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The Cheeky Girls are performing in a Manchester bar with a giant ball pit this weekend

It’s all going on at Bingo Balls

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 5th April 2023

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: Supplied
The Cheeky Girls at Bingo Balls
The Cheeky Girls at Bingo Balls. Credit: Supplied
Bingo Balls in the Printworks
Bingo 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. 

You can email [email protected] to find out more. 

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JD to open largest-ever flagship store in Manchester this weekend

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson JD to open largest-ever flagship store in Manchester this weekendJD to open largest-ever flagship store in Manchester this weekend

The countdown is on to the grand opening of JD’s brand-new flagship store, with the sports fashion brand preparing to open in the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Saturday 7 June.

The new store will be JD’s biggest ever, delivering world-class shopping experiences that will ‘serve the community and redefine what’s possible’. 

JD was born right here in Greater Manchester, first opening in Bury in 1981, and has gone on to be a leader in sports fashion and lifestyle retail. 

With this new flagship store, shoppers will be able to discover the hottest drops from global sportswear giants like Nike, adidas, On Running and PUMA, plus JD exclusives like Unlike Humans. 

The landmark new opening will be celebrated in a big way this weekend at the Trafford Centre, with none other than eight-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder Usain Bolt attending the grand unveiling.

Then there’ll be the chance to win prizes, shop rare and sought-after sneakers, and get items customised. 

The new JD store officially opens its doors tomorrow – Saturday 7 June – from 10am, with loads of exciting experiences planned. 

JD to open largest-ever flagship store in Manchester this weekend
JD to open largest-ever flagship store at The Trafford Centre in Manchester this weekend

Usain Bolt will be in store, with select fans having the opportunity to show off their running skills in front of the fastest man on the planet. 

Lucky shoppers will be put into teams to race for prizes, and will have the chance to try and beat Bolt’s record on the Puma Nitro 100 metre spring challenge. 

YouTube giants Beta Squad will also be there throughout the opening morning, bringing their energy and humour live and direct.

Meanwhile, Nike is bringing the ‘Nike AM95: The Vault’, giving sneakerheads a chance to get their hands on a sold-out OG Heat product. 

At exactly 1.10pm – a throwback to the ‘110s’ nickname – there’ll be the OG Mandarin up for grabs, along with a limited run of the OG Pink Foam, which will be on sale from doors opening at 10am. 

A glimpse of the largest JD store in the world
A glimpse of the largest JD store in the world

Crep Protect will be hosting demos and giveaways; Unlike Humans will be there with their ice cream truck serving matcha and vanilla mochi; and you can get any Unlike Humans item you buy customised by Matt B Customs for free.

James Air, Director of Group Acquisitions at JD, commented: “This new store at Trafford Centre is set to be a true statement of intent. It’s our biggest, boldest space to date – and it’s happening in the city where our journey began. 

“This is JD at its very best: fashion-forward, community-focused, and pushing the boundaries of retail. 

“And JD’s opening at Trafford Centre isn’t just about creating a dynamic new shopping destination – it also brings new jobs to the area, reinforcing the brand’s ongoing investment in the local communities it serves, which is at the heart of JD’s mission.”

Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “We’re incredibly proud to welcome the world’s largest JD to Trafford Centre. This mammoth, flagship store is a game-changer, not just for Manchester but for retail as a whole.  

“With expert staff on hand, immersive displays and bespoke services, the new JD store will be a destination in its own right – promising an incredible in-store experience.”

JD’s new flagship store has been fuelled by the brand’s Forever Forward mission that propels youth culture forward. 

Expect groundbreaking releases, creative partnerships and cutting-edge cultural experiences. 

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JD will open its flagship store at the Trafford Centre in Manchester on Saturday 7 June from 10am. 

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There’s a new summer terrace in town with a weekend spritz happy hour

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Embankment Kitchen terrace in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

There’s a new summer terrace in Greater Manchester that’s the ideal spot to soak in some rays – and enjoy a few discounted spritzes while you’re there. 

Over on Chapel Street – just across the river from Manchester Cathedral – you’ll find Embankment Kitchen, which has opened up its terrace for the season. 

This stylish spot is part of the CitySuites aparthotel, and has a menu rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality. 

It’s worth a visit all year round for their seasonally-focused, local-as-possible menus, but the summer terrace at Embankment Kitchen is a real added bonus in spring and summer. 

And following that spell of absolutely glorious weather, they’re opening up two hours earlier every day too for maximum sun-soaking from 2pm. 

At Embankment Kitchen you can tuck into a drinks and nibbles menu from 2pm until 5pm, and Happy Hour drinks deals from 4pm until 7pm. 

That means two-for-one cocktails, plus discounted wines, prosecco and beers – an ideal post-work haunt.

Cocktails at Embankment Kitchen in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Cocktails at Embankment Kitchen in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Small plates on the Embankment Kitchen terrace. Credit: The Manc Group
Small plates on the Embankment Kitchen terrace. Credit: The Manc Group

It’s usually almost impossible to find a happy hour in Manchester at weekends, but these guys are doing two-for-£12 spritzes every Saturday and Sunday between 12pm and 4pm, with flavours including Aperol, Hugo, and limoncello. 

Drinks on the menu include signature cocktails that are inspired by the city’s industrial roots, like The Emmeline, Manchester Exchange (a take on an old fashioned), and the Atomic Zombie, as well as classic cocktails such as an espresso martini, limoncello negroni, amaretto sour, and strawberry daiquiri. 

As for nibbles, tuck into treats like garlic bread, edamame beans with smoked salt, garlic and parmesan fries, salt and pepper tater tots, and halloumi fries. 

Surrounded by lush plants and gigantic parasols, it’s hard to believe you’re just across the river in Salford when you’re soaking up the sun at Embankment Kitchen. To find out more, head HERE.

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