Carmel ThomasonCompany Chameleon is premiering its new work, Void in free performances at Hulme park. The performance is part of a triple-bill called Space to Speak, a dance and wellbeing project which the Manchester-based Dance Company has been working on with...
Doug McCorkle was the nice but instantly forgettable kid in school. Years later, he’s worked his way up the corporate ladder as a big-firm accountant. He lives with his wife, Gina, who he clearly loves, in a sprawling property in New York State, the...
Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers has been called the rock star of paintings. The image of a simple bunch of flowers arranged in a pot has become one of the most recognised works of art across the world. What is less well known is that Van...
Treat your dad to something different this Father’s Day on June 20. Here’s our pick of quirky gifts that won’t break the piggy bank. Solid Cologne Aftershave has always been a popular gift for Father’s Day. And this wallet-sized...
As live entertainment re-emerges from the pandemic, Manchester Collective’s latest project, Dark Days, Luminous Nights reimagines the live experience with an immersive, audio-visual installation that captures a city in transition. The ambitious...
If, like me, you love the taste of bottled water but are looking to cut down on your use of plastic, a water filter with a reusable bottle might be the answer. We tried out the Zerowater 12 cup/2.8 litre capacity jug filter, which claims to remove...
It’s a hard heart that doesn’t melt at the sight of adorable puppy eyes. Spoiling our canine companions with their favourite treats and chews is something all pet owners give in to. But as pets become more firmly one of the family so the...
National Walking Month in May is the perfect time to pull on your walking boots and discover new trails across the urban, countryside and coastal regions with a UK walking break. From a leisurely stroll to an active hike, here are 7 wonderful UK...
Savouring new foods is one of the great joys of travelling. But staying local doesn’t mean missing out on discovering new culinary delights. Although England is famous for its traditional fish and chips, a UK coastal break provides the perfect...
Alan Ladd Jr is, as his daughter, Amanda describes: ‘The most influential executive you’ve never heard of’. Unless of course you work in the movie business, where anyone who is anyone has a story to tell about him, with the names signed up to this...