Sacha Lord has taken to Twitter this morning vowing to “join the dots” and help connect local businesses hit hardest by Tier 3 restrictions in Greater Manchester.
Mr Lord – Night Time Economy Advisor for Greater Manchester, and co-founder of Parklife Festival and Warehouse Project – has reached out by way of social media to the thousands of pubs across the region that have been required to shut doors today after not deemed to sell “substantial meals” as part of Tier 3 rules under the government’s new three tier coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions scheme.
He has offered to put these pubs in touch with his extensive contact list of independent festival food traders who are also out of work.
This is in the hopes that they can “join the dots” and “help each other out”.
Are you one of those pubs forced to shut in Greater Manchester, because you don't serve substantial food?
We have over 100 independent festival food traders who also aren't working.
Let's join the dots. Everyone needs to help each other out.
Businesses interested in being connected are asked to email: [email protected]
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This gesture follows word of numerous businesses across England joining forces to remain open and afloat during what are some of the most turbulent times the hospitality industry has ever faced, and also comes after Mr Lord publicly announced that he had begun the process of taking legal action against the government.
Announcing the Judicial Review in a tweet on Wednesday, Mr Lord said: “Last night we started the Judicial Review into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on Greater Manchester’s hospitality sector, without scientific evidence.
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A pre-action letter has been filed and we await the Health Secretary’s response.
“The fight goes on.”
We cannot sit back and allow the Government to close our pubs and bars without scientific evidence. That’s why we are taking them to Judicial Review. They are wrecking lives. We won’t and can’t be treated like second class citizens. pic.twitter.com/S4HFFxMIrm
Tier 3 restrictions officially came into effect in the Greater Manchester region at 0.01am today.
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Under Tier 3 regulations and guidance, several businesses must shut including:
Pubs and bars – according to the government, these venues “can only remain open where they operate as if they were a restaurant” eg: serving “substantial meals” like a main lunchtime or evening meal. They may only serve alcohol as part of such a meal.
For the latest information, guidance and support during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the UK, please do refer to official sources at gov.uk/coronavirus.
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‘Remember to support genuine independents’ – Manchester’s rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe announces closure
Emily Sergeant
Rotisserie chicken bistro Tartuffe has called final orders on its time at popular city centre hangout, Side Street.
Serving some of the best rotisserie chicken in Manchester – ‘sexy chicken’, if you will – Tartuffe first landed at Side Street inside the ABC Building back in the later summer of 2024, and quickly became known and loved by critics and customers alike for not just their rotisserie options, but also their stylish bar snacks and standout sides.
But despite being a roaring success these past two years, Tartuffe took to social media this week to announce the end of the ‘longest pop-up ever’, with its final service being tomorrow (25 September).
Tartuffe will be leaving Side Street this Friday / Credit: The Manc Group
Announcing its closure on Instagram, Tartuffe wrote: “That’s right, our time at Side Street has come to an end and our final service here is this Friday.
“It’s been an incredible two and a half years cooking for the wonderful people of Manchester and we’re hugely thankful to everyone who’s been to see us whilst we’ve been here.
“Another big thanks to the staff at Side Street who we’ve loved working with. We’ve made some great friends and worked with some absolutely brilliant people.
Award-winning Manchester restaurant Another Hand announces closure with ‘immediate effect’
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s most popular intimate restaurants has sadly announced that it’ll be closing its doors with ‘immediate effect’.
Another Hand – which can be found tucked away up on Deansgate Mews – opened back in 2022 to acclaim from critics and customers, as well as scooping up several awards along the way like Best Newcomer at the 2022 Manchester Food and Drink Awards, and places in the Michelin Guide and the Good Food Guide along the way.
Not only that, but the 24-seater intimate casual dining restaurant was also named as one of the best restaurants in Manchester merely three weeks ago by respected publication, Time Out.
Launched by the team behind 3 Hands Deli – which operated from a site two units down – Another Hand was known and loved for focusing on sharing plates made with produce from local ethical growers.
And it seemed to be going from strength to strength, but sadly, the restaurant took to social media yesterday to announce its decision to close ‘with immediate effect’.
Another Hand said in its statement on Instagram: “With heavy hearts we are sad to announce that after five years Another Hand will be closing its doors with immediate effect.
“Unfortunately, as most of us know, the current economic climate for the hospitality sector is facing steep challenges, sadly a familiar story. And after five years of operating within this increasingly challenging environment, we feel it’s time for us to step away.
“This isn’t a decision we’ve taken lightly, but it feels like the right time to bring this chapter to an end.
“We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve built here. From the people who have worked alongside us, to the producers and suppliers who have supported us; and most importantly, everyone who has come through the door and eaten with us…. thank you.
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23rd October 2020 
