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Meet Our Local Business – Hargreaves Gilman Solicitors..

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents Feature – Welcome to Debbie & Faye. Hargreaves Gilman Solicitors have been serving clients in south Manchester & Cheshire for decades, with a history stretching back to the 1950s. Hargreaves Gilman is a well-established and respected firm of solicitors now in their 22nd year in business. Specialising in Residential Conveyancing […]

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Sort your summer seating – for this summer and beyond..

If you’ve looked and sighed at your patio furniture a few times this summer, why not treat yourself to a fresh new look, and save some money while you’re about it? Now is the perfect time to browse the shopping sites for patio furniture in the summer sales. Order now and you can benefit from […]

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Heaton Moor Area Guide..

To kick off this blog post, we’re diving deep into the heart of Heaton Moor, a charming suburb nestled in the Greater Manchester area. Known for its blend of vibrant community life, leisure activities, and a quaint, picturesque setting, Heaton Moor stands out as a gem in the North West of England. This guide aims […]

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Chorlton Pride Fundraiser – Pop Quiz and Afterparty..

Join us for a fun night of trivia and music to help us raise money to keep Chorlton Pride events taking place in our community! 🏳️‍🌈 Chorlton Pride Fundraiser – Pop Quiz and Afterparty 🏳️‍⚧️ Come join us for a night of fun and fundraising at The Beagle! Test your knowledge at our pop quiz, get lucky with […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Chorlton

Our Charity Shop in Chorlton is a hive of caring activity. We operate as a Charity Shop happy to take in all your donations. These help us in a couple of ways, we sell them to help fund our charity work supporting people experiencing homelessness and poverty in and around South Manchester or use any […]

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How to keep wasps and midges away this summer..

It’s August, and with August comes an upsurge in bug life. Now, while we can all completely understand every living thing’s right to go about its business, eating, drinking and generally living the life it was born to, we would obviously prefer these same living things to go about their business at a safe distance […]

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Withington Pride 2024..

21/09/2024       Radical Joyful Unity ​A day and night of events across Withington celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community’s vibrancy, creativity, & value, and building community networks of care, allyship and solidarity through music, art and dance! There’ll be something for everyone from free kids crafts to a parade and street party, keep your eyes […]

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Ramsbottom – Area Feature..

Nestled in the heart of the Irwell Valley, Ramsbottom is a picturesque town that offers a delightful mix of scenic beauty, rich history, and a vibrant community spirit. With its charming streets, stunning landscapes, and a plethora of things to see and do, Ramsbottom is a true hidden gem worth exploring. Let’s uncover what makes […]

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5 box room ideas..

The box room – an almost ridiculously tiny room found in all too many houses, which makes you wonder what the architect was thinking. Although “Oh, we can call this a third (or fourth) bedroom” seems likely. For those of us living in homes with a box room (the name stems from its most common […]

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Prestwich – Area Feature..

Welcome back to our ongoing series exploring the hidden gems of Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Today, we’re turning our attention to Prestwich, a charming suburb just north of Manchester city centre. Known for its leafy streets and vibrant community, Prestwich offers a delightful mix of history, culture, and nature. Let’s delve into what makes this […]