The Cheeky Girls are set to perform in Manchester this weekend, taking over Bingo Balls in the Printworks.
The nostalgic, adults-only 90s-inspired bar features a huge ball pit and is famed for its fun events, from bingo to drag brunches.
And this weekend it will provide the perfect setting for the return of the iconic noughties cheesy pop duo, twin sisters Gabriela and Monica Irimia, aka The Cheeky Girls.
The ‘Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)’ singers are on the Bingo Balls line-up for this weekend, as it gears up for a busy Easter bank holiday weekend of events.
There’ll be everything from bottomless brunch to cocktail masterclasses to live entertainment.
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Bingo Balls in the Printworks. Credit: SuppliedThe Cheeky Girls at Bingo Balls. Credit: SuppliedBingo Balls in the Printworks. Credit: Supplied
The Printworks bar will kick things off with Sandi Ego’s House Party on Thursday, encouraging people to let out their inner child at the start of the four-day weekend.
Then on Friday, it’s Music Bingo with Chris Dresden, with a playlist of ‘strictly party bangers’ ranging from HipHop to R&B to chart-toppers.
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On Saturday, DJ Danny Sense will be on the decks all night for Bingo Balls’s Starstruck Saturdays event.
And finally, Sunday night will see the arrival of the Cheeky Girls, with a Cheeky Easter Bingo and a live performance.
Bingo Balls opened inside the Printworks last summer, showing off a cocktail bar interior filled with a selfie station, a Mean Girls-inspired ‘Burn Book’, and, of course, a gigantic adults-only ball pit.
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Entry for their Easter weekend parties starts from £5, with tickets on sale now through Fatsoma.
VIP table packages are also available, perfect for birthdays, hen and stag parties, and other special occasions.
Spooktacular Halloween trail to return to National Trust site Quarry Bank
Daisy Jackson
A Halloween trail is set to return to Quarry Bank Mill this autumn for one of the region’s most hauntingly beautiful seasonal events.
The National Trust site is a former working mill and one of the country’s finest industrial buildings – but as night falls and the shadows lengthen, a haunting will begin…
This year’s Halloween at Quarry Bank will again feature spooky light installations, a mesmerising laser garden, and a thrilling fire show, as well as live performances and seasonal food and drink.
Returning for a second year, Halloween at Quarry Bank will be an unforgettable experience for all ages.
Fog will swirl through the paths around the grounds, as glowing demon eyes watch over passers-by and giant skeletons loom over twisted trees.
If you’re brave enough, the trail then heads inside the mill itself, where creaking and clanking sounds of its industrial past hint at something a little more haunted.
Credit: Andrew Ogilvy PhotographyCredit: SuppliedCredit: Supplied
As you wander the trail, you’ll pass installations like glowing fire spheres and catacombs echoing with whispers from the past, plus plenty more surprises waiting in the shadows.
Then you can refuel with ‘bewitched burgers and freaky fries’, plus hot toddys and decadent hot chocolates.
You can even toast a marshmallow over an open fire.
Halloween at Quarry Bank is designed for families, couples, and groups of friends alike, and attracts visitors from all over Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire.
Entry to the trail is on a timed slot system – tickets are on sale now HERE.
Inside the brand-new rental houses at Bolton’s landmark £35m development, Deansgate Gardens
Daisy Jackson
The first residents are in, and the launch of Deansgate Gardens – a landmark £35m development in Bolton town centre – is live.
This impressive new development has brought 167 high-quality rental homes to Bolton, creating a residential neighbourhood that features rooftop terraces, gardens, and stunning communal spaces.
The homes on Deansgate, Bolton have been built specifically for renters, with spacious layouts in an ideal location just a two-minute walk from Bolton Town Hall and a short commute to Manchester.
And, unusually for new rental developments, it’s not all about apartments here (though there are beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartments with rooftop gardens available).
It’s also somewhere you can rent two-bedroom townhouses, and have your very own yard.
Every home is built with energy efficiency in mind, with heat pumps and enhanced insulation, plus rooftop solar panels on selected homes, keeping those pesky bills down.
This pet-friendly development comes from developer Placefirst, and is a key moment in the wider £1bn regeneration masterplan for Bolton.
Inside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonInside Deansgate Gardens in BoltonA spacious bedroomThe rooftop terraceView from the rooftop terrace
Deansgate Gardens is located just opposite the former Beales department store, connected by the train station, bus interchange, and town centre within walking distance.
These stylish new homes are built around a central square and communal courtyards. The result? Somewhere residents can relax, socialise, and connect.
There’s even a dedicated Resident Service Manager and 24/7 maintenance support for peace of mind.
And just a short walk away you’ll find parks like Queen’s Park, plus beautiful routes along the River Croal.
Ready to make these houses your home? Book in for a tour around Deansgate Gardens today HERE.
Daisy Jackson -
5th April 2023 
