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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Manchester curry house relaunches bottomless curry menu – with free beers
Daisy Jackson
One of Manchester’s best-loved curry houses has relaunched its bottomless curry offering, and this time they’re chucking in free beer.
Zouk has kickstarted National Curry Week in the best way possible – with endless curry, rice, and naan.
Costing just £20 a head, you can feast to your heart’s content on Zouk’s award-winning, authentic curries.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October, you can choose from bottomless helping of three different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
Each booking also includes unlimited rice and naan.
Zouk’s bottomless curry deal includes three different curries each day. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk’s bottomless deal also includes unlimited rice and naan. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk is celebrating National Curry Week with bottomless curries. Credit: The Manc Group
And the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the Bottomless Curry Challenge.
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, and Manchester United stars.
Zouk’s Bottomless Curry offering for National Curry Week
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger & garlic
Keema Channa – A balti of minced lamb cooked with chickpeas in a spicy tomato masala
Chole Masala (vg) – From Deli to the Punjab this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs, in a thick spicy sauce
Lamb & Spinach – A balti of juicy lamb cooked with fresh spinach and ginger in a spicy tomato masala
Tarka Dall – Everybody’s favourite Dall. Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce
Wednesday
Chicken & Spinach – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream
Keema Paneer – Minced Lamb cooked in a spicy tomato masala with spice and soft Indian cheese
Palak Alloo (vg) – Spinach and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – Char-grilled chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in a spicy tomato masala
Lamb & Potatoes – A desi style spicy lamb balti with new potatoes and spice
Milli Juli Sabzi (vg) – Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs & spices
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi style curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onion, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala
Keema Mutter – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala
Gobi Aloo (vg) – Delicious cauliflower sauteed in a spicy tomato masala with potatoes, onions & garlic
A candlelit Queen tribute concert is coming to Manchester Opera House
Daisy Jackson
One of the world’s greatest rock bands will be honoured with a candlelit tribute concert in Manchester next week.
Queen By Candlelight will return to our city after selling out venues across Britain, Australia and New York City.
The hugely popular event will see an incredible live band and a cast of singers from the West End performing Queen’s biggest hits.
It’ll all take place at Manchester Opera House – but the stage lights will be switched out for thousands of flickering candles.
Queen by Candlelight is returning to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Queen – formerly fronted by the late Freddie Mercury – are behind some of the most iconic rock songs in history.
The tracks featured in the Queen By Candlelight concert will include Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever, and more.
Previous events have been reviewed as being ‘the best tribute to Queen’ and a ‘must-see’.
Tickets are on sale now for this special night of Queen anthems by candlelight, which will take place on Friday 6 October at Manchester Opera House.
Daisy Jackson -
10th March 2023 
