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A huge dog ‘pawty’ with doggy ice cream and beer is happening at BrewDog’s Manchester hotel

There's plenty planned for the 'DogHouse Manchester Dog Pawty' this weekend.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 14th October 2021

There’s a huge ‘pawty’ for dogs happening in Manchester this weekend.

After a long, hard day of chasing tennis balls, chomping on treats, and being proper good boys and girls, even our four-legged friends need to let their hair down every now and then, which is why Manchester’s newest hotel, DogHouse Hotel, is throwing a ‘pawty’ full of fun and games for the first time on Sunday.

There’s plenty of activities planned for the DogHouse Manchester Dog Pawty that are perfect for you and your pup to get stuck into.

Just some of these exciting events include Brewski dog biscuits to feast on, dog-friendly ice cream and beer, pet portraits by a local photographer, and even a special doggy talent show.

There’s plenty of activities planned for the DogHouse Manchester Dog Pawty this Sunday / Credit: Instagram (@doghousemanchester)

As the latest venture by Brew Dog, and the first hotel of its kind in England, DogHouse Hotel Manchester opened its doors just a stone’s throw away from the Northern Quarter at Bruntwood Works’ Bloc development in August.

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The new carbon negative hotel covers three floors, has 28 different beers on tap at the bar, and has 18 bedrooms that are fitted with shower beer fridges, draught beer taps, a vinyl selection from Piccadilly Records, artwork celebrating local Manchester artists, smart TVs, room service, and more.

The fun doesn’t stop there either, as there’s also a rooftop terrace complete with an “urban jungle”, another 10 beer taps, and a tasty street food and brunch menu full of all the classics.

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The new carbon negative hotel covers three floors, has 28 different beers on tap at the bar, and 18 bedrooms / Credit: The DogHouse Hotel Manchester

And now, it’s staying true to its canine name with its first-ever Dog Pawty.

The Doghouse Hotel has also teamed up with Brewski and The Street Paws Charity to offer a bunch of prizes and dog-friendly events throughout the party too.

If you fancy it, it’s FREE to pop on down, and you can book your slot here.

The DogHouse Manchester Dog Pawty

  • Date: Sunday 14 October
  • Time: 12pm – 5pm
  • Address: 18-20 Fountain Street, Manchester, M2 2AR

Featured Image – DogHouse Hotel Manchester

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Manchester to commemorate our armed forces with ceremony and parade this Remembrance Sunday

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Manchester is set to fall silent and remember the fallen during this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Just as it does each year, Manchester City Council has now revealed the details of how the city will mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend, and has confirmed that the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade will set off at 10:25am from John Dalton Street.

Civic dignitaries, servicemen and women, service and ex-service organisations, faith leaders, emergency services, and other uniformed organisations, have all been invited to lay traditional poppy wreaths and pay their respects at the Cenotaph in St. Peter’s Square, along with members of the public.

Proceedings will start at 10:25am, and run through until midday.

Plans to mark Remembrance Sunday in Manchester have been announced / Credit: David Dixon (via Geograph)

Veterans and military personnel will march from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph, where a service will be held at 11am, along with a two-minute silence, all before a short march to Peter Street across St Peter’s Square then takes place to close out the commemorations.

The two-minute silence will be observed at 11am, and the start and finish of this silence marked by the firing of a maroon.

In order for necessary security checks and safeguards to be carried out, Manchester City Council has confirmed that a series of road closures will be implemented on Sunday 10 November between 7am and 1pm.

The following road closures will be in place:

  • John Dalton Street (Deansgate to Cross Street)  
  • Princess Street (Cross Street to Portland Street) with a ‘hard closure’ at Back George Street 
  • Cross Street (Princess Street to King Street)  
  • Peter Street (Deansgate to Oxford Street) with a ‘hard closure’ at Watson street and Hale Street 
  • Mount Street (Windmill Street to Albert Square)  
  • Museum Street (Windmill Street to Peter Street)  
  • Southmill Street (Windmill Street to Albert Square)  
  • Bootle Street (Deansgate to Mount Street)  
  • Lloyd Street (Deansgate to Southmill)  
  • Jackson Row (Deansgate to Southmill)  
  • Central Street (Southmill to Mount Street) 
  • Cooper Street (Kennedy to Princess Street)  
  • West Mosely Street (Booth Street to princess Street) 
  • Bow Lane (Clarence Street to Princess Street)  
  • St James’s Square (South King Street to John Dalton Street)  
  • Ridgefield (Mulberry Street to John Dalton Street)
All the road closures for the ceremony have been confirmed too / Credit: Manchester City Council

As well as road closures, there will also be a number of parking restrictions set to apply on the day too.

It has been confirmed that all parking bays – including accessible parking bays – will be suspended from 8pm on Saturday 9 November, right through to 2pm on Sunday 10 November.

The roads where parking restrictions will apply are:

  • Lloyd Street (Deansgate to Southmill Street)
  • Jackson Row (Deansgate to Southmill Street)
  • Bootle Street (Deansgate to Mount Street)
  • Mount Street (Windmill Street to Albert Square)
  • Museum Street (Windmill Street to Peter Street)
  • Southmill Street (Windmill Street to Albert Square)
  • Peter Street (Deansgate to Oxford Street)
  • Oxford Street (Peter Street to Chepstow)
  • Princess Street (Albert Square to Portland Street)
  • John Dalton Street (Deansgate to Albert Square)
  • Ridgefield Street (John Dalton Street to South King Street)
  • Central Street (Southmill Street to Mount Street)
  • St James’ Square (South King Street to John Dalton)​
  • Windmill Street (Mount Street to Watson Street)​
  • Cross Street (Princess Street to King Street)​
  • Cooper Street (Kennedy to Princess Street)​
  • West Mosely Street (Booth Street to Princess Street)​
  • Bow Lane (Clarence Street to Princess Street)

When it comes to other forms of public transport, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has confirmed that no trams will run through St Peter’s Square between 10am and 12:30pm on Sunday 10 November.

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More updates on this can be found at tfgm.com/remembrance-sunday, and then for real-time travel information on the day, you’ll want to check the the TfGM website.

Featured Image – Manchester City Council

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One of the world’s greatest music photographers to exhibit at Manchester Art Fair this month

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

One of the world’s greatest music photographers is set to make her debut appearance at this year’s Manchester Art Fair.

Having grown up in the music industry alongside her father, Led Zeppelin guitarist, Jimmy Page, legendary photographer Scarlet Page is definitely no stranger to life on the road, and has travelled across the US with bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, The Beastie Boys, and more throughout her illustrious career.

Her photography has also featured in album artwork for iconic Manchester band The Verve, and she’s also had the pleasure of shooting some of the biggest music names in recent times like The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Lady Gaga, and Foo Fighters.

Manchester Art Fair arrives in the city centre for 2024 next weekend / Credit: Supplied

But now, in a first for the North of England, Page’s work – which has featured in Kerrang!, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Mojo, The Times, and many more publications – will be available to see exclusively at Manchester Art Fair next weekend.

Set to be presented by The Art Hound Gallery, Page will unveil a number of exclusive fine art photographs for sale.  

Expect to see her iconic stills of people like Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, and Keith Richards, alongside a selection of carefully-curated and completely-unseen new releases, including Courtney Love, Public Enemy, and more.

If all of that wasn’t brilliant enough as it is, Page will also be leading an artist talk at the Fair on Saturday 16 November from 1pm.

“I am deeply honoured to showcase my work, hosted by The Art Hound Gallery, alongside such extraordinary artists at Manchester Art Fair,” Scarlet Page said ahead of this year’s event.

“Celebrating 30 years as a photographer, it’s a privilege to reflect on the intimate moments I’ve captured of some of the world’s greatest musicians.”

Legendary music photographer Scarlet Page will be exhibiting exclusive works / Credit: Supplied

Sophie Helm, who is the Director of Manchester Art Fair, added: “Scarlet is widely-recognised as one of the greatest music photographers of all time, and we are immensely proud to have her join us at this year’s Manchester Art Fair to provide art and music enthusiasts with the opportunity to hear from Scarlet on some of her most memorable photoshoots and collaborations of the last three decades.”

Manchester Art Fair 2024 will take over Manchester Central on Friday 15 November from 5pm until Sunday 17 November.

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You can get yourself some tickets online here.

Featured Image – Supplied

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