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REVIEW: GANDEYS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR AT THE TRAFFORD CENTRE
We visited Gandeys Halloween Spooktacular at the Trafford Centre for Alice and Leo's first circus experience! From daring motorbike stunts and aerial acrobatics to spooky family fun, here's what we thought, along with our visitor tips and an exclusive £5 ticket discount.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 14TH - 20TH SEPTEMBER 2026 | HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, DISNEY SHOPPING & FAMILY UNO FUN!
This week's Family Weekly Update includes a Trafford Centre shopping trip, High School Musical at The Lowry, finishing our wedding blog post and a family afternoon playing UNO.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 7TH - 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026 | TRAFFORD CENTRE, THE GRUFFALO GRANNY & SUBLIMATION MUGS
This week's Family Weekly Update includes an early birthday lunch at Pesto, a Trafford Centre day out, finding The Gruffalo Granny and experimenting with sublimation mugs using my craft air fryer.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 10TH - 16TH AUGUST 2026 | DEAR ZOO, BOWLING, PIKMIN, UNO & A VERY SMASHED DELIVERY!
This week's Family Weekly Update takes us bowling at the Trafford Centre and to Dear Zoo Live at The Lowry, followed by quieter days filled with drawing, Pikmin, UNO and one very smashed delivery.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: BIRTHDAY PREP, NEW IPAD & MUSICAL THEATRE PARTY
A busy family weekly update for 20th–26th July, with birthday preparations, a theatre trip to The Lowry, a Trafford Centre date day, lots of creative projects and my birthday celebrations with family and friends.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 13TH – 19TH JULY | Leo's Leaving Assembly, Wild Things at The Lowry & Handmade Teacher Gifts
This week's Family Weekly Update includes Leo's leaving assembly, a trip to the Trafford Centre, setting up my Cutting Stacker, Wild Things at The Lowry, family games after school and making personalised teacher gifts together.


FAMILY WEEKLY UPDATE: 29th June – 5th July | High School Musical Press Launch, The Gruffalo & Toy Story 5
his family weekly update includes the High School Musical press launch at The Lowry, a Trafford Centre lunch date, The Gruffalo with the kids and a Toy Story 5 cinema trip.


REVIEW - HELLO KITTY POP-UP CAFE | MANCHESTER PRIMARK | 26/04/2024
The Hello Kitty Pop-Up Café at Manchester Primark is a delightful tribute to the iconic character, celebrating 50 years of Hello Kitty with adorable décor, themed drinks and sweet treats. From pink milkshakes and bubble tea to fluffy bow buns, this kawaii café is the perfect stop for fans and anyone looking for a fun, Instagram-worthy experience.
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