All dog-owners know how important our four-legged family members are, and want to make sure they’re well taken care of in both their waking hours and their resting ones.
Whether your dog’s a pampered couch potato or a mud-loving explorer, it’s important that they have a bed that will support their joints while they sleep, ready for the next adventure.
Ivy and Duke is a small family-run business, fully based here in Manchester, that’s created a whole range of genuinely gorgeous dog beds that you’ll be proud to have on display in your home.
The Vasco memory foam beds have excellent orthopaedic qualities to look after growing puppies and older dogs alike.
Ivy and Duke dog beds in action. Credit: Ivy and Duke
The stylish fabric beds come with a removable cover that can be washed at a 30 degrees and line dried, or there’s even the option to order beds made from a waterproof fabric, so if your dog’s a fan of a spontaneous dunk in a pond, you can just wipe or hose down their bed.
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All Ivy and Duke beds come with a waterproof inner liner, to protect the memory foam from any accidents.
The high-quality materials used are sourced from within the region, and every step of the journey from manufacturing to fulfilment to customer services are handled locally too.
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The beds can be custom-made to fit dogs of all sizes. Credit: Ivy and Duke
Can’t find a bed that suits your dog’s exact size? The local brand offers a bespoke sizing service to find one that fits just right.
Designed to be comfortable, practical, durable and stylish, Ivy and Duke’s beds come in a range of colourways and fabrics that look beautiful and can withstand even the most energetic of dogs.
You can even have your pet’s name embroidered onto any pillow, blanket or even Christmas stocking.
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Ivy and Duke have now opened a factory showroom in Failsworth where you can take your dog to test out and choose their own new bed.
After all, if we humans take our time shopping for the perfect mattress, why can’t we extend the same to our pets?
The showroom is located at Unit 7, Castle Industrial Estate and is open Monday to Thursday, from 10am to 3pm – bookings are recommended to avoid clashing with other visiting dogs.
Ivy and Duke are offering 15% off their entire website until 28 November at midnight, with a free pillow on all orders over £100.
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 -
11th November 2022 
