Storm Jocelyn battered the region earlier this week, sending wheelie bins flying, knocking down fences, and… depositing sheep in people’s driveways?
There really is never a dull day in Greater Manchester, as one man’s security footage will demonstrate.
Clips taken from a five hour span in the middle of the night earlier this week captured a flock of sheep taking refuge from the weather in someone’s garden.
The woolly creatures strolled casually onto the property of Mark Howarth, who lives on a normal residential street in Edenfield near Ramsbottom.
After making their way up his driveway, they huddled together in his garden and stayed put until the following morning.
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Mark says there were around 12 of the cloud-like beasts outside his house, though added that he: “Fell asleep after counting 12..!”, which is a joke that makes Mark our favourite man of the week.
He told the Manchester Evening News that the sheep helped themselves to some of his grass and weeds while they were waiting for the storm to pass.
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Watch the sheep hiding from Storm Jocelyn here:
Mark’s Ring doorbell system normally only picks up neighbourhood cats, so to find a flock of sheep must’ve been quite a surprise.
While storms that batter Greater Manchester can be devastating, us Mancs often find a way to make the best of the situatio
Who could forget the man who went swimming in his back garden, complete with armbands, when Storm Franklin flooded his land?
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Or when people were running around Parklife with cardboard boxes for heads when the festival got hit with a huge thunderstorm?
Anyway, hopefully Mark’s sheep visitors have safely found their way back home post-Storm Jocelyn.
Greater Manchester’s popular wizard-themed steam train rides are back next month
Emily Sergeant
The hugely popular wizard-themed steam train will be travelling through Greater Manchester once again next month.
February half term is right around the corner, and that means East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is back with a whole host of immersive events that give curious Mancs the chance to step back in time by hopping on one of the historic Pullman-style steam train carriages through the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside.
Thomas the Tank Engine, dinosaur, Peppa Pig, and seasonal themed train rides are just a few of the events that have been entertaining families in the region over the last few years.
By far one of the most popular experiences on the lineup, however, has to be the chance to go on a ‘wizarding adventure’, where little Mancs can come together for a magical day of sharing spells and getting stuck into lots of magic-themed fun.
You can ride a wizard-themed steam train through Greater Manchester next month / Credit: ELR
Aspiring witches and wizards of all ages are invited to enrol in the spellbinding school of sorcery this February half term, as they take a “wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour” of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic during their interactive journey through the “Irwell Valley of wonders”.
During the enchanting 90-minute return trip that’s hauled by a genuine steam – and spell – powered train, you’ll take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice your potion making, be instructed in incantations, and learn to tattle and talk with a tawny owl.
Aside from wizard-themed tasks, there’ll also be plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
The Wizarding Adventure is an “enchanting experience for all the family” / Credit: ELR
Food and drink will be available to tuck into from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station, and from the Rawtenstall Buffet too.
It truly is an “enchanting experience” for the whole family.
The Wizarding Adventure is back this half term, with several special journeys lined-up next month on Wednesday 19 February, and tickets still available to get your hands on from £17.50 each.
You can enjoy a luxury Valentine’s dinner on a steam train travelling through Greater Manchester next month
Emily Sergeant
East Lancashire Railway’s special Valentine’s dining experiences are back by popular demand next month.
Just in case you need a little reminder, Valentine’s Day isn’t too far off now.
In just under a month’s time, couples all over the world will be marking the international day of love with the people they care about the most, and for those who are keen to celebrate in style, East Lancashire Railway (ELR) has announced that its ‘Valentine’s Night’ luxury dining experiences are back once again by popular demand.
This means that lovebirds can hop on-board a vintage steam train and enjoy a four-course meal while riding through the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside as the sun sets.
East Lancashire Railway’s ‘Valentine’s Night’ dining experiences are back by popular demand / Credit: ELR
These romantic dining experiences are promising to provide couples with an “elegant” and “atmospheric” evening as they travel through the Irwell Valley and raise a toast to each other to celebrate their love.
Priced at £85 per person, all guests will have a personal waiter for the evening, who’ll make sure everything is taken care of everything – from the Prosecco welcome, right through to the after-dinner chocolates.
The train journey lasts just under three hours, and all dietary requirements can be catered for.
Tickets are now on sale from £85 per person / Credit: ELR
Once couples board their train for the evening, their welcome drink will be accompanied by a live music reception to set the mood, all before they sit down to enjoy and tuck into a mouthwatering four-course meal.
The train journey lasts just under three hours, and all dietary requirements can be catered for.
The Valentine’s Night experiences are taking place on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 February this year, and tickets are now on sale.