Author Archives: Parklover

Heading for the hills: A day out in Saltaire

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Parklover

I’d love to go and see the David Hockney: A Bigger Picture exhibition currently on at the Roya Academy, but I can’t see me getting the opportunity. Instead we decided to to take a trip to Saltaire yesterday and check … Continue reading →

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Last year’s Latitude

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Parklover

Apparently there was a drought in east England last year. Well, not when I visited for the Latitude Festival there wasn’t. That’s me, grinning through gritted teeth and gripping a pint as though my life depended on it. It’s around … Continue reading →

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Fairy flashmob: Piccadilly fairytales

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Parklover

Are you stuck for something to do tomorrow? I love the sound of this event, but sadly I will be stuck teaching a lesson about David Lloyd George. If, unlike me, you can get to Manchester’s Piccadilly Station at 11am … Continue reading →

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Wintry walk: The Chetham Arms, Turton

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Parklover

As it’s another teeth-chatteringly cold weekend in Manchester, I thought I’d share some photos from a couple of weeks ago – along with a suggestion for somewhere to cosy up with a tasty lunch before wrapping up for a wintry … Continue reading →

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Bury Light Night

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Parklover

If you’re anywhere near Bury on Friday 14th October, you have to check out Bury Light Night. This new event sounds fantastic, with masses going on around the town centre. Personally, I’ll be heading to Kay Gardens to look at … Continue reading →

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