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Hello lovely people,

It’s time to get festive! The markets are about to land in the city which means wrapping up warm and joining the masses huddling together with a hot drink and a bratwurst.

The skies will be lit up twice this month for Bonfire night and for the all important Christmas light switch on so don’t go hibernating, embrace the season with open arms and welcome winter.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last month for our pub quiz which is growing and growing. We’ve just teamed up with The Printworks to give away a fantastic a selection of great prizes each month including cinema and comedy tickets and complimentary meals. The next quiz is on 18th November so we hope to see you there.

As always, we welcome your feedback on the magazine and want you to get involved. If you have a sports team, event or just a new group you are launching then get in touch with me editor@largemanchester.com

Sending Large Love

P.S. Don’t forget to wear your poppy with pride.

Editor: Kelly Byrne Contributors: Gareth Williams, Tony WoofSnail mail: Large Manchester, 60 Port Street, Manchester M1 2EQWebsite: www.largemanchester.com Emails: editor@largemanchester.com, advertising@largemanchester.com Main Office: 0161 235 7270Advertising: Please contact Alex on 0161 235 7277Editor: Please contact Kelly on 0161 235 7278DISCLAIMER:© 2009. Large Manchester is published by Large Publishing Ltd. Large Manchester retains copyright. All rights recognised. We cannot accept responsibility for any unsolicited text, photographs or illustrations. Views expressed by individual contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher.

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LOwRY GETS LUCkYThe Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded The Lowry significant funds to develop a major new community and heritage project called ‘Unlocking Salford Quays’ which will be at the heart of the venue’s 10th birthday celebrations next year. The grant of over £40,000 allows the local community to get involved with an exploration of the history of the site, re-discovering the disappearing heritage of the area in an accessible, creative and enjoyable way.

HOORaH FOR HULaSister venue to the wonderful Walrus in the Northern Quarter, Hula has just opened its doors on Stevenson’s Square and is a slice of ‘Tiki’ goodness brightening up autumn days in the city. Be transported to the tropics with delicious fruity cocktails and exotic decoration; so if you’re desperate for winter sun but have empty pockets then a trip to Hula might give you a temporary high.

FOOD aND DRINk FESTIvaL HEROESManchester was set alight with Food and Drink Festival fever in October and after 12 days of celebrating all things tasty, the festival ended with a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by The Hairy Bikers. Top accolades went to The Modern for Restaurant of The Year, Best Bar to Apotheca and Chef of The Year to Ian Matfin at The Abode Hotel.

aLExaNDRa TURNS ON THE LIGHTS!X Factor starlet Alexandra Burke will be helping the city of Manchester illuminate when she presses the magic button on Thursday 12th November and turns on the city’s Christmas lights. Join thousands of revellers and Alexandra in Albert Square where she’ll be performing at this free event.

NOT PaRT OF NEwSAfter a very successful Not Part Of Festival back in July, Not Part of NYE is back again on Saturday 16th January 2010 at the Dancehouse Theatre in association with Forever Manchester.Not Part of NYE is a one day festival under one roof, over three spaces including an art gallery and a bazaar. Whether you’re into comedy, music, theatre, dance, film, poetry or art – there’s something for everyone.The day kicks off at 3pm until midnight with over 30 performances throughout the jam packed day, filling that miserable void after Christmas and New Year.The call for performers has now closed but if you want to sell your wares in the festival bazaar or volunteer during the event then please contact: beth@notpartof.org.

Tickets for the event will be on sale soon, register your details at www.notpartof.org to be kept in the loop.

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Norman Musa , head chef and owner of Ning restaurant and nominated Chef of the Year at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2009 has launched his first cookbook. The stylish paperback showcases Malaysian food in a personable, accessible and independent style. It’s more than a collection of recipes, it’s fuelled with personal stories from Norman; his upbringing, insights and techniques.

Norman’s passion for cooking was inspired by his mother who used to run one of the most successful restaurants in Penang, Malaysia. Ning in the Northern Quarter has been feeding Asian food lovers for the last three years and after the successful launch of the Ning Cookery School and seeing how inspired people are for food, the Ning Cookbook was born. Whether it’s re-creating a dish you’ve eaten on holiday or

simply just being a little more experimental in the kitchen, the cookbook priced at £19.95 is a perfect purchase for any budding chef.

Available to purchase online at www.ningcatering.com or direct from Ning Restaurant, 92-94 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LJ.

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The Trafford Centre is set to be home to the North’s first Legoland, letting you release your inner child and have a go in the wonderful world of Lego. There’ll be a whole host of building challenges and a unique mix of interactive attractions with a surprise round every colourful corner.It’s going to cost £7.5million to build so we’re talking serious amounts of cash but it will all be worth it when it opens next Easter. Keep your eyes peeled whilst out in the city over the next few months to hear news of the exciting launch plans.

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UGG HITS MaNCHESTERLove them or loathe them, Ugg® has just launched its flagship store outside of London on Manchester’s New Cathedral Street (right by Harvey Nichols). The store showcases the full range of Ugg’s® which without stepping inside the uber-slick and sexy store, you cannot comprehend. There’s even a range of luxury accessories including purses, wallets and bags.Most styles are available in varying colours and the advisors inform you on the versatile ways each

style can be worn. Be aware it’s not just your bog standard boot here, most style have a plethora of ways they can be worn which means they are even more versatile than first thought.Uggs® are a style staple for the winter so check out the store for the full range and indulge in Ugg® heaven!

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The Light is Manchester’s newest 5-star Boutique ApartHotel located on Church Street in the city’s Northern Quarter. Amongst the 45 uniquely designed apartments are luxury penthouses and outstanding duplex apartments with private terraces offering spectacular views over the city skyline. One of the penthouses even offers a large hot tub on its private terrace! Each apartment has been individually designed, beautifully furnished and comes fully equipped so it’s perfect when you want to get together with a group of mates, have drinks and even dinner together before you

head out. In the morning you’ll awaken to a breakfast basket with bakery and cereal items to keep you going the next day!

With 24 hour reception, concierge, bar, restaurant and soon a gymnasium, The Light offers all the services you’d expect from a lavish boutique hotel, but with the added benefit of spacious living overlooking the city centre at reasonable prices. A one bedroom apartment starts from £75 per night.

For further information visitthelight.co.uk

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Step away from the television and actually get out on a Saturday! If you can’t be without your X Factor fix then Pure in The Printworks is helping you get through Saturday’s outside of your front room. Every Saturday night, join them for the official X Factor party bringing the TV show to you in a live setting with a losing artist from one of the previous shows appearing live on

stage. It all kicked off with first X Factor evictees Kandy Rain gracing the stage at the end of October.Get a sprinkling of X Factor magic for real at Pure! It’s even free entry before 11pm so get yourself along and feel like you really are sat with Simon, Cheryl, Louis and Danni and give the evictees your expert verdict.

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From 7th NovemberBureau presents Stinkhorn, Jacob Cartwright’s first solo exhibition, and the inaugural exhibition in the gallery’s new space.The exhibition features new and recent works, which unite divergent and eclectic influences - surrealism, natural history, folklore, myth, Americana, and old Europe - to explore a range of cultural archetypes and fabricated motifs. Cartwright’s individual approach highlights incongruous connections between things, presenting imagery drawn from a combination of the real and imagined.Jacob Cartwright lives and works in Manchester but has exhibited extensively throughout the UK and Europe, and in the USA.Cartwright also works in collaboration with Nick Jordan, most recently exhibiting as a duo

in Practical Truths at Castlefield Gallery, Manchester. They have a forthcoming exhibition Cairo at Cornerhouse, Manchester, opening in January 2010, which features a new film installation inspired by the writings of 19th century artist, ornithologist and frontiersman John James Audubon renowned for his epic publication The Birds of America.It’s the perfect stopping off point on a weekend stroll around the city.Bureau, 60 Port Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ, open Wednesday-Friday, 12-6pm and Saturday 12-5pm and by appointment.For more information visit:bureaugallery.com

‘Home Grown: The Story of UK Hip Hop’ is a new exhibition just opened at the Urbis focusing on the wonderful and unpredictable story of UK hip hop, a music and culture that dragged itself up from the streets and changed the face of British music and style immensely.It’s a story that’s never been told but has been co-curated by Urbis’s Andy Brydon, hip hop writer James McNally and musician Kid Acne, ‘Home Grown’ will showcase never before seen photography, rare film footage and exclusive documentation from seminal early hip-hop clubs like Spats and Language Lab.There will also be rare and often unique audio flyers, posters, clothing and unseen photographs

from the private collections of producers, dancers and photographers including the legendary Beezer, photographer of the Wild Bunch before they became Massive Attack; the inimitable Normski and former Hip-Hop Connection lensman Richard Reyes.British Hip Hop is about to get the recognition and kudos it deserves with the story of how the musical genre has developed and influenced most modern day music.Contributors to the exhibition include Normski, DMC, Greg Wilson and DJ Milo to name but a few.The exhibition is on every day until March 2010 and is free to enter.

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MaNCHESTER’S CHRISTMaS MaRkETS18th NovemberManchester has become a mecca of markets. From fashion and fine food to flowers, the city can now boast an eclectic mix of markets rivalling some of the most prolific cities in the world.The Manchester Christmas Markets have become firmly established as a festive favourite, and are now considered to be among the very best in Britain and Europe. It’s not uncommon to see coach loads of tourists coming to visit the markets from across the UK as the popularity of the Christmas markets spreads.Now taking on Albert Square,

St Ann’s Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street and Brazennose Street, you don’t have to venture very far to be lured into the magic that is the Christmas markets.Soak up the sights and sounds whilst browsing the twinkling chalets bursting with unique gift ideas and seasonal produce. It’s a must stop to any trip around the city whether it be during a leisurely stroll at the weekend or an after work outing with colleagues for a bite to eat and a few drinks.manchester.gov.uk/markets

Da vINCITHE GENIUS Museum of Science and Industry: From 14th NovemberThis critically-acclaimed show brings to life Leonardo’s inventions via working models, anatomical drawings, paintings and sketches. Da Vinci-The Genius will also feature an entire section dedicated to uncovering the secrets of the world’s most famous painting, ‘The Mona Lisa’.There will be fascinating 3D animations of Da Vinci’s most famous paintings and sculptures as well as large scale interactive exhibits, hand crafted by modern artists. With over 200 items on display, this is the most

comprehensive and inspiring exhibition about the man who is arguably the greatest genius the world has ever seen.The exhibition uncovers startling revelations about the artist. Also on display is work by Pascal Cotte, French Fine Art photographer who created a 240 million pixel camera to photograph the Mona Lisa, producing a 360° replica of the masterpiece in full colour.Tickets for this captivating exhibition are £7.50 per adult. Buy online at Ticketmaster or call 0844 847 2261.

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Standing proud on John Dalton Street, Ithaca is the £4 million venue that opened back in 2008. It’s dramatically decorated with black glittering walls and chic chandeliers. On offer is a mix of dishes from across Asia resulting in an extensive and mouth watering menu.Our extremely informed server explained that at Ithaca the menu is based on sharing, similar to tapas style but of much higher quality. Being novices at this style of dining, my guest and I asked to be surprised and we

were impressed with a mixture of different types of Sushi. The California Roll (£7.45) is Maki Sushi, served with Rice on the outside of the roll and packed to the brim with Tiger Prawns and Asparagus. The Tuna Sashimi (£7.00) is raw fish so an acquired taste and was served completely fresh without seasoning and cut perfectly. To complete the starters, I opted for simple steamed Edamame (£4.30) sautéed with Chilli and Cinnamon and was blown away by how such a simple dish can have so much flavour.Ithaca recommends two sushi plates, one small plate and one main dish per diner so s I ordered Sautéed Japanese Mushrooms (£7.45) served with Red Chilli’s,

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We’ve been living with a black cloud over our heads for some time now. It’s been doom and gloom for far too long and although Large doesn’t advocate splurging unnecessarily, it’s nice to indulge in a spot of fine dining from time to time. This month, Large has pinpointed its two favourite hotspots for high end cuisine.

Fine Green Beans and Asparagus. Again fused with flavour and quite a kick from the Chilli’s.We also ordered Steamed Mussels (£9.50) served with a rich broth which tasted good enough to eat on its own as a soup. Again the Mussels tasted fresh and were huge. You pay more than

most restaurants in Manchester for this dish at Ithaca, but the mussels served are twice the size as anywhere else and quality is undoubtedly much better.For mains my guest tucked into Ithaca Duck with Spiced Carrots and Raisins dressed with Nashi Pear and Sake Soy Sauce (£20.15). Top

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marks for beautiful presentation. The duck is slowly cooked then left to rest for five minutes resulting in the meat being tender, flavoursome and juicy. We ordered Steamed Spinach with Goma Dressing (£4.05) which was the perfect accompaniment. It seems that Ithaca cook even the smallest items on the menu to the highest standards.Finally for mains I opted for the Chicken Yakatori served with Sweet Potato Mash (£15.95). The chicken skewers were mixed with vegetables and the sauce was delicious, sweet enough without being bitter. The only minor complaint was that after eating

starters, there was too much mash (not often you can complain about too much food) but overall, all of the courses were delicious.Walking away from Ithaca, my guest and I both agreed that we would most definitely be back. Yes, the prices are slightly above average for the city centre but the dining experience is fantastic. The staff know every ingredient on the menu, where it’s sourced from, make excellent recommendations and each dish is cooked to perfection so when it’s quality you’re looking for, take a trip to Ithaca.

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You could definitely say this is a well hidden restaurant, perched on the upper floors of the statuesque glass Urbis building. You could also definitely say that if you want dinner with a view then this restaurant has to be the best choice in the city. The Modern gives its customers a glorious, unobstructed view of the city centre, and if you’re lucky, you might even get to see a magical sun set.Fresh from its award for ‘Restaurant of The Year’ at the Manchester Food and Drink Festival awards, The Modern serves gourmet cuisine but also has an extensive wine and cocktail list to compliment its food offering.The cocktail menu is detailed enough to have you reading it for hours with a snippet of the history of each type of cocktail and illustrations on how they

are made including the Martini, Aperitif and Restorative cocktails (designed to give you a little pick me up!). The menu is packed full of traditional favourites mixed with house specialities including the White Lion Daiquiri (£7.50) made with Mount Gay, Lemon, Sugar, Grenadine, Bitters and Homemade Falernum; zippy, zingy with a good kick and infused with flavour.The wine list takes over four pages of the menu with bottles ranging from £15.30-£79. If you’re a fan of the stronger stuff, there are 20 different whiskies you can choose from on the spirits menu.My guest and I opted to share the Potted Wild Mushrooms, Pickled Walnuts and Wholemeal Toast (£5.50) to start which had a very smoky flavour and added to the hot bread really fuelled the flavour.For mains my guest chose off

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the specials menu and tried the Braised Breast of High Peak Lamb, Garlic Potatoes, Buttered Spinach and Chanterelles (£15.50). In terms of well cooked lamb this really did come up trumps with the meat just falling away in juicy layers and then melting in the mouth.I went for the Pot Roasted Goosnargh Chicken Breast with Braised Leeks, Mustard and Cheshire Smoked Bacon (£12.50). The dish was well presented with a powerful richness from the smoked bacon which was unexpected. The server recommended this to be served with Carrot and Swede Mash (£3.50), made like Grandma makes it, just perfect.For desserts, the Warm Vanilla Rice Pudding with Strawberry Compote (£5.00) was to die for. Comfort food at its best! Creamy and sweet

and the compote made such a lovely change from the typical jam usually served with this.The Modern’s menu is a well balanced mix of contemporary dishes but with traditional English touches, served with flair and passion.As fine food restaurants go, the view is stunning however the only negative aspect is that the interior decoration is fairly average so don’t be expecting lush furnishings and decadent lighting, the focus is on the food.

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bONFIRE NIGHT Manchester5th NovemberMost city centre apartments aren’t quite geared up for holding a bonfire party (we do not recommend you even try!) but Manchester goes into a fire work frenzy in celebrating Guy Fawkes so get outdoors.There are bonfires being held right across the city in Debdale Park, Crumpsall Park, Cringle Park, Philips Park, Brookdale Park, Boggart Hole Clough, Heaton Park, Wytheshawe Park and Platt Fields Park. All the events are kicking off around 5.30pm and they will be busy so if you want a good view then get there early. The events are free and open to all but please do not bring your own fireworks or sparklers.Large will be heading along to Heaton Park for the firework display, bonfire and fun fair. Bring on the toffee apples! For more information visit www.manchesterlive.co.uk

CHRISTMaS LIGHT SwITCH ON 12th NovemberIt’s not only the lady with the biggest X Factor Alexandra Burke that will be turning on Manchester’s Christmas lights, music sensation and Kanye West’s pal Mr Hudson will also be accompanying Alexandra for this special evening in Albert Square. To complete the celebrations, fireworks will light up the cities sky as Christmas is welcomed with open arms to the city.

vISIONS IN THE SEa7th – 8th November City InnVisions in the Sea is a festival of underwater imagery hosted by Frogfish Photography and Orca Divers from Chorlton. The event showcases some of the biggest names in the business coming together to share their experiences and expertise in underwater photography and videography.Be mesmerised by the very best in underwater photography taken by professionals of the weird and wonderful that is found lurking beneath the shore.The event is in aid of the Shark Trust and entry is free. Opening times are Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 9am - 12 at City inn.www.visionsinthesea.com

SPINNINGFIELDS ICE RINk12th NovemberIt’s back again for the second year so time to get your skates on and gloriously (or not so gloriously) grace the ice. Situated down at the Spinningfield’s complex this is a great little stop off on the city circuit whether with friends or family for a big dose of fun and games.It’s the perfect festive treat in a magical setting.Open daily from 12th November.

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Every fashion savvy shopper is well aware of the financial and ethical benefits of vintage clothing and Manchester can proudly boast some of the finest vintage boutiques in the country.

RETRO REHab91 Oldham Street, M4 1LWretro-rehab.co.ukThis is a vintage shop with more of a modern twist. If you’re put off by the waft of unwashed goods you often face in vintage shops, Retro Rehab especially launders and dry cleans all of its offerings. The owner Shelley Taylor set up the outlet in 2005 after graduating in fashion at University. Retro Rehab is beautifully laid out, presenting re-worked vintage that has been modified with modern edges.Shelley sources internationally and hand picks every item in the store. All the garments are beautifully hung so there’s no rifling through mounds of clothing. There’s a selection of re-worked and

vintage jewellery (including clip on earrings for those without piercings), belts, bags and many other wonderful accessories.Prices start from £16 for a re-worked dress and £8 for knitwear and shirts. There’s a £1 rail, perfect for budding students wanting to practice and re-model items themselves.

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fashion with sustainable materials in creating new garments. The shop itself is all about sustainability. The changing rooms are made out of a wardrobe giving it a Narnia-esque feel, the shop counter is made from melted down washing up bottles and the shops shelving is produced out of unwanted cd’s.The shop has recently started its own fashion courses where you can learn how to recycle and customise your own clothing. A four week course costs £120.

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for the monthly pub quiz which is growing and growing as it becomes the best quiz in town. Our friends at The Printworks are now kindly donating prizes every month so ‘The Early Birds’ walked off with six cinema tickets and a meal voucher for Chiquitos. The play your cards right winners took home a bar tab from The English Lounge so smiles all round!It’s the perfect way to brighten up a dull Wednesday night and for a mere £3 you get a glass of

wine on arrival and pie and peas at half time. The next quiz is on Wednesday 18th November so email: socials@largemanchester.com if you want to come along in a team (max size 6), a few people or even on your own and we can pair you up with a team.We’re planning a special Christmas social for December so join our facebook group ‘largemanchester’ and be kept in the loop of our exciting plans. Information will also be in next months magazine.

November sees Manchester go into Christmas meltdown. It won’t be long before we’re all glugging Glühwein at the Christmas markets and walking around the city under a carpet of twinkling lights. It’s a time for celebration and there’s a whole host of different activities this month you can be doing in celebrating the man with the white beard and red suit.

ONE NIGHT IN baNGkOk Old TraffordExplore the myths and magic of the Far East as the home to the red devils is transformed. Journey through the streets of Bangkok, amongst tremendous waterfalls, serene fountains and bronze statues.Acrobats, performers and dancers greet you before you enter the

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Large Manchester and the Manchester Christmas Markets have teamed up to offer you a chance to win a special Christmas package. You will receive vouchers worth £30 to spend on the Markets at selected outlets including those offering beer, sausage, pancakes and the all important Glühwein (deposits will need to be paid on mugs and glasses).

To be in with a chance of winning email your name, address and mobile phone number to:editor@largemanchester.com

Winners will be drawn by 18th November.Your email address will be added to our mailing list to receive Large news and up and coming event information.

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party room and dining area albeit under the watchful gaze of the giant Buddha.After a five course dinner it’s time to whizz around in the dodgems, hit the dance floor or take to the tables in the casino. Don’t forget the survivors breakfast in the early hours of the morning!Prices from £34.50 per person. For more details visit bestpartiesever.com

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.ROCkYOkE Karaoke With an EdgeHands up if you sing in the shower/mirror/car?? The new frontier in karaoke is Rockyoke. All the fun and thrills of regular karaoke but with a very special edge....a live band! Yes, you finally can have your moment on stage with a full backing band and a list of over 200 songs to choose from.Held every Saturday in the city centre at Jabez Clegg (2 Portsmouth Street, Manchester) get your nearest and dearest together to rock out. Give Kings of Leon a run for their money with your own version of ‘Sex on Fire’ or wow your work colleagues with your own rendition of Katy Perry’s ‘I Kissed a Girl’, Rockyoke is a no brainer for a fun-packed night out.For more information visit rockyoke.co.uk

SaNTa SaLSaChristmas is all about letting your hair down and Cuba Cafe on Port Street in the Northern Quarter is a hidden gem in providing an action packed night out. It’s an over 25’s policy at the weekend but on a Friday the evening kicks off at 9pm with beginners Tango (£5 per person and open to all dancers, even those with two left feet!)

After the class, the venue opens its doors and welcomes those looking for a little bit of the exotic for a fun night of drinking and dancing. It’s a very relaxed atmosphere pumping out the best in reggae, soul and rock music to welcoming ears.cubacafe.co.ukPort Street, Manchester, M1 2EQ

SHakE IT aT aPOTHECaEvery fancied yourself as a bit of a Tom Cruise? Well look no further than the Apotheca Christmas Cocktail School. Apotheca teaches the culinary art of making cocktails, on a journey to the world of the amber nectar. Hear a little about the history of cocktails, followed by a brief introduction to the different methods for making cocktails. Finally the real fun starts as you trade places with your teacher to make your own creations.It’s the perfect way to spend time with a group of friends (5-15 people) as an alternative Christmas party.For more information visit:apothecabar.co.uk or call 0161 833 9411

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It’s time to welcome in autumn/winter which often means a slight re-jigging of your wardrobe but don’t fear! It’s all about integrating key pieces with what you already have so doesn’t mean maxing out the credit card.Harvey Nichols recently presented its new season collection in a spectacular fashion show held at the stunning Manchester Cathedral.

The evening was hosted by the stylish Jemma Gofton, TV presenter from Channel M and guests were dazzled by a collective force of beautiful models showcasing the very best in autumn/winter 09 trends.Key looks for this season include over knee boots from Stella McCartney and waders courtesy of Prada, big shoulders that would give the gang from Saved By The

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Bell a run for their money and to-die-for disco pieces from Gucci.For men, the buzz word is layering to give a quirky look and guys, make sure your wardrobe has touches of grey as this is the colour for the boys this season.

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bELLINI ROCkSBellini ROCKS rings are the inspired creations of Kiran Singh and Emma Hedley. Kiran set up AKA Bespoke Jewellers back in the 80’s and Emma has worked alongside him for the last two years after graduating as one of his most talented students.After graduating, Emma used her natural talent for jewellery creation and design to travel around the world, teaching and selling her products along the way. This experience has defined Emma’s flair for her fun and unique creations, mixing old with new.Just recently the Manchester based brand has leapt into the online world with the launch of its new website bellinirocks.com leading the way for the North West as the style capital of the UK.The rings are crafted to standout from the crowd with a dazzling range of coloured crystals set in gorgeous rhodium plated sterling silver.

All sold as individual ‘layers’ you build your own cocktail ring, working from recommendations and looks created by the dynamic jewellery duo. The rings are truly stunning and would make a perfect gift. Get set to shine!For more information on Bellini Rocks rings visit:bellinirocks.com

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The festive season is almost upon us and at Forever Manchester we’ve got a few ideas to help you through the mayhem and spread a little Mancunian cheer.

Christmas cards look pretty but all that writing, and all those stamps can become a little tedious. Why not take the modern philanthropic approach and instead make a donation to Forever Manchester, uploading your Christmas message to Forever Manchester Island and emailing all your contacts directing them to the site to receive their message of good cheer.

Similarly, if you don’t fancy trawling up and down Market Street to do your Christmas shopping and have tired of buying the usual charity goat or cow from Oxfam, then why don’t check out all the virtual properties you can buy on Manchester Island – the perfect gift for someone who loves Manchester. By making the donation you can buy the property, allotment or record store on the island for one month, six

months or forever, and can brand it up with the name , message and weblink that you want – you don’t get more personal than that.

This is also the time of year for making plans for the year ahead, and setting goals – Forever Manchester has plenty to offer its followers – why not run your own fundraiser for us – a band night, a cake sale, a girls lunch or a sponsored streetdance – whether you raise a fiver or £5k we can put it to great use. Or you can just sign up to our mailing list at forevermanchester.com, join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to keep up to date with everything we’ve got going on.

And the best Christmas present of all is that every £1 donation we receive for Forever Manchester will be matched by the Government thanks to their Grassroots challenge. So come on, join us and spread a little Christmas cheer!

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MaNCHESTER MEN UNITE FOR MOvEMbERManchester is set to become a city of Moustaches (Mo’s) in November as males unite in raising vital cash for The Prostate Charity in Movember. Don’t be alarmed if you notice that your male work colleagues start resembling Big Foot, it’s likely that they’ve not misplaced their razor; they’re just helping out an extra special cause.The moustache is the iconic symbol of the charity. All guys need to do is register at movember.com and start on 1st November with a clean shaven face. Participants then become ‘Mo Bros’ and for the remainder of the month they have to grow and groom their moustache raising money along the way.Movember culminates at the end of the month with the official ‘shave-off’. The Gentry Grooming in Manchester have kindly offered to give free shaves to all Mo Bros to rid them of unwanted facial hair. Just call your nearest salon to make an appointment in the

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month of Movember and if you’re sporting a Mo a stylist will keep it on order for you on the house.It’s not all about the Mo Bro’s, Mo Sistas can also lend their support to male friends and loved ones by drumming up more sponsorship, organising fundraising events or even just showing your love for the mo! Movember started back in 2003 with 30 guys in a bar in Australia who decided to unite to show their support for prostate cancer by growing mos. The following year this group had grown to 450 and the gang raised $100,000. The success of the mo rapidly grew and Movember

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attracted over 124,000 participants in 2008 and raised nearly $18 million.UK Mo Bro’s in the last two years have raised over £2 million and in 2009 more and more are showing love for the mo!The statistics are fairly shocking. One in eleven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and it’s the most common cancer affecting men in the UK. Alarmingly, we lose one man every hour to the disease.Mo Bro’s of Manchester, we salute you and wish you the very best of luck in your mo-growing month.www.movember.com

If you fancy heading out of the city for a little musical treat then on Sunday 8th November from 3.30pm-5.30pm, St Michael’s Church in Middleton will be the venue for a very special concert in aid of Motor Neurone Disease. Soprano Lucy Williams and the D’Avanzo string quarter including works by Barber, Vaughan, Williams, Pizzetti, Scarlatti & Arias by Mozart, Rossini and Puccini.Tickets from:henry.west@ntlworld.com, 0161 643 4410 or available on the door. There is no charge for tickets but donations are very much appreciated for this special cause. The concert is being sponsored by Henry West whose wife Janet unfortunately passed away from Motor Neurones disease four years ago.It’s for a fantastic cause so head to Middleton for a musical spectacular.

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FOOTIE FEvERThe 2009 Manchester Press Association Charity 5-Aside Football Tournament took place last month with 13 teams from Manchester’s media industries battling it out.The annual event is to raise money for NABS, the support organisation for the marketing communications industry, offering emotional and financial support as well as practical and professional advice to those most in need.With a cheerleading troop on the sidelines to spur on the teams (however most of the guys were more interested in the cheerleading than the game in hand – perhaps a reason for some of the teams poor performances!). There were trials and tribulations as all competitors gave it their all in their quest to be crowned champions.After an enduring performance, Mediacom thrashed SMRS in the final to be victorious winners, adding this sought after football trophy to their professional awards cabinet in the office.The MPA would like to thank all the teams for their involvement in an incredible evening.

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Versus Cancer, Manchester’s biggest charity concert is back for its fourth annual gig at the MEN Arena on the 12th December to raise yet more money for local cancer charities. Tickets are now on sale for the hotly anticipated gig which returns to make more musical history this Christmas. Famous for bringing together Manchester legends for unique performances and collaborations, Snow Partol, Andy Rourke (The Smiths), Peter Hook (Joy Division / New Order) and Tim Booth, Jim Glennie and Larry Gott of Manchester legends James are the first names to be announced on the typically mammoth line up.The artists are collaborating with the world renowned BBC

Philharmonic Orchestra. Fresh from their stunning performance at Salford’s Proms in the Park the orchestra will perform specially orchestrated one off sets.Collaborations are being especially written for the occasion by critically acclaimed composer Joe Duddell, who most recently worked with Elbow on their famous orchestral concerts earlier this year.

The money raised will go towards helping cancer patients in the region, with The Christie in Manchester being the main beneficiary. Tickets for the concert are priced at £32.50 to £40. For more information visit versuscancer.org

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kETTLEbELLThe Kettlebell was born in Russia and is a cannonball shaped weight with a handle on top. It’s been hailed as the ultimate body-conditioning tool, being used by athletes, army cadets and celebrities all over the globe to increase fitness, endurance, strength and flexibility. Kettlebells come in varying weights from 8kg all the way up to 35kg. The regime can burn up to 1, 500 calories per hour and is great for toning all areas of the body and burning fat, making it extremely popular with men wishing to sculpt their biceps, but women looking to slim down and tone up. Rumour has it that Geri Halliwell owes her new lithe

physique to the Russian tradition.It works muscles you didn’t even know existed and you’ll be aching for days afterwards, but once you get into the swing of it, you’ll see a fast and noticeable improvement.Kettlebell training is perfect for getting maximum results in little time, which may be the reason why celebrities swear by it. The kettlebell differs from regular dumbbells due to the dynamic nature of its movements, making you lean rather than bulky.Kettlebell training is soon becoming the exercise regime of the future, building a reputation as the most efficient fitness tool around.

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POLESqUEPole Dancing has long been the sexiest way to keep fit but hot on its heels is Polesque by Body Barre . It starts with a sensational chair dance warm up with exercises designed to sculpt your silhouette and improve flexibility.Next its time to don the heels (in most pole dancing classes you don’t actually wear heels when learning) and launch into a pole dance routine, moving to the music. The expert teachers will show you a few basic moves on the pole to get you in the mood but it’s all about making it your own. The class ends with a wind down stretch leaving you invigorated. The class is perfect for those thinking about joining a full pole course but also want to combine it with a bit of dancing as it focuses on the dance side of pole rather than the fancy tricks and acrobatics that take serious practice to master.

Body Barre Pole Dancing and Burlesque classes are open to all fitness levels and absolute beginners are welcome. You must be at least 16 years old to take part but there’s no upper age limit!Polesque is a great class for those who love to shimmy, body roll and strut...Classes are held in central Manchester. For more information log onto: bodybarre.co.uk

The Gym Group, is a new breed of health & fitness operator that is developing its new fitness concept nationwide. With budget conscious pricing, The Gym is attracting a lot of interest from people keen to take advantage of its low-fee, no-contract membership costing just £9.99 per month. This pre-opening offer is then fixed for 12 months.

The new concept gym on track to open in November is centrally located in Manchester’s City Tower building off Piccadilly Gardens.The Gym Group is a revolutionary concept in health clubs providing a cost effective, no contract, on-

line membership to state of the art equipped gyms; all you need to join online is valid bank details and an email address. It’s that simple. There’s no need to sign anything and you can cancel without notice. The Gym will be open 24hours a day, seven days a week so fits in with any lifestyle and the low monthly fee softens the blow when spending on what is often deemed a luxury.

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Greater Manchester Police is calling on all students to think carefully about their plans before a big night out and to make sure the stay safe while enjoying themselves.

Here are just a few simple hints and tips that will hopefully prevent you from drinking too much and becoming vulnerable to being a victim of crime:

1. Pace your drinks – avoid being in a big round.

2. Plan how you are going to get to and from where you are going safely.

3. Be aware of how many units you are drinking.

4. Try and have soft drinks, or water throughout the night.

5. Eat before or during a night out, as eating slows alcohol absorption.

6. Stay with the friends you are going out with and make sure you look out for each other.

7. Avoid people topping up your drinks and don’t leave your drink unattended.

8. Take a taxi you can trust.

It is important to remember that you can only stop a black cab in the street without booking it first. Other cabs must be booked via a taxi rank – it is illegal for someone to stop to pick you up unless you have booked it first.

Don’t ‘night hike’ – make sure you get home safely. Unlicensed taxis are unpredictable and dangerous so stick with safer options.

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ENNERDaLE HOSTEL wEEkENDLake District National Park27th - 29th NovemberWe head off for our first trip to the Lake District where we have exclusively booked this hostel for our sole use. The weekend will be a chance for you to get to know some of your fellow members whilst we enjoy the delights of the Lake District. As with all of our weekends away the Friday night will be spent meeting and greeting your fellow group members. Saturday will be a full day out in the mountains enjoying some of the best scenery the Lakes has to offer, before we spend the evening around the open fire drinking and eating. Sunday is a more relaxed day with hopefully a few hangovers before we head back on Sunday afternoon.

Eyam and Eyam MoorLocation: Peak DistrictRating: ModerateDate: Sunday 15th NovemberWe start our walk form the charming Village of Eyam, often referred to as “The Plaugue Village of Eyam”. In September 1665, the Plague arrived. To prevent the spread, the Vicar and Villagers self quarantined themselves and even Church services were suspended. This led to families having to bury their own around the houses. We leave this Village on our walk and head up to Eyam Moor with its stunning views and carpet of heather, before descending down in to Bretton Clough, along the Valley of Highlow Brook before we head back into Eyam.This walk will require you to drive, please contact us for details of car shares.

MarsdenLocation:Marsden Rating: ModerateDate: Sunday 22nd NovemberMarsden and StandedgeModerate 8-9milesFor this walk we head to the very northern reaches of the Peak District and the end of the Pennine Ridge. Taking in the Standedge canal tunnel, the highest and longest canal tunnel in the UK. This walk is often described as bleak due to the open moorland being crossed. We prefer to think of the stunning vistas to be enjoyed. We join the Pennine way for part of this journey.We will be getting the train from Manchester Victoria to Marsden for this day walk. Details and times to be posted closer to the walk.

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Walk Highlights:Remember all of our walks are free but you must register with us and not just turn up. Log on to the site to find out about car shares or if the walk starts from a train station in which case you can meet us at a Manchester train station to enjoy the journey out together.

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