Sewing & embroidery machine specialists. Roy Bamber started the business back in 1946 and now his two sons, Alan and Steve and a team of staff, follow his tradition of honest and straightforward help and advice.
Discover a magical world books and stories in this spectacular live show.
from £19.00
Enjoy a fun-filled family adventure with Bluey, Bingo, Dad and pals!
from £18.50
The ‘Hybrid Futures’ art project prioritises collective working and sustainability, entering its last phase at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
free entry
Back for 2024, Trafford’s flagship arts festival returns to Waterside for six days of experiential performance and cultural delight.
Join qualified yoga teacher Hebe Reilly, and disco, funk & house DJ Misscothèque, for a morning yoga rave jam-packed with your fave tracks. Yoga Rave is a fun fusion of guided floor-based yoga moves and stretches (with accessible options available), free-style movement and dancing to a live DJ, before we come back together for a guided cool down and relaxation.
from £10.00
Fat Out Fest, a Salford festival championing the experimental and the underground in music and visual art, returns with three-days of music, exhibitions and workshops.
from £ 0
Greater Manchester Fringe Festival 2024 offers a fascinating and diverse programme of performance with ticket prices that won’t break the bank.
Join Bee Pedal Ready for workshops in Chorlton Water Park, where you can improve your bike maintenance and safety.
free entry
Dukes Drive is located next to the historic Bridgewater Canal. Situated in the centre of Monton, this green oasis has excellent links to surrounding areas and is linked by canal tow paths and cycle routes (66) to Worsley and further afield.
The Ultimate indoor lego playground, featuring a 4D cinema, LEGO models of local landmarks and rides.
B.E.C Arena is situated in Trafford Park and hosts all sorts of events from exhibitions and conferences to product launches, sporting events, markets, live music and company training days.
The entire town of Urmston, on the outskirts of Greater Manchester, is thrifting heaven with a big cluster of reasonably-priced charity shops spread over just a few streets. The pick of a great bunch is the Shaw Trust.
The Astoria is a New York-inspired restaurant in Urmston. You can find live acts on selected evenings.
On a mission to help making a difference more convenient, Urmston’s Goodness Zero Waste is a great spot to shop sustainably for food, beauty and household products.
El Camino brings Mexico to Manchester. The menu includes some of the finest Mexican food around, with a menu based around fresh seasonal produce. Expect a variety of tacos, burritos, big & small
Get Chucked is a burger joint in Urmston, specialising in inventive American dishes like burgers, hot dogs and BBQ food.
The spectacular RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford has opened to the public and beckons outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
A warm, welcoming and authentic family business authentic who love to distil the best-tasting spirits and push the flavour possibilities.
Tucked away in Barton Arcade, a small but beautiful shopping centre between St Ann’s Square and Deansgate, is Pot Kettle Black. This cosy cafe serves up both excellent coffee and an inventive brunch menu (8am-3pm daily) – we particularly recommend the figs on toast, with whipped ricotta, fresh mint and infused honey.
The newest branch of the Botanist, featuring high-class herbal-infused cocktails and a variety of world cuisine – including those impressive hanging kebabs.
Gearing up for a sunny July? Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.
Make bread, throw axes, learn costume design and drink beer like you've never done before in this month's Tours and activities guide.
All-dayers make a strong showing in our latest music picks, from dance music marathons to vibrant showcases of South Asian artistry.
School year, complete! And as we say goodbye to what seems like a rather long summer term, we can look forward to the summer holidays, with lots of exciting activities...
This month we look at Indie Horror Summer, outdoor movies, and a brand new film festival in Sheffield.
Interactive circus, arts festivals and new writing, our guide features a show-stopping selection of theatre happening indoors and outside.
In between working out, then working through, your holiday reading pile this summer, find inspiration for your next bookish acquisitions from our selection of live events and exhibitions.
Virginia Woolf and lasers, environmental recovery through wildness and thoughts on motherhood - all this and more in our exhibition top picks!
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
