Velvet on Canal Street is hosting a brand-new drinking experience featuring limited-edition wines by the one and only Kylie Minogue.
The beloved hotel, bar and brasserie in the heart of Manchester’s iconic Gay Village have teamed up with the pop queen and long-standing LGBTQ+ icon to deliver a new luxury wine offering.
Positioned as the only place in Manchester where you can get your hands on a plethora of official Wines by Kylie Minogue, we just gave even more of a reason to pop into Velvet this summer – not that you needed one.
We just can’t get this out of our heads and, no, we won’t be apologising for even one pun.
Available to enjoy on the restaurant and hotel’s sun-trap terrace out on the ever-bustling Canal Street, whilst enjoying the lavish interior of the bar itself or up in your room if you just fancy sitting in bed and watching Kylie music videos, you can cheers to the pop princess however you like.
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First set up back in 2020 and having initially rolled out to the vino-loving masses over in the US, the brand has now arrived in Manchester, with a total of nine different wines as well as her brand new Brut Prosecco, of which there are only a handful available and, yes, that’s only at Velvet too.
With the stylish Manc drinking spot having sold over 10,000 bottles of her popular rosé prosecco alone and Ms Minogue shifting over three million bottles in her first two years of business alone, it’s safe to say people flock to her booze just as much they do to her gigs.
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She might be one of the best-selling artists of all time but she also happens to make a pretty bloody good glass of fizz.
You can view the full collection of wines through her online store and believe us when we say this isn’t just any old celeb putting out a run-of-the-mill product and simply slapping their name on it: we enjoyed every wine we tried.
But don’t just take our word for it, pop along to Velvet Manchester yourself and try it for yourselves – especially if the sun is out as that terrace is to die for.
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Right, somebody get ‘Spinning Around’ on the speaker, because we’re certainly about to be after a few glasses of the good stuff.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
Credit: Andrew Ogilvy PhotographyCredit: SuppliedCredit: Supplied
As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Danny Jones -
13th June 2024 
