Author: Lisa Wood
Manchester Roadshow: Women’s EURO 2022
For far too long, women’s football has taken a back seat to the men’s game. But the upcoming Women’s EURO 2022, which kicks off in Manchester in July, looks set to shift the dynamics.
Read the full story..Review: Yoga Brunch, Manchester Hyatt Regency Hotel
As a mother of two young children, making time for myself is very low on the never-ending ‘to-do’ list of paying for school dinners, buying gifts for the ridiculous amount of class birthday parties, and keeping on top of the growing mountain of ironing.
Read the full story..Review: Just So Festival, Rode Hall, Cheshire
The last festival I went to was pre-kids. Back then, I could usually be found starting the day brushing my teeth with a can of leftover cider. But this time was a different experience.
Read the full story..Book Review: The Sleep Book – Helping Busy Brains Settle for Sleep by Aislinn Marek
There are certain points in life where things happen with almost perfect timing.
Read the full story..The changing face of the Manchester skyline
Pre-pandemic, the Manchester skyline was changing dramatically – the city was starting to resemble Manhattan.
Read the full story..“Wrestling is a place where women can come and reclaim their bodies.” EVE Riot Grrrls of Wrestling talk to Northern Soul
As a child growing up in the 80s, my weekend highlight was watching Big Daddy at my Nana’s house.
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