A completely free festival is making its return to Manchester this bank holiday weekend, taking over the enormous beer garden space at The Oast House.
Manifest will once again be bringing an all-day line-up of musicians, who will take to the stage from 1pm until the early hours.
Set to take place on Sunday 9 April, Manifest takes place in The Oast House’s outdoor terrace, where a dedicated stage is built.
After its launch over the Easter weekend, Manifest will return every bank holiday weekend throughout spring and summer, plus a couple of extra Sunday events.
Gig-goers can expect days filled with bands, solo artists, and resident DJs, playing music spanning rock, pop, soul, R&B, funk, disco and blues.
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Manifest at The Oast House. Credit: SuppliedManifest at The Oast House. Credit: Supplied
The Spinningfields bar hosted five jam-packed Manifest events last spring and summer and will again be making this year’s free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Oast House, which opened way back in 2011, was recently crowned ‘Leading Bar’ at the This is Manchester Awards.
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It’s continued to be considered one of the city’s best pubs, with by far one of the best outdoor spaces.
Throughout Manifest, there’ll be cold pints and house-made cocktails served, including twists on the classics like a watermelon margarita, passionfruit colada, and pink gin punch.
The Oast House’s street food menu will also be on offer, featuring signature dishes like buffalo chicken mac n cheese, Bury black pudding Scotch eggs, and ‘Northern Poutine’, plus vegan options like a plant-based burger and a vegan meatball protein bowl.
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More details of each event will be released soon. For more information, you can visit theoasthouse.uk.com/manifest.
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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
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.
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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.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
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 BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView 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.
Daisy Jackson -
5th April 2023 
