The Hundred 2023 is fast approaching and with the summer well and truly here, we already feel like grabbing a ticket to go sit in the sun, have a few drinks and watch some cricket with our mates.
Heading into its third year, The Hundred is not only one of the newest tournaments on the sporting calendar, but it also happens to be one of the most fast-paced and exciting ways to watch cricket anywhere in the world.
We always feel like the summer of sport kind of creeps up on us and we don’t want any of you to miss out on what is going to be one of the biggest live events in Manchester this year, so it’s a good job there are still early bird tickets left for all of The Hundred fixtures at the home of Manchester Originals.
Out of 32 male and female 100-ball matches, there will be four double-headers of men’s and women’s games hosted at the Emirates Old Trafford, where you can watch the Originals do their thing and hopefully make it all the way to the final.
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But that’s not all, The Hundred is about much more than just the cricket, it’s a jam-packed day full of non-stop entertainment for all the family.
With musical acts and DJs performing on each matchday in partnership with BBC Introducing, including a headline set from Manchester’s very own The Lottery Winners for the third year running — still fresh off that no.1 album — as well as Nxdia, Akemi Fox and local lad Antony Szmierek.
With reduced-price tickets still available until 27 June, this is the perfect time for you to book your spot up in the stands for one of the best live sporting spectacles there is, not to mention an all-round wonderful day out for you, your mates and all the family.
You can grab your early bird tickets HERE and make sure you don’t miss any of the action and entertainment this August.
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.
Danny Jones -
20th June 2023 
