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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The Manchester vintage shop selling designer brands for £25 has reopened in a new location
Thomas Melia
A much-loved and viral vintage shop selling all your favourite designer brands is finally returning to Manchester after a 16 month closure.
Already loved vintage shop Catch My Thrift is reopening in a new location in Manchester city centre and it’s providing people with high-end fashion at budget-friendly prices.
After a successful run of pop-up shop dates on Deansgate, now, Catch My Thrift now has a permanent location to help make the streets of Manchester even more stylish, one thrifted tee at a time.
There’s no catch here, besides the one you can find in their company name, as you can bag brands from Yves Saint Laurent to Ralph Lauren from as little as £25.
Located in Chatham Mill, this vintage clothes shop is suitable for shopaholics and bargain lovers alike as they’re providing the people of Manchester with trendy tees while keeping prices in the forefront of their mind.
An Yves Saint Laurent polo shirt from Catch My Thrift in Manchester.This vintage store has a variety of cool jackets, just like this one.Credit: The Manc Group
Just a five minute walk from iconic music venues Gorillaand O2 Ritz, Catch My Thrift also finds itself right in the heart of Manchester’s student accommodation.
Catch My Thrift is the brainchild of sustainable fashion brand owner Scott Joseph, known online as Sustainably Scott, and initially launched all the way back in 2023.
Now, this vintage clothes site is well-trusted as their Instagram account highlights notable names that have visited the including the England Rugby team as well as a whole host of influencers.
And very soon you’ll be able to walk round with coffee in hand as the attached space will act as a coffee shop venue working alongside the vintage clothes vendor titled, Canteen.
There’s an additional third unit just next door that owner Scott has plans for in the future, however all is being kept secret as of yet.
One thing we can guarantee is whatever this space becomes, it’s sure to be a hit.
Catch My Thrift, colloquially referred to as Catch, is open now and their attached coffee shop Canteen will be opening very soon, both located at Chatham Mill in Manchester.
A lovely outfit combination made by Catch My Thrift owner, Scott.It doesn’t get more vintage than a snazzy windbreaker.Credit: The Manc Group
A charity auction is selling memorabilia from the ACTUAL Peaky Blinders set
Thomas Melia
Peaky Blinders super-fans get ready, because there’s a charity auction is currently open and items worn by the stars of the iconic TV seriesare up for grabs.
This exclusive event gives bidders the chance to own a piece of modern-day TV history in the form of not just merchandise but authentic memorabilia.
Let’s be honest, we’ve all wanted to pull on a flat cap and pretend we were a gangster at one point in our lives, and what better way to do so and relive your Peaky Blinders fantasy than by doing so with one from the show? Especially since you know your money is going towards a good cause.
Whether you want to look as dapper as Tommy Shelby, or you just want to add a culture-soaked collector’s item to your, well, collection, you might want to check this one if you’re a big Peaky fan.
Maybe you could own something from this very picture at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.Walk away feeling dapper as ever with exclusive merchandise up for grabs at the Peaky Blinders charity auction event.Credit: BBC
Anyone planning on going to the Peaky Blinders charity auction event can bid in person or even register to bid online now if you won’t be free during the proceedings.
As for what is on the table, you could raise your virtual paddle for everything from a full suit worn by Cillian Murphy himself to Sam Claflin’s homburg hat, a pair of Michael Gray (Finn Cole) shiny shoes and much more.
And where else to hold said event and than Manchester’s very own Peaky Blinders bar on Peter Street just off the main Deansgate strip, where the action will culminate in a flamboyant and free-to-all event.
Those attending in person will be greeted with a welcome drink before being encouraged to join in with the final day of the auction – guests are encouraged to turn up in ‘true Shelby style’ of course.
All the funds raised will go towards the much-loved NHS foundation and specialist hospital, The Christie, Europe’s largest cancer centre, right here in Manchester.
Peaky Blinders bar on Peter St in Manchester city centre.Everyone knows the Peaky Blinders like a drink.
Tickets for this event cost nothing, but there is an option to add an additional donation if you wish, and bidding on items taken from the cult favourite TV show is open to everyone.
Emily Sergeant -
25th November 2021 
