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Luxury Christmas shopping event to take over The Royal Exchange in Manchester

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Mancs will be able to get their Christmas shopping smashed out in one day flat at The Royal Exchange, with free doughnuts to fuel their day out. 

The beautiful landmark building, which is home to brilliant local businesses and luxury brands, will be hosting a special shopping event this weekend. 

Between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday 10 December, there’ll be carol singers wandering the stunning arcade, a roaming saxophonist, and free festive cupcakes. 

Businesses based here will all be open for business ready to welcome Christmas shoppers looking for the perfect gift. 

Many of the shops, cafes and restaurants will be having special offers and promotions up for grabs all day. 

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At Michael’s Coffee House, you can pick up winter warmers like a gingerbread latte, black forest hot chocolate, and a Lotus latte. 

Then Pastan, a new vegan pasta restaurant on Cross Street, will serve free mini Biscoff doughnuts with any main meal. 

In Sostrene Grene, a gorgeous Danish retailer that’s been dubbed ‘little Ikea’, there are enchanting gifts and ornaments for affordable prices.

French Connection will have drinks and nibbles for shoppers as they browse in-store.

There’s a special treat at Jenny Jones Jewellery too, with mince pies and prosecco served alongside the beautiful jewellery items inside. 

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Diamond Heaven will have a 12 Days of Diamonds offer, with a mini sleigh in the window advertising their Diamond deal of the day. 

If you’ve had your eye on the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser then signing up for the Hotel Chocolat VIP.ME free membership will give you an offer you can’t refuse. 

The Royal Exchange’s Christmas shopping event will take place on Saturday 10 December between 1pm and 4pm. 

For more information visit https://www.theroyalexchangemanchester.com/

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Scare City returns to abandoned North West theme park for another year of terror this Halloween

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Scare City will be back in the North West once again this Halloween with its spine-chilling immersive horror experience.

After having firmly cemented itself as the region‘s favourite horror event for the past five years running, Scare City has announced that it’s getting ready for ‘another year of terror’ over in Lancashire, and although it may be the middle of summer right now and spooky season is some time off, tickets are currently on sale.

One summer is over, the nights draw in, and the temperatures begin to drop, Scare City will be taking over the grounds of the abandoned Camelot Theme Park once again from this September, just as it has done for the past four years following the success of its initial 2020 launch as a drive-in cinema.

This year’s event is set to feature a selection of terrifying zones.

Scare City horror experience returns to Camelot for 2023. Credit: Supplied, Jason Roberts Photographer
Scare City returns to an abandoned North West theme park for another year of terror this Halloween / Credit: Jason Roberts (Supplied)

The abandoned theme park will be transformed into a sprawling post-apocalyptic nightmare, featuring new immersive experiences.

Some of the new zones include desolate woodland ‘The Hollow’, and the ‘Puppet Master’, a toy maker’s workshop where innocent toys hide deep dark secrets, as well as the return of a number of familiar spooky spots like ‘The Slaughter House’ and ‘Carnivalley’.

The frightening Abyss is also set to return as ‘Abyss 2.0′, where thrill-seekers’ bravery will be put to the test in claustrophobic darkness, all while they’re unsure of what, or who, might be within reach. 

Don’t worry though, if you need a bit of a break from all the terror, then once you’ve made it halfway around the attraction, you’ll arrive at the aptly-named the ‘Resurrection Zone’, so you can take a moment to fuel up on the feast of food and drink freshly-prepared by on-site vendors, all ready for the second half of the harrowing Halloween spectacular. 

Scare City 2025 will take over Camelot Theme Park, in Charnock Richard near Chorley in Lancashire, from Thursday 25 September and run until mid-November.

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Tickets are now available to book at £29.50 for standard entry, or £44.50 for the ‘Gold Entry’ (both plus a booking fee), which allows you to fast-track queues at the main entrance and at all zones, if you just can’t wait any longer to be scared.

Get your hands on tickets via the Scare City website here.

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Manchester Arndale is hosting FREE workshops to help you ‘rework, restyle, and recycle’ your wardrobe

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Is your wardrobe feeling a little bland? Need to make some changes, but your bank account isn’t quite on the same wavelength? This event is here to help.

Those looking for some new ways to get creative with their style and put a spin on the clothes they already have are invited to head down to Manchester Arndale this weekend, as the Reimagine Your Fashion event is set to be a fun hands-on weekend celebrating personal style, smart choices, and sustainable ideas.

Whether you’re into upcycling, love yourself a styling session, or you just fancy doing something different in the city this summer, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into this weekend.

You can expect creative workshops, curated fashion rails, live styling tips, and a chance to give your pre-loved clothes a second life.

Oh, and did we mention it’s all free to take part in? Perfect.

There’s a collection of free ‘REWORK’ workshops taking place over the two-day event on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July, where you can learn how to turn old into gold – from patchwork denim makeovers, to scrunchie making, custom tote design, and loads more.

There’s no need to be a sewing pro either, as the workshops are beginner-friendly and designed to be relaxed and creative with all tools provided, so all you have to do is bring along the clothing items you want to upcycle.

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Manchester Arndale is hosting free workshops to help you ‘rework, restyle, and recycle’ your wardrobe this weekend / Credit: Priscilla Du Preez | Ashley Diane Worsham (via Unsplash)

At the ‘RESTYLE’ sessions, Rosie, who is the stylist behind Manchester Arndale’s summer campaign, will break down this season’s biggest trends and show you how to style what’s in store now, as well as being on-hand for styling tips and outfit advice.

And finally, there’ll also be a ‘RECYCLE’ station and drop-off point where you pass on your clean pre-loved clothes to two brilliant local charities doing vital work right here in Manchester – MASH, which supports women involved in sex work and those facing homelessness or gender-based violence, and Mustard Tree which works to tackle poverty across Greater Manchester.

“Your clothes could be someone else’s fresh start,” a spokesperson for Manchester Arndale said ahead of the event.

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Reimagine Your Fashion is taking place at Exchange Court in Manchester Arndale on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July running from 12pm, and you can find out more information and the times of the free workshops online here.

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