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A wine festival dedicated to all things rosé is coming to Manchester

With thirty different styles of pink wine and fizz to sample

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 20th July 2023

A wine festival dedicated to all things rosé is coming to Manchester this month – and with the Barbie movie about to drop at the same time, we couldn’t think of a better time to be embracing all things pink.

With thirty different styles of pink wine and fizz to try, plus a complimentary rosé cocktail on arrival, the festival will take place in Manchester city centre at the end of July at the waterside Kampus neighbourhood.

Hosted inside a hidden upstairs wine bar The Beeswing, run by a Manchester wine expert who’s worked for everyone in wine before starting her own venture, the selections are sure to be on point – setting you up for the rest of the summer.

With the sun hopefully set to shine, the festival will kick off at 1pm in the Kampus waterside garden and run until 3.30pm on Saturday 29 July.

Rosé lovers heading down will have plenty of time to wander between the garden tables and try some of the gorgeous pink vinos on offer, with bottles sourced from all over the globe.

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Image: The Beeswing

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Wine will be available to buy on the day, with collection of bottles arranged for the following week.

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There is also a ‘plan B’ in case the heavens decide to open, with The Beeswing’s stunning wine bar located just a stone’s throw away up an elevator within the Kampus apartment complex.

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Wines on the day will be provided by Carte Blanche Wines, Alliance Wines, Boutinot Wines, Hallgarten & Novum Wines via ourselves! We’re going international, showing off wines from France, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, Greece, Spain, Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Italy, South Africa, and lots more.

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To find out more and purchase tickets, head over to the Eventbrite page for the Manchester rosé festival here.

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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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