Manchester cook school Food Sorcery has opened a second venue at Deansgate Square
Food Sorcery is hosting classes with cuisines from around the world, as well as their signature Cooking Together evenings - offering sociable foodie fun for two
Manchester cookery school Food Sorcery has built its name on teaching guests how to create restaurant-quality meals at home, with fun classes that range from bread-making and patisserieto Thai, Italian and beginners classes.
With all classes led by a team of professional chefs, the Didsbury-based cookery school has been a fixture in south Manchester for years – pulling in couples, friends, groups, colleagues and families to enjoy a foodie experience.
Now, it’s gearing up to host a fresh batch of eager cooks at its snazzy new venue on Deansgate Square.
Having quietly opened in November last year, to date the light and airy site has already hosted a range of team-building events and private parties with cocktail masterclasses and wine tastings a popular choice amongst corporate bookings.
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Much bigger than its original venue, the new school at Deansgate Square can host up to 100 guests at once with each event tailored to the needs of the individual group.
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With stunning floor-to-ceiling windows spanning the space, the new cookery school has its own fully-stocked bar with an impressive wine list and cocktail menu.
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Part cookery class, part sociable meal out, there are a host of different ticketed events on offer spanning the likes of sushi, gyoza and noodle making.
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Add to that expert-led classes on bread making and curries of the world, and there’s plenty for both new and experienced cooks to get stuck into.
With fun classes led by chefs with impressive worldwide experience, don’t expect to just come away with new cooking skills, either, but also with heaps of interesting stories about who they’ve cooked for, as well as stories of the food and its provenance.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
The Manc -
3rd April 2023 
