A new ‘intergalactic’ roller skating rink is heading to Manchester this summer – and it’s shaping up to be an exciting attraction for the city.
Paradise Skate World has now revealed its location and launch date, promising to be the ‘city’s coolest cosmos’.
The project comes from some of the team behind Junkyard Golf and will take over one of its former sites.
A 6000 sq ft venue inside the Great Northern Warehouse will have space for up to 60 skaters at a time on its wood-spring rink.
Inside, you’ll find a skate-up bar serving ‘cosmic cocktails and other lunar liquids’, plus pan-Pacific snacks that fuse Mexican and Japanese flavours.
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The creators of Paradise Skate World say it will be an ‘out-of-this-world venue filled with far-out installations and celestial creations, where nothing will be as it appears, and everything is left to the imagination’.
Sophie-Larissa Houghton, co-founder, said: “Paradise Skate World is one step closer to opening its doors and we couldn’t be more excited for everyone to experience our cosmic paradise.
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“We have so many cool surprises and sneak peeks in store over the next few weeks, so make sure you connect with us on socials to hear the latest.”
The UK-first skating rink says it will be about ‘attitude, not ability’ encouraging skaters of all levels to take to the rink.
But the interplanetary playground will strictly be for over 18s only.
It’s all set to open on Thursday 2 June, with tickets available to purchase from Wednesday 6 April.
It will be open from 4pm to midnight on Thursdays, 4pm to 1am on Fridays, midday to 1am on Saturdays, and midday to 10pm on Sundays.
Tickets start at £12.50 per skater, per hour, and you can register for early bird access at paradiseskateworld.co.uk.
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Fashion brand Blake Mill to host pop-up shop in Manchester this month
Thomas Melia
Bold and stylish fashion brand Blake Mill are hosting a pop up shop later this month and it’s happening right here in Manchester.
Well renowned for their unique British designs, Blake Mill is running an exclusive event in collaboration withthe wonderful charity Mind.
Through this pop up shop, guests will be able to discover the wide range of designs and styles that are featured on their cherished shirts and polo shirts.
ThisManchester based fashion company aims to make anyone who wears their products stand out from the crowd whether that’s a plain and simple block colour or some quirky and eye-catching patterns.
Mental health charity Mind, who are also involved in the pop up shop, will be receiving 10% of the money made from each shirt, which will be used towards supporting people struggling with their mental health.
The mental health organisation have a variety of resources including their online and over the phone helpline which can be accessed from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
What better way to celebrate sprucing up your wardrobe than also knowing you’ve helped contribute to an outstanding and dependable charity too.
Alongside hosting the event, the polo shirt specialists are also running limited offers including 70% off a handful of Blake Mill collections – it would be rude not to.
There’s going to be lots of interactive fun as well with a digital ‘Wheel of Fortune’ where each contestant is guaranteed to win prizes, including Blake Mill merchandise.
Everyone who decides to pay the event a visit will bag themselves a complimentary gift in the form of a Blake Mill t-shirt.
It’s hungry work finding your latest office and party attire, that’s why there will be an upstairs room dedicated to refreshments and snacks, clothes and food.
Blake Mill’s special pop up shop with Mind is taking place on 30 January from 11am to 1pm at Fourways House, for more information about the fashion company and their chosen charity find outHERE.
Greater Manchester’s popular wizard-themed steam train rides are back next month
Emily Sergeant
The hugely popular wizard-themed steam train will be travelling through Greater Manchester once again next month.
February half term is right around the corner, and that means East Lancashire Railway (ELR) is back with a whole host of immersive events that give curious Mancs the chance to step back in time by hopping on one of the historic Pullman-style steam train carriages through the picturesque Greater Manchester countryside.
Thomas the Tank Engine, dinosaur, Peppa Pig, and seasonal themed train rides are just a few of the events that have been entertaining families in the region over the last few years.
By far one of the most popular experiences on the lineup, however, has to be the chance to go on a ‘wizarding adventure’, where little Mancs can come together for a magical day of sharing spells and getting stuck into lots of magic-themed fun.
You can ride a wizard-themed steam train through Greater Manchester next month / Credit: ELR
Aspiring witches and wizards of all ages are invited to enrol in the spellbinding school of sorcery this February half term, as they take a “wacky and wonderful whistle stop tour” of the Wizard Academy and learn to become a master of mystery and magic during their interactive journey through the “Irwell Valley of wonders”.
During the enchanting 90-minute return trip that’s hauled by a genuine steam – and spell – powered train, you’ll take lessons in the basics of broomsticks, practice your potion making, be instructed in incantations, and learn to tattle and talk with a tawny owl.
Aside from wizard-themed tasks, there’ll also be plenty of photo opportunities along the way.
The Wizarding Adventure is an “enchanting experience for all the family” / Credit: ELR
Food and drink will be available to tuck into from the café on Platform 3/4 at Bury Bolton Street Station, and from the Rawtenstall Buffet too.
It truly is an “enchanting experience” for the whole family.
The Wizarding Adventure is back this half term, with several special journeys lined-up next month on Wednesday 19 February, and tickets still available to get your hands on from £17.50 each.
Daisy Jackson -
1st April 2022 
