Free Half-term Football Fun as British Gas brings Lioness Jill Scott to Manchester Central Library

Families can enjoy an afternoon of football, fairy tales and fun this October half-term, with a live theatre show, a reading and meet and greet with Jill Scott, creative activities and a free copy of the new Match Day Mix-Up! book up for grabs.

October – Football fans are in for a treat this half-term as British Gas teams up with the Barclays Women’s Super League to bring Match Day Mix-Up! to Manchester Central Library on Thursday 29 October.

The free, drop-in family event will see Lioness and former England captain Jill Scott join an afternoon of football-inspired fun, storytelling and creative activities for all ages.

There’ll be plenty for families to get stuck into, including:

  • Meet a Lioness: Hear Jill Scott read from the newly published Match Day Mix-Up! Book, with a special meet and greet giving fans the chance to meet a BWSL legend.
  • Football meets fairy tales: Enjoy Footy Fairy Tales, a lively theatre performance bringing classic fairy tales to life through football, complete with original live music, songs and all the excitement of the stadium.
  • Get creative: Little football fans can make their own medals with the National Football Museum and enjoy a range of colouring, crafts and football-themed activities throughout the day.
Two colorful children's books titled 'Match Day Mix-Up!' featuring cartoon characters playing football; displayed on a woven background.

Families can also pick up a free copy of Match Day Mix-Up! to take home, alongside activity books and stickers, to keep the fun going beyond the event.

Whether they’re future BWSL stars, budding artists or simply love a good story, families can drop in for a free afternoon celebrating football, creativity and the power of play. The event will be open from 12:00PM-4:00PM on Thursday 29th October and is free for everyone to attend – find out more here.

Jill Scott reads the new Match Day Mix-Up! book