The lads from Stockport band Blossoms have lent a hand to a local primary school in their hometown by opening a brand-new library.
Greave Primary School, in the Woodley area of Stockport, was gearing up to officially declare its brand-new, state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly library and IT tech hub open to the community last week, but decided that they could do with some extra help to make the grand opening that little bit more special.
And so, the school called upon Blossoms to head on down and cut the ribbon.
The local indie rockers spent time with students and answered lots of their questions, before they serenaded the band with a special version of their 2016 hit single, Charlemagne.
After cutting the red ribbon and declaring the new library, the band then got to have a tour of the facilites, and then rounded-off their visit by posing for pictures and signing autographs for all the students and staff.
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The new library building is affectionately being known as the ‘Hobbit House’ thanks to its resemblance to those in the Lord of the Ring franchise, but its design is one-of-a-kind and custom-built to Greave’s own specifications, according to ITV Granada.
As the school wasn’t keen on building a concrete structure, and wanted to ensure there was no impact on the environment surrounding, construction for the library went underground instead.
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Photos of the new library space shared by Greave Primary School to social media show it as an entirely wooden structure covered in grass across the roof with many curved edges.
Stockport band Blossoms open new library at primary school in their home town / Credit: Greave Primary School (via Facebook)
On the inside, the rustic wooden theme continues.
Circular windows have been designed to let in lots of light, despite the structure being underground, and several tables and workspaces have been created for the children, while books can be seen cleverly-stored in all the walls.
Staff at the school say they are looking “forward to inspiring the next generation of readers in this new amazing space.”
Blossoms have also recently announced details of a new tour around the UK and Ireland this year, including two huge gigs here in Manchester at the O2 Apollo next month.
Featured Image – Greave Primary School (via Facebook)
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Manchester City to open pop-up pub in honour of John Stones and Bernardo Silva
Danny Jones
Manchester City are setting up a special pop-up to celebrate John Stones and Bernardo Silva as they prepare to leave at the end of this season.
Having spent nearly two full decades at the Etihad Stadium between them, Stones and Silva will be toasting their departure in true Northern fashion: with their very own Man City pub of the same name.
Come on, you have to admit it: ‘The Stones and Silva’ has a nice ring to it.
Opening for just a few days later this month, before the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign and their final appearances in City colours, this is your time to cheers their careers.
Pouring pints from Thursday, 21 May until the end, Cityzens are being encouraged to come along and raise a glass to two of their team’s most successful stars.
Taking over the legendary Star and Garter on Fairfield Street in Manchester city centre, as per an official press release from the club, “The Stones & Silva will feature themed décor inspired by the pair’s unforgettable moments in sky blue.”
As arguably two of the most important players during the Manc side’s most prolific period for winning silverware, it feels only fitting that Blues give them a proper send-off.
Entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the event, and you can expect plenty of supporters to come through the doors.
The chosen picture for the pub’s hanging inn sign is inspired by the iconic snap of the Gallagher brothers back at the start of the Oasis mania.
MCFC’s The Stones and Silva pop-up pub will open at the following times:
Thursday, 21 May: 4pm-11pm
Friday, 22 May: 4pm-11pm
Saturday, 23 May: 12pm-11pm
Sunday, 24 May: 12pm-8pm
Better still, in collaboration with official partners Asahi, the first 100 fans through the doors each day will be able to get their hands on a FREE beer. Be rude not to at least try and turn up early…
Elsewhere at the club, the drinks have already been flowing in and around Etihad Campus, as Man City Women finally lifted another league title. See some of the party scenes down below.
Featured Images — Manchester City Football Club (publicity pictures)
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BBC announces David Attenborough is returning to narrate Blue Planet III
Emily Sergeant
The BBC has announced that Sir David Attenborough will be returning to narrate Blue Planet III.
The original Blue Planet was broadcast across the globe to huge success more than 25 years ago now, and then in 2017, the follow-up Blue Planet II revolutionised our perception of life in the oceans.
But, as the BBC said, this was ‘only the beginning’, as it’s now announced that Sir David Attenborough will provide the narration for the forthcoming Blue Planet III.
This brand-new series is set to build on the groundbreaking legacy of the previous two series by ‘redefining the realm of possibility’ in underwater wildlife filmmaking.
Producers say it will reveal new and untold stories from magical underwater worlds.
Blue Planet III is coming – and Sir David Attenborough is providing narration for the new series!
“Combining our deeper understanding of the oceans with a whole new generation of camera technology including splash drones, long-term remote underwater cameras and a ‘mini dome’, we can now showcase stunning stories and extraordinary behaviours, previously impossible to film or only recently discovered,” a description for Blue Planet III on the BBC website reads.
Where Blue Planet II exposed the threats to our oceans, Blue Planet III will also explore stories of adaptation and resilience in this changing world, along with stories of hope and recovery.
Speaking ahead of the series’ release, Jack Bootle, who is the BBC’s Head of Specialist Factual Commissioning, commented: “I’m thrilled that David is taking the helm of Blue Planet once again.
“His extraordinary talent for storytelling has shaped the way generations of audiences understand and connect with the natural world, and his voice remains synonymous with the very best of the BBC’s natural history output.
“I’m absolutely delighted that he’ll be once more bringing his unique skill and authority to Blue Planet III.”
Emily Sergeant -
8th November 2022 
