We keep hearing that we’re in for tough few months now autumn is here. But it’s not all doom and gloom in Manchester.
Over at the Arndale Centre, multiple stores are celebrating the onset of a new season by running a huge range of exclusive fashion & beauty discounts – available all weekend long from 25-27 September.
A whopping 30 brands are getting involved in the mega sale – which will see outlets offering up to 30% off style products.
The Arndale is also encouraging customers to be on the lookout for a handful of in-store freebies – as well as discounts on haircuts and wide range of beauty treatments.
Sales arrive as part of the shopping centre’s new Fashion Worth Following campaign – which has dropped with a promotional video showcasing some of the new looks available.
Fashion and footwear stores have all signed up to sell selected products at 20% off the usual price tag – including Clarkes, Dorothy Perkins, Dune, Burton, Evans, Luke, Miss Selfridge, New Look, Timberland and Vans.
Jack & Jones, meanwhile, is launching a particularly big sale with 30% off items in store.
Accessories are also available at a fraction of the usual cost with 30% off at Fossil.
Accessorize, too, are cutting prices by 10%.
Free gifts will apparently be available alongside purchases from Swarovski, Swatch and Thomas Sabo – so it may be worth venturing down to these outlets to grab some early Christmas presents.
This weekend is also the perfect time for beauty treatments – with Supercuts, Decent Cut, Rituals, Laser Clinics, Lush, Paul’s Hair & Beauty World, Sergeant Caesar Barbers, The Fragrance Shop and The Perfume Shop all promising special offers for the final weekend of September.
Offers are available until Sunday 27 September. T&Cs apply.
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You can star in your own series of Taskmaster in a castle near Greater Manchester this summer
Clementine Hall
Are you ready to channel your inner comedian? Great, because Taskmaster is coming up north.
Well…sort of.
The beloved (and hilarious) show is bringing a family-friendly version to Beeston Castle and Gardens, which is a picturesque English Heritage site in the rural Beeston area of Tarporley in Cheshire, and you are invited to try your hand at the wacky tasks yourselves.
From now right up until Sunday 31 August, visitors can take part in the ridiculous challenges inspired by the hit TV show.
In partnership with English Heritage, it’s appropriate for all ages and a fantastic day out for all the family.
Contestants will pick up their score card on arrival before exploring the site and getting involved in tasks along the way.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the popular comedy show or a complete newbie, this Taskmaster experience guarantees a hilarious day out in the Cheshire countryside… and don’t worry, Greg Davies and Alex Horne won’t be judging your efforts along the way either – phew.
“We are delighted to be collaborating with the Taskmaster team this summer,” commented Beth Stone, who is the Head of Visitor Engagement and Experience at English Heritage.
You can star in your own series of Taskmaster near Greater Manchester this summer / Credit: Jim Holden (via English Heritage)
“From tasks such as becoming a monarch and making your own laws, to creating your own solstice, our visitors can expect a host of fun with a history twist at many of our properties, and of course, plenty of rubber ducks.”
Alex Horne, creator and star of Taskmaster, added: “It’s nice to go to nice places, but it’s even nicer to do fun things in those nice places – and this should ensure you can do just that for this summer at least.”
To find out more, take a look at English Heritage’s website here.
Featured Image – English Heritage
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Classical musician Hauser announces huge arena gig in Manchester later this year
Thomas Melia
Croatian cellist and former member of classical band 2CELLOS, Hauser, has announced a tour including an arena date in Manchester this year.
World-class musician Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as Hauser, is getting ready to pack his cello and cheeky smile as he embarks on ‘The Rebel Is Back’ tour.
Hauser has amassed a worldwide cult following of classical music lovers, by not only respecting the genre, but evolving it too by intertwining his cello skills into modern day pop hits.
The cellist has covered lots of current pop songs while part of musical duo 2CELLOS like ‘We Found Love’, ‘Despacito’, and ‘Viva La Vida’.
You can also expect to hear covers of some of music’s greatest compositions, including the timeless opera classic ‘Nessun Dorma’, and highly-adored ballet piece ‘Swan Lake’.
Recently, Hauser has teamed up with London Symphony Orchestra to reimagine Ennio Morricone’s ‘Le Vent, le cri’, taken from the 1981 French film Le Professionnel.
Hauser has performed in over 40 countries and played at some of the most prestigious venues across the world – including Royal Albert Hall and Sydney Opera House.
He’s also become a social media sensation, capturing people’s attention via his videos playing his cello in a variety of interesting locations like a swimming pool, at the desert, and even on the famous Brooklyn Bridge.
Classical musician Hauser announces huge arena gig in Manchester later this year / Credit: Stefan Brending (via Wikimedia Commons)
You’ll be able to identify a lot of the tracks played out when Hauser visits AO Arena, as his upcoming album titled Cinema, features a wide variety of soundtracks and film theme tunes.
The highly-anticipated LP from Hauser contains ‘What Was I Made For?’ from Barbie, ‘Mission: Impossible’, ‘A Time For Us’ from Romeo and Juliet, alongside lots more motion picture melodies.
The musician is quite familiar with Manchester city city centre too, Hauser studied at Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester before taking the classical world by storm.
The Manc -
25th September 2020 
