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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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The best indoor plants for your living room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom..

There hasn’t been a time in history when houseplants haven’t formed a feature in most homes. The history of indoor plants stretches back millennia, with evidence suggesting their use in ancient civilizations for both decorative and practical purposes;.from ancient Greece and China to Victorian Britain, houseplants have been valued for their beauty, as status symbols, […]

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Meet Our Local Business – The Laundrette..

Welcome to The Laundrette Eating is treating. So we always believed restaurants needed a dollop of fun. And as two of our three favourite things are cocktails and carbs, we stuffed our menu full of them – but really high-quality cocktails and carbs. Everything that passes your lips at The Laundrette is locally sourced then […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Outdoor Space..

Top of my wish list when house hunting? A south-facing garden. It’s one of the few things you can’t change once you move in – and when the Manchester sunshine makes an appearance, you want to soak up every minute. The dream? Bifold doors that open onto a patio, lush greenery, a chilled drink in […]

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Meet Our Local Festival – Chorlton Beer & Cider Festival 2025

chorltonbeerfestival.org.uk The 20th Annual Chorlton Beer and Cider Festival takes place from 3rd – 5th July 2025. Organized by St Clement’s Church and CAMRA, the festival remains a cherished community event, drawing over 4,000 attendees each year. Funds generated help St Clement’s Church operate its four community halls, hosting over 30 weekly classes and groups, […]

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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 […]