Business leaders across Greater Manchester are being urged to spend a night under the stars for charity next month.
CEO Sleepout is back in Manchester for the sixth time next month, and is calling on local business leaders, owners, and executives to get involved by volunteering to give up their beds and sleep outside for one night.
It’s part of a national initiative aimed at raising vital funds to combat homelessness across the UK.
64 leading local figures have already stuck their name down for the next CEO Sleepout happening at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Monday 24 October, which means there’s still 16 places left for those looking to take part.
An impressive £30,000 and counting has already been raised for charity through previous CEO Sleepout events in Manchester.
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Event organisers say that those who volunteer to take part in next month’s sleepout will get to “gain a deeper understanding of some of the bigger issues” and also discover “the power you have in business to lead change”.
Are you ready to change lives?
▶️ Rub shoulders with like-minded business leaders ▶️ Gain understanding, awareness and unlock compassion ▶️ Raise big money for people facing homelessness ▶️ Become Leaders With Purpose
“Anyone who has walked down Piccadilly has seen the huge number of people surviving rough on the streets,” explained Chief Executive Bianca Robin.
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“There are over 6,700 households estimated to be homeless in Manchester and that’s an extremely worrying figure, especially as the cost of living begins to bite [as] it will undoubtedly force families out of private rental, leaving them at a real risk of homelessness this winter.”
One charity set to benefit from the funds raised during next month’s CEO Sleepout is Walking With The Wounded.
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It’s a national military charity that supports veterans and their families who have landed on hard times.
Manchester CEOs urged to take part in charity ‘sleepout’ to help combat homelessness / Credit: Flickr
She adds that the sleepout will be an “interesting and enlightening” night where you’ll get to rub shoulders with some of the leading lights of Manchester’s business world and hear from people who have overcome homelessness too.
“We know rough sleeping can be solved,” Bianca added.
“And by making a stand, our business participants can lead by example, showing what a compassionate city Manchester can be, while reflecting on their role and the power they have to create lasting social value.”
Find out more information and sign up to take part in next month’s CEO Sleepout here.
A popular Manc streetwear brand is hosting a big festival to mark their fifth birthday
Danny Jones
Popular Manchester streetwear and footwear brand, CLINTS Inc., is hosting its first-ever festival to mark five whole years in fashion – and it’s going to be big.
The highly sought-after clothing and sneaker make started out from a bedroom in Moston and is now a premium label in British urban, skating, UK grime and hip-hop culture, having been worn by many famous names and welcoming even more through the door of their Deansgate shop.
Located in the ABC Buildings on Quay Street next to Spinningfields, the flagship CLINTS store opened back in 2022 and is much more than a place to buy some new drip: it’s a place that showcases art, music, and a whole sub-sect of shopping beyond just skate silhouettes and trendy trainers.
As hack as it might sound to some, wearing this brand comes along with immersing yourself in the wider style and scene; the very same scene being celebrated in tandem with their fifth birthday.
Not to tease you more than the company already has, but as you can see, details are scarce.
There is no lineup or even location for this festival… only a date.
CLINTS Fest (the inaugural one, at that) will take place on Saturday, 6 September – presumably at or around the 21-23 Quay Street site, but who knows?
Fans of the brand can sign up for the mailing list for the latest details, and pre-sale tickets are also available now, with a couple of clicks on the website revealing that the event is set to start at 12 noon and wrap up around 10:30pm.
If you’re interested, you can register your interest HERE.
Credit: The Manc Group
While you can expect the festival to be packed to the rafters with die-hard followers of all things CLINTS and streetwear, they’re not the only local indie holding a special one-off this month.
In fact, this weekend, a fellow trainer specialist who is still just starting out life in the fashion game but is already making waves reminiscent of their contemporaries.
Here’s hoping this is just the beginning of the journey and they’re the next Manc brand to become a national success story.
Featured Images — The Manc Group/CLINTS Inc (via Instagram)
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Alex Sanderson summons Rudyard Kipling as Sale Sharks scrape into the semi-finals
Danny Jones
Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson referenced the famous Rudyard Kipling after Sale Sharks managed to book their place in the playoffs of this year’s Gallagher Premiership following a nail-biter of a fixture against Exeter Chiefs.
The Sharks sealed their spot in the semi-finals with a 30-26 win over the Chiefs on Saturday night, with a trio of tries, a singular pen and calmness when it came to conversions proving just enough to make it to full time.
Speaking on the narrow score at Sandy Park, Sanderson himself applauded that same composure during his post-match duties, casually quoting Kipling ahead of the next big game.
Writing on social media after nerves had just about settled, the club simply said: “Apologies for raising the heart rate, Sharks Family… but Saturday we go again.”
Beginning with an expression of that same defiant spirit that has seen them across the line on so many occasions, the 45-year-old told TNT Sports, “We got another Monday in us.”
The Sale Sharks coach went on to add: “So if you can keep your head, when everybody else is losing theirs – I think that’s the old Rudyard Kipling poem – you’re in such a better place on the back of that, knowing what we can fix from the Leicester game and what we can do better from today.”
It’s not every day you hear sportsmen calling up the poetic words of the beloved British-India writer, but it certainly impressed plenty of supporters, though Sanderson has always been popular among fans for his candour and charisma in interviews.
Ultimately, it was Rekeiti Ma’asi-White, Bevan Rodd, Luke Cowan-Dickie and George Ford that the Greater Manchester outfit had to thank for the electrifying finish
You can see how much it meant, clear as day…
Not done yet…
Thank you for your support Sharks Family, it’s truly appreciated!
Sale Sharks will now take on Leicester Tigers (who the local side finished just behind in third place following the result against the Chiefs) in the Premiership semis as they look to get revenge for previous painful meetings
Are you feeling hopeful, Sharks Family?
You can see the full highlights from Sale Sharks’ tense victory over the Exeter Chiefs down below.
Alex Sanderson channelled Rudyard Kipling and Sale scrapped like true Sharks.
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14th September 2022 
