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Issue 6 Oct 2009
Manchester Hello one and all,
Autumn if officially in full swing and Manchester is looking like a pretty picture with a scattering of leaves on the ground and a crispness to the air. Many of you may feel like hibernating but don’t! There’s so much to do at this time of the year in the city; find a cosy pub and tuck into a hearty Sunday roast or get out and explore undiscovered parts of the city whilst stopping off for regular brew breaks. We’re very proud to announce that we’re half a year old with October being our sixth issue and we’re excited for what the remainder of the year has in store at Large HQ. We’ve just launched Large Students so keep your eyes peeled for that one when you’re out and about. Special thanks go out to all the lovely folk who have emailed in to rave about Large and tell us just how much they enjoy the magazine. Once again Large is packed full of great recommendations this month; places to go, things to do and goods to sample. We have our regular pub quiz taking place at The English Lounge on Wednesday 21st October so come and join us for a great night. Until next time.... Sending Large Love Editor: Kelly Byrne Contributors: Gareth Williams, Tony Woof Snail mail: Large Manchester, 60 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQ Website: www.largemanchester.com Emails: editor@largemanchester.com, advertising@largemanchester.com Main Office: 0161 235 7270 Advertising: Please contact Alex on 0161 235 7277 Editor: Please contact Kelly on 0161 235 7278 DISCLAIMER: © 2009. Large Manchester is published by Large Publishing Ltd. Large Manchester retains copyright. All rights recognised. We cannot accept responsibility for any unsolicited text, photographs or illustrations. Views expressed by individual contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher.
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A warm and welcoming independent coffee shop that’s great for eating & drinking in the Northern Quarter! News in brief from Magical Manchester: Fancy a Brew? The really useful store, Clas Ohlson has helped to re-confirm that we are city of tea drinkers as a survey of Manchester shoppers found that the humble mug was voted Manchester’s most useful item. Now the all important question... what’s your favourite biscuit to dunk? Answers on a postcard.
Residents set to Recycle Thousands of Manchester folk living in flats will now be able to recycle, the City Council has just announced. 36,000 flats this autumn will be receiving recycling facilities for paper, cardboard, drinks cartons, glass, plastic, bottles and cans. This will hopefully reduce the city’s waste going into landfill by at least a fifth.
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NW Young designer Crowned Asha Modi has just been crowned the North West Young Designer of The Year at The Triangle. Asha beat off stiff competition from nine other designers by wowing an esteemed panel of judges. Her collection will now be housed in The Triangle’s, Unique Boutique, the perfect launch pad for any budding designer.
Manic at Moho Moody Mondays look set to be brightened up with ‘Manic’ at Moho. The night’s been going for a while but after huge success it’s now on weekly so if the Beastie Boys, Blondie, Bowie and Bruce Springsteen rock your world then this might be the best way to cheer up a boring Monday night.
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Offers 4 Manchester Hands up if you like to save cash....ehm everyone then?? Offers4Manchester is a new, free service about to hit the city that we love at Large. In recent times we’ve become more attuned to seeking out a bargain and taking advantage of a deal. Offers4Manchester gives you access to heaps of great offers in Manchester, discounts on having your hair done, 2-4-1’s on drinks and meals, discounts on buying
clothes in all of your favourite shops as a start, so you’re quids in for not doing much really! It’s simple, log onto www.offers4manchester.com, scour through the great offers and either download and print a voucher or have the offer sent to your phone via text message and like magic, you can start saving straight away! No joining fee or contract, just massive savings to be had.
Leighton Denny Champagne Nail Bar Sound like the perfect combination? This luxury pit stop in Urban Retreat at Harvey Nichols is just what the doctor ordered for those ladies who’ve had a very hard day splurging in Manchester’s many retailers. In an extra twist to your glass of champagne and pamper session, Leighton Denny have teamed with skincare expert Dr Murad to create an exclusive brightening and anti-ageing treatment. Helping turn back the clock and ensuring your hands and feet are looking fresh, reducing the effects of ageing. The nail bar launch coincides with the unveiling of Leighton’s new Elemental Collection, capturing the essence of nature in this new range of six polishes. To make a booking call Urban Retreat on 0161 828 8856.
SAVE... SAVE... SAVE... SAVE... Offers 4 Manchester is coming soon! Giving the people of Manchester huge savings in bars, restaurants and shops across the city at the click of a button. No signing up fee, no membership card and no commitment. Don’t miss out, register your details at:
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Per-fekt Beauty It’s the modern day drama we encounter on a daily basis, too much to do and too little time. Step into the spot light, Per-Fekt. Created by Richard Anderson due to the frustrations he heard continually from women when it came to beautifying ‘I don’t have time’ Per-Fekt is a range of products to minimise the amount of time you have to spend preening. The products are concentrated, pretty much three in one so say goodbye to days of concealer, foundation and powder, this is a one shop product range. The collection includes a Body Perfection Gel, almost like a sheer fake tan that evens out skin tone across the body but doesn’t run (essential in Manchester on those rainy days), Eye Per-fekt Gel which does a remarkable job on diminishing puffy eyes and bags, airbrushing in a mini tube almost
and Skin Perfection Gel, facial make up in one, leaving you with a luminous, translucent facial finish. The best bit if that all the products are compact so the bottom of your hand bag doesn’t have to resemble a make up counter. If it’s good enough for Paris Hilton and Reese Witherspoon then it’s certainly good enough for us! Available exclusively in Manchester at Harvey Nichols. www.perfektbeauty.com
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Sucker for Sushi? Situated in the Printworks, directly opposite the cinema, Wasabi Sushi is the ultimate in Japanese dining with sushi chefs serving delectable cuisine. Making a move from their first restaurant in China Town, Wasabi Sushi is bringing a unique Japanese dining experience to The Printworks. There are plenty of great deals up for grabs at Wasabi with conveyor belt sushi plates only £1 MondayFriday between 12-3 so grab a great priced lunch. It’s not all about sushi, the restaurant also serves noodles, soups and signature dishes including soft shell crab tempura, vegetable tempura, sashimi and even grilled eel! For more information visit: theprintworks.com/wasabi
Cornerhouse Film Courses The latest Cornerhouse courses are now open for registration, ranging from ‘Essential Intro to Film Studies’ to innovative new courses like ‘Contemporary Polish Culture’. Presented by leading tutors in each field, all courses are great for beginners and priced at £60/£45 for concessions. Just one of the courses, ‘Italian Women on Screen’ starts on Wednesday 7th October for eight weeks and draws on past and contemporary examples of the work of Italian actresses and female film directors. To find out more information visit www.cornerhouse.org
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Roxie Returns A whole lot of razzle dazzle returns to Manchester with sexy musical Chicago coming back to the Palace Theatre this month. The gang land tale of Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly is back on stage from 27th October to 7th November. With a star studded cast including Gary Wilmot and Emma Barton (of Eastender’s fame) this is set to be a sensational show not to be missed. Get your jazz hands at the ready!
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For tickets visit: palaceandoperahouse.org.uk or call 0844 847 2275
Love at Lakota If you like to be out when most people have gone home, tripping the light fantastic as night falls then get yourself along to Manchester’s newest club and bar Lakota. Situated on Deansgate Locks in the former Loaf unit, the venue has been completely transformed. It’s aim is to supply gorgeous cocktails to thirsty customers including the Porn Star Martini and Beverley Hills Iced Tea and fabulous food with options from breakfast through to dinner. With a celebrity launch on Saturday 3rd October by Manchester’s very own Simon Webbe from Blue, Lakota looks like a it will be a great addition to the locks portfolio. Brands may vary in store, also available online at debenhams.com.
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WISTFUL WONDERING AT THE WEEEKEND... Wonderful Wines
You won’t be able to escape from the excitement surrounding the Manchester Food and Drink Festival this month with activity in every part of town but a new event for 2009 is The Independent and Local Wine Festival on at the Urbis on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October. Do you know your Chardonnay from your Shiraz? Could you distinguish a Semillon from a Sancerre? Well now is your chance to find out. The wine festival brings together and celebrates the finest independent wine merchants on our doorstep. The two-day festival promises to be an innovative fusion of expert knowledge and unique, stunning wines. Whether you’re a connoisseur or struggle to navigate your way around a wine list, this event is certain to wet your appetite for wine. You can spend the whole day sipping samples, learning about different varieties, vintages and values, and then purchase any
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Office parties catered for! DJ -Photographer -Xmas Buffet bottles you love. For those with more of a thirst for wine knowledge, there will be a schedule of tutored tastings and masterclasses to indulge in, hosted by experts from the North West. This is the ultimate urban celebration of wine, and a brand new Festival highlight not to be missed. Tickets are on sale now at: foodanddrinkfestival.co.uk priced at £10 for a day ticket or £15 for the weekend ticket.
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Urbis City Tours Urbis City tours present an alternative take on Manchester from its political history to its best watering holes, influential musical heritage and medieval and industrial roots. Urbis has compiled a variety of walking tours with something to suit everyone. There are 14 tours on offer and they’re all a great way to entertain guests that visit the city.
‘Who Dunnit?’ If Cluedo is your favourite game and you’ve always thought you’re a bit of a Poirot in disguise, then get yourself along to the Greater Manchester Police Museum in October. Budding forensics can take part in this special murder mystery event in teams of two and experience what it’s really like to be a crime scene investigator. Teams will be briefed and suited up before being led to a crime scene set up in the museum. Their task will be to interview suspects, locate clues, identify fingerprints and then finally to try to work out who committed the
crime. Forensic experts will be on-hand and the session will end in the courtroom with the winning team. This is an event that needs to be booked in advance as there are limited places for each session. Tickets are £4 per person and there is a minimum age restriction of 16. For more information call 0161 856 4500 or email: police.museum@gmp.police.uk The museum is located on Newton Street in the Northern Quarter.
There are music tours including the ‘60’s Magical Music Tour’ looking at Northern Soul to The Hollies, allowing you to reminisce or discover the roots of musical Manchester. The Architecture and Redevelopment tours includes ‘After The Clouds’ which focuses on how Manchester became an international model of city centre development after the bomb explosion in 1996. The tour delves into the changes redevelopment and regeneration has made to the city whilst exploring buildings old and new. The ‘Tavern Tour’ allows you to experience a city steeped in drinking traditions and visit some of the city’s most loved pubs, each unique with character and history. Free drinks are included along the way ensuring you don’t go thirsty. For more information and the full list of well researched and hugely informative tours offered visit www.urbis.org.uk/ tours or call 0161 695 8200
TUMMY RUMBLES...
If there’s one thing the recession has tuned us into, is the art of snapping up a bargain. Meal deals are now on our radar as we’ve become accustomed to saving where we can. Manchester has a magnitude of great meal deals on offer but Large has scouted out our top two for you to indulge in whilst taking care of your back pocket.
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on the menu, its quality food at a quality price. Starters include Crayfish Cakes Guised as a casino, there are two with Lemon and Lime Béarnaise wonderful restaurants hidden Sauce which my dining partner within 235, Linen being one of informed me were delicious and them. Decadently decorated with packed full of fish and fluffy potato exuberant furnishings and an with a delightful fried crusty shell. intimate atmosphere, Linen, on Other options from the starters looks alone looks extravagant and include Soup of the Day or Sautéed expensive. Chicken Livers with Onion, Thyme However, if you look a little closer and Toasted Brioche. Linen does an excellent meal offer, For mains I opted for Pork Chop two courses for £10 or for £15 served with Apple Mash and you get two courses, a pick and Sautéed Carrots, not a huge mix and a cinema ticket for the portion but just enough (left AMC Cinema next door (selected enough room for the pick and options from the menu, excluding mix!) and beautifully presented. I Saturdays). Don’t be wary, we’re was slightly dubious of the Apple not talking about the bum choices Mash at first but it was really
tasty. We also tried Goosenargh Chicken Breast with Chunky Chips, Portobello Mushroom, Confit Cherry Tomatoes and Peppercorn Sauce; tender Chicken Breast on the bone that was seasoned perfectly. If you have more of a sweet
tooth, skip the starters and save room for the desserts, I definitely recommend the Chocolate Fudge Cake which was huge and extremely moorish, exactly the way Chocolate Fudge Cake should be!
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78-88 High Street, Manchester, M4 1ES Large Rating: 7/10 Walrus has proven to be a great addition to the Northern Quarter bar scene but many over look their food offerings. The food served is Japanese cuisine fused with a hint of Thai and the menu tries to encourage healthy eating. They do a cracking offer on food from Monday to Friday (12-8pm) and Saturday (12-5pm) you get two courses from the menu and a glass of house wine or a beer for just ÂŁ10. Walrus is a bit rough around the edges with it being packed with revellers come the weekend however the food is pretty good. The Kushiyaki, tender meats on a stick with Yakitori Sauce are divine. The Beef and Red Onion is a must try. Other starters include Salt and Pepper Squid with Sweet Chilli, Papaya Som Tam Salad and we
were reliably informed that the Black Pepper Baby Back Ribs are to die for. For mains, we tried out Yellow Chicken Curry, cooked to perfection with fluffy Thai Rice, just creamy enough and really filling. The Beef Mussaman Curry again I’m told is a must eat but as it’s made with slow braised beef, it can take days to cook so try and catch it when you can. For noodle lovers you can get lost in translation in noodle soup. The Chilli Beef Raman is lovely, made with huge slices of Sirloin Steak, coriander, chillis and a squeeze of lime. There’s also a lot on the menu for vegetarians so Walrus caters for everyone. Wise up people, save where you can, eat well and go mental for meal deals in Manchester!
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GOINGS ON IN THE CITY - OCTOBER...
Manchester Literature Festival
15th - 25th October Built on the legacy of its very successful predecessor Manchester Poetry Festival, Manchester Literature Festival provides imaginative opportunities for audiences to experience live literature, celebrating the power of writing across all media forms. Manchester Literature Festival produces a cutting edge programme of activities challenging what most would understand as a literature event. The festival attracts some high profile authors giving fans the opportunity to meet their literary heroes and meet new ones. It also showcases the best in regional publishing, writing and production.
Manchester Science Festival 24th October – 1st November Time to get educational with the Manchester Science Festival coming to the city with over 150 events taking place across Greater Manchester. The events focus on anything and everything to do with science, technology, engineering and maths, looking in detail at how these topics impact everyday life. The festival kicks off with a special tour of Manchester’s brewing history and a chance to sample a few ales and learn about the science of brewing. Some of the highlights this year include Braniacs most explosive TV scientist Dr Bunhead doing all sorts of crazy activities
including testing innocent jelly babies to destruction, ‘Pandemic’ where experts who research the pandemics that pose a threat to society debate with the public and in a theory close to our Mancunian hearts, atmospheric scientist Dr Andrew Russell searches to find out if it rains more at the weekends that it does in the week. Members of the public are also encouraged to go online and vote for the scariest scream in the run upto Halloween and the mystery will be solved as to why some screams are scarier than others. For information on the festival visit: manchestersciencefestival.com
This year’s line up of distinguished guests includes Martin Amis, Simon Armitage, Kate Atkinson, Jeff Noon, Ruth Padel, Frederic Raphael, Fay Weldon, Guo Yue and many others. A new addition for this year is the Short Weekend (23rd and 24th October) covering everything from football detectives to Darwin-inspired poetry and a walking tour to a cartooning workshop, there’s something to spark everyones imagination at this year’s festival. http://manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk
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GOINGS ON IN THE CITY - OCTOBER...
18th-20th October In The City was launched way back in 1992 when the UK didn’t have a music industry convention. Manchester leapt to the forefront, stirred up creative juices and assembled some of the best new and emerging bands in the world. 18 years later, that little seed has now magnificently grown to become the premier date in the international music calendar. ITC promotes the need for innovative, rebellious, forwardthinking creativity bringing characters from music, film, photography, art and new media together to debate, discuss, educate, inspire and showcase.
Free for Arts Festival This year, ITC is back with their now legendary unsigned line up. Bands already confirmed include Frightened Rabbit, Bicycle Thieves, Me Vs Hero, Simon Lynge, Telegraphs, Tek One, Cars on Fire, Young Guns and Attack Attack with more being added every day. If you want to get in on the action you need to purchase a weekend wristband on sale for ÂŁ20. Visit www.inthecity.co.uk
2nd-9th October The Free for Arts Festival is a not-for-profit celebration of art and performance. Manchester is playing host to a weeklong series of events fuelled by ideas from varying artists and performers united by their desire to provide inventive and unique experiences for the public, free of charge. The work will range from contemporary art exhibitions located in diverse city centre
spaces to innovatively presented interactive events and performances. Events and exhibitions are taking place in a variety of non-traditional arts venues across the city centre including The Soup Kitchen, Matt and Phreds, Mint Lounge and The Triangle. Free for Arts. Free for All. For the full programme of events visit www.freeforartsfestival.co.uk
GOINGS ON IN THE CITY - OCTOBER...
In The City
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monthly low-down in the life of the Wonton! I’m the epitome of “You can take the girl out of Manchester...” My life is full of laughing, Vimto®, cups of tea and football. When I dance I love to shake my hips like a bag of chips and, if you’re buying, it’s lager and black for me please! Join us at The English Lounge (High Street, Northern Quarter) for our monthly pub quiz on Wednesday 21st October. The quiz starts at 6.30pm with a glass of house wine on arrival and yummy pie and peas at half time all for £3 entry. There are some fantastic prizes to be won the night including a bar tab and spot prizes. There’ll even be a round of Play Your Cards right to get you in the mood and bottles of house wine on offer for £7 a bottle (before 8pm) Come along with mates, work colleagues or even on your own and we can put you in a team. It’s a great way to brighten up a dull Wednesday! Entry is £3 and spaces are limited so email:
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knocked one of them over; she didn’t agree it was a good way of testing if the jellies were set properly.
I’ve just done my quarterly blood donation. You too could save someone’s life and that’s not a This month I’ve been having claim most can make! It takes just fun on a budget of about 5p. I’m 15 minutes and you get a cuppa currently under my duvet in a and a choccy biccy when you’re cardigan, woolly hat and scarf as done. For us city slickers the drop I spent my lecky money going to in clinic is just off Market St, by LOVE TRAIN, the Wednesday night Tesco’s. I don’t want to sound bossy, disco extravaganza at The Ritz- but but get yourself down there. trust me, it was worth it. Here’s a Toodles, Love Wonton x couple of disco tips so hopefully you will enjoy it as much as I did… 1. ALWAYS have a nap and carbpacked tea when going mid-week bopping to make sure your disco batteries are fully charged and 2. Watch out for the sexy ladies wearing hotpants carrying trays of vodka jellies. Kelly Marie 80’s hit ‘Feels Like I’m In Love’ came on and I span round too enthusiastically and
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Soup Kitchen 31-33 Spear St, Mcr, M1 1DF Here at Large we hate to state the obvious but if you’re in the mood for soup now that the weather is changing then Soup Kitchen serves up a variety of soups on a daily basis that are bound to warm your cockles. There are daily speciality soups on the menu and plenty for vegetarians. At any given time you will find at least four delicious soups. On the day we visited we were torn between Tomato and Basil (£2.75), Pea and Thyme (£2.75), Broccoli and Blue Cheese (£3.10) and Chicken and Sweet corn (£3.95). Freshly baked bread rolls will set you back 50p. They are all made with tender love and care and packed full of fresh ingredients and goodness. If you don’t fancy soup but want something to warm you up they do speciality hot dishes every day including homemade Lasagne (£4.95) and Lentil Casserole and Rice (£4.50).
The Foodie Farmer Arndale Centre Food Market, Manchester The Arndale food market is a maze of food goodness from all corners of the globe but if you need a warming re-fuel then head to see The Foodie Farmer who is bringing his farm to the city of Manchester. You get soup and a roll for only £2.00 (£2.50 for a large portion) and there are some delicious flavours to choose from including Tomato, Red Pepper and Chilli, Gardner’s Pea and Mint and Lentil and Dry Cure Bacon. The stall also has a range of homemade chutneys, mustards and preserves on offer, giving you a dose of the country whilst living in the city.
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The theme of this year’s Festival is sustainability and reducing food waste, something highly important, especially for students. Love Food, Hate Waste will be on hand throughout the festival offering great recipes so you’ll be fully equipped in being frugal and not unnecessarily wasteful.
The Manchester Food and Drink Festival The Manchester Food and Drink Festival returns from 1st12th October with twelve days of foodie-loving fantastic events celebrating all things yummy in the North West. The city will be set alight with celebrity chefs, cookery demos, whisky tasting, wine tasting, fine foods and every ingredient known to man in celebrating good food in Manchester. This year’s festival is focused on highlighting the best of Manchester, flying in the face of the recession in celebrating eating out.
New events include the first ever wine festival at Urbis and Whiskey Festival at the Museum of Science and Industry. There’s also a Fine Food Market in St Anne’s Square as well as the Festival Finale in Albert Square (8-11 October) with the cities best restaurants, brands and brewers all on display. Returning for the second year is the Manchester Ale Festival featuring small breweries from across Greater Manchester. So eat, drink and be very merry.
We are a nation of wasters. In fact did you realize that people in the UK throw away enough food each year to fill Wembley Stadium eight times over? In terms of that wasted food being produced, stored and getting into our homes, it would save 18 million tons of the stuff, taking 1 in 5 cars off the road. Families could be saving up to £50 per month in just simply making the most of the food already in the house.
For full details on the entire Food and Drink Festival events visit:
foodanddrinkfestival.com
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Dinner In The City These events are running throughout the festival in association with Smooth Radio and our friends at Forever Manchester, exploring the city’s after-dark dining experiences. The programme showcases a unique signature experience at some of Manchester’s finest restaurants each evening of the festival. MFDF has worked together with each venues chef to devise imaginative menus and an evening that will encourage discerning dining to come together and eat vociferously! Expect surprises, cocktail dinners and celebrity guest appearances.
Festival Fine Food Village St Ann’s Square, October 1-11 The best regional producers and chefs will provide the beating heart of the Festival in 2009 - the MFDF Fine Food Village. Chef demonstrations include the fantastic Michael Caines of Abode, along with heaps of the best food producers in the North West.
Just a selection of the dining experiences in this exciting series includes Manhattan in Manchester at Grill on The Alley, Wine and Beef Masterclass at Gaucho and The Great Manchester Menu at the River Bar and Restaurant.
Whiskey Festival, October 10 (new for 2009) Set in the unique setting of the Museum of Science of Industry, a whole weekend will be dedicated to celebrating the great malt, including a host of producers, master classes and even an exploration into the science of Whiskey. Festival-goers will have the opportunity to taste their way around malts from Scotland, Japan, Ireland, the USA and even India.
Real Ale Festival in Association with CAMRA, October 9-10 Albert Square. Launched last year, the Real Ale Festival was so successful it’s back again at the Albert Square Pavilion. Around 30 breweries from Greater Manchester will be brought together under one roof for the beer-loving public to sample the fine brews.
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There’s something for every taste and budget at the Food and Drink Festival so over the page here’s a few highlights for you to get your teeth into;
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Apotheca Cocktail School Apotheca, Northern Quarter 4 October Go Back to school for an afternoon of creative entertainment learning the art of cocktail making. Hear about the history of cocktails followed by an introduction into the different methods for making delicious cocktails before the real fun starts as you trade places with your teacher and make your own creations. £8 per person including two cocktails. Booking essential
Festival Feast The Royal Exchange 7 October For those who love food and theatre, combine the two with a delicious two course pre-theatre meal and then a performance of The Miser for only £20 per person.
The Great Birdhouse Cake Sale 11 October – Taste Tent, Albert Square For the second year, The Birdhouse Fund is holding its cake sale on Sunday 11th October from 11am in the Taste Tent at Albert Square. The public of Manchester are invited to become master-bakers and cook up cakes, biscuits, buns, anything calorific to help raise funds for this inspiring charity. The Birdhouse Fund was set up to help women in Greater Manchester
who are struggling to achieve their potential and who may need a cash boost to help build on certain aspects of their lives. The idea is that women from across Greater Manchester get together doing different things across the year to raise money for this fund. If baking isn’t your thing then head down to Albert Square on the day, buy, buy, buy and sample the wares whilst helping women across Manchester. For more information on how you can help log onto: www.birdhousefund.org
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Sugar Mouse Designs In her spare time away from the dusty libraries of Oxford University, Manchester lady, Faridah Newman likes to keep busy. Having initially started Sugar Mouse in 2004 as an outlet to sell her sewing creations, she soon realised a sewing machine was too noisy an addition to university life so she resolved to a pair of jewellery pliers, a saw and a drill – which actually turned out to be just as noisy but twice as fun. Mixing vintage finds and handworked brass with painstaking detail and innovation, Sugar Mouse offers beautiful individual
pieces, all at £10.00 or below. Each piece is totally unique, with themes ranging from the art of the love letter, to the high seas and children’s stories; Sugar Mouse provides many different ways to perk up your jewellery box without emptying your purse. Faridah has an online jewellery shop but is hoping that Sugar Mouse eventually makes it from screen to physical shop in the near future. She’s done well so far with her pieces being picked up in national fashion magazines and this lady is still at university studying for a triple honours
degree, so after lectures and essays the jewellery making equipment comes out! It’s all made from re-worked vintage materials that Faridah trawls through markets and sales for, pressing, trimming and filing the brass herself; truly inspirational proving that it’s not all about mass produced, faceless fashion. To find out more visit: http://sugarmouseshop.co.uk or email Faridah at: contact@sugarmouseshop.co.uk
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Bolton based Kat Dibbits is a jewellery designer who has seen her sales grow rapidly during the economic downturn as customers are investing more wisely in one of a kind, speciality items. She uses vintage jewellery sourced from flea markets and junk shops and transforms them into new pieces that can be worn and loved again, glamorous recycling you may say! It all started when Kat was riffling through her draw of broken bits of jewellery and odd earrings, too beautiful to say good bye to but pretty much unwearable. She decided to give them a new lease of life by creating new pieces of jewellery. They are all unique pieces so customers are sure to have a one off. Kat is also an arts journalist and finds inspiration in many theatrical photographs. One of her favourite themes you’ll find spilling into her jewellery is the romance and costumes of ballet productions like Swan Lake juxtaposed with a love of rock and pop music so she tries to give everything fun, funky edge.
Manchester Fashion Network has teamed up with the General Store to give one budding designer the opportunity to get their collection on the High Street. The General Store INDIs awards is the search for Manchester’s best independent and student designers. INDIs stands for ‘Independent Northern Designer In Store’. The winner gets their range on sale at the General Store, in Barton Arcade. Apparently the fashionistas are talking about ‘Glunge’, (glamorous grunge to you and me) as the new fashion trend for Autumn/Winter so Kat’s most recent collection sees pretty ribbon teamed with tough, chunky chains. She also uses Swarovski crystals and fresh water pearls in many pieces. With prices ranging from £8 to £60 there’s something to suit all budgets without breaking the bank. Her jewellery is available for purchase in Urbis and online at www.madewithlovebykat.co.uk
The INDIs – Open to all
Manchester based independent designers/brands and each selected applicant must provide a suitable collection. The competition has two Each entry will be viewed by the categories; panel of judges and successful The Student Award applicants will have to submit their – Open to all Manchester based collection by Friday 9th October. students and each applicant The selected collections will then must provide one piece. Each hit the catwalk on Thursday 26th submission will be view by a November and face the judging panel of experts who will shortlist panel along with a whole host of finalists. Submissions need to be fashion experts who will decide made by 9th October. The best on the winner. The winning entries will be showcased in an collection will be sold in store over exclusive catwalk event with Christmas. the winner taking away £250 in If you fancy your chances then General Store vouchers and the email: kudos of being voted best student sam@manchesterfashion.com designer. for an application form.
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Manchester has a new oasis FOREVER MANCHESTER...
FOREVER MANCHESTER...
Glad to see you back on Forever Manchester Island! October on Manchester Island is all about Food and Drink! Forever Manchester is the movement of choice for the Manchester Food and Drink Festival’s fundraising efforts and we’ve got lots of fab things planned. First up, if you’ve always fancied an allotment, but not got the time to spend hours on your knees cultivating your veg, then why not buy a virtual allotment on Manchester Island? Throughout September and October just visit the island at www.forevermanchester.com and you can choose your allotment plot, and for a donation of just £10 to the fund, can name it, and include a message and a weblink of your choice. All funds raised will go to support healthy eating projects across Greater Manchester along with other money raised directly through the Food and Drink Festival. Secondly watch out for the Festival’s programme of ‘’Dinner in
the City’ events – each night there’ll be a special event in a different venue in the city, and each event will include a fundraising element for Forever Manchester. See www. foodanddrinkfestival.com and the Forever Manchester website for more info and to book tickets. Other updates from the Island this month – we have reached our first fundraising target with £750,000 raised to date – that’s a third of our £2.2million target so thank you for all your support. We’ve got lots more coming up in the next few months so watch this space for more info on our pub quiz and comedy and music nights for starters. And don’t forget you can also listen to the Forever Manchester Radio Show each Sunday from 5pm – 7pm on manchesterradioonline.com. Hope to see you on the Island soon!
Visit Forever Manchester Island A virtual oasis for Mancunians from around the world
Register as an official islander to receive exclusive discounts for some of the best bars, restaurants and retailers. Be the first to find out about Forever Manchester gigs, fashion shows, comedy nights and other events. Take a trip to forevermanchester.com Forever Manchester is a new movement that captures the spirit of those that have an affinity with Manchester. It’s an initiative that will make communities safer and ultimately nicer places to live by supporting grassroots community projects across the Greater Manchester area, now and forever.
The New Children’s Hospital is now open in Manchester, offering state-of-the-art facilities for sick children and their families. It has brought together the services previously provided at Greater Manchester’s much-loved Booth Hall and Pendlebury Children’s Hospitals, which have now closed. The New Children’s Hospital Appeal provides support for projects within the new Hospital. Our appeal raises funds for the latest equipment for diagnosis and treatment and a place for parents to stay close to their child. The Appeal, spearheaded by Bob the Builder™, has a fundraising target of £20m before it closes at the end of this year. With the help of our many supporters across the North West we’ve already raised £18.2m, but we need a big push to hit the final target.
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT...
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT...
New Children’s Hospital Appeal
Registered charity number 1049274
If you would like to get involved with the final fundraising push, there are a number of things you can do. There is a full program of events throughout the region, so check the website for ones near you. Or if you are feeling adventurous, you can do a parachute jump, go whitewater rafting or take part in international quests in places like Jordan, Vietnam and Borneo. For further details or to make a donation, please visit our website at: newchildrenshospital.org.uk or contact our Appeals office on 0161 276 4522.
The Gaynor family from Tyldsley know only too well how difficult it is to have a child in hospital for a long period of time. Their daughter Aimee was treated for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, then at Pendlebury, when she was 2 years old. She spent 14 weeks in hospital receiving many diagnostic scans and a first bout of chemotherapy. The following years saw Aimee in and out of hospital as her weakened immune
system meant even a cold could be a major threat to her health. Aimee is now 6 and attending school and full of energy. During those dark times, Aimee’s family found hospital life became normal life with a pull down bed on the next ward to their daughter.
SWEAT IT UP, WORK IT OUT...
SWEAT IT UP, WORK IT OUT...
Keep fit, have fun:
Fancy a bit of Football? The perception of football being a male sport is slowly being broken down. Stockport County were one of the first non-premiership clubs to set up a ladies team back in 1989. Their first team competes in the Northern Women’s Combination Football League and has three further open-age teams; Reserves, Blues and HNR who all play in the Cheshire & Manchester Women’s Football League. All of their matches take place on a Sunday afternoon. The team are always looking for new players so if you fancy getting fit playing football then you can join one of their training sessions taking place every Tuesday evening, 6-8pm. You get
to be part of a great team and most importantly get coached by professional FA coaches helping to improve your as well as aiding fitness levels. There’s also a less professional team to join if you just want to play for fun that train every Wednesday. Stockport Country are one of the largest ladies teams in the North West and provide women of all ages and abilities with the opportunity of enjoying the most popular women’s sport. For more details visit: stockportcountyladiesfc.co.uk
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astanga yoga at hope mill Drop-in, beginners class every tuesday: 6:15 – 7:45 pm, £6/£5(concessions) pollard street east, ancoats manchester, m4 7ja contact: 07967 674 029 info@astangaspace.net
spiritual healing reiki angel readings
www.noelphillips.com t: 07775 447006
Now time to get all mellow and chilled. We live in a negatively fuelled world. Wars, crime, recession; it’s not a pretty picture, but spiritual healer and reiki master Noel Phillips believes negative thoughts breed negative energy, particularly for urbanites. Noel is on a quest to educate about spirituality and energy in making life a bit brighter. Noel offers reiki, spiritual healing and angel readings from his treatment room within the Skin Health Spa in The Triangle. A visit to Noel will leave you feeling refreshed, revitalised and most importantly, positive! During his reiki sessions, Noel channels energy to heal his clients on a physical and emotional level but he also has mediumship abilities so often connects with spirits who enhance the treatment by directing him to where healing is needed most.
Fit Parks
So if you feel like all you do is chase your tail then step out of the chaos and into the calm. For more information on Noel and the treatments he offers visit: noelphillips.com or call 07775 447006.
Most of us of are on an eternal quest for slender, toned, fitter bodies and if you’ve ran on one too many treadmills then Fit Parks maybe just what you are looking for. There’s been a huge surge in British women getting fitter outdoors, swapping their gym memberships for the boost of getting active in the great outdoors. It’s not only an aid for fitness but research has found that people who exercise outdoors actually reduce their depression by 71 per cent compared to just 45 per cent who stay chained to the stepper in the gym. Fit Parks are the new way for women to come together with like minded females for a one hour
session to get the nation’s fairer sex fighting fit and feeling good. It’s open to women of all ages and all fitness levels and it’s not just about getting active in the park, all members receive a log book full of important diet information, recipes and advice from nutritional experts. It doesn’t take a genius to work out exercise goes hand in hand with eating healthily in order to see sustainable results. FitParks are offering women the chance to try out a session for free at their Manchester base, Heaton Park so what are you waiting for. For further details visit: FitParks.co.uk
SWEAT IT UP, WORK IT OUT...
SWEAT IT UP, WORK IT OUT...
Shine a Light
A MESSAGE FROM GREATER MCR POLICE
STUDENTS HELP POLICE TO DRIVE HOME SAFETY MESSAGE As well as the pads, pens, toasters and posters, Greater Manchester Police is asking students to remember one more thing when they come to the city to start their university life – to stay safe. To prevent you from becoming a victim of crime, GMP has teamed up with a group of design students from Manchester Metropolitan University to create a new marketing campaign designed for students by students. The campaign focuses on robbery and burglary, the two crimes that students are most likely to become victims of. The posters, postcards and other marketing materials are in bright eye-catching colours to drive home messages on how to keep safe by keeping valuables out of sight and shutting and locking all windows and doors. There will be many initiatives in place to help keep new and returning students safe, these include: police officers holding safety talks at all halls of residences that are attached to the universities along with high-visibility and covert patrols in hotspot areas. For more information visit: www.mcrstudentsafer.com
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Large Outdoors is a friendly group where everyone is welcome, as long as you don’t take yourself to seriously. Activity wise, we offer them at all levels from complete beginners to the more advanced and each of our events are rated on the site to help you make an informed decision about if it’s the event for you. Large Outdoors is also great for your pocket! Events such as walks are free and our hostel weeends away cost a mere £55 and this includes 2 nights accommodation, all your food and activities. All you need to do is get yourself there (we can help with car share) and bring drinks to enjoy in the evening. largeoutdoors.com
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Here at LargeOutdoors.com HQ it has been a non stop month as we put the finishing touches to our Autumn/Winter schedule. This winter we have some fantastic day walks coming up, we launch our new Manchester Climbing Club, you can have a go at Scuba Diving (in a pool of course), take a trip to Newquay for some winter surfing lessons or come away on one of our many weekend hostel trips. Large Outdoors is the perfect place for individuals and groups alike to come together, meet new friends, socialise and get active. We’re all guilty of spending too much time sat on our backsides so this is the perfect place to get some fresh air and get your legs moving!
Walk Highlights: Remember all of our walks are free but you must register with us and not just turn up. Log on to the site to find out about car shares or if the walk starts from a train station in which case you can meet us at a Manchester train station to enjoy Lathkill Dale the journey out together. Location: Monyash Rating: Easy to moderate Intro Walk Date: Sunday 18th October Location: Edale This walk has been described by Rating: Easy many as one of the prettiest walks Date: Saturday 10th October in the Peaks. We head to Lathkill We head out to one of our favourite Dale one of the five Dales that locations for a nice easy walk and make up the Derbyshire Dales. This an intro to Large Outdoors. If walk is rated as easy to moderate, you want to find out more about with no big climbs but it is quite us then this is the perfect chance. long at 10 miles. However we will This walk isn’t very long and ends be taking our time and enjoying at a pub, although there is some the beautiful wildlife to be found up- hill walking your’e not going in the many nature reserves we to need a huge kit list, just plenty pass through. As with most of our of warm clothes, waterproofs (it is events we will end up in the local the UK after all) and some good country watering hole, this time footwear. We have full kit lists in Monyash where you have the online to help you out or feel free chance to enjoy a well deserved to call the office. drink and grab a bite to eat.
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Snowdonia, North Wales 30th October - 1st November Join us for an alternative Halloween weekend as we head off to the stunning Conwy Valley in North Wales. Just a stones throw away from Snowdonia. We have exclusively booked out this converted farmhouse perched high up on the sides of the Conwy Valley with some of the most stunning views in North Wales. We start the Ghoul Fest on Friday night with a Halloween themed buffet before heading out for a night time treasure hunt out in the hills around Rowen. Saturday we have a wonderful walk planned taking in some of the best and remotest parts of North Wales. The walk will be challenging but
not an extreme walk either in terms of distance or difficulty. As a group we are not about power marches across the hills but all about nice walks allowing you the chance to really get to know the people on the trip with you. In the evening we will be settling into a well deserved 3 course meal (all included in the price) and the chance to swap stories around the fire place. There are also a few little Halloween surprises up our sleeves! Sunday starts with a cooked breakfast and a gentle walk to work off the excesses from the night before, then to a local country pub for Sunday lunch as we prepare for the trip home. Space is limited, to book your space log onto our site. Trip Cost: £55
Snowdon Ranger Hostel Weekend
Lake District National Park 27th - 29th November We head off for our first trip to the Lake District where we have exclusively booked this hostel for our sole use. The weekend will be a chance for you to get to know some of your fellow members whilst we enjoy the delights of the Lake District. As with all of our weekends away the Friday night will be spent meeting and greeting your fellow group members. Saturday will be a full day out in the mountains enjoying some of the best scenery the Lakes has to offer, before we spend the evening around the open fire drinking and eating. Sunday is a more relaxed day with hopefully a few hangovers before we head back on Sunday afternoon.
Snowdonia National Park 11th - 13th December Our final outdoors event of the year and we’re planning a bit of a Christmas celebration with this one. Tucked away on the shores of Llyn Cwellyn, this former Inn has stunning views of Snowdon. We have exclusively booked out this hostel for our sole use. The weekend will be a chance for you to get to know some of your fellow members whilst we enjoy the delights of Snowdonia and we’ll be expecting a good array of winter hats and scarves from members fitting with the winter weather. You might even get a few Christmas carols thrown in to keep festive spirit high and get us in the mood for Santa. Cost of weekend £55.
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Rowen Ghoul Fest Weekend
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