Forget ‘happy hour’, intu Trafford Centre has launched a complete ‘happy bar’ this weekend to help shoppers beat the January blues.

The two-day event will see the centre’s iconic main dome turned into ‘Live Happy’, Manchester’s first wellness bar, where visitors will be able to get a complimentary drink and also work towards their January fitness goals thanks to exercise bikes replacing traditional bar stools helping to release those feel-good endorphins.

The bar isn’t just focused on fitness though; beauty experts from brands such as Elemis, Nails Inc, NYX, The Body Shop and more will be serving a range of feel-good treats including facials, manicures and lifestyle advice. Shoppers can also pick up information and advice on the exercise bikes and other classes from David Lloyd, TraffordCity while they wait so they can truly live happy.

Cycling shoppers will be energised by regular bursts of joy as stylish marching bands…