One of Greater Manchester’s leading rescue centres is currently recruiting for the unique role of volunteer dog cuddlers.
Dogs 4 Rescue – a semi-rural independent dog sanctuary based on Barton Moss Road – is known for its unique “cage free” approach to animal welfare, and carries out vital work across the region to ensure all rescued dogs socialise in a healthy, relaxed and happy foster home environment, while waiting for their forever families.
The centre has completely changed the lives of countless canines over the years, and has plenty of success stories to its name.
Now, Dogs 4 Rescue is in need of a helping hand and is looking for experienced dog lovers to join the team of volunteers dedicated to cuddling dogs – many of which are sadly unable to be rehomed due to severe issues developed prior to rescue.
The volunteers will be tasked with showering these dogs with affection, getting them used to human company, and generally making a fuss.
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Owner Emma Billington said that many of these dogs tend to be bully breeds.
Some of the pooches at Dogs 4 Rescue are sadly unable to be rehomed / Credit: Dogs 4 Rescue
Due to being busier than ever before in recent months, Emma admits that staff sadly don’t get to spend as much time with the bullies as they’d like, so she is hoping to recruit a number of volunteers – which will both give the dogs plenty of variety in who they spend time with, and suit people who may only have a few hours to spare.
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The volunteers will also need to be quite strong and have some experience of dogs who are nervous around people.
The job description for the role states that successful applicants must:
Be passionate about all the bully breeds and be prepared to give their fullest attention
Have the patience of a saint – because you will need it
Enjoy listening to snoring as you cuddle the dogs, as this will definitely happen
Be willing to work towards meeting more challenging dogs, with full support from staff
Be confident playing games, but not let the dogs get too over excited
Engage with the dogs’ intelligent brains, and make them work for those treats
Want to take dogs out on walks or out in a pram if needed – and be okay with a bit of lead pulling at times
Be comfortable around large and sometimes clumsy, but loveable dogs
Dogs 4 Rescue is a semi-rural independent dog sanctuary known for its unique “cage free” approach to animal welfare / Credit: Rhi Scotchbrook
Think you could be one of the volunteers that Dogs 4 Rescue is looking for?
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To apply for the role, you can get in touch with Dogs 4 Rescue by emailing [email protected] with an overview of your experience, why you want to volunteer, and your availability.
You can also keep up to date with Dogs 4 Rescue day-to-day on social media – Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Data reveals Manchester hotel prices have ALREADY surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates
Emily Sergeant
Manchester hotel prices have apparently already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates, some new data has revealed.
Of course, absolutely nothing is set in stone yet and we are still yet to receive any form of announcement.
But with rumours having been swirling for months now that Oasis will be touring again in 2027, and several videos shared on the band’s social media platforms this week also hinting at that, it’s been revealed that searches for ‘when are Oasis tickets going on sale?’ have soared by 5,000% in the last seven days alone.
After recent data has pointed towards soaring searches for tickets, the experts at SeatPick decided to analyse the average cost of accommodation in Manchester on the suspected concert nights in June 2027 to uncover if prices have surged along with the searches.
Data reveals that Manchester hotel prices have already surged by 462% on rumoured Oasis tour dates / Credit: The Manc Group | Simon Emmett (Press Picture)
And lo and behold, it appears that they have.
The ticketing platform has revealed that hotel prices have surged by up to 462% during Oasis’ rumoured concert nights in Manchester.
The rumoured weekend date of 19 and 20 June has experienced the most noticeable price surge – with a two-star hotel costing an average of £216 for just one overnight stay.
The data also reveals that the rumoured finale on the 27 June has just a £95 difference between two-star hotels (£200) and five-star hotels (£295).
“Our analysis uncovered an enormous markup for local accommodation on nights that Oasis is rumoured to perform in Manchester,” explained Gilad Zilberman, who is the CEO at ticket platform SeatPick.
“Being aware of these accommodation costs and additional expenses can help fans plan and avoid being caught off guard by inflated prices on concert nights.
“To find the best deals on hotels, concertgoers should scan budget chains in the city or look slightly outside of the centre in hotspots served by local bus routes or regional trains, such as Salford and Trafford.
“Booking early might also be beneficial for fans dedicated to seeing the band perform.
“You can opt for free cancellation options, in case rumoured dates change, or you’re no longer able to attend.”
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Aldi confirms ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its 1,000+ stores across UK
Emily Sergeant
Aldi has announced that it’ll, once again, be closing the doors of all of its stores across the UK for 62 hours this year.
Christmas is always known to be one of the busiest periods of the year for the retail industry, and Boxing Day has a reputation for being the ultimate day for shopping deals and discounts in the UK – but this year, just like it has done on several years in the past, Aldi has made the decision to close all of its stores nationwide on this bank holiday.
The supermarket retailer says it wants to thank its colleagues ‘for all their hard work’ throughout the year by giving them some extra time to spend with their families.
This means that all Aldi stores will be closed on both 25 and 26 December.
That’s not all though, as stores will also be closed on New Year’s Day, and will reopen once again on Saturday 2 January 2027.
Aldi has announced a ‘special’ 62-hour closure of all its UK stores / Credit: Aldi UK
Opening hours at different Aldi stores across the UK will vary in the lead-up to Christmas, so it’s important to check the times for your local store, but the retailer has confirmed that most branches will be operating extended hours to ‘ensure customers can stock up ahead of the big day’
In the interim period between Christmas and New Year, stores will reopen as usual on Sunday 27 through to Wednesday 30 December, with reduced hours also likely on Sunday and New Year’s Eve.
Speaking on the decision to shut up shop for a full 62-hour period this festive season, Rachel Geary, who is the Communications Director at Aldi UK, said: “Christmas is a special time for our customers, but it is also one of the busiest periods of the year for our teams.
“Our colleagues work incredibly hard to ensure customers can pick up everything they need ahead of the big day.
“We never take that effort for granted. Closing our stores on Boxing Day is one way of saying thank you and giving colleagues a proper chance to rest, switch off and spend more time with the people closest to them.”
Emily Sergeant -
22nd July 2021 
