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Meet Our Local Park – Pets’ Corner..

Longford Park Pets’ Corner is a small animal sanctuary in a beautiful park on the border of Stretford and Chorlton. We are run by volunteers and we rely entirely on the generosity of the general public, our animal sponsors and our volunteers themselves to continue to operate. Pets’ Corner is open from dawn until dusk every […]

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Transform Your Living Room: Interior Design Tips for Modern Living..

Do you feel like your living room isn’t quite working for you? Whether it’s an underused space, a room that feels a bit outdated, or just doesn’t feel right – you’re not alone. The good news? You can turn an unloved living room into a space that reflects your personality, supports your lifestyle, and feels […]

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Meet Our Local Business – A Fresh Start..

A Fresh Start – Painting & Decorating South Manchester | Est. 2020 A Fresh Start is a South Manchester-based business specialising in all aspects of painting and decorating. Since 2020, we have built a broad portfolio and established a strong reputation for being reliable, meticulous, and personable tradespeople. Our team consists of myself, Cam, and […]

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NEW HOMES Development – Noor Gardens, Old Trafford..

Update on this Development:3 SOLD | Only 2 Units Remaining Introducing Noor Gardens on Blackburn Street, Old Trafford – a stunning new development featuring three & four-bedroom terrace/townhouse properties, perfect for families and professionals alike. Located in a highly sought-after residential area off Henrietta Street, this development offers the perfect balance of community living and […]

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What is personal planning?

It’s January (yes, still – I know, it can seem endless sometimes) and the month where everybody seems to be waffling on about New Year’s Resolutions, setting goals and generally becoming a better person. By now, of course, most of those resolutions will have fallen by the wayside, as the endorphins created by spending time […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Chorlton Bike Deliveries..

We are a community based, not-for-profit cycle company who offer paid and voluntary roles to ride e-cargo bikes to transport services and goods around Manchester. We grew from supporting vulnerable local people in the pandemic to now offering a cycling delivery service across Manchester. We provide specimen transport for the NHS, service local foodbanks, provide […]

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What are the benefits of decluttering?

You have probably read half a dozen ‘how to’ guides already this year, extolling the latest and best way to declutter your home, but why is decluttering a thing we should make a habit of, and how do we know what ‘clutter’ is? What is clutter? Often, when we think of the word clutter, we […]

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Dalton Fields, Chorlton, Manchester

Welcome to the neighbourhood – Being built by Anwyl Homes. Dalton Fields is a stylish development of 65 three and four-bedroom homes for couples and families looking for a sustainable and community-oriented lifestyle. The development sits in popular Chorlton, Manchester, with easy access to public transport, shops and green spaces. Chorlton is known for its […]

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Meet Our Local – Withington Baths..

Lovingly embedded in the local community, the not-for-profit Love Withington Baths is Manchester’s last working Edwardian pool. In 2013, Love Withington Baths took over the day-to-day running of the Baths, saving it from closure. Once upon a time, public baths were built all across the city and were an integral part of Manchester’s industrialisation, supporting […]

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Eddie’s cosy fish pie recipe..

Why ‘cosy’ fish pie? We call this one our cosy fish pie recipe because it’s perfect for coming home on cold days – just like we’ve been having this week. Top tip: Double all the ingredients and make two pies or portions into ramekins for the perfect toddler meal. We did this when our daughter […]