'A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.' Roald DahlI loved reading as a child, and although he wasn't my favourite author, Roald Dahl was definitely in my top five. His books filled part of my childhood bookshelves and have always stayed with me. My favourites were George's Marvelous Medicine and Danny, Champion of the World!
2016 marks 100 years since the birth of one of the greatest Children's authors and 13th September was his birthday. There are events happening all over the world to celebrate and plenty happening in Manchester over the weekend. My children will be dressing up as their favourite characters for school on Tuesday to mark the occasion (Fantastic Mr Fox and either Matilda or a witch - she's not decided yet!) before before that we'll be heading in to Manchester City Centre on Sunday to have some fantastic fun!
Glittering Eyes pop up cinema
On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th there will be a fantastical Glittering Eyes pop up cinema at New Bailey near Spinningfields. There will be showings of James and the Giant Peach, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda and The Witches. It's not just about the movie showings though as there will be a wonderland of Dahl themed activities from a walk through Willy Wonka's garden to a giant peach pop-up library and loads of Children’s entertainment as well as lots of tasty street food traders to tempt your tastebuds!
New Bailey Street, Salford, M3 5AX (tickets from £7.50 available at www.eventbrite.co.uk).
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