Chorlton’s popular restaurant and bar The Globe has announced it will be shutting its doors for good at the end of the month.
In an emotional post shared to a local Facebook community group last night, owner Laura Addison, who has run the business for the past five years, wrote that she had come to the decision with a “very heavy heart”.
Citing “all the adverse conditions that have faced hospitality” in the last few years, she said that the culmination of events had taken its toll – not just on the business but also on her personally “as a first time solo business owner.”
Image: The Globe Chorlton
Adding that it had been “a honour to serve this brilliant community over the last 5 years”, she continued:
“Please don’t be a stranger and pop in and leave your contact information so we can keep in touch.
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“I have made so many great customers but more importantly great friends through running Globe & I hope the friendship can continue […] Thank you for all your custom over the last five years, it has been thoroughly appreciated.”
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Sharing her planned opening times for the next fortnight, she confirmed that The Globe’s last day of trading would be on Saturday 30 July – adding that they will be operating with a skeleton staff and so will not be offering the main menu on Sunday afternoons.
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However, it’s not all bad news – as Laura has vowed to carry on with the catering arm of the business, and asked for those who have supported her over the years to “keep us in mind for any event you will hold in the future.”
Commenting on the post, one person said: “Be proud of what a great place Globe is. So sorry to hear it is closing down. Always had a great meal and fun time there.”
Persian braised beef brisket on paratha with crispy fried eggs, / Image: THe Globe Chorlton
Another said: “So so sorry to read this!! You were a fantastic addition to Chorlton. I have enjoyed many delicious meals with family and friends at your restaurant .Wishing your catering business all the very best.”
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A third added: “Really sad news. Possibly the best breakfast in Chorlton. All the best for your future ventures.”
The well-loved neighbourhood restaurant and bar, which has long described itself as a ‘world kitchen with cocktails’, has been a fixture on Barlow Moor Road for years serving up a mixture of dishes inspired by Laura’s travels – spanning everywhere from Mexico to Japan.
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It has also been something of a local weekend brunch favourite, with regulars praising its global options like breakfast nachos and Persian braised beef brisket and crispy fried eggs, alongside açai bowls, churros and classic English favourites.
Described as a ‘hidden gem’ by visitors, it has had consistently good reviews over the years and is sure to be missed when it closes at the end of the month.
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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.
It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.
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All students in England to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE
Emily Sergeant
All students in England are soon to be offered the chance to do a new Ukrainian GCSE.
Said to be part of the UK’s ‘enduring support’ for the Ukrainian community and continued commitment to stand with Ukraine and its people, young people in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will now have the opportunity to study for a new Ukrainian GCSE, the Government has announced.
While the qualification will be open to all students, it marks a ‘particularly significant’ milestone for Ukrainian children and young people living in the UK.
It’s hoped that the introduction of the new GCSE will help Ukrainians to preserve a vital connection to their language, culture, and identity.
It’s also hoped that it’ll open pathways to future education and employment for all pupils.
In line with the other modern foreign language GCSEs that are currently on offer, the qualification will assess listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while also recognising the cultural and historical contexts that shape the Ukrainian language.
Examination board AQA will now begin the next phase of development, bringing together language and subject experts to design what will be a ‘high-quality’ qualification reflecting the richness of Ukrainian language and culture.
Education Secretary, Lucy Powell, commented: “As they build their lives here in the UK, it is right that Ukrainians and their children should have every opportunity to maintain that connection to their heritage and to be proud of who they are.
“This new qualification is available to all pupils and will give them the chance to develop their language skills and celebrate Ukraine’s rich culture and history, while also opening pathways to future study and employment and strengthening our partnership with Ukraine.
“Through that enduring partnership, we are building the lasting ties between our countries that will see the young minds of the future move forward together, and foster connections that transcend borders.”
The Ukrainian GCSE is expected to be available for first teaching from September 2028 – with first assessments taking place in 2029.
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20th July 2022 
