Makaton signing being used at Manorafon's 'Dino Adventure'

Manorafon Farm Park in Abergele, who have been running their 'Dinosaur Adventure' this summer, tasked their resident magician Andy Green to add Makaton signing into the Abra-Ca-Dino magic show this summer.

It is estimated that more than 100,000 children and adults use Makaton signs and symbols, either as their main method of communication or as a way to support speech. It uses speech with signs (gestures) and symbols (pictures) to aid communication.

Magician Andy Green (Image: Manorafon Farm Mark)

“With the popularity of CBeebie’s Mr Tumble ond Nick Jnrs’ Blues Clues use of Makaton in a fun entertaining way for children, it was an obvious decision to help even more families enjoy our prehistoric experience,” said Will Arrowsmith, managing director and head event organiser.

Andy added: "It’s been an interesting task to add Makaton into the show, as a magician I need my hands to do magic tricks. It’s been like patting my head and rubbing my tummy at times to do the two things at once but such a fantastic challenge.

"The feedback from staff at a local special needs school who visited recently was great, it has been warmly welcomed.”

Dinosaur Adventure is running until September 2. As well as 20 'life-like Dinosaurs' there is an explorers trail, T-rex enclosure, selfie opportunities and a giant sand pit filled with bones to find.

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Sacha Dudley, Marketing and Sales Manager at the Manorafon Farm Park, said: "Last year we got such positive feedback from visitors, and with the addition of a more inclusive show, we hope to have the same again this year. 

"We’ve made some other exciting new improvements for all visitors to enjoy too, with a re-jigged event space layout, new activities, and of course, some new dinosaurs to meet."

For more information and to book, head to Manorafon Farm Park's website.