The Northern Quarter welcomed a new co-working kid on the block last month and it’s ideal for those looking to escape the monotony of working from home.
FLAGSHIP is Manchester’s newest and carefully-considered COVID-safe flexible office provider.
Located on the corner of Turner Street and opening its doors at the start of August, the 1500sq ft space is perfect for every business to thrive, from the freelancer and the entrepreneur, to the big business needing more space.
By investing in the basics and putting careful thought into the details, FLAGSHIP Manchester has been designed to be enjoyable and productive for all, with every person working in the space able to walk through the door “glowing with pride at where they work and what they are achieving”.
The Northern Quarter space is FLAGSHIP’s first venture of its kind.
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What distinguishes FLAGSHIP from other co-working offerings in the city is the huge amount of thought that has gone into the spaces.
Amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, FLAGSHIP firmly believes that as we move towards the ‘new normal’, entrepreneurial ideas and innovation will flourish as we learn to live in a socially-distanced and technology-dominant world.
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FLAGSHIP is “excited” to very much be at the forefront of what will be a dynamic shift in the concept of an office environment.
From the Herman Miller furniture, to the generous workspaces proportions, the Manchester space has been designed by people who understand what is important to be as productive as possible. Social distancing measures and a regular cleaning schedule has been fully considered and implemented into the space in order for members to feel safe and comfortable.
Most importantly, FLAGSHIP understands that work schedules may be uncertain at the moment, so “endeavours to work with you to create flexible options that suit you”.
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As well as the flexible co-working spaces, for small businesses that are looking for a space to make their own without the hassle – somewhere you can brand the door and bring your own personal touches – there are also a number of private office spaces available within FLAGSHIP Manchester.
If it’s just you and your budding business or freelance enterprise though, you can pick out one of the dedicated desks to call your own and make use of the lockable storage facilities to keep all your office essentials safe and nearby, while you enjoy meeting and networking with a whole host of like-minded individuals in your new space.
The range of FLAGSHIP memberships have been curated with workers in mind.
If you don’t see something that suits you and your business though, you can contact FLAGSHIP directly to help build a package that fits your needs.
With the private office membership, you can enjoy 24-hour access to the building and the ability to use allocated credits to book a meeting room when you need to host clients or suppliers. Looking for something that suits your busy schedule however? You can opt for a hot desk which allows you an allocated number of hours per week to join one of the communal desks for a change of scenery and a boost of inspiration.
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The newest ‘pay per day’ membership – set up in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – is also ideal for those looking for a productive space away from the kitchen table and you can join this network for only £20 per day.
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Speaking on the opening of the brand new Northern Quarter space, Emma Potter – Community Manager at FLAGSHIP Manchester – said: “Our aim with FLAGSHIP was to create a space for people to thrive.
“By focussing on what makes people feel sustained and successful, our goal is to create environments perfect for ideas”.
Fancy a tour of the FLAGSHIP Manchester space then?
You can pop down to the Northern Quarter offices anytime your in the area and see for yourself.
More information on memberships, prices and the facilities on offer can be found via the FLAGSHIP Manchester website here.
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Erling Haaland dresses up as Santa and hands out Christmas presents in Greater Manchester
Danny Jones
Manchester City star Erling Haaland has doubled as Father Christmas in his latest YouTube stunt, dressing up as Santa and handing out presents to local kids in the new episode.
We’re starting to think he might be one of the most likeable footballers on the planet right now.
The Norwegian footballer recently surpassed Alan Shearer’s ‘fastest to 100 goals record’ in the Premier League and has been well and truly back to his best as Man City continue to rediscover their form, but the big blonde number nine has been delighting both on and off the pitch of late.
For starters, even before any of the season’s givings began, we got the giggle just from our first glimpse of the thumbnail.
Yes, Haaland definitely has a habit of leaning into the humorous side of his celebrity status, having already dressed up as the Joker for Halloween in one of the first episodes published on his still relatively new YouTube channel.
However, the 25-year-old got up to some more heartwarming activities this time around, swapping the face paint, green wig and stripey suit for a red coat, hat, some little glasses and a big white beard.
With the video itself showing him getting into character and loading his car with a sack full of presents, he then goes on to visit multiple houses to dish out the surprise gifts.
While the title and description state that he drove around the streets of 0161, it’s hard to tell where exactly he went, but we’d guess it was more around Alderley Edge and/or the Cheshire side of the Greater Manchester borders.
One particular interaction between the disguised Blue and a young Red certainly produced a harmless little bit of comedy…
Either way, on the whole, this particular instalment was more wholesome than it was funny, and it’s always nice to see sports personalities and famous people spreading kindness.
Obviously, not everyone can afford to be as generous as a Premier League and world-famous international athlete, but it’s nevertheless a nice touch.
Featured Images — Erling Haaland (screenshots via YouTube)
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Kobbie Mainoo’s brother sends three-word message to Man United after Old Trafford stunt
Danny Jones
Kobbie Mainoo’s brother, Jordan Kwadwo Osei Mainoo-Hames, has caused quite a stir online after sending a simple but definitive three-word message to Manchester United and head coach Ruben Amorim, in the form of a publicity stunt.
In case you missed the blockbuster eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford on Monday night, the scoreline wasn’t the only headline on the night.
Man United managed to give up their one-nil lead right on two separate occasions, and despite clawing their way back to 4-3 with just over 10 minutes of regulation time left on the clock, ultimately went on to concede an equaliser in the 84th minute.
Despite Kobbie Mainoo’s receiving a rapturous round of cheers and applause when he was subbed on in the second half, not to mention adding some real dynamism in the middle of the park, any notion of his contribution has now been overshadowed by his sibling.
As you can see, Jordan Mainoo-Hames – who found fame after appearing on series five of reality TV show Love Island (2019) – took the opportunity to capitalise on the ongoing narrative regarding Kobbie and his relationship with the current United boss.
For months now, there has been much speculation around whether the Stockport-born youth product will stay at his boyhood club or leave in the next couple of transfer windows, given that he’s only been afforded limited minutes under the Portuguese manager.
Amorim, who has collected just 24 Premier League points since arriving last November, maintains that he recognises Mainoo’s but, crucially, sees him as competing for the same position as Bruno Fernandes.
Now a model for a number of big brands, he’s no stranger to posing in clothes, but in this case, it all centred around a simple black t-shirt simply reading ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ in plain white text, seemingly imitating Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ font.
Safe to say that despite catching the eye of plenty in and around the stadium, as well as countless more online, it hasn’t gone down particularly well with a good chunk of the supporters.
Even neutrals have hopped on social media to label the stunt everything from “embarrassing” and causing an “unnecessary” distraction to urging the 20-year-old to distance himself from the stunt and/or his half-brother.
Utter nonsense. His brother turning up at Old Trafford in a ‘Free Kobbie Mainoo’ tee is pure embarrassment. Clout-chasing disguised as support, when the player’s interests should be the priority. We’ve seen this playbook from families before… https://t.co/9p5uognVsX
For many fans, the incident was reminiscent of the Alejandro Garnacho situation: another promising youngster whose family’s outspoken nature on social media, along with his own, ultimately soured his relationship with Amorim to the point of leaving the club this past summer.
Rather notably, Garnacho ruffled even more feathers earlier this month after responding to a question about any potential regrets over how his time at the club ended…
As for his former fellow academy graduate, it is looking increasingly likely that he may at least leave on loan this January in search of more regular football, especially with the 2026 World Cup looming.
Whether you’re a Red or not, we’re interested to hear what you make of the whole mess. Let us know down in the comments.
You can see the highlights from the frankly bonkers game against Bournemouth down below.
Emily Sergeant -
25th September 2020 
