The newest restaurant in Rochdale, The Martlet, is finally here, taking up a corner of the Rochdale Town Hall, and it’s being backed by some well-known names.
The much-anticipated restaurant has a smart menu packed with classic northern dishes, sourced locally, like Jackson’s rag pudding, and bacon chop with Bury Black Pudding and Denshaw egg.
And inside the stunning space, guests aren’t just treated to tasty delights, but visual delights too, with artwork adorning the eatery’s grand walls.
The Martlet is offering everything from seafood and meat and veggie dishes, sure to go down a treat with everyone who pops in to visit.
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The leading powerhouses behind this remarkable venture are renowned chef Tristan Welch and award-winning chef Darren Parkinson, who have expertly crafted the menu for the establishment taking careful consideration of its location.
Parkinson has previously worked at restaurants not too far away in Halifax including Shibden Mill and The Fleece Inn, growing up in Heywood less than 15 minutes away from where The Martlet is situated.
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Eager-eyed sweet-treat lovers may notice a familiar favourite from Grandpa Greene, a local ice cream parlour based in Delph, whose soft serve delicacy will definitely be a favourite with all dining guests.
There are a multitude of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink choices with standouts being the aptly-named ‘Peregrine’ whisky, named after the resident birds that have been nesting in the eye-catching clock tower since 2008.
Rochdale’s newest fine dining restaurant is named after a mythical bird, one which is featured in imagery of the town over the years and even on the borough’s coat of arms.
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The Martlet holds a respectable 70 guests with its seating arrangements spread across a range of booths and tables.
A two course meal at this new food spot is £30 and those who are feeling a little more peckish can tempt their tastebuds to three courses for only £35.
The restaurant is a multifunctional space, so from 10am until 4pm on Monday to Fridays, it’s providing guests with a café luxe day-time menu and afternoon teas, which stay true to the dining destination’s northern roots.
Visitors wanting to enjoy The Martlet can come down on Friday and Saturday evenings from 27 September and will be greeted to a luxurious menu utilising local produce in its exquisite recipes.
Smash-hit Peaky Blinders-inspired theatre show returns to Greater Manchester next month
Emily Sergeant
A Peaky Blinders-inspired theatre show that proved to be an absolute smash hit with Greater Manchester audiences is returning next month.
The pioneering stage production starring the world-renowned Rambert Dance Company first took to The Lowry stage back March 2023, following its world premiere in 2022, and it went on to stun theatre fans in Greater Manchester with a relevant and relatable piece of work that showcases new perspectives, all while still capturing the Peaky plot.
And now it’s all set to return to acclaimed venues across the UK once again this autumn, including here in Salford for its second run.
Written by beloved BBC series’ creator, Steven Knight, with choreography and direction by Rambert’s Artistic Director, Benoit Swan Pouffer, the thrilling stage adaptation sees the stunning Rambert dancers perform to an iconic soundtrack from a live on-stage band.
A smash-hit Peaky Blinders-inspired theatre show is returning to Greater Manchester next month / Credit: Johan Persson (via The Lowry)
As well as referencing popular storylines from the BBC drama series, starring Oscar-winning Cillian Murphy in the lead role of Thomas Shelby, this contemporary dance adaptation also includes some exclusive plot points too, as well as characters who have never been seen on screen before.
There’s also a specially-commissioned score by Roman Gian Arthur too, and it includes iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
“I’m absolutely thrilled the Peaky x Rambert collaboration has been such a resounding success,” commented Peaky Blinders writer and creator Steven Knight ahead of the show’s return to The Lowry next month.
“So many people came to see the show and so many of them were new to live dance, which is why we all wanted to do this, so I’m delighted that the show is back on the road after popular demand.”
Rambert Dance in Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby returns to The Lowry from Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 October, and you can still get tickets online here.
Featured Image – Johan Persson (via The Lowry)
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A pop-up indoor pumpkin patch is coming to Greater Manchester this Halloween
Emily Sergeant
A pumpkin patch that’s perfect for all weather will be popping up in Greater Manchester this Halloween.
Now that autumn is officially here, the nights are drawing in, and the temperatures are dropping by the day, this means the spookiest time of year is officially around the corner, and the region’s biggest shopping centre has a whole host of events and activities for all the family to get involved with this Halloween and October half term.
The Trafford Centre has been embracing the spooky season more and more as the years have gone on, and this year is set to absolutely no different.
The shopping centre has now unveiled its lineup of “thrills, chills, and plenty of Halloween fun” for 2024.
One of the stand-out events on the family-friendly lineup this year is the indoor ‘Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch’, which is perfect for pumpkin pickers of all ages who fancy getting into the spooky spirit, all while staying dry and warm at the same time despite whatever the Greater Manchester weather has in store for us.
For just £2 per child, you’ll be able to make your way to the indoor pumpkin patch on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 October to pick out your pumpkin to take home for carving or decorating.
Every single penny from the ticket sales of this event will go to the Trafford Centre’s chosen charity for 2024, FareShare Greater Manchester – the region’s largest food redistribution charity, which is fighting food poverty while saving nutritious food from going to waste.
No booking is required for the pumpkin patch, and while dressing up in spooky costumes for the occasion is optional, it is highly recommended.
The Trafford Centre has unveiled its lineup of “thrills, chills, and plenty of Halloween fun” for 2024 / Credit: Supplied
Some of the other events on the Trafford Centre’s Halloween lineup next month is the ‘Halloween Trail’, which is kicking off on 17 October and features captivating interactive installations made up of more than 100,000 lights, and the return of the ever-popular ‘Spookfest’ on 19 October, complete with a ghastly ghost train, haunted house, five-metre-tall pumpkin tower, and lots of tasty treats.
Gandeys Circus is also back at the centre once again this autumn from 11 October, with a brand-new ‘Halloween Spooktacular Big Top Show’ for all the family.
Other activities include pumpkin carving, marshmallow roasting, and a skeleton petting zoo and skeleton disco.