6
Jun
Scratch game makers
Build a chase game with scores, sounds and colourful sprites.
Club Dates 📅
We run every other Saturday during term time, 10:30am–12:00pm at Newton Heath Library. Just turn up — no booking needed!
📍 Session details
- When: Fortnightly Saturdays, 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Where: Newton Heath Library, Old Church Street, Manchester M40 2AQ
- Who: Children aged 8+ (parents welcome to stay)
- Cost: Completely free!
Summer Term 2026
20
Jun
Build a webpage
Introduction to HTML & CSS — make your own mini website.
4
Jul
Animation & stories
Scratch storytelling — characters, dialogue and scene changes.
18
Jul
Project showcase
Share your best work, play each other's games and celebrate the term!
Autumn Term 2026
12
Sep
Welcome back!
New term kick-off — meet Newton, choose your first project and get coding.
26
Sep
Scratch platformers
Jump, collect and level up — classic platform game mechanics.
10
Oct
Spooky coding 🎃
Halloween-themed games and animations — costumes optional!
24
Oct
Python starters
First steps in text-based coding with fun mini challenges.
7
Nov
Web design studio
Layouts, colours and fonts — polish your personal webpage.
21
Nov
Code & create
Open session — work on your own project with mentor support.
5
Dec
Winter party & showcase 🎄
Festive games, demos and prizes for brilliant projects!
☀️ School holidays
We don't run sessions during half terms or the summer break. Dates above are a guide — follow us or ask at the library if you're unsure. First time? Read how to join.