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three plus ; the Skyride , which swings four people at once 80ft in the air , with a 1.2m height restriction ; and for even bigger daredevils the Plummet , where two people drop through a trap door over 100ft high to experience the closest thing to freefall .
Again the minimum height for that is 1.2m .
If you want to grab a bite to eat while you 're there then there 's indoor and outside seating at the Fforest Caffi .
It sells everything from breakfast baps , from £4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ciabattas , from £6.60 , to mains like burgers and fish and chips , from around £8 .
There are kids ' dishes too , like pasta and meatballs , or fish , chips and peas , for £5.50 .
Or you can just get treats like cookies and cake .
Fforest Coaster rides can be booked from 9am to 7pm .
Check availability online .
How much is it ?
The coaster costs £39 for a shared sled and you get three rides , nets are from £13 and the Plummet is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Book online .
Parking is free and there are lockers to keep your bags in , for a £1 fee .
Where is it ?
Swipe right through the gallery below for more images of Zip World There 's loads of outdoor activities for the whole family at GreenWood .
It promises 'action and adventure everywhere ' and includes everything from a Green Dragon roller coaster and a giant jumping pillow , to the Great Green Run - a 70-metre Sledge Run and the longest in North Wales .
There 's a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Barefoot Trail is another hit , offering a sensory experience of walking barefoot through different terrains including sand , bark , straw , timber and water .
And you can also take a ride on Solar Splash , the first solar powered ride in the UK .
It boasts a huge water slide with two wave chutes , each approximately 60 metres long , alongside a spiral tube chute at 91 metres long .
The ride starts at the top of a 12-metre high tower , reached following a climb of some 64 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at ground level .
All the main rides and activities are included in the ticket price , with some optional extra charges for the likes of Woodland Rovers ( £2 ) and the Tractors and Diggers ( £1 ) .
There are picnic areas around the park if you want to take your own food , or the Woodbarn Cafe and Play serves hot and cold food along with a choice of drinks .
Various snack bars are also open during busier days .
The park opens 10am to 5.30pm and is open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 23 - then from mid-March to the end of October half term .
How much is it ?
Online tickets cost £15.75 for adults and £15.20 for children , aged three to 15 .
Under threes go free .
Where is it ?
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is also known as the National Zoo of Wales , the oldest and most established zoo in Wales .
Occupies 37 acres overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales , it 's home to everything from tigers and chimpanzees , to bears @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attraction also houses huge gardens , with expanding plant collections , some of which are considered rare and endangered .
There are picnic areas around the zoo - all outdoors but some undercover - and it has catering facilities all year round , including The Penguin Cafe and Safari Restaurant serving a variety of hot and cold food and refreshments throughout the day .
There is also an ice cream shop and a sweet shop open during the busy periods and there 's a microwave to heat up baby food in the Safari @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to burn off some energy there are some play areas at the zoo to keep them occupied too and there 's the Jungle Adventureland , for children of all ages , featuring a challenging Tarzan Trail .
In peak season the zoo is open from 9.30am to 6pm , with last admission at 4.50pm .
How much is it ?
The cheapest way to buy tickets is to get them in advance online , by midnight the day before of your visit , where it costs £13.08 for adults and £9.83 for children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threes go free .
Where is it ?
The zoo is just half a mile from the town of Colwyn Bay and there 's a free Zoo Mini Bus service from Colwyn Bay railway station from April 6 until September 8 , starting from 10am daily and running every half an hour , until the final return trips from the zoo at around 4.45pm .
As the name suggests it 's an outdoor adventure trail for the whole family , promising ' a great day out in the woods ' with ' a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ features everything from balance beams , tunnels , stilts and cargo nets , to pirate stations , a spider ’ s web , mazes , climbing walls and more .
There are 40 games and challenges along the trail , which is regularly updated to keep repeat visitors and season pass-holders interested and the majority of it is pushchair friendly .
And there 's even a treat for those Potterheads out there , in the form of a tribute area dedicated to the characters and props from the Harry Potter films and books @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trail , but refreshments are available to buy on site , including its popular ice creams .
It 's open during all local school holidays from February half term to Halloween , from 10am to 5pm in summer and until 4pm in the winter .
And it 's only around 40 minutes from south Manchester so you can easily do it as a day trip .
How much is it ?
For children three and above it 's £8 , with one adult free for every paying child .
Under threes go free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Visit the website for more details .
Where is it ?
Thanks to the restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can now walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle .
Billed as 'one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe ' , the famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved .
It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales .
The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1.3km ring of town walls .
Visitors are amazed by the fact that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287 .
It hosts various events and activities for kids during the school holidays .
The site is fully equipped for families , with toilets and baby change facilities and there 's a water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bottles .
It opens daily from 9.30am to 6pm until August 31 , after which it closes at 5pm .
Visit the website for more details .
How much is it ?
Admission is via a joint ticket for the castle and Plas Mawr , an Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy , dating from the 16th century .
Tickets cost £12.10 for adults , £7.30 for juniors aged five to 17 , or £35.10 for a family of two adults and up to three children .
Under fives go free .
Where is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the beauty Wales has to offer then you could take a trip to Aber Falls .
It 's a spectacular waterfall located about two miles south of the village of Abergwyngreyn .
And it 's not a particularly challenging walk , you can do it in around half an hour , ideal for younger ones who struggle managing long distances .
Families are often spotted having a dip in the plunge pools of the falls when the weather 's hot , but the water is pretty cold even at the height of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch out for too .
If you park at Bont Newydd , for a £2 fee , then the falls are accessible on foot on a clearly marked trackway .
There you 'll find toilets and picnic benches or you can buy food from the café inside the tourist information centre at Abergwyngregyn village You can also park in the free car park at the bottom of the village and walk up .
And if you have time after your trip - and can somehow persuade the kids to partake - you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while you 're there .
The visitor centre is open for tours of the distillery and your chance to 'experience the skill and passion that goes into Aber Falls spirits ' , including whisky and gin .
For adults it 's £8 and children aged six to 17 go free .
As it 's a fully operating distillery , with hot pipes and working equipment , children under six are not permitted to access the production area of the tour .
Visit the website for details .
How much is it ?
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will cost you £2 .
Where is it ?

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Manchester is home to plenty of parks, attractions and play areas that both kids and parents can enjoy during the weekends and school holidays. That is why we have compiled a massive guide of events for all families who may want to drive out of the city for the day.
But, if you would like to stay closer at home, we also have our A-Z of family days out in and around Graeter Manchester for children of all ages to enjoy. Now, if you are the kind of parent who revels in taking a longer trip out of town we also have guides for Lancashire, Yorkshire and Wales.
Mums and dads have been telling us their favourite places to take the kids to and our own Manchester Family have previously gone out to try them as well. Here are 15 of our favourite spots all situated within an hour and a half of Manchester.
READ MORE: The best places to enjoy a reservoir walk in and around Greater Manchester
An added bonus of all these spots won't cost too much money either which is especially good news for those concerned with the rising cost of living. While the weather might not be perfect for a lot of these locations right now, make sure to keep them in your calendar for those extra sunny and hot days - personally, we recommend the Splash Park at Happy Mount Park which opens in May.
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Lancashire
Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Burscough
There's loads for families to see and do at the popular Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
From having fun in the muddy meadow and play area, to taking a boat ride or trying your hand at canoeing, you can easily fill a day with the activities on offer. Depending on the season you can spot everything from ducklings to migrating swans and there's flamingos, otters, geese and more.
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At weekends and during school holidays children can join in activities such as delving into a pond and seeing what creatures lurk underneath between 1.30pm and 3pm.
There are lots of bug-themed activities to enjoy too, including a mini beast hunt and the chance to see the Guinness World Recording-holding World's Largest Bug Hotel.
On top of that, there are daily feeds and talks, den building, wet play and more.
From March 28 onwards it opens daily from 9.30am to 6pm, with last entry an hour earlier.
For more details visit the WWT Facebook page here or the WWT website.
How much is it?
The trail is included in the usual admission fee - adults £14.50, children £7.77, under fours free, or a family ticket for two adults and two children £37.86.
Where is it?
Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA .
Lancaster Castle, Lancaster
What child doesn't want to be king of the castle, especially one as spectacular as Lancaster's.
Visitors can enjoy the courtyard spaces, external views of the historic building, two small exhibition spaces, and the gift shop without charge, but public access to the interiors of the castle buildings is by guided tour.
A guide will take you through tales of witchcraft, religious persecution, crime and punishment, rehabilitation and release throughout the ages. You may even get to stand in the dock, raise your left hand to be sworn in, and uncover the true meaning of being ‘sent down’.
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You can also try out one of the medieval cells for size and marvel at one of Europe’s most extensive collections of heraldic shields.
Activity Backpacks are available to take along with you on the tour. Suitable for children aged three to six, you can borrow the bag of goodies and find the castle bears dotted along the tour route.
For older children there's an activity book available to buy for £1 and available from the ticket desk on the day.
The Grade 1 Listed building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as 'not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance'.
It opens 9.30am to 5pm seven days a week (except over the Christmas / New Year), and hour-long guided tours run throughout the day.
Special events are also planned there, especially during the school holidays
Visit the website for more details, or to book call 01524 64998.
How much is it?
Tours cost £8 for adults, £6.50 for children(under 5s free) and concessions, or £20 for a family. To make a group booking call 01524 64998.
Where is it?
Lancaster Castle, Castle Street, Lancaster, LA1 1YJ.
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre, Preston
Let's face it, we always need an option to head indoors during our good old British summertime and this one's a popular one with families of all ages.
Situated next to the Barton Grange Garden Centre, The Flower Bowl houses everything from crazy golf and bowling to curling sessions and a cinema - on sofa style seating.
It's perfect for a rainy day as everything is inside.
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Crazy golf is in the Secret Garden, which is outdoors yet still under cover and takes you round flower-filled borders, water features and garden statues.
Just turn up to play between 10am and last entry 9pm, with a maximum of five per group.
There's eight lanes of bowling open during the same hours and on certain days you can book on an hour-long Try Curling session, for which the minimum age is 11.
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The cinema is a unique experience with its sofa style seats and there are just three screens available - each named after leading ladies Elizabeth Taylor, Ingrid Bergman and Uma Thurman.
Films and times are updated every Tuesday and show availability for the following 10 days.
There are plenty of places to eat at the venue too, from traditional chip shop fare at The Ocean Fish and Chips Restaurant, and flat breads, burgers and 'world dishes' at Blooms, to hot drinks, sweet treats and snacks at the Oasis Coffee Bar.
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How much is it?
The cinema costs from £6 for children and £8 for adults on weekdays until 5pm, up to £8 and £10 respectively at weekends.
Crazy golf costs £10 for children and £12 for adults and bowling is £8 for kids and £10 for adults. Curling sessions cost £12 for an hour.
Visit the website for more details.
Where is it?
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre, Garstang Road, Preston, PR3 0BT.
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Happy Mount Park, Morecambe
Well you certainly need the nice weather for this one, but Happy Mount Park, and particularly its Splash Zone, is a firm favourite with families when the sun's out.
Open from May through to September, the brightly coloured interactive play area has multiple water jets activated by buttons, so children of all abilities are able to activate the sensor operated water jets.
It's built on an outdoor soft play surface, so wheelchair users can access the fun too.
Among the water jets a carousel of buckets spills water from above, a water arch sprays all who move through it, and cannons soak all those enjoying the watery fun.
The Splash Park costs just £1 per person and capacity is limited in each session to avoid overcrowding.
You can book in advance on the day - at the park kiosk - where you'll be given a coloured wristband to show which session you're in.
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Choices are 10.30am to 11.45am, 12pm to 12.50pm, 1pm to 1.50pm, 2pm to 2.50pm, 3pm to 3.50pm, 4pm to 4.50pm and 5pm to 5.50pm. The first and last sessions of the day are 25 minutes longer as they're generally quieter.
There are some changing huts in the Splash Park itself to give you space to get changed and toilets are available just down from the main exit of the Splash Park - your wristband will allow you to re-gain entry.
Once you've had some fun in the water, or while you're waiting for your session, there's loads more to keep families entertained, including a woodland walk, adventure play area, the Happy Mount Park Express train and a privately run Pirates In The Park indoor play area.
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There's also swing boats, trampolines and adventure golf.
You can take a picnic to the park, or there's the Cafe Rastelli close to the main entrance selling a variety of hot and cold food and drinks.
You can breakfast items, like sausage or bacon barms, paninis and burgers, or more substantial meals including fish and chips, or lasagne.
If you're driving there's a pay-and-display car park on the promenade close to the park entrance. The park opens daily 8.30am until dusk.
See the Facebook page or website for up-to-date information.
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How much is it?
Splash park sessions and rides on the Express train cost £1 per person.
Adventure golf costs £3.25 for children under 14, £3.95 for adults and £3.75 for seniors.
Where is it?
Happy Mount Park, for satnav use the postcode LA4 6AQ.
Farmer Parr's Animal World, Fleetwood
If your lot likes getting up close to some furry friends then you might want to give Farmer Parr's a try.
Daily events include farm tours, animal shows, tractor rides, pony rides and grooming, egg collecting, animal feeding and petting.
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There's outdoor play plus an indoor bouncy castle and indoor animal barns too, so you can shelter from the rain if you need to.
The Fylde Country Life Museum is there too - with a blacksmiths, an old cottage and other displays giving a taste of years gone by - and you can wander round the paddocks, ponds and walkways at the farm too.
If your little one fancies showing off their creative side they could also call in The Pottery Studio, where students from the charity Autism Initiatives can give them a hand.
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You can take your own picnic along - and there is a picnic and play barn to sit in, as well as other picnic areas - or food is available from the adjacent Tractor Shed Bistro, which is open for breakfast, lunch and fine dining in the evenings.
The menu features a Young Farmers selection, with the likes of pasta bake, chicken goujons or fish fingers (with fries and beans or peas) for £3.50, or a picnic box, including a sandwich, crisps, chocolate bar and drink for £4.
The farm is open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm.
How much is it?
It costs £8 for adults, £7 for children, or £25 for a family, between March and October. Between November and February tickets are reduced to £5. Visit the website for more details.
Where is it?
Farmer Parr's Animal World, Rossall Lane, Fleetwood, FY7 8SL.
Yorkshire
Forbidden Corner
The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales.
This 'day out with a difference' promises to 'challenge and delight adults and children of all ages', although there is some squirting and loud noises to be aware of with any timid ones in tow.
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There are paths, passages and extraordinary statues, with 'decisions to make and tricks to avoid' at every turn.
Originally built as a private folly, following public demand it was subsequently opened to the public.
A visit can take anything from two hours to a whole day as you can go in and out of the gardens as many times as you like.
And following the opening of a brand new play park this summer, there's even more reason to hang around.
There's only limited access for wheelchairs and pushchairs in the gardens, so again it's advised to have baby carriers and slings for smaller children.
There are picnic areas for you to take your own food along, or there's The Corner Cafe on site selling everything from sandwiches and jacket potatoes to pies and pizza.
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How much is it?
Adults £14.50, children (aged four to 15) £12.50, seniors £13,50 or a family of two adults and two children £50. Under threes free. Book online. Free parking available.
Where is it?
Tupgill Park, Coverham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, (for sat nav) DL8 4TQ.
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Ingleton Waterfalls Trail
On the border of Yorkshire and Lancashire, the famous Ingleton Waterfalls Trail offers some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the north of England.
At 4.5 miles long - with quite a number of steps - it's a bit of a trek, so you and the little ones need sturdy shoes and the paths are no good for prams so those with babies tend to carry them round in slings.
It can take up to four hours to complete so you can definitely make a day of it and there's a Children's Challenge for youngsters to do along the way.
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You buy the activity sheet and pencil from the ticket office on your way in for £1 and along the way there are 10 wooden marker posts to make a pencil rubbing of each one.
Once completed you hand it in at the end to get a special waterfalls trail medal.
To keep it cheap you can take a picnic along with you and you'll need plenty of drinks to keep you all going, so maybe give the kids their own rucksack to share the weight.
If you haven't packed anything, you can grab something from the Falls Cafe at the entrance, or there's a refreshment hut half way around the walk, just before Beezley Falls, selling hot dogs, sandwiches, drinks and other snacks.
A bit further on along the walk and on nicer days you'll come across an ice cream van too.
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How much is it?
The trail costs £8 for adults (16 and over), and £4 for children under 16. Car parking is free.
Where is it?
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Broadwood Entrance, Ingleton, LA6 3ET.
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Stockeld Park
One look at the description of this place and it's easy to see why it sells itself as 'the home of adventure'.
With five adventure playgrounds, a giant maze, an enchanted forest, bumper boats, a roller rink and loads more, there's something to keep children of all ages entertained.
There are over two miles of path in the 8-foot high giant yew tree maze, making it the largest in Yorkshire.
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You can climb the castle viewing tower to look out over the tops of the trees to get your bearings or cross bridges and discover surprises, musical instruments and some unexpected obstacles along the way.
The retro roller rink is based in front of the Woodland Cafe, so if you're not joining the kids for a skate, you can have a drink and a snack while you watch.
There's indoor stuff in case it rains too, like a giant indoor jumping pillow and inflatable fountain bouncer, game machines and a craft area inside the Lakeview Marquee.
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If you want to take a picnic along there are outdoor benches in the large field and a small covered area on the forecourt.
The Woodland Café serves hot food between 11.45am and 8pm and there are other outlets on site selling drinks and snacks.
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How much is it?
The cheapest tickets are booked in advance online with the Weekend Adventure day pass costing £14.50 which gives you access to 14 different activities and attractions.
Most of the activities are included with the pass, but there are some that are charged separately including Buccaneer Boats, costing £6 per boat and Laser Adventure for £4 per person.
Where is it?
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, North Yorkshire, LS22 4AN.
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Yorkshire Sculpture Trail
Yorkshire Sculpture Park was the first sculpture park in the UK and is the largest of its kind in Europe.
There's 500 acres of landscape to explore with contemporary sculptures spread around for visitors to see and take pictures of.
Children are free to explore and play around the site and there are regular family-friendly activities to enjoy at the Indoor Galleries.
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Various exhibitions are on display in the park - the Circle of Animals / Zodiac Heads is a popular one which was added in 2017 to mark the venue's 40th anniversary.
It features a dramatic group of 12 bronze animal heads that has been on a worldwide tour since May 2011.
Visitors can take a picnic along or there are places to eat there, including the YSP Restaurant, the more informal Cafe - where you can eat in or takeaway - or you can pick up snacks and drinks from the kiosk at Longside Gallery, which is open during exhibitions.
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It's geared towards families so there are baby changing facilities, highchairs and free tap water so you don't have to be buying drinks.
How much is it?
The best thing is the park itself is free, so all you have to pay for is parking.
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You can pay for parking any time during your visit or up to seven days afterwards online. It's £12 all day, £6 for up to two hours, or £3.50 for an hour and the charges contribute to the running costs of YSP, which is an independent museum and registered charity.
Where is it?
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield, WF4 4JX (for main car park).
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Eureka
Eureka is the UK's only national children's museum and is one of the north’s most popular family attractions.
Billing itself as 'a unique place for families and groups to visit', it aims to give children, from babies to 11-year-olds, inspiration to learn all about themselves and the world around them by playing, imagining and experimenting.
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Based on the North American model of children’s museums, it first opened in July 1992 and has since welcomed more than 7.5m visitors through its doors.
There's loads for kids to see and do at the museum.
There are six zones to discover in all, including Desert Discovery and the Sound Garden, both for under fives, and All About Me, where children can learn about their bodies by looking up a giant nose, scanning a pregnant mum's tummy and standing inside a giant mouth.
If you want to take a packed lunch there are indoor and outdoor places to eat and extra indoor ones are open in the school holidays.
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As well as usual outdoor picnic tables to eat at, there are some fun places to sit and eat your butties, including a full-sized, converted train carriage, which opens from 11am to 2pm every weekend, with extended opening during the school holidays.
There are also a number of tables and chairs in the area just under the unique Archimedes water feature, open every day and reserved for families only.
Or you can buy something from the Eureka cafe, which sells meals and snacks, and opens 10am to 5pm every day in the summer holidays (food service from 11am to 4pm).
There’s a microwave available in the cafe to heat up baby food or milk.
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How much is it?
The good thing about Eureka is that you pay once for tickets and can visit as many times as you like for 12 months.
Tickets cost £14.95 for adults and children aged three to 15, and £6.45 for one and two year olds. Under ones go free. Pay and display parking is available right next to the museum and costs £3.40 for four hours, or £6.80 for 12 hours.
Where is it?
Eureka, Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE.
Wales
Zip World, Betws-y-Coed
The UK's first alpine rollercoaster is one of many reasons to make the trip to Zip World at Betws-y-Coed in North Wales.
It might be a two-hour drive from Manchester, but it's worth it to have a go on the Fforest Coaster, which takes thrill-seekers through stunning woodland mountains, speeding and darting through Snowdonia National Park.
Visitors are strapped into their sledge with simple controls meaning they can take control of how fast they go.
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There's lots more fun to be had at the attraction too, including Treetop Nets, 60ft up in the trees and available for ages three-plus; the Skyride, which swings four people at once 80ft in the air, with a 1.2m height restriction; and for even bigger daredevils the Plummet, where two people drop through a trap door over 100ft high to experience the closest thing to freefall. Again the minimum height for that is 1.2m.
If you want to grab a bite to eat while you're there then there's indoor and outside seating at the Fforest Caffi.
It sells everything from breakfast baps, from £4, and 'lite bites' wraps and ciabattas, from £6.60, to mains like burgers and fish and chips, from around £8.
There are kids' dishes too, like pasta and meatballs, or fish, chips and peas, for £5.50. Or you can just get treats like cookies and cake.
Fforest Coaster rides can be booked from 9am to 7pm. Check availability online.
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How much is it?
The coaster costs £70-87 for a group of four which provides three rides, nets are from £13 and the Plummet is £15 per person or £20 a pair. Book online.
Parking is free and there are lockers to keep your bags in, for a £1 fee.
Where is it?
Zip World, A470, Betws-y-Coed, LL24 0HX.
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GreenWood Family Park, Gwynedd
There's loads of outdoor activities for the whole family at GreenWood.
Although the popular Green Dragon Roller Coaster and the SolarSplash are still hibernating over February half term - they open for the main season - there's loads of forest fun and indoor play to enjoy.
You can zoom down the 70m Great Green Run, have a got at den building and explore Tree Top Towers.
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The Barefoot Trail is a particular hit, offering a sensory experience of walking barefoot through different terrains including sand, bark, straw, timber and water.
All the main rides and activities are included in the ticket price, with some optional extra charges for the likes of Woodland Rovers (£2) and the Tractors and Diggers (£1).
There are picnic areas around the park if you want to take your own food, or the Woodbarn Cafe and Play serves hot and cold food along with a choice of drinks. Various snack bars are also open during busier days.
The park opens 10am to 5.30pm and is open from mid-March to the end of October half term.
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How much is it?
Online tickets cost £16.50 for adults and £16.00 for children, aged three to 15. Under threes go free.
Where is it?
GreenWood Family Park, Bush Rd, Y Felinheli, Gwynedd, (for sat nav) LL55 3AD.
Welsh Mountain Zoo, Conwy
The Welsh Mountain Zoo is also known as the National Zoo of Wales, the oldest and most established zoo in Wales.
Occupies 37 acres overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales, it's home to everything from tigers and chimpanzees, to bears, birds and bearded dragons.
The attraction also houses huge gardens, with expanding plant collections, some of which are considered rare and endangered.
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There are picnic areas around the zoo - all outdoors but some undercover - and it has catering facilities all year round, including The Penguin Cafe and Safari Restaurant serving a variety of hot and cold food and refreshments throughout the day.
There is also an ice cream shop and a sweet shop open during the busy periods and there's a microwave to heat up baby food in the Safari restaurant.
If your little ones want to burn off some energy there are some play areas at the zoo to keep them occupied too and there's the Jungle Adventureland, for children of all ages, featuring a challenging Tarzan Trail.
In peak season the zoo is open from 9.30am to 6pm, with last admission at 4.50pm.
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How much is it?
The cheapest way to buy tickets is to get them in advance online, by midnight the day before of your visit, where it costs £15.87 for adults and £11.92 for children, aged three to 15. Under threes go free.
Where is it?
Welsh Mountain Zoo, Old Highway, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5UY.
The zoo is just half a mile from the town of Colwyn Bay and there's a free Zoo Mini Bus service from Colwyn Bay railway station from March 27 until October 29, starting from 9.30am daily and running every half an hour, until the final return trips from the zoo at around 4.45pm.
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Conwy Castle
Thanks to the restored spiral staircases in its great towers you can now walk a complete circuit around the battlements of Conwy Castle.
Billed as 'one of the most magnificent medieval fortresses in Europe', the famous fortress is exceptionally well preserved.
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It contains the most intact set of medieval royal apartments in Wales. The high curtain wall and eight lofty towers rise almost as impressively as when they were built more than 700 years ago.
In the distance rise the craggy mountains of Snowdonia and spread out below you are the harbour and narrow streets of Conwy – still protected by an unbroken 1.3km ring of town walls.
Visitors are amazed by the fact that King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George built both castle and walls in a barely believable four years between 1283 and 1287.
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It hosts various events and activities for kids during the school holidays.
The site is fully equipped for families, with toilets and baby change facilities and there's a water refill station to fill up your drinks bottles.
It opens daily from 9.30am to 5pm until August 31, after which it closes at 6pm. Visit the website for more details.
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How much is it?
Admission is via a joint ticket for the castle and Plas Mawr, an Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy, dating from the 16th century.
Tickets cost £11.10 for adults, £7.80 for juniors aged five to 17, or £36.60 for a family of two adults and up to three children. Under fives go free.
Where is it?
Conwy Castle, Rose Hill Street, Conwy, LL32 8AY.
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Aber Falls, Gwynedd
If you want to even more of the beauty Wales has to offer then you could take a trip to Aber Falls.
It's a spectacular waterfall located about two miles south of the village of Abergwyngreyn.
And it's not a particularly challenging walk, you can do it in around half an hour, ideal for younger ones who struggle managing long distances.
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Families are often spotted having a dip in the plunge pools of the falls when the weather's hot, but the water is pretty cold even at the height of summer and there are slippery rocks to watch out for too.
If you park at Bont Newydd, for a £2 fee, then the falls are accessible on foot on a clearly marked trackway.
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There you'll find toilets and picnic benches or you can buy food from the café inside the tourist information centre at Abergwyngregyn village
You can also park in the free car park at the bottom of the village and walk up.
And if you have time after your trip - and can somehow persuade the kids to partake - you can check out the famous Aber Falls Distillery while you're there.
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The visitor centre is open for tours of the distillery and your chance to 'experience the skill and passion that goes into Aber Falls spirits', including whisky and gin.
For adults it's £8 and children aged six to 17 go free. As it's a fully operating distillery, with hot pipes and working equipment, children under six are not permitted to access the production area of the tour. Visit the website for details.
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How much is it?
The walk is free and the car park will cost you £2.
Where is it?
Aber Falls, A55, Abergwyngregyn, LL33 0L.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Police issue urgent appeal for help to find missing woman last seen at North Manchester General Hosp

Police issue urgent appeal for help to find missing woman last seen at North Manchester General Hospital

Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing woman last seen at North Manchester General Hospital @ @ @ @ @ , was last seen on Jaunary 24 at the hospital in Crumpsall .
Police are @ @ @ @ @ asked anyone who knows of her whereabouts to conatct them urgently .
Officers say Deborah @ @ @ @ @ and could be staying in Harpurhey .
Anyone with information asked to call police on @ @ @ @ @ -24012020 or Pc Helen McNeill on 0161 856 4504 or 07584 224903 .
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Police have issued an urgent appeal for help to find a missing woman last seen at North Manchester General Hospital.
Deborah Lock, 39, was last seen on Jaunary 24 at the hospital in Crumpsall.
Police are appealing for information and have asked anyone who knows of her whereabouts to conatct them urgently.
Officers say Deborah is well-known in the area and could be staying in Harpurhey.
Anyone with information asked to call police on 101 quoting log number 3287 -24012020 or Pc Helen McNeill on 0161 856 4504 or 07584 224903.
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themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--The Entertainer celebrates new Manchester store by giving vouchers to the first families through the

The Entertainer celebrates new Manchester store by giving vouchers to the first families through the door

The Entertainer is hosting a warming party at its new Manchester store this weekend - and will be giving away vouchers to the first families through the doors .
Lucky Dip gift cards ranging from £5 up to £100 will be handed out at the Arndale store on Saturday .
The opening day will feature toy demonstrations , balloon modelling and special offers , as well as regular appearances from Lego Batman and The Entertainer ’ s very own mascot Jack .
The relocated Arndale store opened in December and is opposite WHSmith and next to Halle Place .
Gift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 families through the door when it opens at 9am on Saturday , February 1 .
The Entertainer will also be giving away special free gifts with purchases , there will be in-store competitions , and 'the ultimate party playlist ' for families to enjoy .
Craig Lowe , events coordinator at The Entertainer , said : “ We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our new Manchester Arndale store and welcome back the community from Manchester and the surrounding area for our store warming party .
`` The new store is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new toys and put smiles on children 's faces .
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The Entertainer is hosting a warming party at its new Manchester store this weekend - and will be giving away vouchers to the first families through the doors.
Lucky Dip gift cards ranging from £5 up to £100 will be handed out at the Arndale store on Saturday.
The opening day will feature toy demonstrations, balloon modelling and special offers, as well as regular appearances from Lego Batman and The Entertainer’s very own mascot Jack.
The relocated Arndale store opened in December and is opposite WHSmith and next to Halle Place.
Gift cards will be given to the first 25 families through the door when it opens at 9am on Saturday, February 1.
The Entertainer will also be giving away special free gifts with purchases, there will be in-store competitions, and 'the ultimate party playlist' for families to enjoy.
Craig Lowe, events coordinator at The Entertainer, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our new Manchester Arndale store and welcome back the community from Manchester and the surrounding area for our store warming party.
"The new store is the perfect place to check out exciting new toys and put smiles on children's faces.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Why Raheem Sterling form is nothing to worry about for Man City and England

After his best season to date in 2017/18 , Gareth Southgate took Raheem Sterling to the World Cup in Russia as one of England 's main players .
At the age of just 23 at the time , it was already his third major tournament in which he represented England after establishing himself as a starter for his country at the World Cup in 2014 and in Euro 2016 .
At the last World Cup though , there was more pressure on Sterling to deliver than in the previous two major tournaments he played at , especially considering the fact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Manchester City in the 2017/18 season .
Sterling was a key member of the side that achieved 100 Premier League points that year , and became even more integral to his team the following season as City won all three domestic trophies on offer- the Premier League , FA Cup and Carabao Cup .
The former Liverpool star bettered his 2017/18 statistics in 2018/19 by scoring 25 goals and registering 18 assists in all competitions , as well as appearing in the PFA team of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ van Dijk in the PFA Player of the Year standings .
Considering he won the Premier League , he could perhaps consider himself unlucky not to have won the award at the age of 24 , just as a certain Wayne Rooney did in 2010 at the same age .
This season , Sterling has already netted 20 goals and is on course for the best scoring season of his career thus far .
But in the last few months there 's been a drop in the level he was at last season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's understandable .
No player can play at the top of their game every week , and in the most physical league in the world it 's normal for a player to dip in and out of their best form .
But when a player achieves and improves so much , there 's pressure on them to keep on developing .
Perhaps too much .
This is something Sterling is suffering from at this moment in time , and there 's a lot of pressure on him to deliver at this summer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shining light in a talented crop of players .
Despite a strong 2019 with England , it has n't always been plain sailing for Sterling on the national scale .
He received criticism for his performances at the World Cup two years ago and was the victim of racist abuse in games away at Montenegro and Bulgaria .
And he was involved a training bust-up with Liverpool 's Joe Gomez on international duty in November .
Players should expect pressure , particularly English players after decades of underachievement and falling at the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve and show more national pride .
When England consistently fail at major tournaments , it 's always their most successful player at club level that receives the criticism .
It used to be David Beckham .
Then it was Rooney .
Now it is Sterling .
Sterling is under pressure to perform for England at the Euros this summer .
Too much .
He did n't play to his best level two years ago at the World Cup , but he was in an unfamiliar role as the furthest man forward - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This summer , England must n't expect too much from Sterling , or Marcus Rashford for that matter who is currently enjoying the best goalscoring season of his career with 19 goals so far .
Sterling 's recent drop in form is noticeable , but certainly not alarming for Guardiola or for Southgate .
It 's important to remember that Sterling is just 25 years old , and still has several years of playing time ahead of him both at club level and international level .
He will get to back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in good time for Euro 2020 .

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After his best season to date in 2017/18, Gareth Southgate took Raheem Sterling to the World Cup in Russia as one of England's main players.
At the age of just 23 at the time, it was already his third major tournament in which he represented England after establishing himself as a starter for his country at the World Cup in 2014 and in Euro 2016.
At the last World Cup though, there was more pressure on Sterling to deliver than in the previous two major tournaments he played at, especially considering the fact he was off the back of 23 goals and 12 assists in all competitions for Manchester City in the 2017/18 season.
Sterling was a key member of the side that achieved 100 Premier League points that year, and became even more integral to his team the following season as City won all three domestic trophies on offer- the Premier League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
The former Liverpool star bettered his 2017/18 statistics in 2018/19 by scoring 25 goals and registering 18 assists in all competitions, as well as appearing in the PFA team of the season and coming second to Virgil van Dijk in the PFA Player of the Year standings. Considering he won the Premier League, he could perhaps consider himself unlucky not to have won the award at the age of 24, just as a certain Wayne Rooney did in 2010 at the same age.
This season, Sterling has already netted 20 goals and is on course for the best scoring season of his career thus far. But in the last few months there's been a drop in the level he was at last season and the beginning of this season.
It's understandable. No player can play at the top of their game every week, and in the most physical league in the world it's normal for a player to dip in and out of their best form.
But when a player achieves and improves so much, there's pressure on them to keep on developing. Perhaps too much.
This is something Sterling is suffering from at this moment in time, and there's a lot of pressure on him to deliver at this summer's European Championships as arguably England's shining light in a talented crop of players.
Despite a strong 2019 with England, it hasn't always been plain sailing for Sterling on the national scale. He received criticism for his performances at the World Cup two years ago and was the victim of racist abuse in games away at Montenegro and Bulgaria. And he was involved a training bust-up with Liverpool's Joe Gomez on international duty in November.
Players should expect pressure, particularly English players after decades of underachievement and falling at the same hurdle- which comes with a demand to improve and show more national pride.
When England consistently fail at major tournaments, it's always their most successful player at club level that receives the criticism.
It used to be David Beckham. Then it was Rooney. Now it is Sterling.
Sterling is under pressure to perform for England at the Euros this summer. Too much. He didn't play to his best level two years ago at the World Cup, but he was in an unfamiliar role as the furthest man forward - he is more effective from wide areas.
This summer, England mustn't expect too much from Sterling, or Marcus Rashford for that matter who is currently enjoying the best goalscoring season of his career with 19 goals so far.
Sterling's recent drop in form is noticeable, but certainly not alarming for Guardiola or for Southgate.
It's important to remember that Sterling is just 25 years old, and still has several years of playing time ahead of him both at club level and international level.
He will get to back to his best in time, and hopefully in good time for Euro 2020.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Pep Guardiola's stark Manchester United warning to Man City players

Manchester City will head out to play in the derby with a stark warning ringing in their ears .
The Blues hold a healthy 3-1 lead from the first leg as they face Manchester United in the return at the Etihad Stadium .
But a reminder of last month ’ s damaging 2-1 home defeat by the Reds will be bounced around the dressing room just before they walk out and bid to secure a fifth League Cup final appearance in seven years .
The players hardly need a reminder that if they make the same mistakes as they did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks ago , their advantage will be wiped out by half time .
And Phil Foden reckons manager Pep Guardiola will not let his players forget how they were repeatedly caught on the break and went behind to goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford – and could have been further behind .
“ It will be touched on , ” said Foden .
“ The manager won ’ t let us rest easy , he ’ ll work us hard ahead of the game and hopefully we ’ ll turn up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that City ’ s attacking performance that day was very good .
“ That was one of the best games I ’ ve ever seen us play , and to not get the job done on that day was disappointing , ” said the Stockport lad .
“ It just showed that if you lose your focus at this high standard , anything can happen .
“ The job is nowhere near done – it ’ s still quite a close tie , and that ’ s how we need to go into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the first leg – with the same mentality , like it ’ s 0-0 .
If we do I am sure we can get the job done.
” Foden is likely to be the only local boy in the City squad , and he is steeped in derby culture .
He has played against the old enemy at every level for the Blues , and made his senior derby debut late in the 3-1 City home win last season , before going on for the closing stages of the win at Old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ youngster says that his local knowledge of what a derby means is already fully understood by the rest of the squad : “ When it ’ s a derby , you can see it in the dressing room , everyone ’ s eyes light up .
I ’ m sure the other players feel the same as me.
” Foden is hoping to get some more minutes , but with Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan also scrapping for a third midfield spot , he is likely to be on the bench again .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stunning goal and two smart assists , and is favourite to get the nod alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri .
Foden regularly eulogises about David Silva ’ s influence on his game , but he says he also picks up hints from the silk-smooth Portugal star : “ Him and David are two unbelievable players .
Bernardo is a bit different to David , as he dribbles a bit more and David plays more early passes and sees things when he dribbles at people .
“ It ’ s great to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bernardo is in great form , he ’ s unplayable at his best .
”

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Manchester City will head out to play in the derby with a stark warning ringing in their ears.
The Blues hold a healthy 3-1 lead from the first leg as they face Manchester United in the return at the Etihad Stadium.
But a reminder of last month’s damaging 2-1 home defeat by the Reds will be bounced around the dressing room just before they walk out and bid to secure a fifth League Cup final appearance in seven years.
The players hardly need a reminder that if they make the same mistakes as they did in the Premier League clash a few weeks ago, their advantage will be wiped out by half time.
And Phil Foden reckons manager Pep Guardiola will not let his players forget how they were repeatedly caught on the break and went behind to goals from Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford – and could have been further behind.
“It will be touched on,” said Foden. “The manager won’t let us rest easy, he’ll work us hard ahead of the game and hopefully we’ll turn up and play well.”
And the 19-year-old says that City’s attacking performance that day was very good.
“That was one of the best games I’ve ever seen us play, and to not get the job done on that day was disappointing,” said the Stockport lad.
“It just showed that if you lose your focus at this high standard, anything can happen.
“The job is nowhere near done – it’s still quite a close tie, and that’s how we need to go into the game, just like we did in the first leg – with the same mentality, like it’s 0-0. If we do I am sure we can get the job done.”
Foden is likely to be the only local boy in the City squad, and he is steeped in derby culture.
He has played against the old enemy at every level for the Blues, and made his senior derby debut late in the 3-1 City home win last season, before going on for the closing stages of the win at Old Trafford three weeks ago.
But the youngster says that his local knowledge of what a derby means is already fully understood by the rest of the squad: “When it’s a derby, you can see it in the dressing room, everyone’s eyes light up. I’m sure the other players feel the same as me.”
Foden is hoping to get some more minutes, but with Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan also scrapping for a third midfield spot, he is likely to be on the bench again.
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Bernardo lit up the first leg with a stunning goal and two smart assists, and is favourite to get the nod alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri.
Foden regularly eulogises about David Silva’s influence on his game, but he says he also picks up hints from the silk-smooth Portugal star: “Him and David are two unbelievable players. Bernardo is a bit different to David, as he dribbles a bit more and David plays more early passes and sees things when he dribbles at people.
“It’s great to have that mix in the team – Bernardo is in great form, he’s unplayable at his best.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--'£5 delivery? Jog on'... driver spotted with GREENHOUSE strapped to roof of car

A driver was caught on camera with a huge greenhouse precariously strapped to the roof of their car .
The motorist was filmed driving slowly along a main road in Rochdale with the bizarre load on the top of their tiny Ford Fiesta .
At almost twice as tall as the little red hatchback , the greenhouse dwarfed the car and came perilously close to hitting telegraph wires overhead .
The astonishing moment was filmed on Bolton Road in the Marland area of Rochdale .
It 's since been shared more than 5,000 times on Facebook .
Loads of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Craig Townsend wrote : `` I think he got the wrong idea when he heard about cars trying to be more green . ''
Tarcye Burke posted : `` That greenhouse should not have been on top of any cars at all police should have stopped the driver booked and fine people . ''
David Gardner wrote : `` Imagine the image on the speeding ticket if he was speeding . ''
Dave Sage said : `` Finally we can visualise our greenhouse gases in action . ''
Gary Peck wrote : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thunberg will love it . ''
And Thomas Lawley added : `` Legend .
That takes guts and planning . ''

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A driver was caught on camera with a huge greenhouse precariously strapped to the roof of their car.
The motorist was filmed driving slowly along a main road in Rochdale with the bizarre load on the top of their tiny Ford Fiesta.
At almost twice as tall as the little red hatchback, the greenhouse dwarfed the car and came perilously close to hitting telegraph wires overhead.
The astonishing moment was filmed on Bolton Road in the Marland area of Rochdale.
It's since been shared more than 5,000 times on Facebook.
Loads of people have been commenting on the video.
Craig Townsend wrote: "I think he got the wrong idea when he heard about cars trying to be more green."
Tarcye Burke posted: "That greenhouse should not have been on top of any cars at all police should have stopped the driver booked and fine people."
Steven Donalds quipped: "£5 delivery? Jog on."
David Gardner wrote: "Imagine the image on the speeding ticket if he was speeding."
Dave Sage said: "Finally we can visualise our greenhouse gases in action."
Gary Peck wrote: "Cutting down on greenhouse gases, Greta Thunberg will love it."
And Thomas Lawley added: "Legend. That takes guts and planning."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Greater Manchester's first airport turns 90 today. This is the story of Barton Aerodrome

Greater Manchester 's first and longest operating airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a £1m investment to boost its future .
City Airport in Barton , Eccles , Salford , also known as Barton Aerodrome , was the UK 's first licensed airfield when it opened on January 29 , 1930 .
The first flights went out to Croydon Airport in London .
The airport 's first landing was by an Avro Avian , with the first large aircraft to use the airfield being Imperial Airways ' three-engine Argosy in the May of 1930 .
Born out of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the years between the wars , the location was largely influenced by the fact the council owned acres of land at the site , nest to the present-day A57 .
The heliport went on to open in 2012 and today , the airport is home to the North West Air Ambulance as well as 24 aviation-led businesses , employing 150 people .
It 's also become a popular leisure attraction which last year drew in 200,000 visitors .
To mark the anniversary the owners of City Airport , Peel L & P @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heliport facilities as well as its commercial and leisure flight capabilities over the next decade .
In the past year , there has been significant investment in the management and operation of the airport as well as the expansion of its aircraft hangar , which has tripled in size to enable additional private planes to be based there .
Currently the airport in Salford hosts more than 3,000 take-offs and landings each year .
There are now plans to increase those figures into coming years .
City Airport director , Nick Duriez , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us apart from Manchester Airport and there is huge potential for growth .
`` We are easily accessible for all commercial , sporting and entertainment venues across Greater Manchester and our discreet location is very attractive to many of our high-profile customers .
`` Visitors can be in the heart of the UK ’ s second city within 10 minutes .
Read more of today 's top stories here '' However , to reach its full potential we have a vision , with Peel L & P 's support , to refurbish the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main building as well as improve fuel facilities and helicopter and parking areas . ''
The airport opened a cafe five years ago and there 's now a children 's play area , resulting in year-on-year visitor growth .
The control tower - believed to be the oldest continuously operated airport tower in Europe - is also a key visitor attraction .
Mr Duriez joined City Airport more than 25 years ago - initially on work experience .
`` We have seen many hundreds of young people starting their aviation careers here and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and commercial airline pilots , '' he said .
`` We also have a comprehensive educational programme to inspire young people to consider a career in aviation .
`` There are many varied jobs in the industry that many young people are not aware of and we educate them on the opportunities available to them . ''
The origins of the present-day Manchester Airport can also be directed linked to its neighbour .
The airline KLM visited the aerodrome in July 1934 as a potential new UK base to operate from .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough and Ringway , now known as Manchester International Airport , was first earmarked .
Flights begin there just two days later and in its first 14 months , the airport handled 7,600 passengers - the equivalent of a morning in summer today .
Councillor Roger Jones , executive support for transport at Salford City Council , said : `` We ’ re proud of the many firsts to come out of Salford and City Airport is no exception .
`` As the UK 's first purpose-built municipal airport with the oldest continually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of Salford ’ s heritage and in its 90th year , it continues to bring a wealth of commercial and social value to the area . ''

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Greater Manchester's first and longest operating airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a £1m investment to boost its future.
City Airport in Barton, Eccles, Salford, also known as Barton Aerodrome, was the UK's first licensed airfield when it opened on January 29, 1930.
The first flights went out to Croydon Airport in London.
The airport's first landing was by an Avro Avian, with the first large aircraft to use the airfield being Imperial Airways' three-engine Argosy in the May of 1930.
Born out of a desire for Manchester to have an airport in the years between the wars, the location was largely influenced by the fact the council owned acres of land at the site, nest to the present-day A57.
(Image: Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives.)
The heliport went on to open in 2012 and today, the airport is home to the North West Air Ambulance as well as 24 aviation-led businesses, employing 150 people.
It's also become a popular leisure attraction which last year drew in 200,000 visitors.
To mark the anniversary the owners of City Airport, Peel L&P, has invested £1m to boost its heliport facilities as well as its commercial and leisure flight capabilities over the next decade.
In the past year, there has been significant investment in the management and operation of the airport as well as the expansion of its aircraft hangar, which has tripled in size to enable additional private planes to be based there.
(Image: MEN)
Currently the airport in Salford hosts more than 3,000 take-offs and landings each year. There are now plans to increase those figures into coming years.
City Airport director, Nick Duriez, said: "The heliport really sets us apart from Manchester Airport and there is huge potential for growth.
"We are easily accessible for all commercial, sporting and entertainment venues across Greater Manchester and our discreet location is very attractive to many of our high-profile customers. "Visitors can be in the heart of the UK’s second city within 10 minutes.
"However, to reach its full potential we have a vision, with Peel L&P's support, to refurbish the pilot and passenger lounge facilities within the main building as well as improve fuel facilities and helicopter and parking areas."
The airport opened a cafe five years ago and there's now a children's play area, resulting in year-on-year visitor growth.
The control tower - believed to be the oldest continuously operated airport tower in Europe - is also a key visitor attraction.
(Image: Manchester Libraries, Information and Archives)
Mr Duriez joined City Airport more than 25 years ago - initially on work experience.
"We have seen many hundreds of young people starting their aviation careers here and go on to become air traffic controllers and commercial airline pilots," he said.
"We also have a comprehensive educational programme to inspire young people to consider a career in aviation.
"There are many varied jobs in the industry that many young people are not aware of and we educate them on the opportunities available to them."
The origins of the present-day Manchester Airport can also be directed linked to its neighbour.
The airline KLM visited the aerodrome in July 1934 as a potential new UK base to operate from.
(Image: Peel L&P - Ben Blackall)
The site however wasn’t considered large enough and Ringway, now known as Manchester International Airport, was first earmarked.
Ringway Airport opened in 1938.
Flights begin there just two days later and in its first 14 months, the airport handled 7,600 passengers - the equivalent of a morning in summer today.
Councillor Roger Jones, executive support for transport at Salford City Council, said: "We’re proud of the many firsts to come out of Salford and City Airport is no exception.
"As the UK's first purpose-built municipal airport with the oldest continually running control tower it is an important part of Salford’s heritage and in its 90th year, it continues to bring a wealth of commercial and social value to the area."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-01-29--Bolton Toby Carvery set for refurbishments to historic country house

A Toby Carvery on the outskirts of Bolton has received permission for a major refurbishment to its 18th century property @ @ @ @ @ been granted planning permission to carry out the work at its Crompton Way pub and @ @ @ @ @ building , formerly known as the Watermillock , was a Gentleman ’ s Country House @ @ @ @ @ Thwaites , the successive heads of bleachers Eden and Thwaites .
The Tudor Gothic style @ @ @ @ @ Bradshaw and John Gass of Bolton and Manchester in the 1880s .
The refurbishment of @ @ @ @ @ , new LED floodlighting and fitting fresh carpets .
There will also be new air @ @ @ @ @ was approved by town hall planners on Monday .

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A Toby Carvery on the outskirts of Bolton has received permission for a major refurbishment to its 18th century property.
The pub chain has been granted planning permission to carry out the work at its Crompton Way pub and restaurant.
The grade II-listed building, formerly known as the Watermillock, was a Gentleman’s Country House designed for Herbert and Thomas Thwaites, the successive heads of bleachers Eden and Thwaites.
The Tudor Gothic style property was designed by JJ Bradshaw and John Gass of Bolton and Manchester in the 1880s.
The refurbishment of the site includes external redecoration, new LED floodlighting and fitting fresh carpets.
There will also be new air conditioning units.
An application was approved by town hall planners on Monday.