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Events · 5 November

Football, Theatre, and Free Books: Lioness Jill Scott Inspires Children at Manchester Central Library

Children visiting Manchester Central Library recently were joined by Lioness and former England captain Jill Scott for an afternoon of football-inspired fun, storytelling, and creative activities.

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