Ian Jones

Head to this tiny Italian eatery for an authentic slice of Naples. It majors in mozzarella and the stuff here is a revelation: light, flavoursome, with oily, oozing pesto.

Modern cafe and restaurant on Manchester’s Curry Mile. encouraging

Lebanese bakery serving the best cakes and confectionary on Curry Mile.

One of the most highly-rated places to eat on Curry Mile, this modest takeaway has fans all over the UK thanks to its exceptional food.

Humble restaurant on Curry Mile that serves superb quality food.

Decently-priced vintage goods, just a stones throw from Manchester’s busy Northern Quarter.

Find quality authentic vintage clothing and accessories for men and women, vintage jewellery, homewares, decorative items, textiles, luggage, furniture, curios and collectables, and unexpected delights you never knew you wanted, all at this pop-up village in Stockport every month.

Lectures and talks about literature and philosophy.

These regular talks in both Manchester and Knutsford unpack the meaning and significance of Elizabeth Gaskell’s writing.

Long-lasting organisation with regular meetings and telescope sessions in the 1902 Godlee Observatory.

High-end dining based in one of the city’s finest hotels.

Lunya is a Spanish and Catalan deli and restaurant in Manchester’s Barton Arcade. Here are the venue details.