Yes, 2020 has no doubt been an unprecedented year so far, but we promise this isn’t the most belated April Fool’s prank of them all.
Heinz has just launched a brand new range of ice cream kits – Heinz Creamz – and they come with a variety of bizarre sauces, including ketchup, mayonnaise and BBQ.
Considering July is National Ice Cream Month, perhaps it’s time to give these a whirl?
Okay, we’re certainly not expecting them to be up everyones’ street, but if you’re suitably intrigued by the idea of potentially pouring Heinz sauce all over your ice cream dessert instead of your chippy tea, then these are the choices of kits on offer to you – Heinz Ketchup Creamz, Heinz Mayo Creamz, Heinz BBQ Creamz, Heinz Saucy Sauce Creamz and Heinz Salad Creamz.
Every kit comes with a range of accessories and a selection of recipes that are easy to make at home.
The Heinz Creamz kits are suitable for vegetarians and vegans – with modified recipe options – and have no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
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Speaking on the release of the new Creamz kits, David Chalbert, Senior Brand Manager at Heinz Sauces, said: “This summer is looking different for many of us, and while we might be staycationing or staying at home more than in other years, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the joys of a good ice cream.”
“Heinz sauces are here to help.”
“We give you the ultimate summer mash up – Heinz Creamz – A DIY ice cream kit, with an added summery squeeze of one of your favourite Heinz Sauces, so, you needn’t miss out on one of the sauciest of sweet treats (or six) during a summer of social distancing.”
“We know it might seem like a bit of a crazy combo to some, but anything is possible.”
The Heinz Creamz kits are retailing at £15 each.
If you like the sounds of them, then they’ll be available to get your hands on from 1st July at the Heinz to Homewebsite here.
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Bob Vylan dropped from Manchester music festival following Glastonbury controversy
Danny Jones
English punk rap duo Bob Vylan have been dropped from an upcoming music festival in Manchester following the recent controversy surrounding their set at Glastonbury 2025.
The media storm surrounding their much-talked-about and heavily televised Glasto appearance has seen them reportedly dropped by their agency and their US Visas cancelled, along with multiple concerts – one of those being right here in Greater Manchester.
Bob Vylan were scheduled to play RADAR Fest at Victoria Warehouse in Stretford this weekend, but now the organisers have informed gig-goers that the artists will not be performing in their planned slot on Saturday.
The alternative music event did provide any additional details, posting nothing but this image:
For anyone unaware, Vylan were heavily criticised for the pro-Palestine chants, which Glastonbury itself has deemed as having “crossed a line”, labelling the chants against the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) as antisemitic.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has also commented on the situation.
In addition to RADAR, Vylan were also due to appear at Kave Fest in France the following Sunday, 6 July, but the music event has also decided not to host them.
The BBC also opted not to broadcast Northern Irish band Kneecap as part of their coverage this year, as the Belfast rap trio have also been outspoken on the issue, among many other musicians of late.
Responding to the decision on social media not long after the news broke, the act simply shared the post on their Instagram story along with the caption: “Silence is not an option. We will be fine, the people of Palestine are hurting. Manchester, we will be back.”
Trafford Centre launches school uniform drive to help disadvantaged Manchester families
Emily Sergeant
A school uniform drive has been launched at the Trafford Centre to support local families ahead of the new school year.
With schools across Greater Manchester soon set to be out for the summer holidays, many parents, guardians, and carers in the region may be looking ahead to the new school year in September, concerned about how they may be able to provide their children with the necessary uniform items needed.
According to a 2020 survey by The Children’s Society, 23% of parents reported that the cost of school uniforms led to their children wearing ‘ill-fitting, unclean, or incorrect’ items.
It’s these statistic that highlight the ongoing pressure faced by families.
This is why the Trafford Centre has partnered with both Manchester South Central Foodbank and local charity, Bridging the Gap, to launch a school uniform donation drive aimed at supporting more than 700 children across Manchester this summer.
The Trafford Centre launches a school uniform drive to help disadvantaged Manchester families / Credit: Trafford Centre
From now up until the 15 August, anyone heading to the region’s largest shopping centre is encouraged to donate new or pre-loved school uniforms.
“The cost of living crisis has deeply impacted our community, with more and more families unable to afford the essentials,” commented Emily Jeremy, who is the Assistant Project Manager at Manchester South Central Foodbank.
“As an anti-poverty charity, we recognised the need for school uniform support years ago. Though costs vary between schools, a full set of branded secondary school uniform can total around £150, which is a significant burden for many households.”
All items can be donated at the shopping centre’s Guest Services point / Credit: Darren Robinson Photography | Trafford Centre (Supplied)
Simon Layton, Centre Director at the Trafford Centre, added: “We’re proud to be working alongside Bridging the Gap and Manchester South Central Foodbank to support local families during these challenging times.
“School uniforms shouldn’t be a barrier to education, and we hope this initiative will ease some of the pressure many parents face as the new school year approaches.”
The school uniform donation drive is running up until 15 August.
All items can be taken to the Trafford Centre’s Guest Services Lounge, which is located on Lower Regent Crescent next to M&S, and they must be clean and free from stains or damage.
Emily Sergeant -
30th June 2020 
