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.
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.
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 -
25th April 2023 
