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There’s an ‘immersive’ Alice in Wonderland-themed cocktail experience coming to Manchester

This "alternate reality" will take you down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 11th May 2021

Manchester is gearing up to become host to a series of Alice in Wonderland-themed immersive cocktail experiences this summer.

Returning for 2021, each 90-minute “tea party to end all tea parties” – hosted by the interactive team behind the already-successful and popular events, The Wizard’s Den, Beyond Cinema and The Art of Murder – invites you on an “adventure”.

Tea partygoers are taken on a “topsy-turvy journey” into the magical realm of Wonderland.

The description for the event series – which is set to take place in a soon-to-be-announced location in Manchester city centre – reads: “Join us for a theatrical, alternate reality experience that will take you down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass.

“Create two bespoke Wonderland cocktails, solve riddles and challenges just like Alice, devour “Eat Me” cake, paint the roses red, and much more”.

Previous tea partygoers have got plenty of positive things to say about the event too, with one admitting: “We came for the Alice in Wonderland experience and we were entranced by the effort and detail in the show and the games. The interactive show with the hosts was wonderful, they were funny and high energy [and] it was a great laugh and a fabulous way to spend an afternoon”.

She was also sure to complement the “great cocktails”, and said she would “definitely recommend for a fun day out”.

Another satisfied customer said “the cocktails were delicious and the games were great”, and also said they would “100% recommend”.

A third commented on the “themed experience and delivery”, and said it was “a blast”.

Wonderland Bar The Alice – An Immersive Cocktail Experience is arriving in Manchester from 1st July – 22nd October 2021.

Limited tickets will be available, and you can now register your interest here.

Featured Image – An Immersive Cocktail Experience

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Catterall vs Eubank at AO Arena: will confidence or cocksureness pay off?

Danny Jones Danny Jones Jack Catterall vs Harlem Eubank presser

The official press conference between Jack Catterall and Harlem Eubank got a touch heated in Manchester today, and not necessarily for the reasons you’d think.

Although there was certainly a bit of covert bite between the local lad and Eubank (nephew of Chris Eubank Sr.) most of bickering came as a result of an exchange between the latter and promoter and boxing manager, Sam Jones.

Who knows how much of the needle between entourages is genuine and what is simply for show, but there was plenty of jokes made about minced words, stuttering, wearing shades in doors and dodging on multiple levels. Catterall himself remained quiet and calm throughout.

Harlem’s backers firmly believe there is a lot more “skill” in his corner than can be said of his Chorley-born counterpart ahead of this weekend.

Nevertheless, the Manchester regular may have stayed largely modest throughout – as has always been his way – but he still had plenty of confidence and his own team reiterated that there he’ll prove “very difficult to beat.”

He even went on argue that he is “levels above him”, rubbishing any talk of a potential knockout risk.

On the other hand, they did admit that he “can’t afford an 8 or 10-rounder” at this point in his career and a need him to put in a performance.

Meanwhile, Harlem could not have been cocksure of himself and was happy to play into the Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn’s hands in terms of the stereotypical ‘arrogant’ back-yourself kind of boxer vs the quiet, understated, underdog.

Insisting that he wants to “become a world champion” and even squeezing in a dig at fellow Brit, Conor Benn – who will be facing his cousin Eubank Jr. in a rematch this September – labelling the 28-year-old an “alleged drug cheat”.

There was even more excitement over in the ‘Small Talk’ studio set up inside the AO Arena, as recently retired MMA fighter, ‘Meatball’ Molly McCann, had an announcement of her own.

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The Catterall vs Eubank press conference had another big bonus up its sleeve.

Over in the ‘Small Talk’ studio over to the side, confirmation from Eddie Hearn that Molly McCann, was announced as the latest Matchroom signing.

It was said that she expects to undertake her first seven or eight fights within the space of year, telling media that “this was always the plan” and despite “lots of offers” from different promotions, “There’s no other place [she’d] rather be.”

Hearn went on to state that he can see her competing for a title “within months”, adding: “I truly believe she’ll be a world champion.”

As for Catterall vs Eubank, who are you fancying this Saturday, 5 July?

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Jet2 and Greggs is offering Mancs the chance to win a luxury holiday for the price of a sausage roll

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Jet2 has teamed up with Greggs to announce a new competition where you can win a holiday for the price of a sausage roll.

If you didn’t know by now, ‘Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday’, and as the British budget airline launches its latest collaboration where you can win a holiday for the same price as a sausage roll, we’d say that’s pretty accurate.

Fancy laying down in the scorching heat and baking yourself just like a trusty Greggs sausage roll? Well it’s a good thing these two iconic companies have teamed up then, because now you can do just that.

Jet2 and Greggs are giving away a three-night all-inclusive holiday to Marbella for the same price as everyone’s flaky-pastry favourite priced at £1.30.

In a video shared to social media, internet personalities Charley Marlowe and Luke Hamnett announced this brand-new offer in an extremely on-brand way.

The video sees the pair taking on very different roles, quite literally, as Hamnett dresses as a sausage roll while Marlowe tries her hand as a cabin crew member.

This exclusive campaign sees you in with the chance of winning a three-night all-inclusive holiday to the luxury Spanish destination, staying at Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral Beach from 2 October – 5 October 2025.

Jet2 and Greggs is offering a luxury holiday for the price of a sausage roll / Credit: Laura Barry (via Unsplash) | Greggs

On top of this, you’ll also get a handful of Jet2 and Greggs co-branded goodies sent to your door before take-off, and there may even be a present or two in your hotel room as well.

I think it’s safe to say there certainly will be carbs in Marbs.

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