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Little Seedlings free workshop: The journey of a leaf (ages 4–10)

Name: Little Seedlings free workshop: The journey of a leaf (ages 4–10)
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Dobbies Garden Centre

Sun 1 Nov 2026Sun, times vary (about 60 min)
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Dobbies Garden Centre, MarpleAbout 30 min drive from Timperley
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FreeFree; advance booking required
Good for most agesIndoors
On saleFree tickets go quickly; children make a paper-plate leaf wreath
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Little Seedlings free workshop: The journey of a leaf is on at Dobbies Garden Centre, Marple on Sunday 1 November. It's about 30 minutes' drive from Timperley. It's free. You need to book ahead. It suits most ages, and it's indoors, so it works whatever the weather.

Last checked Thu 22 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: events.dobbies.com. Report a problem

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