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A ‘feel good summer’ terrace with wellness classes, live DJs and al fresco vibes is coming to Manchester
Sip on Malfy Gin-infused cocktails and get lost in an al fresco paradise
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and The Refuge are bringing a ‘feel good summer’ programme to the terrace this summer with a schedule made for the ‘body and soul’.
The activities will take place on The Refuge’s iconic outdoor terrace space this August, with an innovative wellness programme running every Saturday until the Come As You Are weekender Pride takeover from Friday August 25th to Sunday 27th.
The line-up this summer includes wellness classes, live DJs and al fresco vibes inspired by the Amalfi coast.
In collaboration with Emma of Thorlby Yoga and Caroline Dowsett, together they will bring a special morning of mindfulness through meditation, movement and art.
The programme is open to people of all levels of experience and will begin with a 30-minute guided meditation with Emma, as she takes guests into a deep state of calm and presence.
This will be followed by a mindful art session with Caroline, where creative potential will be unlocked exploring various themes and styles.
She will be on hand to provide prompts and direction, igniting the imagination and helping guests tap into their artistic expression with a paint workshop.
The Refuge’s terrace will be transformed into an Amalfi Coast inspired paradise where guests can cool off sipping on Malfy Gin-infused slushes (£9.50) and refreshing Malfy Gin spritzes (£11.50) from 2pm till late – perfect for those who love a sundowner.
The legendary Come As You Are weekender is returning to the terrace with Saturday night (August 26th) to be headlined by multi-gold record holder DJ Paulette.
An award-winning champion of great music, DJ Paulette is set to bring sets of uplifting house, party hip hop, raw rare grooves, soulful vocals and blistering funk to diamond strewn disco, jacking deep house and tearing techno during Manchester Pride this summer.
Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy will be headlining Sunday (August 27th) on the Terrace.
From a woman at the forefront of the vinyl resurgence, encouraging new appreciation for venues and quality listening spaces, Colleen’s passion and enjoyment of the music has shaped dancefloors new and old.
Throughout the weekend DJs will take over the terrace with the very finest disco and house tracks for an all-day soirée.
And if that’s not enough, The Refuge will be hosting a Disco Flow Yoga session hosted by Thorlby Yoga and The Hush Club Disco, so be sure to bring a mat to the festivities on Saturday 26th.
Additionally, the hotel is offering the ‘Stay with Pride’ package for those looking to be at the centre of where it’s all happening during Manchester Pride weekend.
The package includes a Come as You Are survival kit, cocktails, water bottles, and a £30 voucher for the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel’s Refuge Bar.
Tickets for the launch of Come As You Are Weekend on Friday August 25th are £16.75 and are available by clicking HERE.
Come as you are on Saturday 26th and Sunday 17th is free and runs on a first come first serve basis.
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The new FREE Christmas night market with over 40 traders from across our region
Get in the festive spirit!
Get in the festive spirit with a brand new FREE Christmas makers night market, with over 40 traders and small businesses from across the region.
Brought to you by Renaker, the Manchester Made Christmas night market is coming to New Jackson, Deansgate Square from Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th.
Following on from a successful summer market in May, the Manchester Made Market is returning bigger and better than before but with a Christmassy twist.
Manchester Made Market
Expect a ‘cosy and magical’ Christmas night market experience, with food, drink, live music and even a grotto for visits to Father Christmas.
There’ll be Christmas trees galore, glittering with lighting, with one huge show-stopping tree taking centre stage.
Bringing together over 40 artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region, the three-day event will showcase a plethora of food produce, homewares, crafts and creations.
Manchester Made Market
Visitors will be sure to find unique Christmas gifts that support local businesses, including from The Cole Men and their award winning sauces, Moon & Sixpence’s handmade jewellery, and fine art photography by Craig Barker.
There’ll be live music from a 20-piece choir, playing Christmas classics, cocktails from Manchester Gin and Gooey’s sweet treats.
The experts from Millington Hall Farm in Altrincham will be bringing a taste of their Wild Grill experience, including live sausage making demonstrations and an array of German sausages served from a festive BBQ trailer.
Manchester Made Market
Families with children can visit the Christmas grotto, where Father Christmas himself will be waiting in a cosy tipi – kids will get a gift from Santa, and bookings can be made online for £8.50 per child.
Manchester Made Market will be open from 4pm to 9pm on Friday December 6th, and 1pm to 9pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th – pre-register for a free guest list ticket and 50% off a hot chocolate HERE, or book the Christmas grotto HERE.
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Free one-day Christmas festival returning to Stockport to kick off festive season
Get in the festive spirit in Stockport!
Stockport’s free, one-day Christmas festival is returning this festive season, with 200 performers and more than 50 shows.
Spectacular Sunday will return to the town on November 17th at various sites and venues.
Following the success of last year’s event, hundreds of performers will take over Stockport, with everything from giant roller-skating presents to a living snow globe and roaming Christmas dolls.
There will also be street theatre, including grumpy Christmas grandads, a gigantic balloon man and water show.
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Produced by carnival arts organisation Global Grooves and organised by Stockport Council, Totally Stockport, Merseyway and Stockport Market, the town centre will be buzzing with Christmas excitement.
Events will be happening in iconic Stockport locations like Market Place, Underbanks, Merseyway, Redrock and Suffragette Square.
A grand finale in Merseyway will bring together the brass bands of Stockport, ending the day with a huge flash mob and rendition of All You Need Is Love.
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Cllr Singleton, Cabinet Member for Communities, Culture and Sport, said: “We’re so excited to bring this event back after last year’s amazing success.
“It’s such a fun way to get everyone in the festive spirit and really shows off what makes Stockport special – our sense of community and joy.
“With loads of free performances and activities, plus a chance to enjoy the newly improved areas of Merseyway, it’s a perfect day out for families.
“Stockport’s Spectacular Sunday is all about having fun, making memories, and starting the holiday season in style.”
Spectacular Sunday is happening from 11am to 5pm on Sunday November 17th – find out more HERE.
The prestigious Manchester Art Fair is back in town for its 16th year next month, bringing with it a vibrant gallery space showcasing thousands of works from over 500 artists.
One of the biggest and most significant events in the UK art world calendar, it’ll take over Manchester Central for three days, from Friday November 15th to 17th.
The city will be flooded with art from all corners of the world, championing everything from local heroes to new emerging talent, as well as international artists with worldwide acclaim.
Manchester Art Fair
A wide range of artistic disciplines will be represented at the event, from painters, illustrators, and sculptors to graffiti artists and everything in between.
Expect exhibitions, workshops, Q&A sessions, demos, book signings and parties happening across the event.
Tickets include free access to art workshops and talks from leading artists and cultural experts, and are on sale now.
You can grab them HERE.
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