First Soho House, now Queen Street: another new private members club is coming to Manchester as the city’s ever-bustling nightlife continues to evolve.
Yes, just off the street of the same name located near Spinningfields, where some of the most luxurious Manc hospitality destinations already lie, a new private members facility is set to pop up next month.
From the team behind the BEAT Club in London, one of the capital’s most exciting and renowned venues located in the famous Fitzrovia district, they are hoping to deliver the same kind of opulence with the Queen St Members Club.
Opening on Saturday, October 5, the new private members club is set to beat leading industry rival Soho House Manchester when it comes to its launch date, with the latter still only earmarked for early 2025.
Similar to Soho House and other member brands, Queen St will be designed for those seeking an exclusivenight out, with the private club will bring a new level of elegance to Manchester’s party scene.
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The interiors of the highly-anticipated venue blend sleek black leather with grand gold touches, a bespoke lighting system as its eye-catching centrepiece, and the latest Funktion One sound system.
A regular DJ roster will consist of both local and global talent each week and Queen St will obviously offer a private club function, available for members to hire and where guests can create a fully customised party.
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And get this, the club will also be one of the few Manchester venues that will stay open until 6am on weekends, so the party – however private – doesn’t stop until you say it does, essentially.
Memberships will be priced between £300 and £500 per annum, you can already enquire online now if this kind of thing tickles your fancy – or should we say very fancy.
Marc Merran, Owner of the new Queen St Members Club, BEAT and Inca (also in London) said: “We are thrilled to bring this brand new members’ club concept to Manchester.
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“A first of its kind, Queen St is set to become the city’s premier destination for those craving an elevated nightlife experience that mirrors the London members’ club market.”
Meanwhile, as for the worst-kept secret among Manchester’s high society, earlier this year we had a tour of an existing facility to see what we can expect when Soho House finally lands over in the city.
Andy Burnham wants to bring the ‘Greater Manchester way’ to Westminster
Emily Sergeant
Andy Burnham has set out his vision for the country if he is to become Prime Minister.
In case you need brining up to speed first, after it was announced earlier this month that Andy Burnham had clinched the victory in the crucial Makerfield by-election, winning 24,927 votes (54.8% vote share) and a majority of 9,231, he then went onto announce his intention to run for Labour Party leader, and therefore Prime Minister, after Keir Starmer confirmed he would be stepping down.
And this week, Mr Burnham has now delivered his first speech as part of his ongoing campaign, addressing how he plans to give the country a ‘new direction’.
Burnham says that he wants to bring the ‘Greater Manchester way’ to Westminster.
A lot has been discussed and reported on when it comes to Burnham’s intentions to create a so-called Number 10 North here in Manchester, but what exactly does it mean to take the ‘Greater Manchester way’ to the capital?
“The Greater Manchester way is based on strong partnership between all sectors: public, private, community, voluntary, academic, faith, and our trade unions,” Burnham said in his speech.
He continued: “When I started as Mayor in 2017, we set about building a new approach, a new politics based on the exact opposite of the Westminster approach.
“Place-first, not party-first. Problem-solving, not point-scoring. Long-term, not short-term.
“A decade on, it’s incredible how much we’ve been able to achieve by working together instead of fighting against one another.”
Burnham said he feels the truth is that the country spends ‘too much time arguing and not enough time doing’ and that for Britain to get back where it ‘should be’, his Government would ask everyone to ‘face the same way’ and then ‘pull in that same direction together’.
He declared that No 10 North will be the ‘nerve centre’ for a rewired Britain.
“It will be the conduit through which we redistribute power and resources across the UK,” he concluded. “It will coordinate all parts of Government, at national and local level, to agree a long-term economic strategy and help all places set new growth ambitions.”
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Body of missing 15-year-old boy recovered from water at Salford country park
Emily Sergeant
The body of a missing 15-year-old boy has sadly been recovered from the water at a country park in Salford.
Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were called to reports of a teenager getting in to difficulty in the water at Clifton Country Park in Salford at around 4:51pm this past Saturday (27 June).
Since then, emergency services – including partners from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) – have been working together to locate the missing boy.
But despite their best efforts, a body was, unfortunately, located in the water yesterday (29 June).
The body was recovered from the water by specialists at North West Under Water Search and Marine Unit, GMP confirmed.
Formal identification is yet to take place, but police are supporting the family of the missing boy in the meantime.
“Saturday’s incident is truly heartbreaking,” commented Detective Inspector Dave Ogden, from the Salford CID.
“My thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of the young boy who has so tragically lost his life. While we are satisfied there are no suspicious circumstances, this incident is an incredibly upsetting reminder of the serious risks associated with open water.
“We understand people want to make the most of the warm weather, but we would urge everyone to stay safe and avoid entering reservoirs, rivers, canals or ponds.
“Please take care and enjoy the weather in a safe way.”
Danny Jones -
20th September 2024 
