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Manchester Walking Tours: a stroll through the city’s queer history

11 April, 202111 April, 2021Hadley Stewart Comment

Hadley Stewart catches up with Joshua Val Martin, the founder of Free Manchester Walking Tours, to talk about the city’s LGBT+ history.

Village Greens Prestwich, 100% sustainable, 100% superb!

25 February, 202125 February, 2021Drew Wilby

When Drew Wilby headed down to his local community-owned coop, Village Green, he was amazed how much variety and choice they could fit into one small but extremely well seasoned store.

A love letter to Manchester from the Corn Exchange

10 February, 202110 February, 2021Daniel Wren

Ahead of Valentine’s Day this Sunday (14th), Manchester’s Corn Exchange is to unveil a special ‘Messages from Manchester’ mural that is expected to bring positivity to residents on the international celebration of romance, add a dash of history to the city via some celebrity portraits, as well as raise money for We Love MCR.

Interview: Caleb Everett: ‘you know she keeps a diary – and it all goes in’

22 December, 202023 December, 2020Vada Voices

Gerry Potter has a good, old-fashioned chinwag with fellow Mancunian scribe Caleb Everett.

Book review: The Moston Diaries, Caleb Everett

22 December, 202022 December, 2020Vada Voices

Gerry Potter reviews Caleb Everett’s autobiographical chapbook, The Moston Diaries, from Superbia Books.

Corn Exchange Manchester to mark fifth birthday by helping guests to celebrate missed occasions

27 August, 20207 September, 2020Daniel Wren

To celebrate its fifth anniversary, the Corn Exchange Manchester is inviting its guests to share their stories of missed celebrations or to nominate deserving individuals to be granted a surprise Corn Exchange treat.

Preview: Come As You Are @ The Refuge, Manchester

25 August, 202025 August, 2020Adam Lowe

The Refuge will be offering a refined and socially distanced version of Manchester’s much loved Come As You Are weekend – allowing guests to celebrate safely on this August Bank Holiday.

My scan with Pall Mall Medical, Newton-le-Willows

25 March, 2020Adam Lowe

Adam Lowe had an MRI with private healthcare service Pall Mall Medical. He found the experience quick, efficient and personal.

Restaurant review: The Impossible Edition Afternoon Tea at The Library curated by Assouline, The Edwardian Manchester

12 March, 202012 March, 2020Adam Lowe

For a stylish and laidback afternoon tea, head down to The Library curated by Assouline, and enjoy a good dose of fashion with perhaps the best scones and finger sandwiches in the city.