WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9

Ronald McDonald - At Northwich McDonalds; fun starts at 4pm for all ages.

Dutch Barge Cruise - A two hour trip which includes a quiz with prizes and refreshments available. Meet at Northwich Town Quay at 10am. All children must be accompanied by an adult; tickets £3 from DAN on 01606 41597, or on the day.

Craft activities - Drop in at the Salt Museum, in Northwich, between 10am and 4pm for craft activities where children will be able to design decorative plant pots; £1 per child.

Fantasy Monsters Workshop - At Lostock Community Centre, Northwich, 10am-3pm; cost £4. Ring 01606 41597.

Mid Cheshire Kids Club 2000 - Rudheath Leisure Centre, for 5-14-years-olds, 9am-4pm all week; £9 per day. Contact 01606 41051 or 01565 733719.

Delamere Forest Feathered Friends - Find out where they live, what they look like, and what they eat. Play some games and make a kite to take home. Meet at the Shell Forest Classroom, 9.30am-11.30am; £3 per child (booking essential). Contact 01606 889792.

Football Coaching Clinic - Sir John Deane's, Northwich, 10am-12pm; £15 per coaching session. Contact 01606 353930.

THURSDAY AUGUST 10

Playbus - Wincham, Linnards Lane, 10am-3pm. Contact 07775 933807 or 01606 871812.

Pokemon Printing - Hartford Village Hall, Chester Road, Hartford, 10am-3pm; £4 for eight years and over. Contact DAN on 01606 41597 (pre-booking essential).

Football Coaching Clinic - Sir John Deane's, Northwich, 10am-12pm; £15 per coaching session. Contact 01606 353930.

The Twilight Zone - Cuddington Primary School, Ash Road, from 5-9pm Tuesday to Friday, admission free, suitable for 12 years plus. Contact 01606 867517.

FRIDAY AUGUST 11

DAN Canal Boat Cruise - This two hour cruise along the Trent and Mersey Canal includes passage through Barnton and Saltersford tunnels. Quiz, prizes and refreshments available. Meet at Anderton Boat Lift; 10am. Contact 01606 41597 for information.

Clay modelling - Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich 10am-3pm; £4 for eight years and over. Contact DAN on 01606 41597 (pre booking essential).

Playbus - Allostock, Church Street 10am-3pm. Contact 07775 933807 or 01606 871812.

Treats in the Streets - Street theatre in Northwich Town Centre from 10am-3pm; admission free. Contact Vale Royal Borough Council on 01606 867522.

SATURDAY AUGUST 12

Treats in the Streets - Street theatre will be in Northwich Town Centre from 10am-3pm; admission free.

Ballet Classes - Royal Academy of Dancing, at Dave's Gym, Queen Street, Northwich; Ring 01606 77146.

Fun Swim - Northwich Swimming Pool, 9.30am-10.45am.

SUNDAY AUGUST 13

Sunday Funday - Fantastic Puppet Company, with band, Genie, will be playing music from 60s and 70s and blues plus face painting, children's workshop, and refreshments at Verdin Park, Northwich, 2-6pm free admission, take a picnic. Contact 0160641597 for details.

The Little Theatre Company - Children's group aged 8-16 rehearsals 2.30-4.30pm Sandiway Church Hall, Norley Road. Details from 01606 75927 before 6pm.

MONDAY AUGUST 14

Crazy Faces - Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich 10am-3pm; £4 for eight years and over. Contact DAN on 01606 41597 (pre booking essential).

Cheshire Football Summer Coaching Course - from 14-18 August at Moss Farm Recreation Centre; cost is £25 for half day starting at 10am until 12.30pm, £45 for full day from 10am-3pm. Contact 07775 933807 for further details.

TUESDAY AUGUST 15

Make a Puppet - Harlequin Theatre, Queen Street, Northwich 10am-3pm, £4 eight and over. Contact DAN on 01606 41597 - pre booking essential.

Roller Skating - 2-4pm Rudheath Leisure Centre; admission £1.60. Contact 01606 41051.

Playbus - Moulton, main playing field, 10am-3pm. Contact 07775 933807 or 01606 871812.

Childminding Group - Drop in session 9.30am to 3.30pm, Billy's Play Barn, Greyhound, Wincham.

Fit and Fun for Kids - suitable for all abilities, 4 to 9-year-old non competitive sport, games and activities at Wincham Community Centre, 5-6pm; Great Budworth School Thursday 3.30-4.30pm. Contact Tracey on 01270 780549 or Julie 01606 49755.

Fit 'n' Fun - for boys and girls aged 4-11 at Wincham Community Centre, Wincham, Northwich. Telephone Julie on 01606 49755.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16

Grim Gargoyles - Lostock Community Centre, Lostock 10am-3pm; cost £4 for eight years and over. Contact DAN on 01606 41597.

Children's Hall Party - To celebrate the Memorial Hall's 40th Birthday, 1.30-3pm featuring Zippy Lee's Magic Show and Disco and circus skills; admission £2 per child, adults free. Telephone the box office on 01606 867539 or turn up on the day.

Delamere Forest - Water World. Find out about an underwater world in the biggest lake in the forest. Equipment provided, take along a bucket or net if you've got one and wellies are a must; £3 per child. Contact Linmere Visitors Centre on 01606 889792.

Norley Youth Club - Meet at Norley Village Hall. Telephone 01928 88181.

Under 13s 5-a-side competition - Rudheath Leisure Centre 9am-12 noon; £1.60.

Football Session - Rudheath Leisure Centre, 2-4pm £1.60 for ages 8-15 years.

Flying Spaceships - Salt Museum, Northwich, drop in between10am-4pm; £1 per child for each session (accompanying adults free).

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