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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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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 […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Cap Coffee..

Hey Guys! I’m Kane, the proud owner of Cap Coffee, A local coffee business all about bringing you top-quality coffee and positive vibes. I started Cap Coffee out of a true love for coffee, brewing in a tiny 6ft x 7ft green trailer over weekends, fueled by good vibes and great music. Recently, I’ve expanded […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Sprint Door Systems..

For over 11 years, Sprint Door Systems Ltd has been a trusted provider of industrial and commercial door solutions in the London area, delivering expert servicing, repairs, and installations. Expanding our reach, we have firmly established ourselves as a leading provider in the North West, operating from our Leigh depot to efficiently service the M62 […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Henry C..

Welcome to Henry C A little neighbourhood bar in Chorlton, serving up delicious cocktails, wine & beer. Back in 2016 we applied for a small business loan, left our jobs & started the build. We opened our doors 3 weeks later to the welcoming community of Chorlton. Our cocktails lead the way, with a strong […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Sushi Pod..

Here we are, just a few guys who love to make sushi! At Sushi Pod you will find delicious sushi boxes for pre-order and collection. We are based within our friendly fishmonger shop Out Of The Blue allowing us to make the highest quality sushi and sashimi from the freshest and finest ingredients. We are […]