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Ever feel like you could use a bit more space at home? A garden room might just be the perfect answer! It’s a lot more than just a shed; it’s a useful, flexible extension of your house. It can be a quiet office, a comfy spare bedroom, or a cool gym. Its best feature is […]
Well Baked.Well Sauced.Well Good. About Nell’s NYC INSPIRED, MCR MADE After identifying that most pizza available in the UK is Neapolitan style, the aim was for Nell’s to bring some diversity to the pizza market. Jonny developed the concept over 18 months, researching, trialling, and travelling around Brooklyn sampling the best slices that NYC had […]
We’ve already talked about the benefits of exercise for both body and mind, and how getting active outdoors in cold weather can be especially powerful. Running, cycling and team sports are great options, but there’s another sport that’s booming right now. It’s fun, easy to pick up, can be played outside, and only needs two […]
Happy Halloween! No, I haven’t gone mad, October will be here before you know it and the supermarkets will fill with enormous pumpkins ready to be carved into gruesome grins and grimaces. However, if you want your pumpkin preparation to start with a little more family fun than simply choosing one in Morrisons and flinging […]
Burton Road: the home of independent businesses.. Burton Road is an absolute hub for independent businesses – with start-ups springing up all around. It is an innovative community, connecting the Didsbury and Withington areas. It is perhaps most famous for the incredible variety of bars and restaurants, but also boasts independent boutiques, a chocolatier, games café […]
Welcome to Reserve Didsbury Nestled in the heart of West Didsbury, Reserve is your local independent wine shop and bar, bringing people together over brilliant bottles for more than 20 years. Whether you’re popping in for a midweek glass, stocking up for the weekend, or joining a tasting, Reserve is all about making wine approachable, […]
“Well done to Matthew and his team on organising this year’s Chorlton Pride 2025! 🌈 Monday 15th September 2025. Dear Eddie, Thank you so much for coming to Chorlton Pride and for financially supporting Chorlton Pride. Please thank Ryan too. We had a fabulous day despite the big downpour at the start with just under […]
I’m the (shy!) face behind Stretford Confidential. I started the page just to keep track of all good things that were happening locally, but it’s grown into a way of connecting people, shouting about independent businesses, and proving that, even if you come from abroad, here you can play an active role and feel part […]
Have you ever visited Macclesfield? It’s barely an hour from Manchester by car, or you can get a direct train, and it’s packed with things to do for families or couples, from visiting the Forest Gin Distillery to magnificent country walks to fascinating museums and great food. Macclesfield is located right on the edge of […]
Fallowfield Secret Garden is a volunteer-led, urban Permaculture project which aims to develop a beautiful, biodiverse green space for the local community to meet, eat, learn and play. The project was set up in 2011 and has gone from strength to strength through the support of local volunteers and neighbours. Our 1.5-acre site, hidden away […]
