First published in Manchester’s Finest February 28, 2021 We’ve spoken to the experts and they’ve helped us come up with the best paella ever… I found out this week that Spanish people can get really rather passionate when it comes to paella. One of the biggest no-no’s is Chorizo. DO NOT put chorizo in…
Month: February 2021
From MCR to: Amsterdam with Bingo’s Bingo
First published in Manchester’s Finest February 28, 2021 Bongo’s are hosting an epic weekend in Dam featuring Cascada, Vengaboys and Fatman Scoop Set to be Bongo’s Bingo biggest project ever, Jonny and his team are heading to Amsterdam for a massive weekend bender. They are taking things to the next level this November with…
Homes project in former cotton mill nearing completion
First published in the Saddleworth Independent DENSHAW’S last surviving cotton mill has been brought back to life and turned into three bespoke town houses. The history of Woodbrow Mill can be traced back more than two centuries though the site has been empty for many years. So when Denshaw resident and property developer Martin…
Coroner’s concerns over festival age limits after drugs death of Saddleworth youngster
First published in the Saddleworth Independent A CORONER has questioned if under 18s should be banned from music festivals following an inquest into the death of a Saddleworth teenager. Anya Buckley was 17 when she died at the Leeds Festival on August 24, 2019. Senior coroner Kevin McLoughlin concluded Anya’s passing was drugs related…
Myths of Manchester: The Terrapins & Turtles of Alexandra Park
First published in Manchester’s Finest February 27, 2021 I’ve been down to this park on numerous occasions and NEVER seen them… This ‘myth’ is nothing like the Parrots of Fallowfield. Or the Olive Groves of Beetham Tower. This one has turned out to be an extremely frustrating and fruitless endeavour for me, and I’m…
NEW OPENING: England’s First BrewDog Hotel set to open in June
First published in Manchester’s Finest February 26, 2021 Guests will receive a complimentary beer on arrival plus there’s an outdoor terrace with 28 beers on draft and a taco menu. BrewDog CGI Plans have been confirmed for BrewDog’s first-ever hotel in England and it looks set to open in mid-June. The highly anticipated ‘Doghouse…
INTRODUCING… The Vietnamese Sunday Dinner with Doughnuts & Pho Gravy!
First published in Manchester’s Finest February 26, 2021 An inspired South-Asian twist on the King of Dinners… Most countries in the world don’t treat Sundays anywhere near as well as we do over here in Blighty. It’s almost as if the old combination of no work and church came together to create a day…
Going green doesn’t have to be costly, says Saddleworth entrepreneur
First published in the Saddleworth Independent A YOUNG Saddleworth eco entrepreneur aims to be boxing clever with her new online business selling environmentally friendly products. Diggle-raised Kate Barnfather, 24, is the driving force behind subscription venture EcoBox. Each month subscribers receive a themed box containing eco-friendly health and beauty home accessories, lifestyle and household…
Weekend Walks: Grains Bar
First published in Manchester’s Finest February 26, 2021 This expanse on the cusp of the moors provides some stunning views of Manchester… Grains Bar is a small area on the edge of Oldham, right on the cusp of the Saddleworth Moors and overlooking pretty much the entire east of Greater Manchester. Growing up, it…
Spring Digital Season on sale at Oldham Coliseum
First Published in Oldham Coliseum This Spring Oldham Coliseum Theatre presents a season of online events and experiences for audiences of all ages to enjoy, using interactivity and digital technology to transport audiences to different worlds and put them at the heart of the story. From Friday 9 – Sunday 25 April Oldham…