Manchester Rum Festival is giving away a huge prize package worth more than £2,000 to one lucky rum lover.
The prize – believed to be the biggest ever rum prize in the UK – includes VIP treatment at the festival itself, a hotel stay, and a year’s supply of rum.
And to be in with a chance of winning this epic prize, all you need to do is buy a discounted ticket for the Manchester Rum Festival through The Manc.
One lucky ticket-holder will be chosen at random on 24 June to take home the huge prize.
The winner will receive two passes to the festival, food and cocktails at the event, a room at Hotel Indigo for two for the night, and a year’s supply of rum, plus loads more goodies.
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It’s all to celebrate the return of the Manchester Rum Festival, which is taking place at New Century on World Rum Day (13 July), promising its biggest celebration outside London yet and all the tiki vibes.
Inside, ticket-holders will be able to sample more than 40 rums from around the world, while devouring Caribbean food, calypso-inspired DJ sets, tastings galore, fun games and general good times.
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Manchester Rum Festival is returning to the city. Credit: Supplied
A number of prestigious rum brands will be making their festival debut, including Bristol Classic, a rum firm that produces limited quantity rums from countries including Guyana and Mauritius as well as Trinidad and the Dominican Republic; Ron Carúpano, a Venezuelan brand with the only female Master Blender in the country; Rhum Depaz from the volcanic terroir of Martinique in the Caribbean; and Don Q from sunny Puerto Rico.
Other notable brands making a return appearance at the festival include Chairman’s Reserve, Pusser’s, Worthy Park, Cockspur, Planteray, Don Papa, Ninefold and Aluna, plus Manchester-based One-Eyed Rebel from the Spirit of Manchester Distillery.
The Manchester Rum Festival has partnered with us here at The Manc to offer discounted tickets and a whole load of bespoke content.
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Festival founder and rum expert, Dave Marsland, said: “We have pulled together the UK’s greatest rum prize for a true rum aficionado who grabs their great value ticket to the event.
“This year, festival goers can expect great vibes, they can taste 40 rums from all over the world and enjoy great food and cocktails from our partners Nyammin’ and MONIN. It really is a great day out for rum lovers and tickets make fab presents for friends and family, too.
“This year, we are expecting the best Manchester Rum Festival yet as we relocate to a bigger, better, bolder venue. New Century Hall is absolutely iconic and we can’t wait to party all day with more rum brands and more experiences than ever before.”
Grab your ticket now and get £5 off using The Manc’s bespoke link – and enter the draw to win the package worth over £2k.
The full Manchester Rum Festival prize
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A one-night stay for two people at Hotel Indigo
Two tickets to Manchester Rum Festival on 13 July 2024
Complimentary food from Nyammin’ and a round of cocktails from MONIN at the festival
12 months’ supply of rum, including some money-can’t-buy expressions from some of the best distilleries in the world
A special rum cocktail in a bottle from new Manchester cocktail bar, Stray
Two tickets to tour Dropworks Distillery (Europe’s largest rum distillery)
Exclusive rum goodies from Harvey Nichols
A cocktail kit from Monin syrups
Two tickets to tour Manchester based distillery Spirit of Manchester, home of One Eyed Rebel
A selection of mixers from the festival’s sponsor, London Essence Co.
Award-winning rum cake courtesy of Nyammin’
Competition T&C’s:
Competition closes at midnight on 21 June. Entries are limited due to capacity of the venue. Once filled, the ticket page will have no access to purchase further tickets to enter the draw.
Open to over 18’s only and must have a valid UK address.
A valid ticket must be bought to gain entry to the prize draw.
The prize is non-refundable or transferable.
One winner will be drawn at random by Manchester Rum Festival.
Travel to the festival and any prizes outside of your home address is not included.
Any tickets already bought for Manchester Rum Festival 2024 will automatically enter the draw.
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‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas
Emily Sergeant
The magnificent grounds of Tatton Park will be transformed into a ‘glittering winter adventure’ this festive season.
With spooky season now a thing of the past, and Christmas merely a few weeks away, families will soon be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment, and enthralling performances as they enter the gardens of the stunning Tatton Park in Cheshire for an immersive, festival-like experience known as Yuletide.
Organisers say the captivating event promises to be a “truly magical experience” where folklore stories come to life through storytelling and live music.
A ‘glittering winter adventure’ is set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas / Credit: Supplied
All set to transport visitors right into the heart of Yuletide tales, the exciting new event – which opens next weekend, and runs through until late December – is produced by Wild Rumpus, who you may know for other magical local events such as ‘The Lanterns’ at Chester Zoo (2018-2022) and Just So Festival.
The highlight of this new event has to be The Glittering Trail, where beautifully-illuminated puppets and performers bring legendary stories of Yuletide to life as visitors wander through the park’s popular Japanese Gardens and make the most of the stunning winter landscape.
Families can gather around an open fire to toast marshmallows, all while they watch live performances that add even more magic to the evening.
Yuletide will be running at Tatton Park on selected dates from Saturday 16 November through to Monday 23 December, and tickets are on sale now – with adult tickets costing £20, children paying just £12 each, and free personal assistant passes are also available.
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week
Daisy Jackson
Students will be able to take part in a build-your-own ramen workshop this week, led by everyone’s favourite pan-Asian restaurant group, Wagamama.
The workshops will cost just £5 (all of which will go to a brilliant cause), and will include the time spent creating your perfect meal, the actual food, plus drinks and sides.
Wagamama has teamed up with mental health charity SHOUT to host this cosy ramen-making workshop.
Students will be invited to join Wagamama chefs in the kitchen, selecting their own broth, protein and veggies, with perfectly-cooked noodles, before sitting down at the restaurant’s benches to slurp up their creations with fellow students.
There’ll also be toppings and garnishes including kimchi, tea-stained eggs, chilli oil, spring onions and more.
With merch to take home too, and steaming bowls of the best-ever autumn dish, this is a one-off event you won’t want to miss.
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week. Credit: Supplied
Each £5 ticket includes your food and two drinks, plus a variety of the new Wagamama winter sides and sharers.
All money raised will be donated to SHOUT to support the vital services they provide.
A representative from SHOUT will also be in attendance to talk about student wellbeing and the services available from the charity.
Wagamama says: “At Wagamama, we believe having a conversation is one of the most powerful ways you can support someone struggling with their mental health. Whether it’s a quick check-in via text or an open conversation over a bowl of steaming ramen. no chat is too big or too small to make an impact.
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop with SHOUT this week. Credit: Supplied
“This ethos is one we share with SHOUT, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs someone to talk to. After huge demand during Covid, SHOUT’s service has become increasingly essential + today SHOUT is more highly in demand than ever before.”
The Japanese and pan-Asian restaurant is donating £40,000 to SHOUT this year, plus providing perks and rewards for their team of volunteers, and hosting events in their spaces.
The Wagamama ramen-building workshop will take place at the St Peter’s Square restaurant on Thursday 7 November between 2pm and 4pm. You can get your tickets HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
29th May 2024 
