Meditation workshops, aerobic dance classes, and sound baths are just some of the things you could be getting up to at Trafford Palazzo this weekend.
That’s because the retail complex is bringing back its TP Feelgood Weekender festival.
Back by popular demand, and already sounding set to be weekend full of “fun and energising activities” for visitors of all ages to enjoy, the TP Feelgood Weekender will be taking over Trafford Palazzo‘s tipi space on both Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February.
Open for all to attend, there’ll be a wide range of family-friendly workshops happening across the two days of the festival, all with a focus on health and wellness.
Some of the feel-good activities you can get involved with are yoga sessions, aerobic and dance classes, and relaxing sound baths, alongside guided meditation and ‘breath work’ workshops from Greater Manchester at the wider North West region’s most renowned wellness brands and professionals.
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And the best bit about it all? Everyone can take part in all of these sessions without paying a penny, as the full festival is completely FREE.
On the Saturday (3 February), you can start your day out on a positive note with an ‘Ecstatic Dance’ class led by Transcend Tribe that’s designed to help you cope with stress and achieve serenity, or take part in a ‘Breath Workshop’ with experts Illumin8te to “steady your breath, steady your mind, and reap all the benefits” in the afternoon.
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There’s a free family wellbeing festival happening at Trafford Palazzo this weekend / Credit: Trafford Palazzo
Or, how does an ‘Angst Aerobics’ class with Girl Gang MCR to let off some steam with an alternative excursive routine sound instead?
Then, on the Sunday (4 February), Girl Gang MCR are back to kick-start the day from 11am, but this time with their Taylor Swift-inspired fun aerobic dance session ‘Shake It Off’.
After this, little Mancs can then get stuck into a ‘Kids Meditation and Yoga’ class with The Conscious Classroom to help them move away from anxiety and stress, and toward “increased concentration over their mind”, while grown-ups try out an innovative ‘Sound Bath’ session with Gong Hollistic to renew their mind, body, and soul.
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There’s meditation workshops, aerobic dance classes, sound baths, and more on the lineup / Credit: Trafford Palazzo
Fancy it then? The TP Feelgood Weekender is happening this Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 February down at Trafford Palazzo, and it’s free to head on down to – but advanced booking of the classed you want to take part in is advised.
You can find out more and book your place on the workshops here.
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A FREE shopping event dedicated to saving students money is returning to Manchester Arndale
Thomas Melia
One of the city centre’s most popular shopping events helping students save money is returning to Manchester Arndale and the city centre.
MCR Student Socialis heading back to the city with its big discounts, freebies, giveaways and plenty of entertainment to keep you busy while you browse.
This interactive shopping event encourages new and current students to wander roundManchester Arndaleand the surrounding streets while snapping up some seriously good deals.
Expect discounts of up to 50% off at 120 stores including big high street retailers like Champion, Søstrene Grene, Selfridges, Sephora, and Berghaus.
This incredible 50% off deal continues into some of Manchester Arndale’s big-name food vendors like Wingstop, Archie’s, Barburrito, Sides, HOP Vietnamese and more.
If you’re after carrying thatZara Larssonenergy into your next academic year, the Arndale’s Rhinestone Rodeo celebration includes a Charm Bar in Exchange Court, where you can turn photos into personalised charms.
No shopping trip is complete without a matcha in-hand and you can bag yourself a free hot or iced drink in Exchange Court at the Cult Beauty Matcha Station.
Look out for our Audio North truck on Market StreetThe Manchester Arndale MCR Student Social is back
There’s even the Arndale’s Party Tuk Tuk which will be roaming around the city-centre shopping complex blasting out hip-hop tunes and some of your song requests.
Just outside Manchester Arndale on Market Street, there’s plenty of activities split across three dedicated zones, like Food & Drink by familiar foodie faces like Franco Manca and Great British Doner.
The Party Zone will be buzzing as Footasylum, Museum of Illusions and Urban Playground all unite, while there’s plenty of giveaways over at the Info Zone with brands like Science + Industry Museum and RSPB.
And, our very ownAudio North x The Manc DJ Truck is soundtracking Market Street with student DJs playing out everything from dance and funk to classic party anthems.
MCR Student Social is taking place on Thursday 24 September at Manchester Arndale from 12pm to 7pm and you can find more information via its official websiteHERE.
A Medieval Faire with birds of prey and live demonstrations is coming to Manchester’s oldest building
Daisy Jackson
Manchester is going back to the Middle Ages this month as the city’s Medieval Faire returns to Chetham’s Library for a day of history, live entertainment, and family fun.
The free event is taking place on Saturday 26 September, with the grounds of the historic building transformed into a medieval celebration from 11am to 4pm.
And with Chetham’s medieval buildings dating all the way back to 1421, there probably aren’t many more fitting places in Manchester to spend the day pretending you’ve stepped back several centuries.
Visitors can expect plenty going on throughout the day, including walking tours of Manchester’s Medieval Quarter, birds of prey, specialist stalls, and live demonstrations showing what life was like during the medieval era.
There’ll also be historical re-enactors from Historia Normannis, bringing the sights, sounds and characters of the Middle Ages to life.
The event is being staged in partnership with the University of Manchester and Manchester Cathedral, with organisers hoping to get people of all ages interested in the city’s often-overlooked medieval history.
Julianne Simpson, Librarian at Chetham’s Library, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the Medieval Faire back to Chetham’s.
The Manchester Medieval Faire returns this month
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to discover Manchester’s medieval heritage through hands-on experiences, live performances, and historical demonstrations.
“Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family day out, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.”
Best of all, entry is completely free and you don’t need to book.
If you fancy going a bit deeper into Manchester’s history while you’re there, guided tours of Chetham’s Library will also be available to book on the day for £8.50 per person.
The tours offer visitors the chance to explore one of the UK’s most significant historic libraries and discover more about its collections, characters and stories.
So, if your weekend plans involve less brunch and more medieval re-enactments, birds of prey and wandering around one of Manchester’s oldest buildings, this one’s worth putting in the diary.
Emily Sergeant -
31st January 2024 
