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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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A Wine Tasting Like No Other – Thursday, 30th October at The Angel Pub..

Dear Wine Enthusiast, We’re delighted to invite you to the first in a new series of monthly wine tastings at the iconic Angel Pub, Manchester M4, launching on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Held on the last Thursday of every month, these intimate gatherings are designed to celebrate, savour, and discussexceptional wines in great company. And if you’ve got a puzzling wine […]

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Len’s sketchbook of Chorlton – Book launch..

What a night on Thursday 23rd October 2025 celebrating @len_grant latest sketchbook of #Chorlton. We hosted the launch down @theleadstation and the community came together to support and purchase a copy of the new book. We’re proud to be part of Len’s journey and to make this happen. Chorlton Sketchbook 2024‑25 ‘For twelve months urban […]

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Did you know? Moya Cole hospice Christmas tree collection is coming..

The Christmas Tree Collection is a partnership between Moya Cole Hospice and Just Helping. To support the Moya Cole Hospice Christmas Tree collection, an initiative in partnership with Just Helping.  Each year, with the help of Just Helping, we collect and recycle hundreds of Christmas trees across Greater Manchester, raising vital funds to support our […]

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Thinking of moving to Cumbria? Consider Grange-over-Sands..

I was watching 1883 last week, the Netflix drama about the families heading west in wagon trains across the wilds of what is now the USA. They were prepared to risk everything in the hope of finding a better life for themselves and their children. There seems to be a similar thing happening now, with […]

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South Manchester Property Market – Q4 Update..

Hi, Are you thinking about the potential of selling? I wanted to share a brief overview of what’s happening in the South Manchester property market in quarter 4 of 2025. Autumn is traditionally a strong period in the lead-up to the festive season. My sales team are achieving excellent results, with strong levels of activity […]

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Meet Our Local Yoga Instructor – Classes by Harriet..

Harriet has launched her November yoga classes, being run at Chorlton Health Hub. Unwind this November.. As the nights draw in, take time to unwind.  Harriet is teaching 60 minute gentle Vinyasa Yoga classes every Thursday evening this November 18:00-19:00 at Chorlton Health Hub, designed to help you relax, reset and reconnect ahead of a busy […]

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Gaff Lifestyle Magazine – Advertising Opportunities for 2026..

I wanted to advise the latest opportunity I have. So planning ahead for 2026 and the next phase of my â€˜Gaff’ Company Lifestyle Magazine. Over recent weeks, several local businesses have expressed interest in advertising within our quarterly magazine and on our website.  From 1st January 2026, we’ll be offering 12-month advertising packages that include both printed features and […]

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Bonfire celebrations at West Didsbury & Chorlton football club..

Tickets to our 2025 Community Bonfire & Firework Display are now on general sale to everyone for Sunday 2nd November 2025 from 5.30pm. Visit the link below to buy yours. https://shocal.org/x/web/vendors/events?id=440 There’ll be lots of food, drink and entertainment available – the event is all-ticket and will sell out quickly. West Didsbury & Chorlton are […]

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Bonfire Night celebrations at Whalley Range Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club!

Get ready for one of South Manchester’s biggest and most popular Bonfire Night celebrations at Whalley Range Cricket & Lawn Tennis Club! *Enormous bonfire lit at 6:30pm. *Spectacular fireworks display at 8pm. *Spacious, safe grounds with a fantastic community atmosphere. Food & Drink highlights: *Hot food & international cuisine (with Halal & vegetarian options) from […]

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Living in Carnforth, Cumbria: an introduction for those thinking of moving north..

Could Carnforth be the North West’s ideal base for work, family and leisure? In the third of our series all about the increasing draw of moving to the Lake District for Manchester residents, we take a look at Carndforth, a small town with a lot going for it for those who want an easy balance […]