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The ‘ultimate cheese party’ is happening in Manchester

Got what it takes to handle a 5kg cheese wheel? This one’s for you.

Georgina Pellant Georgina Pellant - 17th June 2021

Decent Drop is bringing a massive cheese party to the city, so get ready to gorge yourselves on free-flowing wine and mountains of cheesy goodness.

Flowing wine, mountains of cheese and a plethora of prizes make this an absolute must for all wine and cheese lovers.

With 6 different wines to enjoy, you can be sure to get your tastebuds dancing. And if that’s not enough for you, you can expect fun filled, cheesy antics with chances to win some unbelievably mediocre prizes. 5kg cheese wheel anyone?

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Cheeses will range from creamy to crumbly, with a mound of olives, crackers, capers, grissini and more served alongside.

This spectacular evening is a fantastic social celebration and a must for all lovers of wine, cheese and those who are chomping at the bit to break away from the shackles of lockdown.

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A must for all turophiles, you’ll be able to eat as much cheese as you like whilst sipping on fine wines from well-respected old and new world vineyards.

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Promising to rip up the rule book and put a fresh new spin on the fusty pairing nights of old, ‘Chat Cheese, Get Wined’ takes place at Lever Street on 25 June.

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A three-hour cheese-fest like no other, this is a cheese party like no other. Tickets are on sale now starting from £45 for one or £80 for two.

You can grab yours here.

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LEGO-loving little Mancs can now compete against the world to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Little Mancs who love LEGO can now enter a worldwide competition and battle it out to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.

Is your child a LEGO super fan? Do they reckon they could build impressive LEGO creations in their sleep? Well, if they’re feeling brave enough and are ready to put their skills to the test, then you’ll want to take them down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester, as the hunt is one for a talented youngster to be crowned the UK’s newest ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.

Young LEGO fans will have the chance to let their imaginations run wild in a “bricktastic” competition, by building the most epic creation entirely out of LEGO bricks in an attempt to take home the coveted title. 

Participants are invited to “demonstrate their imagination and creativity” by constructing something extraordinary that will leave the judges in awe – with the judges particularly interested in an array of building techniques and a strong creative flare, so entrants should “think outside the box” and let their personality and interests shine through.

Free LEGO sets at Smyths Toy Superstores UK this weekend
Little Mancs who love LEGO can now compete to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’ / Credit: Supplied

Finalists will be chosen by the LEGOLAND Master Model Builders and Playmakers.

Each Discovery Centre in Manchester and Birmingham will then crown its own ‘Mini Master Model Builder’, and the winners will work with the local Master Model Builder to create their final models, which will then compete in the global final.

Winners will be given the unique opportunity of having their creation displayed at the iconic LEGO House in Denmark, plus a prize of £100 to spend in the LEGOLAND store, and a Local Annual Pass for them and their family too.

Up to the challenge then? All hopeful Mini Master Model Builders will need to get themselves down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester at Trafford Palazzo – which is next to the Trafford Centre – any weekend up until the start of February.

Entry into the competition is included in the price of one standard admission ticket to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester.

All entries must be made by those under the age of 18, and only one entry per person can be made.

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To find out more about the competition and how to enter, check out the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester website here.

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There’s a non-alcholic pairing dinner coming to Manchester this Dry Jan

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

A one-night-only pairing of two dining out staples from the food and drink world is coming to Manchester next month, and it also happens to be non-alcoholic for anyone doing Dry January.

Taking place at the wonderful Maray over on Lincoln Square, each dish served throughout the night will be expertly paired with a non-alcoholic drink from zero-per cent experts, Lucky Saint.

This Middle Eastern eatery is always surprising its diners, last September they made their infamous roasts free for one day only, and this upcoming event is sure to be as exciting with its unique tastings.

Lucky Saint came to fruition after partnering with a historical brewery in Bavaria who’ve produced beer for over 400 years, creating a non alcoholic alternative which greeted UK drinkers in 2020.

Lucky Saint will be readily available and paired with every meal.
Diners can expect some sensational food as always from Maray.
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Titled ‘The Official Beer Of Dry January’, supplying IPAs and lagers to a host of stockists, not only are their products fully non-alcoholic but they’re also entirely plant-based – meaning they’re the perfect tie-in with Veganuary.

If their website is anything to go by, diners are set to enjoy refreshments such as their unfiltered lager and a 0.5% ‘Hazy’ IPA which contains juicy tropical notes. Don’t mind if we do.

Although it’s hard to say what the food offerings may be, it’s guaranteed that anyone who attends is in for a treat as this site has even served famous faces like Dua Lipa back in 2022 while she was on tour.

Their vegan menu features some meat free feasts like a falafel sharer and a delicious oyster mushroom shwarma, it’s a well-loved restaurant.

This dine-in spot is also known for their roasts which are served with the usuals like potatoes, carrots, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.

Whether they bring out menu highlights or brand-new food creations, diners will definitely get to taste some trusty and dependable plates.

In fact, we’re going to go out on a limb and state that it’s one of the best restaurants for vegetarian food in all of Manchester.

Vegans are certainly catered for at this event as it’s not only the free-flowing drinks that contain no animal products, there will also be an entirely vegan menu on hand.

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Maray have multiple locations but anyone who couldn’t get enough of the flavours the first time in Manchester can attend their Liverpool pairing dinner which is happening the very next day.

The Maray x Lucky Saint Dry January Pairing Dinner is coming to Manchester on Wednesday, 15 January from 7-9:30pm with tickets live HERE.

And if you’re looking for other places to enjoy a guilt-free drink in the city centre this month, we’ve got a few suggestions for you:

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