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Why Kevin & Perry were spotted spreading chaos around Manchester at the weekend

Flashback Festival recruited some 90s legends to promote their 90s festival.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 25th April 2023

Mancs were baffled over the weekend when legendary 90s characters Kevin & Perry popped up around town. 

They were spotted dancing away at a street rave in the Northern Quarter, making pals with a few policemen, and even gatecrashing a hen do. 

Delighted locals stopped to take selfies with the look-a-likes from Kevin & Perry Go Large, a cult comedy based on the Harry Enfield sketch Kevin the Teenager.

The pair were on the streets of Manchester helping to spread the word about Flashback Festival, a properly nostalgic music event heading to Platt Fields Park next month. 

Kevin & Perry will be the hosts of the huge event on 20 May, which will feature some of the biggest names in dance music history.

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Their tour of Manchester on Saturday saw the duo pop up to the free street rave in the Northern Quarter, complete with signature uniform of bucket hats, cargo shorts and loud shirts. 

They even managed to hop on board a party bike tour, much to the surprise of the guests peddling away.

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No one was safe from the hilarious pair, who were running all over town making their mark on the city. 

They even brought a huge speaker with them to get the people of Manchester to dance along to their tune “Big Girl (All I Wanna Do Is Do It)”, taken from the iconic Kevin & Perry film.

Kevin & Perry in Manchester. Credit: Supplied

They’ll be getting up to their usual antics on the Main Stage at Flashback Festival next month, which will also feature a festival village, VIP area and after parties, plus the Clubland Big Top stage, the Back By Dope Demand Stage, and The Golden Stage. 

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Headliners will include legends like Katy B, Fatman Scoop, Artful Dodger, D:Ream with a special 30 live showcase years set, and Sweet Female Attitude.

Flashback Festival will take place in Platt Fields Park on Saturday 20 May 2023. 

You can book your tickets now at flashbackfestival.co.uk.

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‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas

Emily Sergeant 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.

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Find out more and book your tickets here.

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Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week

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
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 for just £5 this week. Credit: Supplied
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.

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