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JP & Brimelow Estate Agents loves championing local community connections and supporting independent businesses, sports venues, and clubs throughout South Manchester. Would you like to contribute to our blog feature?

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Catching up over a Cap Coffee with Eddie…

Hey everyone, Kane here from Cap Coffee! You’ll usually find me behind the bar, but today I wanted to jump online and share a moment that really reminded me why we do what we do. One of the real joys of running Cap Coffee is the way it connects me with people who care about […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Auteur Store..

Auteur Store –  The Home of Independent Premium Menswear. Situated on the popular independent hub of Beech Road. Auteur store opened in October 2023. The store was opened by local resident Alex Otterwell who has over 20 years experience in the men’s fashion industry.  Buy Better, Buy Less. One of the key visions for the store is to […]

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Chorlton Beer Festival – 3rd – 5th July 2025..

We’re pleased to confirm that the 2025 Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival will take place from 3rd to the 5th of July 2025 at the beautiful St Clement’s Church, Edge Lane, Chorlton. You can expect all the things that have made the festival great over the last 20 years but we’re going to pull out […]

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Meet Our Local Sports Club – The Lloyd Hotel Bowling Club..

The Lloyd Hotel Bowling Club was founded in 1870 and has a long and distinguished history. We currently have 8 teams playing in 6 different leagues. A complete list of all our fixtures can be found on the site. Over the years we have developed ties with Francis House Childrens Hospice in Didsbury and the […]

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Decluttering for downsizing..

While for most of our early homeowning years we’re looking for the next home up – one with more space, room for children, entertaining, a home office – there comes a time when we’re actually ready to downsize. Or perhaps I should rephrase that – we’re at a lifestage where downsizing makes logical sense, but […]

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Meet Our Local School – Chorlton Park Primary School..

SAVE THE DATE – Sunday 18th Many 2025 – FUNdraiser RUN is back.. Chorlton Park Primary PTA family FUNdraiser RUN is back for 2025! Children are asking for sponsorship to see how far they can run or walk in 30 minutes, with some of them aiming to go over 6km! The event will be on […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Trafford Builders..

Meet Ben and Jo, owners and co-founders of Trafford Builders, a local family owned and well recognised South Manchester domestic building company.  Having been running now for coming up to 14 years, Trafford Builders has built up an established reputation based firmly on its’ quality of work and level of customer care from the start […]

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We’ll Keep It Under Our Hat..

Sometimes, privacy matters. We understand that not everyone wants the exposure or hassle of putting their home directly on the open market. That’s where we can help. Whether it’s a sensitive family situation, the need for discretion, or simply a preference to keep things private from neighbours—our Little Purple Book offers a tailored, off-market solution […]

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Chorlton Sketchbook is coming – Len Grant..

Great to catch up with Len this week in Chorlton. Len has been urban sketching for over ten years having been a freelance photographer in Manchester for the last three decades. Chorlton Sketchbook 2024‑2025. Len is currently working on his fourth urban sketchbook. This one is all about the Manchester suburb of Chorlton, a short […]

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The most common household stains and how to remove them..

As we step into spring, with lighter, brighter and longer days it can feel like a spotlight is being shone into every room, picking up the wear and tear of winter and bringing that natural springtime urge to clean to the fore. Yes, spring cleaning is a thing – maybe at heart we’re just big […]