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5 things to do today This July, Aiden Byrne and the team at Manchester House have curated a special season of events to celebrate British Summertime and the importance of utilising local and seasonal ingredients, whilst raising funds and awareness … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Jemverse:
In the waters of the Irwell I see old but also new A Manchester reflection affords attractive view Bordering the ancient banks from an industrial past Residential money means the buildings here will last Yet, despite…

Originally posted on Views from my garden bench:
Incredible edible – Salford http://www.incredibleediblesalford.org.ukAt Monton Green, Salford1 July 2015

Conrad Bower The third eviction attempt of the homeless protest camp was heard at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre on Monday. The council sought an eviction order for the protest camps in St Ann’s Square and Castlefield and a districtwide … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Down by the Dougie:
The Cornerhouse was, for many years, the place to go to see Independent, Classic and “Art House” films and challenging Contemporary art in Manchester. On the corner of Oxford Road and Whitworth Street…

Originally posted on The Ale in Kaleigh:
Fresh from spending a week in Cologne drinking pretty much nothing but Kolsch, we headed into town this weekend to visit the recently reopened Smithfield Tavern. On the fringe of the Northern Quarter…

Originally posted on World Policing:
In light of recent events in the U.S., this article discusses police shooting practices across several countries. Differences in culture, violent crime, and police training lead to wide variation in the numbers of people shot…

Originally posted on Kaleidoscope Path:
The Os Mutantes were a Brazilian psychedelic rock band. This song from 1968 is one of my favorites.