WEEKLY UPDATE: 8th – 14th September 2025 | Bowling, Theatre & Manchester Rainstorms!
- Sep 15, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: Jan 25
💫 A Week of Family Fun, Music & Manchester Rain!
This week was one of those that had a little bit of everything — birthdays, bowling, musicals, shopping, and of course… a good old-fashioned Manchester downpour!
Tuesday was my dad’s birthday, so while Alice and Leo were at school, my parents, brother, and I went for a little daytime celebration at King Pins in the Trafford Centre. We started with a game of bowling — and I should have come second, but there was a funny mix-up with the scoring! I accidentally took my brother’s last go and scored a spare, but my points got added to his total instead. He ended up finishing higher, but if it had been scored correctly, I’d have nabbed second place!
We followed up our bowling fun with a round of crazy golf (which I actually won 🏆) before heading to Nando’s for a tasty birthday lunch. It was such a lovely day, full of laughter and a few friendly competitions!
🎭 Midweek Magic – Steps, Primark & Private Lives!
Wednesday brought plenty of sparkle as I headed to the Manchester Opera House for Here and Now – The Steps Musical. It was pure fun from start to finish, filled with nostalgia and glittering 90s hits. I absolutely loved it
👉 you can read my full review HERE
I then dashed home so that Lawrence could go and enjoy the evening performance too — yes, it was that good!
On Thursday, Lawrence had the day off work, so we decided to pop into town for a little wander around Primark and B&M. We picked up a few bits, but just as we were heading home, the heavens opened. It was like a monsoon! 🌧️ We got completely drenched — one of those moments that’s so ridiculous, you can’t help but laugh.
After a quick outfit change at home, we picked the kids up from school, Then I headed out again, I grabbed a KFC for dinner, and I jumped on the train to Bolton to review Private Lives at the Octagon Theatre. It was such a witty and well-performed show
👉 you can read the full review HERE
🏡 Weekend Wind-Down
After such a busy few days, the weekend was all about slowing down and spending time together. The kids did some homework, built epic train tracks around the living room, and watched some TV while I caught up on editing and review writing.
Sometimes, those quiet weekends are exactly what you need — a little reset before another busy week ahead.
🌟 Final Thoughts
From strikes and spares at the Trafford Centre to Theatre, monsoons, and moments of calm — it was a week that had it all. Life with kids is never boring, and even when plans go sideways (or soggy!), there’s always a little magic in the mix.
💖 Until next time — here’s to more family fun, everyday adventures, and maybe a little less rain!
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