A new exhibition exploring our relationship with the natural world is opening at Manchester Museum next week.
Ready to take a trip to some of the world’s wildest places, all without having to leave Manchester?
If you answered yes to that, then you’ll definitely want to get yourself down to the Manchester Museum next week, as there’s a groundbreaking new exhibition called Wild opening at the city centre-based museum to coincide with World Environment Day on Wednesday 5 June.
Not only will it explore our relationship with the world around us, but it will also look at how people are creating, rebuilding, and repairing connections with nature, and how the natural world has traditionally been presented and idealised through Western art, as well as looking at some unique approaches to environmental recovery too.
A new exhibition exploring our relationship with the natural world is opening in Manchester / Credit: Supplied (via Manchester Museum)
The exhibition will also crucially look at how we can tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis by making the world more wild.
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Visitors will be introduced to five remote – or, should we say, ‘wild’ – places across the globe, and hear from a diverse range of voices to discover how they’re all looking to ‘wild’ for a more positive future.
Featuring an immersive installation, audio, film, and interactive elements, alongside natural history collections and artworks, the exhibition will be encouraging visitors to notice the biodiversity and heritage of wild places, and invite people to question relationships with the natural world.
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Wild will also look at how we can tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis / Credit: Supplied (via Manchester Museum)
Lamlash Bay on the Isle of Arran, and Yellowstone National Park in the US state of Wyoming, are just a couple of the places featured.
“Wild aims to provide hope in the face of a situation that often leaves many of us feeling pessimistic,” explained David Gelsthorpe, who is the Curator of Earth Science Collections.
“The exhibition highlights work being done by communities right now, to build stronger relationships with nature and shape their world for the better, and aims to encourage everyone to see that they can make a difference, no matter how big or small.”
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The exhibition is opening at Manchester Museum to coincide with World Environment Day / Credit: Chris Bull (via Manchester Museum)
Mr Gelsthorpe says the exhibition is as “relevant” for local families in Manchester as it is for researchers and policy-makers.
“The ultimate goal is to “ask the public what kind of world we want to live in, and what we’re willing to do to realise that vision,” he concluded.
Wild opens to the public on Wednesday 5 June, and will be at Manchester Museum right through until June 2025.
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Cheshire Oaks to debut first-ever ice rink with iconic Christmas tree in the middle to skate around
Emily Sergeant
Cheshire Oaks has unveiled its big plans for the upcoming festive season.
With less than 100 days until Christmas is here, and festive events being announced left, right, and centre, Cheshire Oaks has now joined in on the action, and for the first time ever this year will be adding a bespoke ice rink into the mix, which is set to become centrepiece of its festive celebrations this Christmas season.
The Designer Outlet shopping mall is already known and loved in the North West for its Christmas events each year, and 2025 is set to be no different.
The highly-anticipated ice rink attraction will launch in late October, and it’s already promising to be an ‘unforgettable experience’ that organisers say blends the timeless joy of ice skating with contemporary design and community spirit.
A brand-new ice rink is coming to Cheshire Oaks with a big Christmas tree in the middle to skate around / Credit: Supplied
At the heart of the new ice rink will be a custom-designed ice path that gracefully weaves around Cheshire Oaks’ iconic oak Christmas tree in the centre.
The rink itself will be nestled within a dedicated Christmas events space at the shopping village.
“We are incredibly excited to soon introduce this bespoke ice rink experience to our guests,” says Kenny Murray, who is the General Manager at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.
“It’s more than just a place to skate – it will be a destination where families and friends can create cherished festive moments.”
There’ll be lots of other fan-favourite festive activities returning too / Credit: Supplied
The new ice rink will officially open on Friday 24 October, and tickets will be available soon, with the option to book in advance online or on the day, so keep your eyes peeled.
Alongside the exciting new ice rink addition will, of course, be some of Cheshire Oaks’ fan-favourite Christmas attractions – including the ‘The Big Wheel’ and ‘Santa in the Sky’ experiences, as well as festive film screenings, and the massively popular Winter Village.
The Winter Village is the perfect place to head to if you’re in need of a break from gift shopping and somewhere to soak up the Christmas spirit, as here you can grab a cosy seat and tuck into some traditional German bratwurst from the swing grill, warm up with mulled wine at the bar, and marvel at the UK’s tallest Christmas tree.
You can also book a little wooden hut to relax in, with each hut accommodating up to six people.
The Big Wheel is also one of Cheshire Oaks’ best-loved experiences each year, as here you can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy watching the festivities unfold below you, with each flight taking 10 minutes, or you can upgrade to Santa in the Sky to meet the main man in the most unique way possible.
Find out everything happening at Cheshire Oaks this Christmas here.
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Huge vintage home show to take over historic Manchester building next month
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s most historic buildings is set to host a huge home show full of vintage finds next month.
The Vintage Home Show is taking over Victoria Baths for their second event of the year.
For anyone looking to add a retro touch to their homes, this is a chance to feast your eyes on a carefully-curated collection of furniture, homeware, ceramics, artworks, vinyl records, and more stocked by more than 60 knowledgeable sellers in a welcoming atmosphere amid the empty Grade II-listed swimming pool.
Planning to renovate in a vintage style? Or looking for one missing piece of the puzzle? This event can help you track down that something special for your home.
From one-off minimalist pieces, to mass-market retro and kitsch classics, with prices for items starting from as little as £1, you’ll have the chance to shop the collections of dozens of quality independent dealers from right around the UK, all under one historic roof.
Browse a selection of vibrant stalls featuring pieces spanning from the mid-century decades to the bold brightness of the 1990s, and everything in between.
No matter what your budget, you’ll find that gorgeous something to suit your impeccable taste.
Once you’ve finished shopping everything you need to transform your home, you can stop off at Victoria Baths’ on-site cafe to treat yourself to a selection of cakes, savouries, pastries, and soup, as well as both hot and cold drinks.
A huge vintage home show will be taking over the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester next month / Credit: Vintage Home Show
The Vintage Home Fair will take over Victoria Baths on Sunday 5 October, kicking off from 10:30am for keen shoppers after ‘Early Bird’ entry, while ‘Standard Entry’ starts at 11am and runs through the day until 3:30pm.
Due to popularity, the event will be operating a timed ticket entry process, that way organisers can manage the numbers of visitors in the building at any one time to allow everyone a chance to see everything.
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Tickets are now on sale, priced anywhere from £2 to £6 depending on the time you go, so you simply need to arrive anytime within your allocated hour and stay as long as you wish.
Emily Sergeant -
30th May 2024 
