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TalkTalk is giving away free bottles of ‘carbon-neutral’ champagne at the Great Manchester Run

It's all to encourage people to "get up to speed on sustainability".

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 19th May 2022

TalkTalk is giving away free bottles of carbon-neutral champagne to bubbly fans in Manchester city centre this weekend.

As the Great Manchester Run descends on our city for 2022 this weekend, TalkTalk – which is the UK’s largest value-for-money connectivity provider – is back in its hometown, not only as a headline sponsor of this year’s event, but also to celebrate the environmental benefits of switching to full fibre by giving out free bottles of champagne.

By switching from standard broadband to full fibre with TalkTalk, you can reduce your lifetime carbon emissions by up to 565kg – especially as around 26 adult trees are needed to absorb that amount of CO2.

TalkTalk’s giveaway follows the success of its Valentine’s Day pop-up earlier this year, and the company is set to bring its “human-powered vending machine” back to Great Northern Warehouse on Sunday 22 May.

It’s all to encourage people to “get up to speed on sustainability”.

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The Great Manchester Run is returning to the city centre this weekend / Credit: Great Manchester Run | Great Northern Warehouse

So, what exactly do you need to do to get your hands on some free “eco-friendly bubbles” then?

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Well, TalkTalk explains that all you need to do is snap a selfie with the vending machine, sharing it on social media using #ChampagneSuperChangeover tagging @TalkTalk, before joining the queue to claim a bottle of free bubbly. 

TalkTalk staff will also be on site offering guidance on Future Fibre deals in your area. 

The event kicks off at 12:00pm, but you’ll probably want to make sure you get there early as the champers are guaranteed to fly-off the shelves.

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TalkTalk is giving away free bottles of ‘carbon-neutral’ champagne to celebrate / Credit: TalkTalk

TalkTalk is giving away one bottle per household and will be operating a ‘challenge 25’ policy on the promotion, so you’re advised to bring ID along with you to the pop-up event to avoid disappointment.

You can find out more about TalkTalk’s full fibre packages, known as Future Fibre, here.

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Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week

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Students will be able to take part in a build-your-own ramen workshop this week, led by everyone’s favourite pan-Asian restaurant group, Wagamama. 

The workshops will cost just £5 (all of which will go to a brilliant cause), and will include the time spent creating your perfect meal, the actual food, plus drinks and sides.

Wagamama has teamed up with mental health charity SHOUT to host this cosy ramen-making workshop. 

Students will be invited to join Wagamama chefs in the kitchen, selecting their own broth, protein and veggies, with perfectly-cooked noodles, before sitting down at the restaurant’s benches to slurp up their creations with fellow students. 

There’ll also be toppings and garnishes including kimchi, tea-stained eggs, chilli oil, spring onions and more.

With merch to take home too, and steaming bowls of the best-ever autumn dish, this is a one-off event you won’t want to miss. 

Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week. Credit: Supplied

Each £5 ticket includes your food and two drinks, plus a variety of the new Wagamama winter sides and sharers. 

All money raised will be donated to SHOUT to support the vital services they provide. 

A representative from SHOUT will also be in attendance to talk about student wellbeing and the services available from the charity. 

Wagamama says: “At Wagamama, we believe having a conversation is one of the most powerful ways you can support someone struggling with their mental health. Whether it’s a quick check-in via text or an open conversation over a bowl of steaming ramen. no chat is too big or too small to make an impact.

Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop for just £5 this week. Credit: Supplied
Students can join a Wagamama ramen-building workshop with SHOUT this week. Credit: Supplied

“This ethos is one we share with SHOUT, a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs someone to talk to. After huge demand during Covid, SHOUT’s service has become increasingly essential + today SHOUT is more highly in demand than ever before.”

The Japanese and pan-Asian restaurant is donating £40,000 to SHOUT this year, plus providing perks and rewards for their team of volunteers, and hosting events in their spaces. 

The Wagamama ramen-building workshop will take place at the St Peter’s Square restaurant on Thursday 7 November between 2pm and 4pm. You can get your tickets HERE.

Read more: ‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas

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‘Glittering winter adventure’ set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas

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The magnificent grounds of Tatton Park will be transformed into a ‘glittering winter adventure’ this festive season.

With spooky season now a thing of the past, and Christmas merely a few weeks away, families will soon be whisked away into a world of folklore, enchantment, and enthralling performances as they enter the gardens of the stunning Tatton Park in Cheshire for an immersive, festival-like experience known as Yuletide.

Organisers say the captivating event promises to be a “truly magical experience” where folklore stories come to life through storytelling and live music.

A ‘glittering winter adventure’ is set to take over Tatton Park this Christmas / Credit: Supplied

All set to transport visitors right into the heart of Yuletide tales, the exciting new event – which opens next weekend, and runs through until late December – is produced by Wild Rumpus, who you may know for other magical local events such as ‘The Lanterns’ at Chester Zoo (2018-2022) and Just So Festival.

The highlight of this new event has to be The Glittering Trail, where beautifully-illuminated puppets and performers bring legendary stories of Yuletide to life as visitors wander through the park’s popular Japanese Gardens and make the most of the stunning winter landscape.

Families can gather around an open fire to toast marshmallows, all while they watch live performances that add even more magic to the evening.

Yuletide will be running at Tatton Park on selected dates from Saturday 16 November through to Monday 23 December, and tickets are on sale now – with adult tickets costing £20, children paying just £12 each, and free personal assistant passes are also available.

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Find out more and book your tickets here.

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