A new bar-come-shop has opened next door to Terrace in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.
Serving up wines and beers by the glass, as well as offering them to take away and enjoy at home, new venture Ad Hoc is part-bar, part-shop – and we’re already very taken with it.
Soon to become the NQ’s go-to spot to grab some quality bevs and good times, it initially opened earlier this year – but has kept things pretty low-key up until now, only serving those in the know.
“We want everyone to enjoy the best wines possible at affordable prices, whilst making the most of our window bar top and stools along with just a fiver corkage in the shop.” said Miles / Credit: Ad Hoc
Located on Edge Street, the shop boasts a vast selection of bottles from all corners of the globe, with stacked shelves filled with beers and ciders from brewers far and wide, as well as a selection of spirits covering everything from weekend essentials to rare bottles you didn’t know you needed.
Run by Miles Burke and Charlie Heyes, Ad Hoc is a store of abundance, created from a passion for the good stuff, with truly something for everyone.
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If you aren’t sure what you’re after, Miles and Charlie can advise you based on your likes, dislikes, and will likely encourage you to try something new based on their advanced knowledge of the selection at hand.
If you aren’t sure what you’re after, Miles and Charlie can advise you – the pair have some extensive product knowledge between them / Credit: Ad Hoc
Their ‘house’ bottle, La Ficelle Union Des Vignerons Saint-Pourcain, priced at £12.90 is a real people-pleasing blend of Gamay and Pinot Noir. Delicious served slightly chilled, it can be taken home or drank sat down inside or out with a £5 corkage – and is recommended to be enjoyed alongside Ad Hoc’s selection of magnificent Torres crisps.
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Speaking on the new opening, Miles said: “We offer a vast selection of hand-picked wines, beers, and spirits (all tried and tested) so that there’s truly something for everyone.
“We want everyone to enjoy the best wines possible at affordable prices, whilst making the most of our window bar top and stools along with just a fiver corkage in the shop.”
Bottles range from £10 to £100 and are all handpicked from independent wineries with an organic and biodynamic focus / Credit: Ad Hoc
Bottles range from £10 to £100 and are all handpicked from independent wineries with an organic and biodynamic focus.
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On the shelves, you’ll find a selection of people-pleasing pinots and easy sipping cans, as well as some more elusive bottles which are sure to pique the interest of wine, beer and spirit connosieurs.
Ad Hoc also offers a selection of low ABV / non alcoholic beers.
A young lad is walking all the way from Manchester to Ibiza for a truly tear-jerking cause
Danny Jones
We recently came across the story of a young man who has set himself the task of walking all the way from Manchester to Ibiza in an effort to raise money for a truly tear-jerking charitable cause.
In case you haven’t heard of him already, the legend responsible behind this is Henry Oscar Moores, a 21-year-old from Macclesfield in Cheshire who is essentially completing a marathon every single day to complete his voyage from rainy 0161 to sunny Spain.
Nearly halfway into his epic trek already, the youngster has been battling plenty of obstacles, not least heavy rain – and that was just here in Greater Manchester…
Going live each day as thousands of followers tune in to support his latest steps, his real-world journey has sparked a wholesome new community online and we’ve got nothing but the utmost respect.
It’s set to take him around 60 days in total, all being well, but what exactly is Henry Moores doing all this for? Or rather who?
Well, the answer is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking, as the ‘Henry Walk’ from Manchester to Ibiza is all in aid of the Tony Hudgell Foundation, a charity set up in honour of the now nine-year-old boy of the same name and the youngest ever Pride of Britain winner.
Hudgell was sadly the victim of horrific child abuse ever since he was a toddler, so much so that he had to have both of his legs amputated as a result of the treatment. In 2020, when he was still just five, Tony set out to raise £500 by walking 10k in his prosthetic legs. He ended up amassing £1.8m. Incredible.
With a non-profit officially registered in his name since 2021, the organisation aims to provide support to children affected by physical, emotional or psychological abuse. His story also helped usher in Tony’s Law. Now taking over the reins, Henry is pounding the pavement on his behalf – and smashing it.
He’s even been given an added incentive by Ibiza’s Ocean Beach owner, Wayne Lineker.
Promising to help Henry finish the walk if he makes it all the way to his final 30k leg in Ibiza Town to the famous club – he’s already polished off the 507km from Manchester to Portsmouth and is currently chipping away at the 1818km stint from Caen in France to Denia – Lineker and the likes of radio DJ Charlie Sloth have been backing the effort since day one.
Describing Tony as an inspirational young figure “who captures hearts with his bravery, optimism, and infectious smile”, even despite his daily struggle and constant treatment, we can’t overstate the admiration we have for both of them. He’s already smashed his initial £20k and just keeps going.
“We really appreciate any donations; we know times are tough. Don’t hesitate if you can’t donate; continue to share and support us in any other way. Thanks to everyone for the past couple of weeks; it’s been insane.” You can do your bit by donating HERE or to Tony Hudgell’s operation fund directly.
Featured Images — Henry Moores (via Instagram)/JustGiving
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Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK
Emily Sergeant
Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK, and it’s joined by two other Greater Manchester towns in the top 10.
Talk about a not-so-coveted title, right?
From damp flats to poorly-ventilated houses, the battle against mould seems to be constant for many UK residents, and while Awaab’s Law – which was named in memory of Rochdale toddler, Awaab Ishak, and introduced back in 2023 – was brought in to tackle this very problem, by mandating faster response times from social housing landlords for dealing with damp-related issues, the problem still continues for homeowners and tenants alike despite this new legislation.
And now, some new research by thermal imaging experts at Tester has revealed where the ‘mouldiest’ places to live in the UK are.
Bolton has been named the ‘mouldiest’ place in the UK / Credit: Wikimedia Commons | Benjamin Elliott (via Unsplash)
Tester measured the average monthly search volume for various mould-related terms over the past 12 months – including ‘mould removal cost’, and ‘black mould removal’ – to figure out where the mouldiest places in the country are, and devise a top 10 list.
Bolton takes the title of the UK’s mouldiest place, according to the new research, with an average monthly search volume for mould-related terms of 945 per 100,000 people, and ‘magic mould’ being the most-searched term as residents seem eager to find a simple solution to their ever-growing mould problems.
Top 10 ‘mouldiest’ places in the UK
Bolton
Croydon
Manchester
Bath
Bristol
Lincoln
Bournemouth
Norwich
Stockport
Wakefield
Manchester places third on the list, with an average monthly search volume of 922 per 100,000 people, and Stockport also features in the less-than-ideal top 10 at number nine.
Croydon in London claims the runner-up spot on the list, while Bath and Bristol round out the top five alongside Manchester, and Lincoln, Norwich, and Wakefield are some of the other areas to make up the top 10.
A spokesperson for Tester admitted that the surge in searches for mould-related terms in the UK is “worrying to say the least”.
Speaking on the findings from the team’s new research, they continued in a statement: “The study shows that UK residents are actively seeking out mould removal solutions, pointing to a wider problem of mould and mildew growth in homes not being properly dealt with, either by landlords or homeowners themselves.”
Georgina Pellant -
22nd October 2021 
