School’s out for another summer, and as the good weather continues the Great Northern has launched a huge family-friendly sandpit to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. Housed in the basin of the iconic amphitheater, the fun and free community sandpit is open for six weeks with 50 tonnes of beach-washed sand and logs…
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SHARE AN EVENING OF THE VIBRANT RIOJA LIFE WITH CAMPO VIEJO
For three nights only, Manchester foodies can share an evening with Campo Viejo at Casa Campo Viejo; where guests can dive into the vibrant lifestyle of Spain through mouth-watering food, wine and stimulating conversation. From humble origins in the Rioja in 1964, three entrepreneurs Juan Alcorta, Jose Ortiguela and Jose Bezares were united by a…
City and the City Tour: Explore the Etihad Stadium and the captivating city it calls home, with Manchester City FC’s brand-new Group Tour Package
Thanks to a brand-new offering from Manchester City Football Club, visitors can now enjoy a professionally guided tour of both the Etihad Campus and the amazing city, that it calls home. Starting in the heart of Manchester, groups will enjoy a fascinating tour of Manchester city centre, led by the city’s best-known guide, Jonathon Schofield…
Greater Manchester cycling events spin into gear
Tour de Manc in association with main sponsor David Lloyd Clubs North West has announced the return of Tour de Manc Sportive on 6th May 2018 for the third year. This is the toughest challenge in the Tour de Manc’s events programme and has two distance options, the Full-Manc – over 105 miles for experienced riders…
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Selfridges Beauty Insiders and special guests Daisy and Pearl Lowe!
To celebrate Mother’s Day, Selfridges Exchange Square are inviting guests to join their beauty insiders for two exclusive events in store! On 10th March 2018, the Selfridges Beauty Insiders will present the Mums’ Beauty Breakfast and a Pamper Afternoon with Mum, which will be hosted alongside influential bloggers and two very special guests. Mum’s deserve…
Treat Mum to Manchester’s ultimate Mother’s Day Destination!
Looking to wine and dine your mum? No matter her taste or budget, we’ve got you covered. The Great Northern will be offering a range of extra special experiences for you to treat mum this Mother’s Day. If you’re feeling extravagant and want to treat your mum to a taste of luxury, enjoy a classic…
Manchester City’s Blue Run is back!
This family-friendly 5K is suitable for all ages and abilities. Set within the Etihad Campus, participants will run through blue colour zones and be covered in powder along the way! We are celebrating everything BLUE and once you have completed the run you can enjoy our post-race party in City Square. Your registration fee includes…
Manchester’s Pre – Retirees aspire to revive their communities
MANCHESTER’S PRE-RETIREES ASPIRE TO REVIVE THEIR COMMUNITIES Pre-retirees in Manchester are on a mission to revive their communities, revealing they want to use their valuable skills and life experience to kick-start their own, diverse range of clubs and activities. New research from national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service and Prudential to launch their ‘Bring People…
THESE are the status symbols that impress the North West the most – how many do you have?
● Half (50%) of the residents living in the North West see owning a holiday home as a sign of success ● An early retirement is what those in the North West (41%) most aspire to achieve ● Those living in the North West are the least likely to pay attention to other peoples’ purchasing…
Stanley Chow to debut his First Football Eleven at the National Football Museum
STANLEY CHOW TO DEBUT HIS FIRST FOOTBALL ELEVEN AT THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL MUSEUM ‘CURATED BY STANLEY CHOW’ EXHIBITION WILL OPEN ON 28 FEBRUARY ACCLAIMED ARTIST and illustrator, Stanley Chow will debut a new set of artworks at Manchester’s National Football Museum this February. ‘Curated by Stanley Chow’ will feature eleven new artworks which celebrate the…
Could you find a Lucky Red envelope at intu Trafford Centre this weekend?!
Thousands of pounds worth of free gifts and goodies will be hidden around intu Trafford Centre from Thursday 15 February for lucky shoppers to get their hands on as part of its Chinese New Year celebrations. Taking on the Chinese tradition of gifting red envelopes for luck, the centre will be filled with over 1,000…
Welcome the Year of the Dog in Manchester City Centre!
Manchester city centre will be welcoming in the Year of the Dog with a weekend packed full of fun and good fortune as it celebrates Chinese New Year 2018. The celebrations, organised by Manchester’s Business Improvement District, (Manchester BID) on behalf of the city centre’s retailers, alongside the Federation of Chinese Associations of Manchester (FCAM)…
