Manchester’s very own chicken connoisseurs, Yard and Coop, have long offered their very popular Kids Eat Free deal, but now they’re making things even more enticing by giving parents the chance to win their little ones a trip to Legoland too.
Time to rope in the nieces and nephews and pretend to be dad again — joking, of course.
But yes, even if you are a big kid who’d still love an excuse to go to Legoland, you can treat your children with a free trip to the amusement park’s Manchester location over at the Discovery Centre in Trafford Palazzo this school holiday, so no long drives down to Windsor are needed either.
And the best of all is, it’s pretty simple win the giveaway: all you need to do is let them play and come up with the best creations their imaginations can muster.
As you can see, not only are Yard and Coop offering parents the chance to take their pride and joys to Legoland but they’ve also extended their Kids Eat Free deal to cover Sunday as well, meaning you’ve got another day of great value to make the most of and an extra chance at winning the tickets.
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Now, what’s the catch? Well, there isn’t one real, only proof that your kid has come and had some fun whilst feeling their bellies with a quick post on socials.
Once they’ve built their masterpiece, simply tag the restaurant in the photo on Instagram and use the hashtag #CoopKidsEatFree.
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Oh, and not to give you too much of a clue, but a little bird told us that “creations relating to Yard and Coop, chickens, foxes and food will certainly be favourable…
So, as well as scoring a free meal for the kids – which includes a main, drink and an ice cream dessert to boot – why not try and take along for one of the best activity-filled days families can find anywhere in Greater Manchester?
There is, of course, plenty for them to do at the Northern Quarter spot beyond just assembling bricks, as Yard and Coop always guarantees a family-friendly atmosphere with free pots of crayons and designs for them to colour in, arcade machines to play on too, as well as
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The kids’ menu deal is available from 12pm-6pm Sunday to Friday, the closing date for entries is 1 September, and the prize categories are split from 11 and under to12 and above.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant unveils big refurb
Thomas Melia
Much-loved Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five has just unveiled a beautiful refurbishment at one of its Manchester sites, along with a new menu of fresh, handmade pasta.
Gone is the famous yellow colour palette of this Italian eatery as they swap in a sophisticated and regal turquoise blue at their Liverpool Road restaurant.
This establishment is known for its impressive shop-window pasta making stations where you can see your food prepared live in-store and while walking past outside the venue.
They’re continuing their foodie legacy serving carby creations, like a flaming cheese wheel pasta where staff blowtorch the cheese to ensure it’s as melty as possible.
One of the biggest menu highlights at Italiana Fifty-Five is the cappellacci, which comes in two equally gorgeous forms and much like its English translation, emulates tiny hats.
These cute little plates come in two delicious stuffed pairings – the burrata, combined with a tangy tomato and beef filling, and a salmon with cream sauce and fresh lemon for a match made in heaven.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five unveils big refurb. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Italiana Fifty-Five as it unveils a new look on Liverpool Road. Credit: The Manc Group
How can you think of anything more ideal than a table full of hearty and home-comforting meals than one that also features an array of beautiful sides?
Usual delights like the burrata on a bed of rocket, tomato and finished off with a balsamic vinegar glaze area great addition to your already faultless food.
Cheesy garlic pizza bread is quintessential when dining in an Italian restaurant, and Italiana 55’s lovely flavour-packed favourite is a go-to when ordering here.
The Liverpool Road restaurant also has a tonnata pizza which uses toppings that are an exact ingredient breakdown of the Mediterranean sauce, which it shares its name with.
In photos: Italiana Fifty-Five has undergone a refurb. Credit: The Manc Group
What better way to wolf down some incredible Italian feasts than with some perfectly paired alcoholic offerings like the classic Aperol spritz, trusted espresso martinis and a selection of fine wines.
Their menu is staying as tasty as ever with their delicious pizzas and pastas, with the new fresh pasta menu available at their restaurants on Liverpool Road and in Didsbury.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Danny Jones -
19th July 2024 
