For some people, the thought of building a wardrobe or tidying up their garden brings them out in a cold sweat – but for others, it’s a total walk in the park.
Now thanks to a new partnership between Dunelm and Airtasker – an online marketplace that connects people who need things done with those who have the time and skills to do them – locals can start earning extra money doing tasks for others in their community.
As the UK’s leading homewares retailer, Dunelm has found its customers are ‘crying out’ for people who can help them with tasks like assembling furniture, fixing things around the house, decorating, gardening, cleaning, sewing, alterations, heavy lifting, and loads more.
And so, it has partnered up with Airtasker so ‘taskers’ can offer their assistance to those who need it.
You can earn extra cash from doing odd jobs for people in Greater Manchester / Credit: Supplied
All customers have to do is say what they want doing done, agree on a price with a Tasker, and hit book.
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It’s not just DIY jobs either, as you can also use the marketplace for things like pet-sitting, blowing up balloons, or collecting orders from the shops.
Airtasker started in Australia in 2012, where it’s built a great reputation for being both safe and easy for customers and taskers to use.
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As well as offering ratings and review features, free insurance, secure payments, and 24-hour customer support, ‘taskers’ also have free access to thousands of job opportunities and can use the service for free to find flexible work for extra cash.
Taskers will only being required to give Airtasker a small fee once they actually complete a task.
A new partnership between Dunelm and Airtasker is allowing people to top up their income or pick up flexible work / Credit: Supplied
Dunelm will be hosting more free events in stores across the North West to help people find out about Airtasker, and see how they can join the community of Taskers to earn some extra cash in a way that best suits them.
Chester and Preston are up next, so keep your eyes peeled as details can be found via the stores’ community group pages on Facebook.
You can also find out more about becoming a Tasker here.
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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 -
10th March 2023 
