An apres-ski-inspired bar will be opening in Greater Manchester this winter, with loads of festive features stuffed into an actual yurt village.
YurtBar is set to expand here after selling thousands of tickets for its Leeds event in 2022.
The yurt village will be built in the grounds of Sale Golf Club and promises a magical Alpine atmosphere with themed bars, dance floors, cosy log fires and relaxation areas with plenty of Alpine-style food.
YurtBar will bring an immersive ski-resort-style experience to Manchester after six successful years in Leeds with its alpine-themed events.
With space for up to 320 guests, it’s hoping to be a go-to location for Christmas parties in 2023.
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Matthew Hyde at Baba Ganoush Dining will be in charge of the YurtBar menus and is creating an Alpine feast that includes traditional fondue.
Festive drinks will, of course, be flowing, from mulled wine and cocktails to steins of beer and ski shots.
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After a three-course dinner, guests will be treated to live entertainment from a DJ, saxophonist, tambourinist, and MC.
Founder Tom Sterne launched YurtBar seven years ago in the grounds of Moor Allerton Golf Club, Leeds, inspired by his love of skiing and apres-ski parties.
YurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: SuppliedYurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: SuppliedYurtBar is coming to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Tom, managing director of YurtBar, Yorkshire Yurts and Yurtshire, said: “Due to the popularity of YurtBar Leeds where we have a great following of guests returning year after year, we are delighted to bring this unique experience to a new city.
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“Manchester is well known for its bustling nightlife and seemed like the perfect place to expand.
“We’re preparing to welcome our first customers from 1 December. YurtBar is the ideal place to host a festive catch-up with your friends, family or colleagues – instead of a more traditional Christmas party.”
YurtBar’s events will take place across December, with tables for between six and 12 people starting at £64.50 per person. Each ticket includes entry to the Alpine yurt village, a welcome drink, a three-course meal, live music, photo booths and entertainment.
The space is also available for private events and corporate Christmas parties.
Sensory-friendly Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Emily Sergeant
This week marks the start of Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference, according to the most recent statistics, and Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-20 March 2026) highlighting the importance of championing, raising awareness of, and accommodating neurodiverse people.
And Printworks is marking the occasion in its own special way, with a series of new initiatives designed to create a more ‘inclusive’ and ‘sensory-friendly’ environment.
You may already know that the popular indoor entertainment complex in the heart of Manchester city centre is home to more than a dozen bars, restaurants, and leisure activities – including one of the largest IMAX screens on the continent – and Europe’s largest digital ceiling too, of course, but this week’s experience is unlike anything the venue has welcomed before.
Throughout the week, Printworks will be transforming its digital ceiling with calming Northern Lights and constellations which have been specifically designed to create a relaxed, sensory-friendly atmosphere for visitors with additional sensory needs.
Northern Lights to illuminate Printworks’ digital ceiling to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week / Credit: Supplied
As part of a long-term commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, Printworks is also introducing a weekly sensory-friendly hour every Sunday too, where lighting throughout the venue will be dimmed, and music and SFX volumes reduced for a reduced-stimulus environment.
200 free sensory packs – which can be collected at Vue cinema – with a pair of ear defenders and sensory-friendly toys, designed to support visitors who may benefit from sensory tools while enjoying the venue, are also on offer throughout the course of the week.
On top of this, there’s also a range of autism-friendly cinema screenings taking place on the last Sunday of every month at 10:30am.
An additional autism-friendly screening will be taking place with a showing of Hoppers this Sunday 22 March at 10:30am, with tickets now available from Vue’s website.
“Neurodiversity Celebration Week is an important time for brands and venues to recognise and support the diverse ways visitors and audiences experience the world,” commented Dan Davis, who is the General Manager at Printworks.
“We endeavour to ensure that all visitors feel comfortable and welcome when spending time at Printworks.”
Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week on Printworks’ website here.
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Lovely last-minute Mother’s Day ideas from Selfridges in Manchester
The Manc
Mother’s Day is this Sunday – and if those words have just sent you into a blind panic, just take a breath and head straight across to Selfridges.
The huge department store has come up with all sorts of things that make for perfect last-minute gifts and experiences.
That includes a carefully curated selection of gifts available in-store, plus a very special Morning With Mum beauty workshop so you can spend some quality time together on Mother’s Day.
Selfridges can be your one-stop shop for the big day.
In both Exchange Square and Trafford Centre stores, you can pick up lovely gifts like feast-filled hampers, fabulous accessories, luxury chocolates, candles, and even cards.
As always, there are gifts you can have personalised in-store for a sentimental present for the mother figure in your life.
If you’re really stuck, you can pop along to the Beauty Concierge and book her an experience.
And over in Selfridges Exchange Square, you can pick up a beautiful fresh bouquet from The Royal Exchange Florists.
Selfridges has loads of last-minute Mother’s Day ideas
There’s rarely a gift more precious than quality time together, which is why Selfridges will be hosting a special Mother’s Day floor-wide beauty event on Saturday 14 March.
Ticket-holders will receive expert beauty advice from your favourite brands, while enjoying complimentary drinks and sweet treats.
There’ll also be plus exclusive gifts with purchase available, and giveaways on the day, and you can redeem the £20 ticket price against products purchased on the day.
You can even grab an artist print for mum at the vending machine.
Tickets for the Morning With Mum beauty workshop are on sale HERE.
You could also share a moment over a glass of champagne at San Carlo in both locations, or grab a sweet treat from the bakery in the Trafford Centre store.
Daisy Jackson -
13th October 2023 
