Tributes have been pouring in for Bury FC Recreational player Emily Wilcock, who died suddenly this week at the age of 27.
Bury FC says it is “extremely saddened” by the loss of the 27-year-old.
Emily joined Bury FC to play within the recreational setup two and a half years ago, and was described as being a “very proud” and “committed” member of the squad, who barely missing a training session and was even known to regularly part in extra summer sessions.
She was also described as “a lovely person” by the club in a touching tribute.
Known for her “great personality” and for always having “a big smile on her face”, Emily leaves behind a loving family, boyfriend, friends, and teammates.
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Bury Football Club is extremely saddened to share the passing of Emily Wilcock, a member of our @BuryFCRec setup.https://t.co/gOx2Ub4fll
We wish to pass on our thoughts & condolences to Emily's family, boyfriend, friends and all her club teammates.
A minute’s applause was held in memory of Emily prior to kick-off Bury FC Women’s game against Salford City FC Women yesterday, and is also to be held at Bury FC’s match against Cheadle Town at Gigg Lane this Saturday.
Paying an emotional tribute to Emily, Bury FC said in a statement on it’s website: “Bury Football Club is extremely saddened to share the passing of Emily Wilcock.
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“Emily joined to play within the recreational setup two and a half years ago and was a very proud and committed member of the setup, barely missing a training session, taking part in extra summer sessions and attending social events with the squad.
“A member of the ‘Greens’, one of a number of our teams competing in the local recreational leagues, who won League 2 of the Greater Manchester Women’s Flexi League in 2022-23 and was part of the club trip to Barcelona in 2022.
Emily (bottom left) with her Bury FC Recreational teammates / Credit: Bury FC
“She grabbed her first goal of the season in the last game of the season, and was selected as Manager’s Player of the Season in 2021-22.
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“Everyone who knew Emily will know she was such a lovely person with a great personality and always had a big smile on her face.
“She will be solely missed for all of these reasons.”
The club’s tribute concluded by passing on “thoughts and condolences” to Emily’s family, boyfriend, friends, and all of her club teammates as they “come to terms with this extremely sad news”.
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Exciting new CGIs released of £500m Therme Manchester wellness resort as construction continues
Emily Sergeant
As construction continues on Manchester’s massive wellness resort, some new CGIs have now been released.
In case you need bringing up to speed, construction of the £500 million Therme Manchester wellness resort officially began last September after several years of planning, and now developers have released some exciting new CGIs – with an update on how construction is going, as a new milestone has been reached this week.
Set to open to the public in 2029, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world.
Visitors can expect to make the most of a 10 pools – both lagoon and wave pools included – thermal bathing, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, 18 water slides, affordably-priced luxury spa therapies, and health and fitness experiences.
Exciting new CGIs released of Therme Manchester have been released / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of Therme Manchester will be three distinct zones, each offering a different way to spend time at the resort.
Play will bring together water-based fun and attractions for families and visitors of all ages, and Restore will focus on thermal bathing and restorative experiences designed to help visitors unwind, while Relax will offer spaces for relaxation and wellbeing.
The latest CGIs showcase the design as it develops – including the resort’s extensive indoor and outdoor spaces, and its 53,000sq ft wellbeing garden.
Construction is still underway on the £500m wellness resort / Credit: Supplied
The plans also feature a new public plaza designed to strengthen connections between the resort and the Bridgewater Canal.
Professor David Russell, CEO of Therme UK, said: “We have taken the opportunity to refine the design, improve how traffic and parking are managed and create a more welcoming environment for everyone arriving at the resort.
“We are creating an even better experience for visitors while supporting more efficient and sustainable operations.”
Therme Manchester was initially touted as a £250m project that would complete in 2025, but it’s now up to £500m and is scheduled to complete it 2029.
It marks one of the most significant building developments to ever take place in the North.
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Manchester City release limited-edition Blossoms shirts exclusively in new flagship store
Daisy Jackson
Manchester City have released a limited run of special Blossoms shirts, which will be available exclusively at the new flagship City Store.
Etihad Airways has donated the front-of-shirt space for the special drop, which celebrates the Stockport band’s lifelong support of Man City and will fundraise forCity in the Community’s 40th anniversary.
The Manchester City x Blossoms collab features the band’s logo across the chest of the 2024/25 season’s away shirt – one of the Club’s most popular designs in recent years.
Profits from sales of the shirts will be donated to CITC to support its 40th anniversary fundraising, which empower healthier lives with city youth through football.
Blossoms have just secured their fifth UK number one album with their latest release, ‘Songs From The Wedding Cake’, and will soon be heading on an arena tour that includes two massive shows at the Co-op Live.
There’s a very limited run of the Man City Blossoms shirts, available in sizes small to large, which will exclusively be sold at the new flagship CityStore.
The shirts have dropped in-store this morning, with further drops to be released around the band’s tour dates this November and December.
As for that new City store – it’s a whopping 21,000 sq ft, three-floor space at Medlock Square, right beside the Etihad Stadium, and is the biggest shop in the club’s history.
The new flagship has opened today in collaboration with PUMA and Stichd, and features a new, interactive ‘Make It Yours’ customisation station as well as an expanded range of Manchester City products.
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