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TNT News he Junction pub, one of Manchester’s local institutions, going back to the heyday of the nearby Hulme Hippodrome, has now closed its doors for what could be the last time, much to the outrage of the local community.
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Reportedly it is now available to lease as a development opportunity. The news comes after TNT spoke to Portfolio Properties who confirmed they currently own the property and are now ‘inviting proposals’ from the public. The historic establishment was last run under the ownership of Hyde’s Brewery, and is now owned by Portfolio Properties. Deyika Nzeribe, of Hulme’s Green Party, is among the local community outraged by the alleged sale of another much-loved historical community asset. He said: “It’s a shame that
Down At The Social
June - July 2016
anchester’s brightest stars turned out in force at this year’s Manchester Pride Spring Benefit to raise money for LGBT and HIV charities.
Former X-Factor stars Rebecca Ferguson and acoustic songstress Lucy Spraggan performed at the event on Friday 20 May, with special guests including the stars of Coronation Street.
Hyde’s did not appear to value the importance of The Junction as part of the Hulme community, I’m sure they would have given a chance to local people to put in an offer”. The future of the pub, once known as the Grand Junction Hotel, is uncertain; however, as Portfolio are still looking for a leaseholder with a
clear vision to revitalise the once-cherished pub. The proposed leasing of the hotel takes place in the background of a series of pub closures in Hulme, as room is made for further regeneration in the local area, including the nearby MMU Birley campus. The hotel was known as a venue for music, with local
musicians gathering for regular jam nights, open mic night, and reggae nights held there prior to its closure. Such was the loyalty from the local community that a petition was launched last year to save the pub on Change.org, however this was unfortunately unsuccessful.
Mark Fletcher, Chief Executive at Manchester Pride, said: “What a night! We are delighted to have hosted such a brilliant night at The Bays Victoria Warehouse Hotel and to have raised so much money for LGBT causes”. “Rebecca and Lucy stole the show but we couldn’t have done it without our fantastic guests who were unbelievably generous”. Guests, including Coronation Street’s Debbie Rush, Mikey North, Sair Khan and Bruno Langley, were also invited to a sparkling drinks reception in Bays Brick Bar. At one of his first public engagements since taking office, new Lord Mayor of Manchester Cllr Carl AustinBehan was also seen at the Victoria Warehouse Hotel. continued online