Pippy Eats launches fundraiser for brand new cooking school and event venue, Noodlehaus
Cancer research scientist turned cook, Pippa Middlehurst, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund her first permanent cookery school and event space.
Instagram sensation and winner of the BBC’s Britain’s Best Home Cook in 2018, Pippa Middlehurst, is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund an incredible cookery school and event space – Noodlehaus.
Best known online as Pippy Eats, the cancer research scientist turned cook will be raising money for her venture fromFriday 26 July – aiming to find enough funds to set up shop at a beautiful old mill near Piccadilly train station.
It will be the chef’s first permanent location – hosting classes, supper clubs and free workshops for local children.
Pippa is looking to raise over £30,000 on Kickstarter to get Noodlehaus off the ground – with money going towards equipment and setup costs.
Some big rewards are available for those who donate – including a private six-course supper club cooked by Pippa for 10 people, a year’s supply of her famous chilli oils, a Lanzhou La Mian Noodle workshop, and a signed copy of her soon-to-be-released debut cookbook Noodles and Dumplings (coming 20 August).
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“I am so excited to be able to create my dream cookery school in the heart of Manchester”, says Pippa.
“The building is in an old mill and has the most incredible natural light which will be amazing for the photography workshops I will be hosting.
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“The space will be open to all and I am looking forward to working with the community to provide a space that people can come and learn about cooking as well as share my love of cooking.”
Noodlehaus will also double as a communal space for other events.
Having invested a large sum of money on equipment to teach her first workshops, Pippa understands the challenges faced by small businesses.
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With Noodlehaus, the cook is hoping to take those stresses away and create an accessible, well-equipped space for everyone to use.
Aside from a busy schedule of Pippy Eats events, Noodelhause will be available as a creative room for hire – be it for cake decorating, embroidery, life drawing, yoga or illustration workshops.
From Friday, Pippa takes the first steps towards finally bringing her vision to life – a community workshop and event space that all Mancs can enjoy.
You can donate here (the fundraiser will begin on Friday 24 July).
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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.
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23rd July 2020 
