Manchester Museum is “delighted” to announce it will finally be reopening doors to the public this month for the first time since the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
The museum has confirmed it will be reopening on Wednesday 16th September.
The dates and altered opening hours for reopening were officially announced via the Manchester Museum’s social media accounts in a statement that read: “We are delighted to announce that we will reopen to the public on Wednesday 16 September.
“We have been working hard to put measures in place that will keep our staff and visitors safe.
“With our new one-way route around the museum you will see all your favourite objects in our Natural History galleries.
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“Our admission remains free, and our new opening times are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We will be sharing information about how to book a timed ticket soon.”
We are delighted to announce that we will reopen to the public on Wednesday 16 September. pic.twitter.com/0LVH3BZtT9
The museum initially temporarily closed to visitors back in March.
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Whilst doors may have been closed over the past few months though, the museum still continued to provide a wealth of free accessible online resources as part of its Manchester Museum in Quarantine series in the hopes that they would “help entertain, educate and spark joy and wonder until [it] re-opened”.
Resources provided included online exhibitions and displays, resources for families, parents, home educators, carers, adults and researchers, and other online events.
Our admission remains free, and our new opening times are 11am to 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday. We will be sharing information about how to book a timed ticket soon. You can find more information about visiting here: https://t.co/tPvse3DRhHpic.twitter.com/N46IslNhEl
A number of COVID-safety measures – including a one-way system and enhanced cleaning regimes – will be introduced at the museum upon reopening in order to ensure the environment is as safe as possible for all staff and visitors.
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Due to work commencing on the Hello Future building project, the ‘Ancient Worlds’ galleries are closed, and the ‘Living Cultures’ gallery and ‘Money’ gallery are unfortunately also closed at present.
The Manchester Museum reopens on Wednesday 16th September.
Admission is FREE, but advance booking is preferable.
Tickets will be available to book online, or via the main telephone number on +44 (0)161 275 2648, and further booking details will be available in due course.
Opening times are 11am – 4pm on Wednesday – Sunday, and you can find more information ahead of reopening via the Manchester Museum website here.
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Pixies to play three Manchester gigs as part of major European tour in 2024
Emily Sergeant
Pixies are heading out on a European tour in 2024, and they’re stopping off here in Manchester for three nights.
After recently playing to intimate Manchester crowds at the relaunch of iconic music venue, Band on the Wall, and to thousands at Castlefield Bowl as part of 2023’s Sounds of the City concert series, Pixies have announced they’ll be making a return to our city once again next year, and they’ve got three gigs lined-up.
The influential and pioneering US alt rock band are set to head out on a tour of some of the biggest cities in Europe tour in 2024, and will be performing a selection of tracks from their hugely-acclaimed albums, Bossanova and Trompe Le Monde – which were released in 1990 and 1991 respectively.
Black Francis and co will be taking over Manchester’s iconic Albert Hall for three major gigs on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13, and Thursday 14 March 2024.
Bossanova was the band’s third studio album, and was praised by critics for showing their less primal side, with a recurring sci-fi theme running throughout, and surf and space rock influences at the forefront.
‘Alison’, ‘Dig For Fire’, ‘Velouria’, and ‘Cecilia Ann’ were just some of the notable tracks from the album.
Trompe Le Monde, on the other hand, was known for having bookended a run of landmark records for the band, and although it was their fourth album, it’s arguably the most playful in their catalogue – with singles ‘Planet of Sound’, ‘Alec Eiffel’, and ‘Letter to Memphis’ featuring lyrics on UFOs, conspiracy theories, and more to prove Black Francis and co were still restless to push their sound forward.
Both albums are described by critics as sounding just as fresh and relevant today in 2023 as they did when they were released over 30 years ago.
Bossanova (1990) and Trompe Le Monde (1991) by Pixies / Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Pixies’ celebration of these two iconic albums will see them perform across major European cites such as London, Dublin, Paris, and Amsterdam, as well as Manchester for three nights.
Pixies – Bossanova x Trompe Le Monde Tour 2024
8, 9 & 10 March – Olympia Theatre Dublin
12, 13 & 14 March – Albert Hall Manchester
16, 17 & 18 March – O2 Forum Kentish Town (London)
20, 21 & 22 March – Paradiso Amsterdam
25, 26 & 27 March – L’Olympia Theatre Paris
Tickets to the Bossanova x Trompe Le Monde Tour 2024 are officially set to go on general sale this Friday 9 June from 9am.
Hit Stockport sandwich shop Rack is opening a second cafe in Sale
Georgina Pellant
Stockport’s favourite sandwich shop is coming to Sale, it has been revealed this week.
The small but mighty butty shop is expanding, as owners unveiled plans to open a new cafe and brunch spot inside a former barber’s shop in Sale.
Set to open on School Road later this year, the team will move into a characterful and quirky space in M33 following a full refurbishment.
With a hidden entrance down a side alley and then up a flight of exterior stairs, it might not be the easiest to find but – based on the calibre of butties coming out of their original shop – we know with certainty this will be worth seeking out.
Image: The Manc Eats
Image: The Manc Eats
Promising to keep it ‘all things sandwich’, just as they do at the original Stockport shop, on the Sale menu fans of things in bread will be as well catered to as ever with a dedicated grilled sandwich menu, plus staple breakfast butties and regular specials.
That’s not all, though. Given the increased size of the new space, the Rack team is also planning on introducing a new brunch menu – although details are currently being kept under wraps.
Sharing the news with fans online in a post that has been liked over 500 times, the Rack team wrote: “Huge Sandwich & Brunch Announcement.
“We’re opening a brand new sandwich and brunch spot on School Road in Sale M33! Taking over the space that once was a quirky first floor barber shop on the high street – The entrance is down the side alley and up the stairs, it’s got bags of character.
“Swipe to see how buzzing we were to start smashing walls down and see some of the progress. Keep your eyes peeled for progress pics and the menu drop – opening soon!
“We’ll be keeping it all things sandwich but with the addition of a new brunch menu. It’s a much bigger space than the Stockport OG store and we’re very excited!”
Fans have been quick to share their excitement for the new opening, with one person writing: “Down the road from my office? Oh this is great news!”
Another person said: “It’s gonna be a good one! Great addition to Sale after the Foodhall sadly shut. New lunch spot right here!”
A third person added: “Brilliant news. Welcome to Sale!”
To find out more about Rack and keep up to date with the team’s news ahead of the Sale opening, make sure to follow them on Instagram here.
Emily Sergeant -
1st September 2020 
