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Wrestling show to raise funds for two boys injured in M66 crash happening next month
A brilliant idea!
A wrestler has organised a show to raise funds for two boys who were seriously injured in an M66 crash, which tragically killed their pregnant mum and auntie.
When Carl Stocks, a professional wrestler from Greater Manchester, heard that his friend’s young son was one of the boys hospitalised in the crash, which also killed his mum, he wanted to do something to help.
Knowing his friend’s son is a huge wrestling fan, he decided to organise a wrestling event to raise money for the two boys and their families, who need all the help they can get while they recover.
On the afternoon of Saturday May 13th, Frankie Jules-Hough, 38, her two sons, Tommy, nine, and Rocky, two, and her nephew Tobias, four, were travelling along the motorway when they were involved in the devastating smash.
At an inquest into her death, the coroner’s court heard how Frankie had pulled onto the hard shoulder when a car that was travelling at ‘excessive speed’ lost control and crashed into her car.
A 22-year-old man, Adil Iqbal, has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in relation to the injuries sustained by Tommy and Tobias.
The two cousins are now out of their comas and are slowly on the road to recovery, along with two-year-old Rocky.
The Tommy and Tobias Wrestling Show, named after the two cousins, will take place at The Circle venue in Bacup on Saturday, July 16th. Wrestlers will slam and throw their opponents in a family-friendly entertaining show from 4-7pm.
Carl said: “I’ve worked with Tommy’s Dad Tom for about six years. He’s such a nice guy, always smiling, we’ve played football together, had nights out together and spoke lots about wrestling as his son is a big wrestling fan.
“He’s been trying to get to a show more recently, but with us both having busy lives, plus the areas that I wrestle, it’s sometimes hard for him to get there.
“When the news broke of what happened I was heartbroken for him and the whole family, not only because of the obvious, but I also have a child a similar age to those involved.
“Childhood trauma can be tough and although young ones are said to be resilient we want to give them amazing memories to carry through life.
“I thought of doing this show as soon as it happened. I knew my donation to the Go Fund Me in the grand scheme of things wasn’t enough and knew I could do more with the wrestling community I’m in.
“I messaged a bunch of people a day later and the response was phenomenal. Putting together the show has been done surprisingly quick and easy as people genuinely want to be a part of it.
“We have people travelling from Scotland and Wales as well as across the North of England and it’s a testament to the workers and their character to show how people can come together to do anything to help others.”
At the event, there will be amazing raffle prizes up for grabs including two tickets to the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, a signed pair of goalkeeper gloves and picture from David De Gea (Manchester United), a John Lewis Voucher and more.
The premises has a licensed bar, and food will be served also.
The Tommy and Tobias Wrestling Show will be held at The Circle, Bacup, on Saturday July 16th 4-7pm. Proceeds from tickets will go to help Tommy and Tobias with their recovery.
Tickets are £8 for adults, £5 for under 12s and £20 for a family of 4. Venue holds 500. To book tickets click HERE.
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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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