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Reyka Vodka is bringing ice baths and fire pits to The Oast House in Manchester this weekend

A taste of Iceland from Reyka Vodka.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 6th September 2023

An event taking place at The Oast House in Manchester will see guests plunging into ice baths for a chance to win a trip to Iceland – as well as sipping on cocktails and cosying around fire pits. 

Icelandic vodka brand Reyka Vodka will be transforming the popular Spinningfields bar into the Fire and Ice Oasis, an homage to Iceland, which is known as the land of fire and ice. 

They want to give Mancs a chance to experience the magic of this iconic island through music, cocktails, food and ice baths. 

Taking place between 9 and 10 September, the Fire and Ice Oasis is going to be scratching that Scandi itch for all of us who’ve always had a trip to Iceland at the top of our bucket list. 

Reyka Vodka wants to showcase the wonder of the country’s culture at one of Manchester’s landmark venues. 

Anyone who braves the ice baths this weekend – solo or with a friend – will be entered into a competition to win a trip to Iceland. 

Reyka Vodka is hosting the huge event at The Oast House in Manchester this weekend. Credit: Supplied
Reyka Vodka is hosting the huge event at The Oast House in Manchester this weekend. Credit: Supplied

And to reward you for your efforts, everyone will also receive a goodie bag and a free cocktail. 

You can then warm yourself beside the fire pit for the evening as the sun sets over the city. 

Reyka Vodka itself has its roots firmly planted in Iceland – it’s made with glacier water, in a distillery that’s powered by geo-thermal energy from volcanoes. They even filter the spirit through volcanic lava rock. 

Reyka Vodka wants to encourage people to get back to nature with their Elemental Escapes – so you can expect the quirky brand to challenge you to take on further adventures like wild swimming to caving. 

They aim to make the world more like Iceland through their values, characteristics and rich story. 

A Taste of Iceland at the Fire and Ice Oasis at the Oast House will take place between 12pm and 1am on Saturday 9 September, and 12pm to 11pm on Sunday 10 September, with ice baths open roughly 12pm to 7pm each day.

Reyka Vodka is 18+. Please drink responsibly. 

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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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