Peterloo On 16th August 1819, around 80,000 people gathered on St Peter’s Field in central Manchester to demand democratic representation. Most of them were industrial workers from Manchester and its surrounding towns, who had suffered from an economic depression and left without support from the government.. They peacefully came together to demand the right to… Continue reading Peterloo and Mask of Anarchy
Tag: Children’s Library
A Family Guide to Wondering
Our Family Guide to Wondering was developed with our Story Spinner’s group. We ran our Wondering Travel Agency sessions which explore stories, creativity and play. We are proud to share our guide book for children aged 6-11 year olds and their parents and carers. The guide features artwork and ideas from the children and activities… Continue reading A Family Guide to Wondering
Mythical Creatures Make up your own
We invite you to gather together as family and create your own creatures! Listen to Flick tell the story below - How does the girl’s world change at the end of the story? https://youtu.be/h5_n3rGpRhM?feature=shared Activities You can have a go at some of the activities below. We’d love to see what you get up to,… Continue reading Mythical Creatures Make up your own
Wonder Weavers – A Parenting Playbook
Following 8 weeks of Story and Play sessions for under 5s at the Old School in Warrington, we have created a Parenting Playbook to support Parents and Carers with establishing play at home. Thanks to funding from Cheshire Community Foundation, you can enjoy your own copy to support play with the little ones in your… Continue reading Wonder Weavers – A Parenting Playbook
Roll a Story
Roll up, roll up and roll a story You could use our story prompt generator to draw, write or tell
Fill Me Up With Pride
Written and recorded by Flick Goodman, this track is a celebration of Pride. Inspired by the strength of the LGBTQ+ community and those allies who champion, and up lift the community. We are proud parents to two fantastic children who show great spirit and determination. The additional voices are recordings made on our LemonAid line… Continue reading Fill Me Up With Pride
Sometimes – a story about processing differences
Sometimes is a short story about processing differences by people with processing differences. https://youtu.be/dAsB94lj7bM?feature=shared We share this story based on our work with participants who are Neurodivergent, have experienced trauma or those living with a mental health condition - people who may process things differently. This story compliments our training offer on hosting accessible Creative… Continue reading Sometimes – a story about processing differences
In Your Hand, George’s Bed
https://youtu.be/w8U_X-lsZIk?si=26KF1hsHoXkZCPXw To celebrate the Manchester Shipping Canal in Warrington, let us go back in history and introduce you to local lad George Clayton. Here his wife comforts him on his deathbed and tells the story of his life. Born to a farm hand in Woolston, George had many jobs from working the plough, serving in… Continue reading In Your Hand, George’s Bed
Hats
Hats is a celebration of all the different things that we are, we do and what we could be based on play with families with children under 5 at Babyzone in Warrington. https://youtu.be/k4nC3ve9i3k?feature=shared
What is Love?
Addie talks about what love is and how it can help us express our feelings. https://youtu.be/qEzNbQtqnCA?feature=shared
