Things to do in Manchester

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Saturday, 20 June 2009

Take That Come to Manchester June 2009

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Is it acceptable to like Take That these days? I loved TT the first time round (although then I did have youth as an excuse) and I still lov...

It is Now Officially Summer....

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I can confirm that it is now officially summer. I know this because: 1. It is raining outside 2. I have a fridge full of pink wine 3. I have...
Wednesday, 3 June 2009

Heartbreak Productions Outdoor Theatre

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I'm always on the lookout for an opportunity to combine food, alcohol and culture (to allow for a clear conscience), so I'm naturall...
Sunday, 10 May 2009

50% Off New Summer Menu at Room, Manchester

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Room has long been one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester, with its great value wine-tasting evenings and modern take on classic dish...

Theatre Review: An Inspector Calls at The Lowry

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I must admit, I approached this with some trepidation, having studied the play at school when I was about 14 and suspecting that my tastes m...

Manchester Spring Market at St Ann's Square

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Good news for anyone (me) suffering withdrawal symptoms from the Christmas Markets; a quick change of name and they are back, in the imagina...
Saturday, 25 April 2009

Things to do in West Didsbury

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West Didsbury has a very different feel to it these days. Anyone who remembers back 15 years or so will know that the area had a pretty seed...
Friday, 17 April 2009

Little Shop of Horrors Comes to Manchester Opera House

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Yes, it's time to throw good taste to the wind and sing along with a man-eating plant - Little Shop of Horrors arrives at The Opera Hous...
Thursday, 16 April 2009

So What's the Best Chinese Takeaway in South Manchester?

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People are known to be fiercely loyal to their own local takeaways; these are my favourite Chinese takeaways, feel free to add your own... 1...
Thursday, 9 April 2009

Review of Macbeth at Manchester's Royal Exchange

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First of all, I must acknowledge that consuming a large pizza and half a bottle of red wine is not ideal preparation to sit through two hour...
Saturday, 4 April 2009

Things to do in Manchester over Easter 2009

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So the clocks have gone forward, the evenings are getting lighter, and there's a long weekend on the horizon. Make the most of it by doi...
Saturday, 28 March 2009

Best Curry Houses in Manchester

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As I jinxed the weather last weekend with a list of pubs with beer gardens, here is a selection of restaurants offering warming curries to c...
Sunday, 22 March 2009

Manchester International Festival 2009

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This year's Manchester International Festival runs from July 2nd until July 19th, and offers a lineup that looks set to equal 2007's...
Saturday, 21 March 2009

Top 5 Manchester Pubs with Beer Gardens

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Typical. After a week of unseasonably fine weather, Saturday finally arrives and the skies are grey. But I am ever the optimist, so just in ...
Thursday, 19 March 2009

We Will Rock You Comes to Manchester

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Every time Manchester gets a bit above itself, preening its tail feathers and muttering casually about musical heritage, Hacienda, Joy Divis...
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Liz is an English lecturer and resident Ten Top Tips columnist for Writing Magazine, as well as contributing to a number of other print and online publications. She often pops up in the Food & Drink pages of the Manchester Evening News, and has blogged on behalf of the Manchester Literature Festival for the last couple of years. She likes cheese, Prosecco, crisps and cricket, although not always in that order.
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