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Selfridges to host BOOtiful Halloween events

From make-up masterclasses at the Trafford Centre and monster hunts in Exchange Square, to spooky decorations and haunting outfits, Selfridges has you covered for Halloween this year. There will be plenty of in-store activities between 27 and 30 October, including masterclasses with beauty heroes…

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Christmas is returning to Manchester!

Piccadilly Gardens will take a star turn this festive season, becoming the hub for Christmas in Manchester – the UK’s one and only capital of Christmas. This year’s festivities will return with a bang from Friday 12 November following a toned-down Christmas season last year in light of the Covid-19…

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What’s on at the Trafford Centre this October

It’s a jam-packed month of tricks, treats and eerie experiences at the Trafford Centre this October. From the launch of SPOOKFEST, to a Halloween Spooktacular Big Top show for all the family, as well as creepy cocktails, Halloween makeovers and exclusive treats at a number of stores and restaurants…

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British History Retold By Alicia McKenzie

Where did the inspiration from this project arise from? This project springs from a desire to open up the world of Black History and go beyond the most popular well known stories to make it more personal to those telling and receiving it. Growing up in Northern Britain, I was exposed to rare…

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