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Win the ultimate footy-themed prize with Corn Exchange

The Corn Exchange Manchester is making sure dads celebrate their special day in the best way possible this Father’s Day, with the chance of winning the ultimate football-themed staycation that will guarantee he feels top of the pops. The lucky dad, and the family, will win a football fanatic’s…

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Father's Day at Great Northern Warehouse

Manchester’s ultimate dining and leisure destination, The Great Northern Warehouse is taking the stress out of this year’s Father’s Day by offering a range of delicious dishes and drinks for the whole family to enjoy. Whether you want to treat your dad to a luxurious dining experience or a…

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Country walks plus top pubs in Greater Manchester

by Polly Checkland Manchester’s connectedness to the wider countryside is one of the city’s best assets. Numerous walks with stunning views are reachable by a direct train ride from the city centre; better still, these routes are easily paired with some of the region’s best pubs. Picture this: a…

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Review: Dark Days, Luminous Nights

‘Dark Days, Luminous Nights’, The White Hotel, Salford Saturday June 5 th , 2021 Review by Matt Foley Dark Days Luminous Nights at The White Hotel Salford. Photo by Drew Forsyth Manchester Collective It’s a hot Saturday in June and Salford has an unusually continental feel. Off the beaten track, on…

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The best places in Manchester to buy picnic supplies

by Polly Checkland From wicker hampers to supermarket sandwiches, the ingredients of a picnic are something of a moveable feast (if you’ll pardon the pun). The idea, however, is always the same: pre-packed food, eaten in the great outdoors. For obvious reasons, this al fresco activity is…

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Manchester’s top spots for a picnic

by Polly Checkland A good picnic spot should fulfill the following set of requirements: easily reachable with a relatively heavy hamper or rucksack; loos within walking distance; enough room to spread out; some shelter if the weather turns. So although many people think of making a beeline for the…

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