A new world-first exhibition is arriving in Manchester this summer, and it’s giving curious crowds the chance to “travel like a poo”.
Yes, you heard that right.
While it may not sound like something you ever thought you’d get to experience, a new exhibition is set to have its world premiere at the Science and Industry Museum in the heart of Manchester city centre this summer, and families can “dive headfirst into the digestive system”.
The new blockbuster exhibition, Operation Ouch!, is based on and will see the award-winning CBBC children’s TV series brought to life.
Visitors can expect interactive experiences, amazing objects from the Science Museum Group’s collection, and appearances from world-renowned doctors who will be on hand to guide audiences through this “lively, interactive, and playful adventure to better understand our brilliant bodies”.
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It’s set to be “an unforgettable journey” of super-sized science and giggle-worthy gore.
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Our next world-premiere exhibition will bring hit show @OperationOuch to life! Prepare to dive headfirst into the digestive system for a journey of super-sized science and unforgettable fun.
— Science and Industry Museum (@sim_manchester) January 27, 2023
For those who fancy it, the Museum is inviting people to head on down and “travel like a poo in a voyage” to discover where our food goes when we eat.
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From bowels to gallbladders, you’ll get the chance to explore the role of each organ in the digestive journey, figure out how food can fuel us, investigate the funniest bodily functions, and “goggle at glorious grossness” at this hands-on exploration of the science inside us.
Set to take over the Science and Industry Museum’s Special Exhibitions Gallery from 21 July 2023 right through until May 2024, the Operation Ouch! exhibition is being developed by the Science Museum Group, and produced in collaboration with BBC and 141 Productions – which are part of All3Media’s Objective Media Group.
“I know, like me, that there are hundreds of children fascinated by the inner workings of the human body,” Dr Ronx from the CBBC show Operation Ouch! said of the upcoming exhibition.
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“So it makes sense that we would dedicate a whole exhibition to the subject.
Mancs can ‘travel like a poo’ at new Science and Industry Museum exhibition this summer / Credit: Science Museum Group
“From saliva, boogey, bile and poo, adults and kids alike will be enjoyably disgusted and fascinated by this exhibition [and] we hope they will come away with encyclopaedic knowledge to show off to their friends.”
Tickets for the upcoming Operation Ouch! exhibition will go on sale in April, and you can sign up to the museum’s newsletter to be the first to find out more and grab tickets here.
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Pop icons S Club announce new arena tour, with huge Manchester gig
Daisy Jackson
S Club will be heading back to Manchester on a newly-announced 13-date arena tour next year.
The pop icons have announced the Ain’t No Party Like A S Club Party tour, which will see Bradley, Jo, Jon, Rachel and Tina back on stage for the ultimate pop party.
The huge tour includes a night at the AO Arena in Manchester, as well as two gigs at the O2 in London.
S Club are one of Britain’s most successful pop groups, formerly known as S Club 7, who went on to become a cultural phenomenon with their own TV series – one of which, L.A. 7, remains the highest-rated programme of all time on CBBC.
Their smash hits include Reach, Don’t Stop Movin, Bring It All Back, Never Had A Dream Come True, and S Club Party.
In 2023, S Club celebrated their 25th anniversary with a sellout UK and US tour, shortly after the tragic death of former member Paul Cattermole.
Now, five of the original seven are ready to bring the party back to Manchester, as S Club return to the stage.
They’ll have very special guests supporting on the tour too, announcing Boyzlife, the supergroup made up of the former Boyzone and Westlife members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.
S Club say: “We can’t wait to get back out on tour, see you all and celebrate the songs, memories and moments we’ve shared together over the years.
“It’s going to be one BIG party, and we want you all to be part of it!”
S Club will play the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday 9 October 2027.
Tickets for all shows go on sale at 9.30am on Friday 6 November HERE.
Manchester announces ‘poignant’ plans to mark Remembrance Sunday with free city centre service
Emily Sergeant
Manchester is set to honour the ‘service and sacrifice’ of members of the armed forces community during this year’s annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations.
With Remembrance Day only a couple weeks away now, just as it does each year, Manchester City Council has now revealed how the city will mark this important occasion, and has confirmed all the details of the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade.
Proceedings will start on John Dalton Street at 10:30am, and run right through until midday – with the service itself being held at 11am.
Veterans, military personnel and cadets, all led by Greater Manchester Police‘s Band, will march from John Dalton Street to the Cenotaph St. Peter’s Square.
This will be followed by a short return march to Mount Street across St Peter’s Square.
The service will begin at the Cenotaph at 10:58am, and a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am in tribute to those who have lost their lives in conflict. The start and conclusion of the silence will be marked by the firing of a maroon.
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Following the service, veterans, military personnel and cadets will take part in a short return march across St Peter’s Square to Mount Street.
As the Council marks another year of its partnership with the Royal British Legion, further the Remembrance Sunday events will take place across the city following the service – including arts and crafts sessions, memorial services, and performances.
“Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important occasions in Manchester’s civic calendar,” declared Councillor Shaukat Ali, who it the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
“It is a time for us to come together as a city to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of those from our diverse communities who have given so much in times of conflict. I want to encourage residents, families and visitors to join us at the Cenotaph as we pay our respects and ensure that the contribution of past and present generations is never forgotten.”
Emily Sergeant -
9th February 2023 
