Monthly Archives: April 2018
Fleetneedles Forage: Slug-Hunting and Fertilising the Natural Way
We have some pretty resilient slugs down our way happily munching lots of things, not least foxgloves, a plant they are supposed to loathe.
Read the full story..Theatre Review: The Big Corner, Bolton Octagon
Gleaned from a collection of short stories by Bill Naughton (of Alfie fame) and adapted into a play by Lawrence Till, The Big Corner is a heartfelt homage to life in Bolton when cotton was king.
Read the full story..Review: The Tiger Lillies, HOME, Manchester
The lights dim against the Mexican-themed backdrop on the stage. The accordion is briefly tinkled with and I see the eyes of many dart about like ships lost at sea.
Read the full story..Album Review: Jagged Tooth by The Mouse Outfit
Formed in South Manchester, The Mouse Outfit began life as the live band at In the Loop, a hip-hop open mic night in Fallowfield.
Read the full story..Photo Gallery: Kaze, The Castle Hotel, Manchester
Northern Soul photographer Jon Aldridge sees Kaze perform at Manchester’s Castle Hotel and takes some brilliant images.
Read the full story..Review: St George’s Day – The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Imagine that you’re so moved by a performance that you get up out of your seat, raise your arms in the air and dance around exuberantly.
Read the full story..Review: JB Shorts 19, 53two, Manchester
Social media, gizmos and gadgetry have decimated the attention span of many people.
Read the full story..Win tickets to see Happy Mondays at Doncaster Racecourse
Win tickets to see Happy Mondays at Doncaster Racecourse.
Read the full story..Win a pair of tickets to StrEat Food & Family Fun Festival in Harrogate
Win a pair of tickets to StrEat Food & Family Fun Festival in Harrogate.
Families and foodie fans visiting Harrogate this spring can expect to be taken on a gastronomic journey around the world as the StrEat Food & Family Fun Festival returns to the a new location and for the third year running, over the Spring Bank Holiday (May 26-28).
Read the full story..Review: Relatively Speaking, Oldham Coliseum
Once upon a time I owned an exquisite pair of purple velvet flares.
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