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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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Welcome to the Neighbourhood: Gannon Works Architects Practice..

A loft conversion is one of the smartest ways to add space and value to your home — and Gannon Works are experts at making it happen with style and sensitivity. Take Dormer House in Heaton Chapel, Stockport — a stunning example of how a detached, Arts & Crafts property was transformed to meet the […]

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Mushroomcore – what is it and do we like it?

We like to keep up with home interiors trends here at JP & Brimelow, probably due in great part to visiting so many homes every month as part of our work. There are some interior trends that come along, have their moment in the sun and then disappear again, and some that go beyond ‘trend’ […]

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Meet Our Local Business – Barok..

Barok – Authentic Turkish Dining in the Heart of Chorlton Barok offers a rich and diverse selection of authentic Turkish cuisine, served in a warm, welcoming, and artfully decorated setting. Indulge in expertly grilled meats, mouth-watering kebabs, fresh salads, and a tempting array of hot and cold starters. Each dish is prepared with passion, using […]

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Meet Our Local Sports Club – Whalley Range Tennis Club..

Proud to support @WhalleyRangeTen, a great catch up with Johno & Ash on the court this week. Supplying water bottles for the summer camps & team matches. All available now from the clubhouse. Keeping you hydrated whilst playing tennis. See you all on the court! Monday 14th July 2025. (Eddie down at Whalley Range Lawn […]

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Summer Workshops – Chorlton Performing Arts School..

Summer School is BACK! We have SOLD OUT our first week however we still have spaces available for the following Musical Theatre Workshops: Grease (ages 8-16) 18th August – 21st August  Disney Day (ages 4-7) 22nd August To book your place please fill out the form via our website http://www.chorltonperformingartsschool.co.uk. Thanks  Molly Principal of Chorlton […]

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Three summer coolers for British heat waves..

Heatwaves are getting a little more frequent and longer-lasting, but are we getting better at coping with them? British houses, on the whole, aren’t really built for coping with endless days of extreme heat and unless you have had air conditioning retro-fitted to your home or live in a very ‘smart’ new build, it’s likely […]

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Meet Our Local Business – The Thirsty Korean..

The Thirsty Korean — Now Open on Wilbraham Road, Chorlton Originally opened in 2019 on Manchester Road, The Thirsty Korean has now reopened in a brand-new home on Wilbraham Road as of 23rd April 2025. While we considered moving to a different suburb for our next chapter, I chose to stay in Chorlton — the […]

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New festival for Old Trafford – ARFest..

JP & Brimelow Estate Agents are proud to have supported ARFest, a one-day celebration of Ayres Road and our Old Trafford community, held on Saturday 21 June 2025. Hundreds of people joined in with the free, family-friendly, volunteer-run event held across multiple partner venues. Neighbours came together to take part in activities showing off the […]

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Did you know we have a defibrillator at our office?

After attending a first aid course with Millie’s Trust when I became a parent, I was struck by how important immediate access to a defibrillator can be in an emergency. I also learned that Millie’s Trust supplies defibrillators to local businesses — and it really made me stop and think. https://www.milliestrust.com/ Having one on-site could […]

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Meet Our Local Chorlton – Performing Arts School..

In the heart of Chorlton (Brookburn Road, Manchester M21 8EH), Chorlton Performing Arts School is a dedicated local performing arts school offering training in drama, singing, dance, and musical theatre for children from ages 4-16. Classes integrate acting (stage & screen), singing, and choreography to help students express their musicality and perform confidently. Principal Molly McGlynn is […]