Chorlton Central Church has decided to take a “bolder response” after a George Floyd memorial was anonymously defaced last week.
The church in the south west Manchester suburb has revealed the repainting of its boundary wall yesterday evening with the words ‘Black Lives Matter’ and it comes following the anonymous defacing of a George Floyd memorial displayed outside the front of the building.
The poster, which depicted George Floyd’s face, was defaced with blue spray paint last Friday.
As well as the picture of George Floyd, the poster also read the words: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends”, which is a quote by Martin Luther King Jr, and underneath it said: “take a knee: and may God’s kingdom come”.
The church then initially responded to the act of defacing by placing the condemning words – “Whoever did this, it’s sad, but we’ll pray that he can let go of his hatred and pain” – over the top of the poster, but has since decided that a “bolder response” was necessary in this situation.
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This lead to the transformation of the boundary wall outside the front of the church to be painted with the words ‘Black Lives Matter’.
Sharing pictures of the boundary wall in a post to Facebook yesterday evening, Mike Walsh – Minister at Chorlton Central Church – said: “On Friday evening, a poster with an image of George Floyd outside our church was defaced with blue spray paint [and] on Saturday morning we added the caption, ‘Whoever did this, it’s sad, but we’ll pray that they can let go of their hatred & pain’.
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“After a short meeting of church members on Sunday morning, we decided a bolder response was appropriate, so repainted our boundary wall #BlackLivesMatter”
The repainting of the boundary wall has since gone on to receive widespread support, both on the Chorlton Central Church Facebook page and in the Chorlton community Facebook group, with thousands of interactions, shares and comments by members of the local and wider Greater Manchester public condemning the act of defacing the poster and praising the church for their response to the situation.
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Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’
Emily Sergeant
Call yourself a clever clogs? The BBC is currently looking for contestants to take part in what is widely considered the hardest quiz show on TV.
That’s right – Only Connect is back for another series on BBC Two.
Presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell and first broadcast all the way back in 2008, Only Connect takes TV quizzing to the next level, as it sees two teams compete against each other by finding connections between seemingly unrelated clues.
In this quiz show – which viewers have dubbed one of the most challenging there is – knowledge only takes you so far, as the ability to think laterally is also deemed ‘vitally important’.
A casting call for the upcoming 2027 series has been shared on the BBC website, with people from Greater Manchester encouraged to apply.
Mancs wanted to take part in a new series of the ‘hardest quiz show on TV’ / Credit: BBC
The casting call reads: “The popular BBC Two quiz show presented by Victoria Coren Mitchell returns for a new series in 2027.
“Only Connect is seeking teams of three players OR single applicants or teams of two looking for like-minded teammates to pool their combined wits to solve fiendish conundrums and vexing puzzles.
“This is the quiz series where, as in life itself, knowledge will only take you so far: patience and lateral thinking are also vital. It’s all about making connections between things which may appear, at first glance, not to be connected at all.”
Reckon you’ve got what it takes then? Applications are now open, and all applicants must be aged 18 or over and a resident in the UK or Channel Islands.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands
Emily Sergeant
Students can get themselves up to 50% off on food, activities, and loads of big-name brands at the Trafford Centre next month.
With thousands of new and returning students starting to arrive for the new academic year at Greater Manchester‘s universities, one of the region’s biggest student nights will be making a long-awaited comeback for one night only next month – and there’ll be loads of exclusive offers and free entertainment to make the most of across the evening.
Taking over the Trafford Centre in early October, the popular one-off student night is happening in partnership with Student Beans, and gives cash-strapped students the chance to shop a variety of incredible discounts all under one roof.
Just some of the big brands offering big discounts include 25% off at Levi’s and Boux Avenue, 20% off at Gymshark, Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch, and 15% off at KIKO, Rituals, and Sephora.
It’s not just retail brands you’ll be able to save some pennies on either, as many of the Trafford Centre’s restaurants and cafes will also be offering discounts and freebies on the night too.
Alongside the offers, students can expect plenty of live entertainment and in-store experiences throughout the evening, including a DJ set and drinks at Calvin Klein, in-store fitness challenges and at Gymshark, an exclusive piercing event at Lovisa, and a Beauty Hub takeover at Sephora.
There’ll also be ‘spin-to-win’ opportunities at places like schuh, River Island, and YO! Sushi.
Massive student night returns to Trafford Centre next month with up to 50% off on big brands / Credit: Supplied
“Student Night is one of the highlights of our autumn calendar, and we’re excited to welcome students for an evening of brilliant offers and feel-good experiences,” explained Simon Layton, who is the Centre Director at the Trafford Centre.
“Whether they are updating their wardrobe, stocking up on beauty favourites, grabbing a bite to eat or enjoying the atmosphere with friends, there is plenty to discover across the centre.
“With simple transport links from Manchester city centre and across the region, Trafford Centre is the perfect place for a student night out.”
The Trafford Centre’s Student Night is happening on Thursday 1 October from 6-10pm, and students can now reserve themselves a spot by registering online HERE.
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18th August 2020 
