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Cheaper Early Bird tickets are already on sale for Manchester Pride Festival 2025 after another phenomenal year

The line-up may be unknown as of yet, but a good time is definitely guaranteed.

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia - 2nd September 2024

As expected, Manchester Pride Festival 2024 went down a treat this year, with artists like Eurovision double-champion Loreen plus Jessie J, Rita Ora and Sugababes delivering show stopping performances in the city’s iconic Gay Village. 

Next year’s festival is looking like a biggie too, with Early Bird tickets selling out fast, so you need to grab ‘em while you can and get this on your roster for August.

Past years have seen the likes of global sensation Ariana Grande, Natasha Bedingfield and Zara Larsson wow the crowds at Manchester Pride Festival, and 2025 will surely bring in some more household names.  

Tickets are available for £41 with a £2.50 Community Donation Fund, which helps contribute to pushing issues which are reviewed yearly. 2023’s Manchester Pride Community Fund saw topics like HIV Stigma, LGBTQ+ Events, Mental Health and Wellbeing all raised and addressed.

The 2025 Manchester Pride Festival will run from Friday 22 August until Monday 25 August, however annual Pride-goers will already have the last weekend of August reserved in their diary for celebrating in style. 

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Nobody does it like us Mancs as Manchester Pride is one of the country’s largest Pride Festivals carrying a legacy of its own, starting with the city’s first Pride Event in 1985. 

The 2024 Manchester Pride parade. Credit: The Manc Group
The 2024 Manchester Pride parade. Credit: The Manc Group
The huge main stage at Manchester Pride Festival as 2025 tickets go on sale. Credit: The Manc Group
The huge main stage at Manchester Pride Festival as 2025 tickets go on sale. Credit: The Manc Group

Mark Fletcher, CEO of Manchester Pride, shared his reflections: “This year’s festival was nothing short of magical. Seeing our community and allies come together in such a vibrant and heartfelt celebration reminds us of the strength we have when we stand united.

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“From the incredible performances to the profound moments of reflection, Manchester Pride Festival 2024 embodied the true spirit of love, acceptance, and resilience. We can’t wait to make next year’s festival even better!”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit manchesterpride.com/tickets

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‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

The magnificent grounds of Tatton Park will be transformed into a ‘glittering winter adventure’ this festive season.

With spooky season now a thing of the past, and Christmas merely a few weeks away, families will soon be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment, and enthralling performances as they enter the gardens of the stunning Tatton Park in Cheshire for an immersive, festival-like experience known as Yuletide.

Organisers say the captivating event promises to be a “truly magical experience” where folklore stories come to life through storytelling and live music.

A ‘glittering winter adventure’ is set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas / Credit: Supplied

All set to transport visitors right into the heart of Yuletide tales, the exciting new event – which opens next weekend, and runs through until late December – is produced by Wild Rumpus, who you may know for other magical local events such as ‘The Lanterns’ at Chester Zoo (2018-2022) and Just So Festival.

The highlight of this new event has to be The Glittering Trail, where beautifully-illuminated puppets and performers bring legendary stories of Yuletide to life as visitors wander through the park’s popular Japanese Gardens and make the most of the stunning winter landscape.

Families can gather around an open fire to toast marshmallows, all while they watch live performances that add even more magic to the evening.

Yuletide will be running at Tatton Park on selected dates from Saturday 16 November through to Monday 23 December, and tickets are on sale now – with adult tickets costing £20, children paying just £12 each, and free personal assistant passes are also available.

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Find out more and book your tickets here.

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How to look after your cats and dogs this Bonfire Night

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia Tips for cats and dogs Bonfire Night 2024

Bonfire Night may be a blessing for some families who can take advantage of the beautifully lit sky and incredible views, but for those who own cats or dogs, this isn’t necessarily the case.

When it comes to your furry friends then simply turning to their owners is usually the best point of call, but sometimes it’s still good to have a quick refresher on how to spot when your pet is in distress.

Luxury clothing retailer, Joules, is one of those leading research this year as they provide a list of tips and tricks on how to notice a change in your dog’s behaviour, soothe your cat’s stress and just generally make things more manageable for your four-legged companions.

72% of cat and dog owners see a change in their pets’ behaviour over this season, with 68% saying that they are frightened by the loud noises. With that in mind, here are some helpful tips on how to take care of your cats and dogs this Bonfire Night.

How to create a safe space for pets on Bonfire Night

Cover your windows where possible

Closing the curtains is always a good start; although this may not reduce the noise fully, it will help to block out the flashes from those pesky fireworks and even dial those big bangs down slightly.

In order to combat sudden light changes, dog owners are advised to keep their lights on, this way the animals are used to this setting and there are no drastic differences.

Try to block out the noise with your own

Radio station Classic FM hosts their calming show on Bonfire Night every year and 2024 seems no different with Charlotte Hawkins and Dan Walker curating a pet-friendly playlist for all to enjoy.

I mean, come on, how lovely is this?

Keep them occupied

The simplest thing you can do is just make sure you’re there for your animals; much like us humans, they don’t like to deal with things on their own and sometimes it’s nice to have a helping hand by their side for reassurance – especially when that includes some always welcome petting.

It’s also good to keep their minds occupied by playing games and interactive activities with them to distract their cute little faces from all the madness outside.

Stay calm yourself

It might sound a little self-involved but it’s also important that alongside keeping your dogs and cats company and playing with them, make sure to keep calm yourself, much like your children and little ones you know, dogs are very reactive and can pick up on emotions easily.

As much as this information may be handy, you still know your pet best, so reacting to their behaviour and catering to their needs is definitely a must.

There are also some easy ways to spot something’s up…

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Joules worked with animal behaviourist Kimberly Grundy to help develop these helpful Bonfire Night tips cats and dogs.
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They are one of many retailers that stock comforting cushions and blankets that are perfect for these occasions.

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Nine signs to be aware of:

The best way to spot any changes in your dog or cat’s behaviour is to look for these nine surefire signs – if you spot them, they’re most likely feeling unsettled by the celebrations.

  1. Whining or barking – this will include whimpering, crying, barking, and growling.
  2. Clinginess – i.e. more than normal.
  3. Excessive panting or drooling – can signal anxiety and distress instead of the usual excitement.
  4. Hiding or trying to find a safe space
  5. Trying to escape – make sure your doors and windows are locked and dog/cat flaps are covered.
  6. Trembling and shaking – soothing strokes can still work wonders.
  7. Pacing or restlessness – if you can get them to just sit with you that’s a step in the right direction.
  8. Loss of appetite – but don’t try and force them to eat though, the goal is to help them relax.
  9. Dilated pupils

Whether you’re cosying up to your cat or dog, or venturing out to a bonfire, make sure you stay safe this November and most importantly have fun!

You can find all the rest of the events happening for Guy Fawkes Night 2024 here:

The big Manchester guide to Bonfire Night – everything you need to know

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