Zouk Tea Bar and Grill is hosting a charity dinner to raise money for the people of Gaza and Palestine.
The much-loved Manchester curry house is teaming up with Halal Dining Manchester (HDM) and Human Aid and Advocacy, the international organisation which supports survivors of war and persecution, to generate crucial funds for the countless civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
With all proceeds going directly to the people of Palestine thanks to the efforts of Human Aid, the region will receive vital resources in the form of food packs, hot meals, water, hygiene kits and cash for families to purchase essential supplies.
People from all over Greater Manchester are being invited to come along and enjoy the feast and an array of mocktails whilst also helping do their bit.
Starting at 7pm, guests will sit down to a four-course meal featuring an array of traditional Indian and Pakistani dishes, as well as soft drinks and creative mocktails.
Once again, every penny from the tickets sold will go straight to the families of Gaza victims and other areas of Palestine, as well as a further charity auction and raffle following the dinner to bolster fundraising even more.
With Zouk‘s city centre venue always guaranteeing a vibrant atmosphere, further entertainment will also be confirmed closer to the event, which will be shared on the restaurant’s socials.
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You can find the full menu showcasing every that’s on offer during the charity dinner HERE.
Speaking on behalf of Zouk, owner Tayub Amjad said: “We’re all in a truly fortunate position to wake up every day without fear that it might be our last.
“As the weeks have gone by watching the news coming out of Gaza is truly heartbreaking, we’re hoping for a strong turn-out on the night to support this event and help us raise as much money for Gaza as possible.”
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Tickets for this important and fantastic value-for-money fundraising dinner are just £35 per person and will help provide invaluable support for those currently at risk.
The event takes place on Friday 19 July and you can secure your seat HERE; plus, if you wish to donate directly to the Gaza and Palestine fund set up by Human Aid and Advocacy, you can do so online.
Featured Images — Zouk Tea Bar and Grill/The Manc Group
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Inside Manchester’s new padel club with a Pot Kettle Black cafe and courtside cocktail bar
Daisy Jackson
Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world, and it’s really picking up speed in Manchester now too with another city centre club opening this month.
The Pollen Club is a little different to the others, in that it’s fully undercover and protected from Manchester’s less-than-favourable weather.
And another thing that makes it a must-visit is the cafe attached to it – a third site for the beloved Pot Kettle Black.
The Pollen Club and Pot Kettle Black have both taken over a prominent city centre spot just off Deansgate, at the foot of the recently-opened Treehouse Hotel.
There are two state-of-the-art padel courts inside, with a mezzanine terrace for enjoy Pot Kettle Black’s offerings.
In summer, there are plans to launch a bar downstairs too, where you can sip spritzes courtside from loungers and swing seats.
The exciting new Manchester padel club will host pop up events, DJ takeovers and an extended evening food offering.
Pot Kettle Black are part of the new padel clubInside Manchester’s new padel club, The Pollen ClubPot Kettle Black are part of the new padel club
And even if you’re not heading inside The Pollen Club, Pot Kettle Black has a grab-and-go hatch facing onto Blackfriars Street, making their delicious coffees, sandwiches and pastries (from their own bakery Half Dozen Other) even more accessible.
Commenting on the opening of the new site, Pot Kettle Black co-owner, Mark Flanagan said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to have opened our third Pot Kettle Black site at The Padel Club. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team.
“After ten years in the city we’ve been enjoying seeing some familiar faces stopping by for a coffee and we can’t wait to get started on our programme of summer events!”
Insomnia Cookies is giving away FREE cookies to anyone with these two names
Emily Sergeant
Manchester’s late-night sweet treat spot Insomnia Cookies is dishing out freebies this week… but there’s a catch.
You have to be called one of two specific names to get one.
With the long bank holiday weekend upon us, those in-the-know will also have noticed that this Sunday isn’t just Easter Sunday, it also happens to be 4/20… and that means Insomnia Cookies is back with its ‘blazing’ £4.20 deal, giving you the chance to bag a box of four warm cookies while saving nearly £7 at the same time.
But even better still, if you happen to have either the first or middle name ‘Mary’ or ‘Jane’, then you can also get yourself a warm tasty cookie for free.
To mark both 4/20, and celebrate the launch of its newest strain of mouthwatering cookie, the Mary Jane, anyone called Mary or Jane can pop into either of Insomnia Cookies’ two Manchester city centre sites – Cross Street and University Green – show their valid ID with their name on, and walk alway with a cookie free of charge.
If you want to try the new Mary Jane cookie, then this limited-edition special is made up of a cookies n cream dough base, packed with rainbow sprinkles.
The freebie deal has been running all week, and you have up until 3am on Monday 21 April to take advantage of it.
Customers will be limited to one free cookie per day.
Insomnia Cookies is giving away free cookies to anyone with these two names / Credit: Insomnia Cookies UK
If you aren’t lucky enough to be called one of those two names though, then thankfully you can still make some great savings on a classic four-pack of cookies over the spring bank holiday weekend, and for every four-pack sold, £1 will be donated to Groundwork – a charity helping make Manchester greener for nature and for local people.
“We’re calling for Marys and Janes to join us to live the high life with free cookies all week,” commented Millie Ralston, Head of Marketing at Insomnia Cookies.
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