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The UK’s largest thrift market is at Manchester’s Victoria Baths this weekend

The old swimming baths will host more than 100 different sellers.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 28th September 2023

The largest thrift market in the UK will be in Manchester this weekend, filling the old pools at Victoria Baths with rail after rail of pre-loved clothing.

ClothesCycle will bring together more than 100 sellers and a massive range of styles and items.

There’ll be male, female, gender-neutral and plus size fashion pieces spread across six huge rooms.

And the event promises to have something to suit every budget, whether you’re looking to drop a tenner on a few bits or invest more than £100 in a luxury brand archive piece.

Fashions sold at ClothesCycle this weekend will span from vintage to streetwear, big brands to luxury brands, handmade items, rare archive pieces, one-offs, retro and current items.

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And it’s not just shoes and clothes on offer – you can also grab prints, greetings cards, plants, ceramics and loads more.

Events taking place within the ClothesCycle thrift market include nail art and tooth gem treatments, DJs playing all day, and several street food trucks to fuel your shopping.

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There’ll even be a clothes swap, where you can bring up to five good-quality clothing items to swap for something else (you need to buy a ticket to take part).

ClothesCycle will bring the UK's largest thrift fair to Manchester this weekend.
ClothesCycle will bring the UK’s largest thrift fair to Manchester this weekend. Credit: Supplied
ClothesCycle will bring the UK's largest thrift fair to Manchester this weekend.
ClothesCycle will bring the UK’s largest thrift fair to Manchester this weekend.

The bar at Victoria Baths will also be serving cold beers and delicious cocktails throughout the day.

Taking place for one day only, Clothes Cycle offers stock that can’t be find online, with exclusive in-person discounts.

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What’s more, the first 200 people to attend will be gifted a free tote bag.

ClothesCycle will take place at Victoria Baths in Manchester on Sunday 1 October, between 11am and 5pm.

Tickets start from just £2 and are on sale now at clothescyclemarkets.co.uk.

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Sir David Jason set for TV return in Only Fools and Horses documentary Christmas special

Danny Jones Danny Jones David Jason returning for Only Fools and Horses Christmas special

In a surprise bit of festive news, the only and only Sir David Jason is returning for an Only Fools and Horses Christmas special this December. Lovely jubbly!

The best-loved and most-watched British comedy of all time will be back on our screens in documentary form this festive season, with Del Boy himself David Jason revisiting the iconic comedy character after 20 years he last played him on screen.

While the legendary sitcom was broadcast on BBC back in the day, the highly-anticipated Only Fools doc will be airing on Channel 5 right before Christmas as a special one-off programme.

Looking back on the show’s incredible run on UK screens over seven series and the several ‘Christmas Cracker’ specials, specifically, the latest Only Fools and Horses documentary will see Jason and a number of other guests appearing to chat about the legendary show.

The release date of the Only Fools special Christmas documentary is yet to be announced.

While it’s still unclear how many of the original cast will be appearing, Jason’s on-screen wife Tessa Peake-Jones (Raquel) is confirmed to be appearing along with other special guests including newscaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Bendiorm‘s Sherrie Hewson.

Sadly, a full theatrical reunion just isn’t on the cards following the deaths of Roger Lloyd Pack (Trigger), Kenneth MacDonald (Mike the Landlord) and Buster Merryfield (Uncle Albert) in the 30 years since the show ended its run.

Only Fools writer John Sullivan also sadly passed away aged 64 in 2011 and fellow co-star Nicholas Lyndhurst, a.k.a. Rodney Trotter, told Metro: “We can’t. John is no longer with us. John was the driving force of the show and we have also lost quite a few cast members now.

“I don’t think I could do it without them and I certainly couldn’t do it without John. At the risk of depressing everyone, I think the last two times I’ve seen David has been at funerals.”

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Simply entitled, ‘The Story Of Only Fools And Horses At Christmas’, the 90-minute special is yet to have its broadcast date fully confirmed but you best keep your eyes peeled on the TV guide — we’ll let you know as soon we do.

Jason, 81, has only just recovered from hip surgery earlier this year, so it’ll be nice to see his familiar grin back on our screens.

Right, we’re off to binge a whole series on UK Gold.

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Habas restaurant in Manchester announces shock closure – with huge closing-down discount

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Habas in Manchester has announced its closure

Habas, the Middle Eastern restaurant launched by the team behind El Gato Negro, has announced its shock closure.

The subterranean restaurant will be going out with a bang though, promising one last knees-up with a big discount.

Habas will be doing 25% off its entire food and drink menu this New Year’s Eve so that fans of the eatery can raise a glass to the Manchester restaurant.

They’re also hoping that Mancs will raise a glass to new beginnings, teasing a brand new concept.

Habas is located at Brown Street in Manchester city centre and has been serving up its Middle Eastern menu since 2021.

It comes from Mills Hill Developments Limited, the company also responsible for El Gato Negro and Canto, fronted by celebrated chef Simon Shaw.

Habas has stressed that its closure ‘is not forever’ as it announces details of its New Year’s Eve closing down party.

You can ring in the new year with a selection of mezze dishes, sharing platters and small plates, feasting on chicken tagine and traditional tzatziki, all 25% off on Sunday 31 December.

Food at Habas in Manchester
Food at Habas in Manchester
Inside Habas, Manchester
Inside Habas, Manchester
Food at Habas in Manchester
Food at Habas in Manchester

Drinks, too, like the cranberry elderflower martini, blackberry ginger smash and clementine daquiri will be with 25% off.

Simon Shaw, Chef Parton at Mills Hill Developments Limited, said: “As of January 2024, we have made the decision to close the doors of Habas Bar & Restaurant, however we are thrilled to announce that our Brown Street venue has an exciting new concept on the way.

“Throughout December, Habas, will continue serving up the city’s best middle-eastern cuisine, so make sure you pop in and see us. AND on New Year’s Eve, Habas, will be hosting an unforgettable celebration with 25% off food and drinks. We want to rejoice with all of our customers, with one final hurrah!

“We would like to thank all of our guests and reassure Habas fans that this is not the end of Habas Bar & Restaurant forever, simply a farewell from Brown Street for now.

“We look forward to welcoming you to our new exciting concept in Q1 of 2024.”

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