This weekend The Manchester Picnic takes over Piccadilly Gardens again with food stalls and family entertainment, and from what I saw today it looks like a great spot to grab your lunch if you’re out and about in Manchester. They’ve got all sorts of grub on offer, from traditional fish and chips, Nando’s and wood … Continue reading The Manchester Picnic
July is Independent Retailer Month, a campaign set up to highlight the importance of smaller, local, independent retailers and a reminder to shoppers to support them. I’m so supportive of this message, as shoppers need to get behind retailers if we want to keep diversity on our high streets. Shopping indies is not necessarily the … Continue reading Exploring Manchester’s indie boutiques
If you’re looking for things to do in Manchester this weekend, and feel like exploring some of the area's heritage, here is a nice event that might interest you. I attended (and blogged about) the Ordsall Hall Garden Party last year, which celebrated the re-opening of the site following it's restoration, and it looks like … Continue reading Manchester event: Ordsall Hall Garden Party
I've had more than my fair share of outings into Manchester this week, as it was both my birthday and my last week at my job. I took the opportunity to try some places I've never been before, and thought I'd share my experiences... Me and my sister enjoyed Thai food and Prosecco at Chaophraya, a … Continue reading Thai food and cocktails
On Sunday me and a group of friends celebrated mine and my friend’s birthday with a day trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. I haven't been to the Pleasure Beach for over ten years, and I didn't particularly have fond memories of the park, but I was pleasantly surprised by the way it has been developed. We … Continue reading White knuckle rides, seaside strolls and al fresco dining
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris I really do stand by this quote, as it is oh so easy to spend money on pointless items and fill your … Continue reading My criteria for the perfect souvenir
1. Baking “jubilee-themed” cupcakes. I took the easy way out with blue cases, white frosting and red strawberries on top. 2. Prosecco, pink lemonade, strawberries, hearty BBQ food, my lovely cupcakes and raspberry brulee cheesecake at my sister’s Jubilee BBQ. 3. A family game of Balderdash, which always brings amusement! 4. Completing a very pretty … Continue reading Ten Jubilee weekend treats
Last weekend was my much anticipated trip to Disneyland Paris with my sister. I had an amazing time, and the weather was just stunning, but now that I’m back I’m experiencing some post-Disney blues. Here are some photos from my Disney adventure…
Manchester city centre has plenty to offer over the coming weeks if you’re looking for something slightly out of the ordinary. Here are a few ideas… Tunisian Treasures Market I caught the start of this pretty, colourful market, which is going to run until Friday 1st June in Manchester’s St Ann’s Square. You can find … Continue reading Manchester’s May offerings
For the past few days my life has been consumed with the Spring Fair – a fundraising event I co-organised for CATS Youth Theatre and the campaign to save the Theatre Church community venue. We planned all sorts of stalls (books, clothing, face painting and glitter tattoos, home-baked cakes, BBQ, car wash etc) and games … Continue reading Spring Fair finds
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