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You can win a hot tub full of Hooch in this treasure hunt currently happening around Manchester

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Harry Quick Harry Quick - 19th January 2024

Did you know there’s a citrus-filled treasure hunt with some top prizes currently happening across Manchester right now?

And believe us, there’s seriously Hoochy rewards up for grabs.

As part of the aptly-named ‘Zest Quest IRL’, which is currently underway and running right through until tomorrow (Saturday 20 January), the thirst-quenching drinks brand will be dotting three QR codes across all across Manchester city centre that are themed after its legendary flavours – Blue, Pink, and OG Lemon. 

Hints are currently being dropped over on Hooch’s social media platforms over the next two days, so keep an eye out this weekend if you’re passing some of the city centre‘s most iconic spots, as there might be a boozy little surprise for you. 

The winner of the must-have prize will be randomly-selected from those who scan all three codes.

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Perfect for summer (or now, if you can’t wait until then), fans can fire up the party throughout the colder months with a hot tub filled with Hooch.

Yes, just visualise it – a Lazy-Z hot tub filled with the citrus good stuff. 

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Nothing’s more perfectly paired than sweet alcoholic lemonade and a chill in the tub, right? But while we’d probably recommend filling it with water and not Hooch if you do win the top prize, let’s be honest, you can do whatever you like.

You can win a hot tub full of Hooch in this treasure hunt currently happening around Manchester / Credit: Hooch (via Instagram)

As well as the hot tub prize, there’s also 20 cases of Hooch to be handed out, and £100 to be spent at one of three selected Manchester venues too.

The ‘Zest Quest IRL’ treasure hunt competition also comes as fans have until the start of February to play Hooch’s brand-new ‘Zest Quest’ – which is a mobile game that gives chances to win limited-edition Hooch merch. 

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So if you’re a Hooch fan who can’t make it to town this weekend, and fancy bagging custom t-shirts, hoodies, socks, and caps from the brand, you can grab them here.

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Science and Industry Museum reveals ‘gloriously gross’ half term events lineup

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One of Manchester’s most-visited museums has unveiled its exciting events lineup ahead of half term in a couple of weeks time.

Fancy diving into the “gloriously gross” world of our brilliant bodies?

It’s certainly not an invite you get every day, but as schools across Greater Manchester break up for half term at the end of this month, and parents and carers gear up to entertain the little ones, the Science and Industry Museum has, thankfully, just announced a wide range of events and activities especially for the holidays.

The popular cultural hub in the heart of Manchester city centre is promising visitors a May half term “full of family fun” inspired by its world-first exhibition Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You. 

Anyone who considers themselves to be “curious about the incredible inner workings of the human body” are invited to join in with the series of anatomy-themed special events, star-studded appearances, and half term transformations.

And the best bit is that a good chunk of the events planned are actually open for you to get involved with for completely free of charge.

As the curtains on Operation Ouch! are due to close for good on Sunday 9 June, the museum has chosen to dedicate the entire month of May to celebrating the record-breaking exhibition and making sure it goes out in “a blaze of glorious grossness” by having it inspire all the upcoming ‘brilliant bodies’ events – and this half term is no different.

The Science and Industry Museum has revealed its ‘gloriously gross’ half term events lineup / Credit: Science Museum Group

As well as exploring the exhibition before it closes, mini Mancs can also bring a bear (or any soft squishy friend) to the museum and take them round the departments of the ‘Teddy Hospital’, as well as learn all about looking after their brains, bones, and bottoms with fun and fascinating activities, and find out how their skeleton works, what their poo is made of, and why we have blood.

The museum‘s team of Explainers will also be back in action this half term.

They’ll be putting on interactive science shows packed with “fun facts and wow moments” that explore how and why our bodies are all the same, but different too.

There’s so much to discover and explore about our ‘brilliant bodies’ at the museum this month / Credit: Science Museum Group

Away from the ‘brilliant bodies’ events, if you haven’t had the chance the make the most of the museum’s smash-hit gaming exhibition, Power UP, then this upcoming half term is the ideal time to do so.

Revolution Manchester, the museum’s interactive Experiment gallery, and the Textiles Gallery are also open for exploring for free all throughout the half term week.

Both free entry tickets to the museum, and charged-for tickets for Operation Ouch! Food, Poo and You and Power UP, can be booked now on the Science and Industry Museum website.

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You can find more about all the activities taking place at the museum over the half term here.

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Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

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Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is preparing for summer with a series of brilliant fashion events – including jumping on the colour analysis craze. 

The viral sensation which helps people to dress in their most flattering colours is now heading to the popular shopping destination. 

Free consultations with expert colourists will tell you your ‘colour season’ and whether you’re warm or cool toned, pointing out the colours that will make your face quite literally light up. 

Then armed with your new-found appreciation for your own favourite colour, you can browse a rail of pre-selected clothing from Pinko, Reiss and many other brands, or head out shopping around the many other brands based at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. 

It’s all part of The Great Dress Up campaign running this spring/summer, which celebrates fun childhood memories of playing dress-up. 

Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Viral ‘colour analysis’ trend now available at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

The last few weeks has also seen Cheshire Oaks have a spring makeover, with a vibrant flower wall and colourful seating areas. 

The free Colour Theory consultations launched last weekend and will continue on May bank holiday weekend, with bookings available on 4 and 5 May. 

Colour analysis is a trend which has taken over TikTok, designed to assign individuals with their most flattering colours based on complexations, skin tones and other factors.

People can learn the dos and don’ts of colour at Cheshire Oaks with Kate Harrison and EWA. 

The 20 minute one-to-one consultations will take place within the beautiful Spring Garden opposite Under Armour. 

Cheshire Oaks is hosting The Great Dress Up series of events this summer
Cheshire Oaks is hosting The Great Dress Up series of events this summer
Cheshire Oaks is hosting The Great Dress Up series of events this summer

Shoppers can sit back and relax while more than 30 different fabric swatches are draped across your shoulders to determine your perfect colour palette. 

Free expert talks will help you to learn about the importance of knowing your colours and what they mean for your style. 

There are bounce back vouchers to the stores involved in the event as well as goodie bags containing a gift bag with colour swatches and more treats. 

Visitors can either pre-book a session or snap up one of the limited walk-in appointments available on 4 and 5 May. 

For more information and to book an appointment visit: mcarthurglen.com

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