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A massive Save the Rave 90s festival is coming to a north west seaside town

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Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 23rd February 2023

A festival celebrating all things 1990s rave culture is heading back to the north west this summer, with a huge day of nostalgia and music. 

Save the Rave: Outdoor 90s Festival will be rocking up in Southport in July to throwback to a time when rhythm was a dancer and groove was in the heart. 

Now in its third year, ticket-holders can expect to hear the decade’s biggest dance floor fillers piped out across Victoria Park. 

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Seaside Weekender. Credit: Supplied
Save the Rave at Seaside Weekender
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The Save the Rave Outdoor 90s Festival is back

That means we’ll all be dancing to DJ set that will include songs from Fatboy Slim, Ultra Nate, Faithless, Baby D, Livin’ Joy, and The Chemical Brothers.

And there in person will be a huge 90s line-up including UltraBeat, Flip & Fill, Dave Pearce, Phats & Small, K-Klass, Angie Brown, Marcella Woods, 2Funky2, Lee Butler, The Wideboys , Billie Clements and many more huge acts still to be announced. 

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In addition to the music will be street food trucks, pop-up gin and prosecco bars, crazy festival decor, confetti cannons and loads of other surprises. 

The event comes from Seaside Weekender, which will be bringing live entertainment to Southport across one massive weekend in July. 

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Save the Rave: Outdoor 90s Festival will take place at Victoria Park in Southport on Saturday 22 July 2023. 

Tickets are on sale now with Skiddle. 

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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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