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Best plants for winter pots..

Most of us happily place pots filled with flowers by our front door in spring and summer, and choosing the plants and filling the pots is usually a sign that summer is firmly on its way. But in winter, when it’s wet and cold and generally dismal, colour and life by the front door can […]

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Longford Park Girls Football Team..

As well as supporting local clubs like us! Eddie has played a huge part in our journey. Eddie gave our girls an identity. Helped remove this stigma around girls football. Forever grateful #PurpleReign

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Poynton – Area Feature..

Tucked away in the scenic landscapes of Cheshire, Poynton is a town that masterfully combines bucolic allure with contemporary amenities. Whether you’re a long-standing resident or contemplating a new chapter in this charming town, Poynton offers an array of experiences that will make you see why it’s such a unique and special place to be. […]

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How to decorate your home for Halloween..

While we’re not quite as crazy about Halloween décor as our American cousins, there’s certainly an increasing desire to do more than pop a pumpkin on one’s front doormat over Halloween. For many, it can seem like a lot of effort to go to for one night, but we say why do it for just […]

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How to get your garden ready for Autumn..

Autumn is a time not just for settling down and tidying up in the garden, it’s a time for preparing for a great gardening year next year.  It’s very easy, when the rain sets in and the days get shorter, to simply close the curtains on the garden and kind of pretend it’s not there […]

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Whalley Range Lawn Tennis Club..

Hi Eddie. Hope you’re well? On Sunday 3rd September Whalley Range LTC won the Moor Lea Cup for the first time since 2008. This tournament is open to all clubs in the South West Manchester League and is a great achievement for the Whalley Range Lawn Tennis Club. Many thanks Woody – Coach Eddie – […]

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Meet one of the locals – The Laundrette..

Welcome To The Laundrette.. The Laundrette on Beech Road where eating is treating with a dollop of fun! Where for 10 years we’ve been serving up our tasty menus based around 2 of our favourite things cocktails and carbs! Hand stretched Neopolitan pizza to mouth watering burgers, tasty salads to our classic Truffle Mac n […]

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Halloween – where did it all begin?

Halloween is celebrated around the world, but what is it really about?  Here in the UK Halloween usually takes the form of small children, accompanied by patient parents, hurtling from house to house in their neighbourhood, knocking on doors and uttering a spine-chilling demand: “trick or treat!” In an effort to save our homes from […]

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Getting ready for next year!

Chorlton’s first ever Pride took place on 16 September 2023 – A community-led event that celebrated and brought together LGBTQ+ people in Chorlton and beyond, including all members of the community to promote the visibility of LGBTQ+ people in Chorlton.  The main event was held from 12pm-5pm at St Clements Church in Chorlton with special events taking place across Chorlton throughout […]

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Meet one of the locals – Carringtons..

To those who know, Carringtons has become a Mancunian institution over the last 30 years. Quietly going about their business, they have consistently picked up industry awards to reflect their hard work and range of specialty products. 2000 saw Carringtons beating all challengers to walk away with Off-Licence News’ highest accolade, Off-Licence of the Year. […]