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Manchester City opens new shop in the Arndale – with the Premier League trophy in store

With interactive photo stations, loads of merch, and some very famous silverware.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 26th May 2023

Manchester City has opened a brand new store in the Arndale, with the actual Premier League trophy on proud display all weekend. 

The new shop has opened on the first floor of the huge shopping centre, with an extensive City retail offering.

Inside, shoppers will find a collection of kits and memorabilia in a bespoke City shopping experience. 

There’s even the ‘Meet the Players’ interactive photo wall, where you can take a selfie with players of your choosing and customise your photo with stickers.

And to celebrate its launch, the Manchester City store will have the Premier League trophy displayed in-store, ready for people to have their photo taken with the iconic silverware. 

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Fans will be able to have their photo with the trophy between 9am and 6pm on Friday 26 May,
and 10am to 6pm on both Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May.

A sea of sky blue merch.
The ‘Meet the Players’ video wall
Mini figures in the Manchester City Arndale store.

And as well as the chance to see one of the most famous trophies in the world, fans will have the chance to win free giveaways while stocks last, and experience new digital activations.

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The club’s mascots, Moonbeam and Moonchester, are also there greeting shoppers today.

Inside, you’ll find a sea of sky blue products and goodies like mugs, mini figures, hats, pin badges and footballs.

A huge screen outside shows snippets of players including Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, while inside another screen replays some iconic Man City moments from through the years.

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The opening comes a week after the launch of the 2023/24 Puma home kit, which has already achieved record sales for the club. 

A sea of sky blue merch.
The huge new Manchester City Arndale store
Merch in Manchester City store.

The official store opening hours are:

  • Monday to Saturday 9am-8pm
  • Sunday 11.30am-5.30pm

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A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester

All the vibes of an apres-ski experience have landed in Greater Manchester with the arrival of a full Yurt Village. 

Inside each cosy space you’ll find log fires, Christmas trees, ski racks, cable cars and fur throws for the perfect Alpine atmosphere. 

The YurtBar pop-up in Sale has several different event spaces of varying shapes and sizes, each one named after and inspired by iconic European ski resorts. 

Just imagine gathering all your loved ones together to sip on mulled wines, steins of beer and ski shots surrounded by twinkling lights. Bliss, right?

If you’re planning a party this winter, whether it’s your work Christmas do, a birthday, or just a festive get-together with friends, YurtBar is a perfect party spot for the season.

A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester
A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester
A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester
A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester
A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester
A pop-up apres-ski bar with yurts, live music and steins has opened in Greater Manchester. Credit: Supplied

While the yurts can be booked for groups up to 152 people, you can also just enjoy the apres-ski atmosphere in much smaller groups, with tables available for six people too. 

On arrival at the festive Yurt Village you’ll be greeted with a welcome drink before tucking into an Alpine-themed three-course meal by The Hog and Apple. 

And to get the party started there’s a full cocktail bar, plus live music with a DJ and saxophonist. 

You’ll be able to document your festive celebration in a photobooth with an Alpine themed backdrop, as well as a 360 degree videobooth. 

Billed by previous customers as ‘the best night of the year’, YurtBar bookings are now open for minimum tables of six. 

To feel like you’ve been whisked off to the mountains without ever leaving town, click HERE. 

And you can save money on your booking using the code Organisergoesfree!

Read more: The big Manchester guide to Christmas 2024 – events, theatre, grottos and more

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Huge Black Friday sale launches on flights from Manchester to New York, Barbados and Orlando

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Huge Black Friday sale launches on flights from Manchester to New York, Barbados and Orlando

Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness clearly hasn’t booked themselves a discounted flight to a bucket list destination. 

The Aer Lingus Black Friday sale is now live, with huge savings on trips between Manchester and dream locations like New York, Barbados and Orlando. 

Direct flights with Aer Lingus from Manchester are now on sale from just £379 return, valid on trips all the way through until next summer.

As well as those deals on direct flights already mentioned, Aer Lingus’s Black Friday sale will also whisk you off to other hotspots like Las Vegas, LA, Chicago, Boston and more, via Dublin. 

The sale is live now and will run until 3 December, valid on flights until 30 June 2025. 

In just a matter of hours you could be relaxing on white-sand beaches and sipping on coconuts in beautiful Barbados. 

Or Aer Lingus could jet you off to the city that never sleeps, New York City, ready for a winter soaking in the sights or a spring break scrolling around Central Park. 

There are also amazing deals to Florida, whether you’re seeking an action-packed holiday filled with theme parks or just relaxing on one of the state’s many sunny beaches. 

Keep your eyes peeled in Manchester city centre on Thursday 28 November, as Aer Lingus will be in town with a spin-the-wheel activation where you can win short- and long-haul flights. 

Aer Lingus will be in Manchester Arndale between 10am and 8pm on Thursday. 

You can browse all the Aer Lingus Black Friday deals HERE – T&Cs apply.

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