Articles relating to: 2015
The Northern Soul End of Year Quiz: 2015
How’s your Northern knowledge? With just a few days until 2015 draws to a close, let’s see how much you can recall about the year – and we’ll also test your general Northern trivia. No prizes, just a lovely feeling of smugness when you get them all right (answers will be posted on Northern Soul at the end of week). No googling allowed….
Read the full story..Northern Soul’s Best Reads of 2015
At Northern Soul, we’ve done a lot of reading in 2015. Some of these books have been new publications, some have been titles sitting in our houses begging to be read, and some have been classics languishing on our wishlists.
Read the full story..Having’ a larf: Comedy Festivals in the North
Everywhere you turn in the North there’s a comedy festival. Take a wrong turning down a country lane and at the end is a big top with some comedian stood in the middle, microphone in hand… friesian cows looking on.
Read the full story..The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship, Ramsbottom
It was back in February when I first learned of the World Black Pudding Throwing Championship.
Read the full story..Review and Photo Gallery: Just So Festival 2015, Cheshire
Now in it’s sixth year, Just So Festival returned like a Lewis Carroll Brigadoon and once again delivered a magical family experience.
Read the full story..What’s On in August/September – Theatre
Wondering what to do next weekend? Running out of ideas of how to entertain the kids during the summer holidays? Then look no further than the Northern Soul theatre preview.
Read the full story..What’s On in August/September – Music
August is always a bit of a quiet month so in this preview we’ve combined a list of gigs in August and September for your pleasure-seeking perusal.
Read the full story..What’s On in July – Music
It’s summer and tis the season of long drinks, short shorts and festivals!
Read the full story..What’s On in July – Theatre
We know it’s summer but if you prefer spending your evenings indoors it doesn’t get better than going to the theatre.
Read the full story..What’s On in June – Theatre
If you’re in need of a bit of cultural inspiration in June then look no further than the Northern Soul theatre preview.
Read the full story..Editor's Picks
The Northern Soul Awards 2018
The Northern Soul Awards 2018 took place at the stunning Manchester Cathedral on November 15. Here’s our list of winners, along with the Highly Commended and Special Mentions for each category. Congratulations!
https://awards.northernsoul.me.uk/the-2018-awards/the-2018-winners/
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