Printworks has launched a new campaign to help people across Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas celebrate those special moments that have been missed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
From celebrating birthdays alone, postponing your wedding day and missing graduations, to even those little everyday moments shared with friends, family and work colleagues, plans of all shapes and sizes have had to be rearranged or postponed these past couple of months.
This is why Manchester’s number one entertainment venue has launched the #MissedMoments campaign.
It’s designed to offer a range of discounts and deals to visitors who are looking to have fun and finally celebrate those missed moments together.
Adam Jackson – Marketing Manager at Printworks – said: “One of the most difficult aspects of the lockdown was missing those special moments with our family and friends. We know our customers have missed fun-filled days out, along with trips to the cinema and delicious family dinners, so Printworks is here to celebrate those missed moments with you.”
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With over nineteen venues to choose from, Printworks has a range of offers to suit everyone.
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Hard Rock Cafe
You can treat that special someone to a date night deal with Hard Rock Cafe’s Festival Menu with two meals for £15, three meals for £20, or four meals for £25.
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O’Neill’s
Get the gang back together with 50% off food and soft drinks when you spend over £10 at O’Neill’s, available from Monday – Wednesday.
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Vue
Head to the cinema to enjoy Christopher Nolan’s epic spy thriller – Tenet – or treat the kids’ to Disney’s latest fantasy adventure film – Onward – with tickets only £4.99 when you book online.
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Yates
If you’re looking for the perfect date night deal, there’s two for one cocktails all day everyday at Yates.
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Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health is encouraging you to grab your gym buddy and join with no activation fee now.
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Walkabout
Bring back the Aussie spirit with selected drinks only £2.50 before 9pm on Monday – Friday, and two cocktail pitchers for £12 at Walkabout.
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Treetop Adventure Golf
Keep the kids entertained and tee off for less as a family of four for £31.50 at Treetop Adventure Golf.
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Escape Reality
You can escape the horrors of 2020 with your mates at Escape Reality with its six players for the price of two offer currently available to make the most of.
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Chiquitos
Missed catching up with your mates? There’s currently a ‘2 for 1’ cocktails deal on at Chiquitos every Monday to Friday from 4-9pm.
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Wetherspoons
You can make memorable moments at Wetherspoons with any three small plates for £7.50, large breakfasts for just £2.99, and pizza and burger meals with a soft drink only £3.99 every Monday – Wednesday.
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Fancy winning a £200 Printworks voucher to spend with our venues whilst celebrating your #MissedMoments?
You can enter the competition via the Printworks website here to be added into our prize draw.
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Two North West cities named among the ‘noisiest’ in the UK – including Manchester
Emily Sergeant
A new analysis has revealed a list of the noisiest cities in the UK, and two Greater Manchester locations are in the top five.
From blaring sirens and car horns, to house parties, barking dogs, and loud neighbours, escaping the noise of a city can feel almost impossible – even in your own home.
No matter whether you live in the hustle and bustle, or you’re out in the sleepier suburbs, noise can keep you up at night, disturb your peace, and lead to frustration. But just how loud are Greater Manchester’s cities compared to the rest of the UK? In a bid to get to the bottom of it, Alpine Hearing Protection has done some research to compile a top 10 list.
And both Salford and Manchester have found themselves not just within the top 10, but within the top five… and to make matters worse, Salford has actually claimed the number one spot.
The reason Salford has found itself at the top of the list, according to the research, is because it sits at the intersection of several major transport and urban hubs, with major motorways running through or around the city including the M60, M61, and M62.
Major rail routes also run through the city – including via Salford Crescent – which sees 16 million passengers every year, and also leads to Manchester Airport.
Top 10 noisiest cities in the UK
Salford
Portsmouth
Manchester
Southampton
London
Leeds
Stoke-on-Trent
Wakefield
Newcastle upon Tyne
Bradford
Parts of Salford are also very built-up, making pockets of the city noisy – especially in the concentrated centre where traffic, construction, nightlife and commercial activity get loud.
And of course, like any growing city, construction noises have been noted as ‘particularly bothersome’ for residents where major developments are springing up.
Manchester is third on the list of noisiest cities, due to many of the same reasons as Salford.
But the difference being that Mancunians are noted as one of the many reasons why the city is so loud – with residents making 5,301 noise complaints across Manchester between January 2024 and January 2025, and Hulme identified the loudest area with 304 complaints.
As well all know, Manchester is also home to many universities, which brings an active nightlife scene to the region, especially in the city centre, and in recent FOI data, it was revealed that the University of Manchester saw 2,049 noise complaints in the last five years.
Motorists warned of common winter driving habit that could land them with annoying fines
Emily Sergeant
With the temperatures drastically dropping now as we head into winter, motorists are being warned against a common driving habit.
On a wintry morning when the windscreens are frozen and your hands are equally as frozen too, it’s pretty common for drivers to start the engine, turn the heater right up, and remain stationary for several minutes to warm the car up before setting off on their journey… but did you know that doing this could see you, inadvertently, fall foul of the law?
That’s right – as ridiculous as it sounds, leaving your car engine running ‘unnecessarily’ while parked on a public road is illegal.
And to make matters worse, the rules on ‘engine idling’, as it’s known, apply regardless of whether the driver is using the heating, waiting for someone, or simply sitting in the vehicle.
Known as a stationary idling offence, Rule 123 of the Highway Code states that drivers must not leave a vehicle’s engine running unnecessarily while it is stationary on a public road, and according to the rule, a fixed penalty of up to £80 can be issued, right there and then.
Motorists are being warned of a common winter driving habit that could land them with annoying fines / Credit: PickPik | Wikimedia Commons
Fines will only be handed out if a motorist is stopped by a police officer who asks them to switch the engine off, and they fail to comply.
“However tempting it might be to sit in a vehicle with the engine running and the heater on to warm up, we strongly advice against it,” commented RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis.
“As well as polluting the air and wasting fuel, drivers who leave their engines idling unnecessarily on a public road also risk an on-the-spot fine of £80. On cold mornings, the best approach is to clear any ice or snow properly and ensure windows are fully de-misted before setting off, then get on your way and let the car warm you up.”
There are some exceptions to the rule, however, as keeping the engine running is permitted in certain circumstances.
This includes when a vehicle is stationary because of traffic conditions, when the engine needs to run so a mechanical fault can be investigated, or if certain work is being carried out on the side of the road.
Emily Sergeant -
15th September 2020 
