The popular drive-in cinema at Cheshire Oaks is screening some classic romantic films to celebrate Valentine’s Day next week.
While the Ellesmere Port-based shopping village – which is the largest Designer Outlet in the UK, and is home to over 400,000 square feet of retail space, with more than 150 boutiques, restaurants, and cafés to choose from – is more often the place you’d head on down to if you’re in need of a bit of retail therapy, on the international day of love, you can also catch two of the most well-loved romantic films while you’re at it too.
As the sun goes down, lovers can park up to watch both Dirty Dancing and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days on the big screen.
1987 romantic drama dance film Dirty Dancing stars Jennifer Grey and the late Patrick Swayze and tells the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman – a young woman who falls in love with dance instructor Johnny Castle (Swayze) at a vacation resort while on holiday with her parents.
Dirty Dancing and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days are the two films being screened / Credit: Vestron Pictures
How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, on the other hand, is a 2003 romantic comedy film starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey, telling the tale of Benjamin, who is challenged by his co-workers to make a woman fall in love with him, while Andie has to write an article on how to lose a man in 10 days.
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Dirty Dancing will be shown at 7:30pm on Valentine’s Day itself, while How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days will be screened at the same time on the following day.
If you’re looking to make a day of it before you settle down to watch the film in the evening, then Cheshire Oaks is the ideal place to spend some time, especially with all the designer brands, cafés and restaurants on offer.
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Tickets for the ‘Valentine’s Drive-In Cinema’ are £20 per car / Credit: Paramount Pictures
Tickets for the ‘Valentine’s Drive-In Cinema’ are £20 per car, and the car park opens from 5pm.
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All proceeds from ticket sales will go to Cheshire Oaks’ Charity of the Year for 2022, which more will be revealed about very soon.
The chosen charity will be working in partnership with Cheshire Oaks throughout the year across a variety of activities and events to raise money, so make sure you stay tuned to see how you can get involved.
You can grab tickets for the ‘Valentine’s Drive-In Cinema’ here.
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Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
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As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Emily Sergeant -
2nd February 2022 
