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A massive power ballads club night is heading to Manchester

Polishing off my key changes as we speak

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 12th February 2025

A club night dedicated to the majesty of power ballads is heading to Manchester this spring. 

Power Up – the Ultimate Power Ballad Night will encourage punters to belt out some of the biggest songs in history well into the night. 

Tune up your air guitars, round up your mates, squeeze those eyes tight shut and scream your heart out to classic power ballads from the likes of Meat Loaf, Queen, Whitney Houston and loads more. 

This beloved power ballads night out will be at the O2 Ritz Manchester over Easter weekend, with an early club night that will kick off at 9pm and wrap up at 1am. 

You’ll be able to put the venue’s iconic sprung dance floor through its paces as you bound around to some of the world’s biggest anthems. 

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The playlist will include artists like Journey, Bon Jovi, Bonnie Tyler, Phil Collins, Belinda Carlisle, and many more. 

If you’ve not been to a Power Up night out before, you can expect DJs throwing blow-up guitars and microphones into the crowd, non-stop fist-clenching anthems, and a setlist that’ll leave you hoarse from belting the next morning, 

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This next installment will be taking place at the O2 Ritz Manchester on Saturday 19 April, between 9pm and 1am. 

This is a strictly 18+ event. Tickets cost £10 in advance – you can find out more and grab your tickets HERE.

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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank

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. 

Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
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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.

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Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens

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 Bolton
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
A spacious bedroom
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
The rooftop terrace
Inside Deansgate Gardens in Bolton
View 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. 

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