Every country has its New Year’s Eve traditions, dating back into the mists of time. Here are seven we love. Spain: the 12 grapes of luck In Spain, one New Year’s tradition is to eat 12 grapes, one for every strike of the clock until midnight, which is believed to ensure good luck and prosperity […]
A Chorlton Institution. Restaurant/Café/Bar The Lead Station, opened in 1995 and has been serving honest classic and innovative food and drink to our eclectic and fiercely loyal clientele from across Manchester and beyond ever since. Occupying the former police station on Beech Road, our unique venue, complemented by great service, creates the friendly and informal […]
Does the very thought of Christmas make you feel stressed? It can seem like there’s so much to do, and so little time in which to do it. There’s also the pressure of finding the ‘perfect’ gift for your loved ones, selecting the best Secret Santa gift (though we can help with that – see […]
Time to celebrate 🍾 JP & Brimelow Estate Agent (Chorlton & Didsbury) LIMITED team! We’ve EXCHANGED on our 1st property in #Gatley this week. Client had originally started their journey with an alternative estate agent on Church Road. We got recommended to our client’s and we built a plan to get them the result required. […]
by Jack Snape in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Chorlton Skatepark We are a group of volunteers, working alongside MCR Active and Friends of Chorlton Park, to get the skatepark on Chorlton Park redeveloped. Background on the projectWe know there is huge demand in the area to get the existing park, which is poorly designed and built, replaced with a modern concrete park that is attractive for both skaters […]
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It’s the big annual debate – what type of Christmas tree should we have? Do you choose to buy a fake tree or a real tree? If real – what type? Here’s our guide to tree types that will hopefully help your decision, whether your concern is longevity or sustainability. Fake trees Fake trees, let’s […]
What is Secret Santa? Possibly one of the best Christmas traditions ever that comes with just a smidge of stress. Secret Santa is a chance for everyone in your office to play Santa and give a gift to one specific person. The names of everybody in the office are dropped into a hat, or mug, […]
Sending Christmas cards can seem quite a chore – choosing the cards, finding your address book (last used 12 months ago), writing them out and then queueing at the Post Office to send them off, not to mention the expense! BUT – isn’t it lovely when you receive a card? And it’s just as lovely […]
Registration is now open! Disposing of your real Christmas tree has never been easier! We’re working with JustHelping again to collect, take away and recycle your tree in aid of St Ann’s Hospice and other local charities and voluntary groups this January. This year, we’re covering all postcode areas in Manchester, Salford, Stockport & […]
