Foodie Friday – Stockport
The last Friday of every month sees Stockport come to life for Foodie Friday. Street food vendors jostle alongside craft beer sellers, […]
TV behind the scenes
Have you ever fancied being in the audience of your favourite TV show? Since Salford Quays became the Manchester home of television […]
Breakout Manchester
If you’re looking for entertainment in Manchester that’s a little bit different and lots of fun, look no further than Breakout. Escape […]
Practising my poker face at Grosvenor Casino, Didsbury
I’ve never played poker before. That was until last Thursday night when I was invited to “Learn to Play Poker” with a […]
Ideal Home Show at Christmas; in Manchester this week
Nothing gets me in to the Christmas spirit more than shopping for decorations and browsing ideas to make my home feel all […]
Kirstie’s bringing Christmas to Manchester
This November, Kirstie Allsopp is bringing all things crafty and all things Christmas to Manchester Central with The Handmade Christmas Fair. It’s […]
Pizza and political activism at HOME
On Saturday, I finally found time to check out HOME. 6 months since Cornerhouse and the Library Theatre Company merged to form […]
Tales from Manchester’s underworld
When you visit another city you pack as much as you can in to the time you have. If you’re like me […]
How to entertain your parents in Manchester
If Manchester’s not your home city, it’s likely that your parents, or other relatives, will want to pay you a visit. If […]
The John Rylands Library
The John Rylands Library is worth a visit if you are interested in books, architecture, or Manchester’s rich industrial past. The neo-Gothic architecture […]
Chester Zoo
If you love animals then Chester Zoo is a great day out and it’s an easy drive from Manchester. 12,000 animals from […]
Halle Orchestra picnic concert at Tatton Park
Attending a summer picnic concert hosted by the Hallé Orchestra, was a quintessentially British way to spend a Sunday evening.
The Big Manchester Treasure Hunt Photowalk
Earlier this month I wrote about my experience of taking part in a photography treasure hunt round Manchester. Now you can also […]
12 things to do in Manchester when it’s raining
Manchester is often associated with rain, but when you live here, you don’t let it spoil your fun. Whether you like to […]
Photo treasure hunt: Manchester
I like to think I know Manchester pretty well, but there are times when my newbie status is given away. (9 years […]
Where to watch Wimbledon in Manchester this year
Wimbledon is underway and the British players are putting on a show. After an epic match from Heather Watson in the ladies, Andy […]
Whitworth Art Gallery
I recently had another opportunity to explore the beautiful Whitworth Art Gallery.
Buzzing with bees
Since writing a bee post for Time Out, I have found myself becoming a little bit obsessed with bees. But it’s OK, I […]
New appreciation for the National Trust
When I was growing up visits to National Trust properties meant hours of boredom as I traipsed round dusty old houses.
Manchester as a Tourist
We’re all guilty of forgetting the wonderful things on our doorsteps when it comes to planning a weekend’s adventures.