Category Archives: Manchester

The Liverpool Manchester Hydrogen Clusters Project — The Anonymous Widower

Posted on April 10, 2018 by

The project is described briefly on this page on the Cadent web site. This is the introduction. The use of hydrogen in place of natural gas could offer a route to widespread decarbonisation of gas distribution networks. The Liverpool-Manchester Hydrogen … Continue reading →

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February libraries bulletin — manclibraries blog

Posted on March 8, 2018 by

In February’s issue of his monthly Manchester Libraries Bulletin, Councillor Rahman shares what’s been happening across Manchester’s libraries. Discover how we celebrated International Mother Language Day in libraries across the city. Find out more about all the LGBT History Month … Continue reading →

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From Montréal to Manchester: how we fell in love with poutine | I Love Manchester (MCR)

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

As a city that already loves its chips doused with gravy, it’s not surprising to see that Manchester has embraced poutine. Canada’s national dish and the ultimate comfort food, poutine consists of French fries, squeaky fresh cheese curds and gravy, … Continue reading →

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Happy CNY 2018! Chinese New Year is here! — The Kappu Blog

Posted on February 18, 2018 by

It is that day again, to celebrate CNY! A time for fun, food, fireworks and celebration. In the UK we will be celebrating as we welcome in the year of the dog. Cities across the UK will be hosting events … Continue reading →

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An unexpected welcome — Happiness is …

Posted on February 17, 2018 by

Spotted on a walk past the Manchester Museum, this neon sign is a piece of artwork by Waqas Khan that means “welcome.” via An unexpected welcome — Happiness is …

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Chinese New Year MCR – Daisy Grey

Posted on February 15, 2018 by

One of the many things that Manchester does well is Chinese New Year… via Chinese New Year MCR — Daisy Grey

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 The story of Frances Lockett, Britain’s first Cotton Queen – Museum Crush

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

Rachel Cornes, Museums Manager at Tameside Culture, talks about the very first Cotton Queen, Frances Lockett, a mill worker from Hyde who won the competition in 1930 Frances Lockett, a girl from Hyde who worked as a weaver in a … Continue reading →

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MSS at Cosmo Restaurant Manchester

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcosmomanchester%2Fvideos%2F378285839283109%2F&show_text=0&width=560 Manchester School of Samba are always looking for new members, especially in this the run up to the Summer season here in England! If you live within the NW of England and want to try it for yourself come … Continue reading →

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Wakas Khan and Neha Choksi: Two epic exhibitions in the heart of Manchester — MrAshleyHowson

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Complexly crafted drawings using millions of pen marks by Wakas Khan and a multi-channel film by Neha Choksi are exhibited at the Mosley Street art gallery in the heart of Manchester. Curator Natasha Howes talks to Ash Howson about the … Continue reading →

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Ordsall Chord Progress – 17th November 2017 — The Anonymous Widower

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

The Ordsall Chord is now more or less complete. I started my walk by the Museum of Science and Industry and walked in a circle finishing up in the car park of the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel. Ticketing … Continue reading →

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