There’s currently a limited-time sale going on over at The Manc Store online to celebrate Black Friday.
If you’re looking to get a head start on stocking up on some Christmas presents for your loved ones, need a last-minute Secret Santa gift for your work colleague, or you just fancy treating yourself to some Manchester-themed accessories, then you might as well bag yourself a bargain while you’re at it.
The Manc Store – the dedicated merch platform of The Manc Group – is filled with all things Manchester, with a range of specially-designed jumpers, t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, canvas prints, and more to get your hands on.
But, to properly mark the national shopping holiday that is Black Friday, there’s some mega discounts to make the most of.
How does 20% off on everything site-wide sound?
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‘Sausage Roll Christmas’ and ‘Gallagher Christmas Mug’ / Credit: The Manc Store‘Merry Christmas to suiiii’ / Credit: The Manc Store
Originally a US tradition that has made its way over to the UK, Black Friday takes place annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and this means that for the next three days, shoppers can head on over to The Manc Store to get 20% off on all the items listed on site.
Coronation Street lovers can grab jumpers and mugs with the iconic ‘Tis the season to get absolutely Roy Croppered’ and ‘Tis the season to get Gail Platted’ designs on the front, while Manchester United fans can grab a jumper or t-shirt printed with the new design ‘Merry Christmas to Suiiiiiiiiiiiii’ that pays homage to Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic goal celebration.
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Festive foodie fans can shop designs such as ‘I’m only here for the pigs in blankets’, and ‘I love you more than sausage rolls’, as well as the return of the other popular sausage roll-themed design ‘All I want for Christmas is you’.
‘Tis the season to get Gail Platted’ and ‘Brewdolph’ / Credit: The Manc Store‘I’m just here for the pigs in blankets’ / Credit: The Manc Store
The fan-favourite ‘Naughty, nice, nobhead’ design has also made a return this year, and there’s also the chance to grab 20% off on the best selling ‘Rainy City’ and ‘Worker Bee’ ranges, as well as a number of other themed designs for proud Mancs.
A hand-picked selection of some of the most popular ‘Manc Dictionary’ definitions have even been added to mugs, t-shirts, and canvas prints too.
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So that’s your Christmas shopping sorted.
‘Angin’ and ‘Athlete’ Manc Dictionary designs / Credit: The Manc Store
The 20% off Black Friday offer is available on The Manc Store until Sunday, and you can shop all the items online here.
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LEGO-loving little Mancs can now compete against the world to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’
Emily Sergeant
Little Mancs who love LEGO can now enter a worldwide competition and battle it out to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.
Is your child a LEGO super fan? Do they reckon they could build impressive LEGO creations in their sleep? Well, if they’re feeling brave enough and are ready to put their skills to the test, then you’ll want to take them down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester, as the hunt is one for a talented youngster to be crowned the UK’s newest ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.
Young LEGO fans will have the chance to let their imaginations run wild in a “bricktastic” competition, by building the most epic creation entirely out of LEGO bricks in an attempt to take home the coveted title.
Participants are invited to “demonstrate their imagination and creativity” by constructing something extraordinary that will leave the judges in awe – with the judges particularly interested in an array of building techniques and a strong creative flare, so entrants should “think outside the box” and let their personality and interests shine through.
Little Mancs who love LEGO can now compete to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’ / Credit: Supplied
Finalists will be chosen by the LEGOLAND Master Model Builders and Playmakers.
Each Discovery Centre in Manchester and Birmingham will then crown its own ‘Mini Master Model Builder’, and the winners will work with the local Master Model Builder to create their final models, which will then compete in the global final.
Winners will be given the unique opportunity of having their creation displayed at the iconic LEGO House in Denmark, plus a prize of £100 to spend in the LEGOLAND store, and a Local Annual Pass for them and their family too.
Up to the challenge then? All hopeful Mini Master Model Builders will need to get themselves down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester at Trafford Palazzo – which is next to the Trafford Centre – any weekend up until the start of February.
Entry into the competition is included in the price of one standard admission ticket to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester.
All entries must be made by those under the age of 18, and only one entry per person can be made.
To find out more about the competition and how to enter, check out the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester website here.
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Colourful Simpsons-themed cafes pop up inside Manchester’s Primark stores
Emily Sergeant
Cafes inside Primark stores across the UK are being transformed into The Simpsons-themed foodie hubs for a limited time only.
You may remember that Grinch-themed cafes popped up inside Primark on Market Street in Manchester city centre, as well as Primark in Trafford Palazzo during December, which were a hit with fans of the furry green character – with everything from green waffles and themed milkshakes, to festive toasties, hot drinks, and more on the menu.
A new life inspired by the legendary animated sitcom, The Simpsons, that is.
Colourful Simpsons-themed cafes have popped up inside Manchester’s Primark stores / Credit: The Manc Group & Supplied
Get ready to step into Springfield, as from now right through until the beginning of May, Primark shoppers can get their D’oh-nut fix and much more, with each cafe kitted out with Simpsons-themed menus and decor.
The special themed menu includes a wide selection of waffles and toasties, and also plenty of drinks and shakes to choose from, including an indulgent Chocolate Marshmallow Hot Chocolate, and a scrumptious Strawberry Doughnut Shake.
Prices start at £4.25 for drinks, and £5.50 for food items.
The menu is filled will themed delights inspired by the beloved animated sitcom / Credit: The Manc Group
“We’re serving up a slice of Springfield with our latest cafe theme, giving fans a taste of The Simpsons right in our stores,” explained Tim Kelly, who is the Director of New Business Development at Primark, as the cafes opened across the UK last week.
“We’re always looking for new ways to create fun and memorable experiences for our customers and our themed cafes have been a big hit, so we can’t wait to see everyone’s reaction in store.”
The Primark Café with The Simpsons is now open in Primark’s Manchester Market Street, and Manchester Trafford stores, as well as in Birmingham, Belfast, Braehead, Edinburgh, and Cardiff until the beginning of May.
Emily Sergeant -
25th November 2021 
