A brand new first-of-its-kind floating obstacle course has opened up near Delamere Forest and it’s only 40 minutes away from Manchester.
Aqua Chimp is the latest instalment at watersports park Wild Shore Delamere in Northwich.
The huge new attraction, which is based at Delamere Lake Sailing and Holiday Park, is described as being “super unique” and is packed full of fun and challenging elements featuring obstacles, rope swings, climbing walls, ziplines and more.
It promises to offer visitors an “endless opportunity for fun”.
Wild Shore Delamere
Deemed a “world’s first” of its kind, Aqua Chimp is for adults and children (aged eight and above) of all abilities. It has different coloured runs/courses to match the participant’s level, but what makes the concept so unique is the lack of harnesses, meaning if you fall off, you will get wet.
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There is also a minimum height restriction of 1.2m and you must be able to swim 25m.
If this sounds a little daunting though, don’t worry because instructors deliver a safety briefing before each session and offer full support/instruction throughout.
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Speaking on the opening of Aqua Chimp, Wild Shore Delamere’s Tim Woodhead said: “It is the world’s first Aqua Chimp, it is based on a fixed course that is very similar at one of our parks in Edinburgh.”
“Aqua Chimp is extremely unique.”
“It is mega easy to socially distance on too, which is great during these strange COVID times.”
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A number of strict COVID-safe measures have been put in place and must be adhered to by all visitors.
These measures include pre-booking only (no walk-ins), a one-way system, on-site hand sanitising stations, outdoor changing cubicles, no on-site picnics, and after every use, the kit is washed in a special solution and left to soak for 15 minutes, before being hung outside to dry.
Aqua Chimp sessions cost £20 per person, last for a total of 50 minutes and must be booked online in advance.
All kit hire is included in the session price, so participants just need a swimming costume, a towel and a pair of closed-toe shoes that they don’t mind getting wet.
For bookings and more information, visit the Wild Shore Delamere website here.
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A beloved Manc gig venue is hosting a special afterparty following Manichester tribute festival
Danny Jones
A much-loved live music institution in Manchester is set to host a dedicated afterparty for the inaugural ‘Manichester’: the live tribute festival in memory of Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield.
Seeing the grassroots music scene gathering together in moments like this is the kind of stuff that would make the man himself SO proud.
With Manichester 2026 announced this past March and set to take place later this month in honour of the legendary Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, tickets for the main event sold out very quickly.
This came as no surprise, of course, but now other Manc venues are joining in toasting the life and career of Mani for one very special evening.
Shared by Madchester.com, who are helping organise the Manichester ’26 along with surviving members of the Mounfield family, as well as Mani’s friends and peers such as his brother Greg and Damon Minchella of Ocean Colour Scene, gig space Gorilla are hosting it.
The small-cap live music room, bar and restaurant has hosted many a special night over the past decade or so – hosting multiple War Child charity shows in the past few years, for instance – and even when they’re not hosting a set themselves, they’re always more than happy to join in the celebrations.
With that in mind, there always likely to pay their respects to the late, great and iconic local musician in some way, but now they’re teaming up with Madchester directly.
Positioned as the official ‘aftershow’ following the mini tribute festival, as you can see, there will be just 600 tickets available, with general admission for the main event already gone as mentioned.
At one point, it looked like the kind-spirited and well-meaning idea might be scrapped altogether after some confusion between the organising partners.
Thankfully, that all looks to have been put to bed, and all those involved can focus on what’s important: honouring Mani in the best way possible – with a load of live tunes and a good time.
In terms of those who will be playing on the night ahead of the aftershow, the likes of the equally legendary Peter Hook, Rowetta, The Kowloons, Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers, plus many more, have been announced as part of the lineup.
There is also still a ‘AAA’ headliner still yet to be confirmed, so watch this space.
As for the Manichester afterparty at Gorilla, keep an eye out on socials for the ticket link to drop and, hopefully, we’ll see you there for a night to remember.
Pretty Woman The Musical will be returning to the stage in Manchester next year
Emily Sergeant
“Big night out. Big. HUGE.”
This is your chance to experience one of Hollywood’s best-loved romcoms of all time, as following a record-breaking run in the West End and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023, Pretty Woman The Musical is heading back out the road again next year, and it’ll be taking to one of Manchester‘s most iconic stages.
With direction and choreography by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J.F. Lawton, it’s no wonder Pretty Woman The Musical is one of the most popular productions of the 21st century.
Just like the 1990 film of the same name, Pretty Woman The Musical tells the story of Vivian and Edward, two unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves.
Pretty Woman The Musical will be returning to the stage in Manchester next year / Credit: Supplied
The musical – which is described as being a ‘dazzlingly joyous love story for the ages’ – lets you experience all the moments you know and love from the movie, all while getting to know these iconic characters in a whole new way.
Stopping off at Manchester Palace Theatre next spring, the show will be in our city from Tuesday 23 March through to Saturday 3 April 2027, before visiting other northern cities like Leeds, York, Sunderland, Hull, and Liverpool, as well as major locations like Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.
Tickets officially go on sale this week – with the pre-sale for ATG members beginning this Wednesday (13 May), before general sale starts on Friday 15 May at 10am.
Emily Sergeant -
12th August 2020 
