One of Manchester’s leading dog rescue centres has been awarded a decommissioned yellow school bus from TfGM to transform into something of their own.
Back in May, the transport group encouraged individuals, schools, societies, sports teams, and volunteer organisations from across Greater Manchester to submit their ideas for a chance to win an old yellow school bus and create something new.
All entries were to be judged on several criteria – including originality, creativity and benefit to the community.
And one of those lucky winners in 2021 is Dogs 4 Rescue.
A semi-rural independent dog sanctuary based on Barton Moss Road, Dogs 4 Rescue is known for its unique “cage free” approach to animal welfare, carrying 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.
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The centre has completely changed the lives of countless canines over the years, with plenty of success stories to its name – and the addition of the old school bus is only set to create more.
Dogs 4 Rescue posted a video of their school bus being delivered on social media today (July 29).
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Sharing news of the win, in a post that has racked up thousands of interactions and comments in just a few short hours on Facebook, Dogs 4 Rescue said: “We’ve won a bus – a big yellow school bus.
“Huge thanks to Transport for Greater Manchester for choosing our little rescue, and to Antony from Broadheath Recovery Services Ltd for his amazing bus manoeuvring skills.”
While Dogs 4 Rescue’s owner Emma Billington has dropped teasers about the bus transformation, the rescue centre is yet to reveal its overall plan in full, adding: “Watch this space for when the dogs get on board.”
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“[It’s] all part of our plan for rescue dogs rescuing people,” they added.
Dogs 4 Rescue is known for its unique “cage free” approach to animal welfare / Credit: Rhi Scotchbrook
Yellow School Buses are a service provided by TfGM for secondary school children in Greater Manchester, and are said to be “easy to spot” as a way of alerting road users that children will be getting on and off.
The scheme of passing along decommissioned buses proved a success in both 2018 and 2019, and Dogs 4 Rescue was awarded a vehicle this time around – the second significant win for the charity in 2021 after it secured a new 46-acre farm back in March.
With the numbers of unwanted dogs rising alarmingly – particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic – the charity launched a fundraiser for the much-needed second site.
It’s expected the bus will be transformed for similar future endeavours.
Featured Image – TfGM | Rhi Scotchbrook
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Greater Manchester cinemas to screen family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring
Emily Sergeant
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films, and some new releases, all throughout this upcoming spring holidays.
The best bit? Prices start from a massively-affordable £2.50 a ticket.
With Easter right around the corner, and schools across Greater Manchester set to be on their spring holidays in a couple of weeks time, parents and carers will likely be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while schools are out.
But now it’s time to take care of those film lovers… and also those keen to plan budget-friendly events that also take into account the classic Manchester April showers.
Cinema chain Vue has announced its lineup of family blockbusters showing at venues across Greater Manchester this spring – including Printworks, Lowry, Bolton, Altrincham, and Bury.
Arriving in time for the school holidays, A Minecraft Movie welcomes fans to their favourite cubic wonderland, while the whole family can instead transport themselves into Disney’s reimagining of the 1937 classic Snow White if they’d prefer.
Also returning to the big screen are childhood classics like Wallace & Gromit: Curse of The Were-Rabbit, 20 years after its original release, and the beloved Babe, to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary.
Greater Manchester cinemas will be screening family-favourite films for just £2.50 this spring / Credit: Disney | Aardman Animations
And as part of Vue’s ‘Mighty Mornings’ offering, film fans can enjoy pre-releases of family-friendly flicks like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2 every day throughout half term, all from just £2.49 per ticket when booked online.
“A trip to Vue this Easter break is the perfect opportunity for families to immerse themselves in the magic of their favourite big screen characters,” commented Rob Lea, who is the Head of Screen Content at Vue UK & Ireland.
“More than just entertainment, it’s a chance for children and parents to switch off, connect, and create lasting memories together.”
Featured Image – Krists Luhaers (via Unsplash)
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Pep Guardiola delivers gutting news as Man City are hit with Erling Haaland injury blow
Danny Jones
Pep Guardiola has passed on some gutting fitness news for Manchester City fans as star striker Erling Haaland is confirmed to be injured for several weeks and could even miss the rest of the Premier League season.
The title might be out of reach this year, and the Champions League knockout against Real Madrid was definitely hard for Blues to take, but with Man City into the semi-finals of the FA Cup, there’s still a very strong chance they could end 2024/25 with a piece of silverware.
However, they’ll have to make it through another two massive rounds at Wembley and seemingly the remainder of the season without Haaland and his goals, as the Catalan coach revealed that the club expects him to be out injured for “six to seven weeks.”
Not exactly how City fans would have wanted to see the rest of an already frustrating season play out.
🗣️ "We don't have another player with his skills."
Relaying diagnosis from the medical team, Pep said the hope is that the big Norwegian number nine could be back for the very tail end of the campaign, but at the very least, he “will be ready for the [FIFA Club] World Cup.”
He went on to add that “these kinds of things happen” and that he feels “sorry” for all of the other injuries that have befell his squad up till now, adding that they can only hope for a speedy recovery and for him to return as soon as possible.
The 24-year-old hasn’t had too many big injury problems in his career thus far, although his longest spell on the sidelines did come at the end of 2023 when a stress fracture kept him out until the new year.
This time around, Haaland suffered an injury to his ankle during the City’s FA Cup win over Bournemouth on Sunday following a challenge from defensive midfielder Lewis Cook.
He was forced in the second half and was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches after the game.
Erling Haaland seen leaving Bournemouth in a protective boot and crutches. 🤕
Having led the golden boot race for a good chunk of the season – as he’s become accustomed too since he arrived in England – City‘s sub-optimal season has seen him slink into second behind high-flying Mo Salah on 27, but he still has a couple dozen goals and a trio of assists to show for it.
Speaking of Salah, the soon-to-leave ‘Egyptian King’ has been the talisman for Liverpool this season, and his contributions could see them lift the trophy in Arne Slot’s first season as early as 13 April, depending on how fellow title rivals Arsenal fare in their next two matches.
As for how City round out their domestic campaign, reclaiming the FA Cup after last year’s derby disappointment looks like the main goal.
You can watch Pep Guardiola’s press conference ahead of the game against Leicester City at 19:45pm tomorrow (Wednesday, 2 April) in full HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
29th July 2021 
