We are in the middle of the long school holidays and for many families keeping the children fed, entertained and happy while keeping the spending down, is a real balancing act. There has, however, been lots of help out there with some places offering children the chance to eat for free or for £1.
And one mum, Emma Gill who writes for the Manchester Evening News, tried out one of these places. She went to one of the Farmhouse Inns pubs, which runs a number of family-friendly pubs across Greater Manchester, including Applewood Farm in Astley.
She explained how families have to visit the company's website and sign up for a voucher, which allows kids to eat a breakfast, a junior carvery, or any kids' meal for £1. For every adult ordering a meal, two children can eat for the offer price.
