In a fitting toast to the man of the hour, a local brewery has decided to launch an Andy Burnham beer.
The Mayor of Greater Manchester’s passionate defence of the region these past few weeks has captured the imagination of local residents and businesses alike – as he united local leaders to fight for a better deal ahead of GM entering Tier 3 restrictions.
Burnham’s rallying cries have made national headlines – but they’ve also inspired Manc-based brewery Seven Bro7hers to launch an IPA in the GM’s leader honour.
It’s called ‘King of the North’.
Tiers are flooding, the tips have dried up… enter KING OF THE NORTH!
Inspired by @AndyBurnhamGM we’ve teamed up with @TiPJAR_tweets and our hospitality mates from across the city, raising funds for hospitality workers in need
Seven Bro7hers announced the new brew this week – packaging it inside a red label tin with yellow castles whilst an image of the Mayor’s trademark glasses takes centre stage.
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The Andy Burnham beer has been created in collaboration with TiPJAR and businesses across Manchester to raise funds for the vulnerable.
A QR code will be added to every label to giving drinkers the chance to provide a ‘tip’ to those who need it most.
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Posting an image of the can on Twitter, Seven Bro7thers wrote: “Tiers are flooding, the tips have dried up… enter KING OF THE NORTH! Inspired by Andy Burnham, we’ve teamed up with TipJar and our hospitality mates from across the city, raising funds for hospitality workers in need.”
Keith McAvoy, chief executive of the brewery, said: “We can’t ignore the covid rates across our region, but many businesses have been impacted by the constant rule changing and restrictions.
“Tier 3 has seen some establishments close, and they won’t open their doors again.
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“Mirroring the spirit of Andy Burnham sticking up for his region, we want to back our sector, too, and do something to help. That’s why a percentage of sales from the King of the North will be donated to hospitality charities.”
He added: “We urge people to stay safe and to support your local hospitality businesses. Follow the rules, buy a beer, and together we can help businesses to make it out the other side of tier 3 and curfews.”
Andy Burnham beer will be sold online from November 4 – and may also soon be available in Manchester bars according to Beer Today.
You can pre-order a can of ‘King of the North’ online from the Seven Bro7hers website here.
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Channel 4 is looking for Mancs who think they can survive the apocalypse for a new TV series
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Have you always wanted to see how long you’d last in an apocalypse?
Well now’s your chance, as Apocalypse is potentially coming back to Channel 4 for a second series, with producers having put out a nationwide casting call for contestants willing to take part.
The casting call simply reads: “Do you think you have what it takes to survive the end of the world?”
Described as a dystopian series designed to test the creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience of our nation, Apocalypse sees players are pushed out of their comfort zones and put to the ultimate test.
In the series, ordinary people are tasked with surviving for 28 days in an abandoned city – used previously only for the military to practice urban warfare – with no food, running water, electricity or heat.
Produced by The Garden – which is part of ITV Studios – for Channel 4, the show’s creators are now calling on Mancs and people up and down the country with the ‘courage and ingenuity’ to compete, to get in touch and apply for the potential second series.
Does your mate always bang on after watching a post-apocalyptic film that they would’ve done things differently? Or is the news at the moment freaking you out and you want to give the end of the world a bit of a practice run? Either way, sign up, test that plan you’ve built in your head, and see if you’ve really got what it takes.
Applications are now open, and all you need to do is fill in a short application form and one of the production team will get back to you if they would like to proceed. Come on, let’s prove what Mancs are made of.
Hundreds of katsu curries are being given out for FREE in Manchester this week
Emily Sergeant
Hundreds of katsu curries are being dished up and given out for free in Manchester this week, but only for certain people.
And those lucky people will be students.
That’s right… a new semester is upon us, and thousands of freshers and returning students are descending on the city and Manchester‘s many universities for another year. But the life of a student isn’t exactly the cheapest sometimes, especially for those who haven’t had to live on a budget before moving out or into halls.
But to make things a little easier, Tampopo has announced it’ll be serving hundreds of one of its most popular dishes for free this week.
Tampopo is celebrating National Katsu Curry Day in the most delicious way possible, by giving away 700 Katsu Curries with rice for free, exclusively to freshers and students this Sunday (27 September).
Whether you’re brand new to the city, settling back into uni life, or you’re simply in need of a katsu fix, students can head to their nearest participating Tampopo and tuck into a hearty meal without needing to spend a penny.
100 katsu curries will be available each from 12-2pm at both Tampopo restaurants in Manchester city centre – which are on Albert Square, and in the Corn Exchange – or if you head over to the Trafford Centre, both the Tampopo there and the East Street sites are taking part.
“[Our] Katsu Curry has long been one of our most-loved dishes, so National Katsu Curry Day felt like the perfect excuse to give students a proper welcome to the new academic year,” Tampopo said in a statement.
So, are you feeling hungry then? The offer is exclusively available for takeaway only to freshers and students with a valid student ID, which they must present on collection.
100 portions are available at each participating location, and just one free katsu curry with rice will be available per person.
The Manc -
27th October 2020 
