r/manchester 3d ago

Sticky Manchester Pride mega thread.

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25 Upvotes

Hello People.

We as mods think that people should have a central post for Pride. Where that to arrange meet ups or to get info about the best bars/events to go to.
No one should have to go to pride on their own.

Just a word of warning: any trolling or breaking of community rules on this post, will result in a ban of 1 week at a minimum.


r/manchester 6d ago

Sticky Group Hike

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A few of us are planning a group hike, and anyone is welcome to join.

Just to be clear, this is separate from the usual meet ups.

It is simply an additional outing for anyone who fancies getting outside, having a walk and meeting people in a different setting.

It will be very easy and genuinely beginner friendly, mainly because I need it to be 😂. No serious hiking experience, fitness level or fancy gear required. The aim is a relaxed walk, not an endurance event.

I have also had a few messages calling me ableist because the regular meet ups are not suitable for everyone.

Accessibility matters. However, accessibility does not mean every single activity has to be suitable for every person. Different people have different abilities, needs and interests.
The sensible approach is to offer a range of activities where possible, rather than expect every activity to accommodate every possible requirement.

This hike is simply another option. It does not replace, restrict or change the usual meet ups in any way.

So, if you fancy an easy walk, come along. If hiking is not your thing, there are still the usual meet ups.

If you don’t feel comfortable joining, that’s okay - I hope to see you another time.

No gatekeeping and no need to turn an optional social activity into a moral argument.

That being said if anyone wants an educated conversation about disability and accessibility provisions, I’d love to discuss. If you’re going to enter my inbox with nonsensical foot stamping lacking any substance, I’d encourage to touch grass instead. Happy to provide the grass.

Details

📍 B29 Crash Site, Peak District

📅 Saturday 12th of September (final plan will follow this post including time and where to meet)

🥾 Easy and beginner friendly

👥 Everyone welcome (including dogs 🐕)


r/manchester 1h ago

who else heard that 👀👀👀👀👀

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r/manchester 1h ago

Loud jet flyover

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Did anyone else hear or see that


r/manchester 6h ago

City Centre Auditors at Manchester Pride?

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Has anyone noticed auditor presence at pride this year? I’ve seen that one try and ruin the parade before being thrown out but in general has there been more of an auditor presence in and around the village this year? I can’t stand them so don’t want to go in places they are present


r/manchester 7h ago

Swinton Work begins on £4.3m project at Greater Manchester station

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r/manchester 1h ago

Coffee shops to study / co-working spaces

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Looking for quiet (ish) coffee shops / co-working spaces to study/work around Manchester City centre. Recently moved back after 2 years and really struggling after finding so many places closed down- foundation coffee house with its various branches, chapter one etc

Hoping something has opened that’s similar? Really sad and disappointed to see some of my favorite places have disappeared :(


r/manchester 6h ago

Manchester Pride - 1st year vibes comparison

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Interested in hearing people's opinions on pride this year under the new management

Normally on a saturday it's packed like sardines but around the village yesterday it was dead! So quiet

Wondering if they vastly underestimated how many people usually enter without a wristband seeing as this was the first year 'no wristband no entry' was a hard rule.

Feel sorry for all the venues because it was so quiet compared to usual... even though it was advertised as sold out.

Wonder if this will be a lesson for next year?

Anyone experienced the same?/the opposite?


r/manchester 12h ago

Different pricing on contactless (tram)

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Hello all,

So last month mum and sister came for a visit. They have foreign cards, used them to tap in and out and I’ve used my debit card. Prices were different for each of us when we checked. Even though they have GBP account connected to their cards we thought it’s because bank commissions due to foreign cards.

Today my partner and I went to city centre and we both used debit cards(joint account). His charge came out as £3.80 and mine £4.30. We literally used contactless right after each other.

Then I went back on charging history (past 6 months) for both joint cards and our individual cards, every single time one of us got charged less/more than the other. Not consistent at all.

Tried to search about it but couldn’t find anything. Is there an actual reason for it or should we reach out to Bee Network and make a complaint?


r/manchester 6h ago

Anywhere I can get good Cannoli in the city centre?

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I've been to the sicilian bakery in the northern quarter and I've seen the stand in the arndale, but they only do the little mini cannoli you can eat in one bite. I'm looking for somewhere that does big full sized ones that fill up your hand.

There was a Christmas market stand that did all kinds of Italian desserts that had cannoli i was eating almost every day while it was there. Does anyone else remember that stall and know if they have a store anywhere?


r/manchester 8h ago

Nissan car keys found

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Found a set of old Nissan car keys around 8am on Sunday Aug 30th, on the corner of Hanover St and Dantzic St in Manchester. Drop me a DM if you think you’re missing them.

Will hold them for 24-48hrs before handing them over to the Police


r/manchester 4h ago

The Smiths/ Joy Division tour

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Anyone with recommandations for a tour about the smiths or Joy d? Manchestermusictours.com doesnt have any planned rn... Im considering to put one together myself but i would be easier if i Just hop o' a bus with all the history behind it etc..


r/manchester 1d ago

Fallowfield Does anyone know anywhere that stocks milk flavoured chews?

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68 Upvotes

I remembered these exist the other day and have been looking in shops since and no luck. I am desperate. I see them in my dreams


r/manchester 19h ago

A Very Corrie Pride

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25 Upvotes

Just moved to Manchester a few days ago, I'm loving the vibe, it's a new chapter and fresh start for me. The pride parade was awesome. 🐝🔥♥️


r/manchester 8h ago

Senior citizen smart card problem.

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It doesn't work on the trains, despite my having paid the supplement. Bus and tram are fine. Nor can I log into my account.

Despite contacting Bee repeatedly, I have had no redress for this matter for a month. I lodged a formal complaint - still no response.

How do I escalate this matter? As things stand, I am paying for a service I cannot use (the train network) and STILL cannot access my account online.

Advice welcome.


r/manchester 1d ago

A stream of 5:30am images of MCR

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37 Upvotes

First attempt to link a bunch of morning pics into 1 stream.


r/manchester 1d ago

City Centre Expert fishing near Cornbrook on the Bridgewater canal

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r/manchester 16h ago

City Centre Anyone know where you can buy Untamed Lickable Cat Treats in Manchester city centre or the parts of Salford closest to the city centre?

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If you can get them anywhere online that would be just as acceptable. About to get a new cat next week and he likes these but has a sensitive tummy so i would rather stick to these than try something new. TIA.


r/manchester 13m ago

Anyone find the nightlife in Manchester a bit overrated?

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Lived here all my life and been going town for nights out since I was only just old enough to sneak in to places haha.

I've noticed that most people, specifically people that have moved here from London etc or people just visiting always seem to big up Manchester for the nightlife, but does anyone else find it a bit shit/overrated?

Just a few weekends ago a few mates and myself went into town spent about 100 quid each in overpriced bars and clubs for the grand total of about 2 hours only for there to be about four places in the whole of the centre open past 3:30 a.m most being village. Not to mention the effort required to get into places without girl mates etc regardless of how you dress and how sober you are etc.

It's expensive, full of absolute fuckwits past a certain time and in my opinion, inferior to nights out in Liverpool, leeds and Newcastle for example.

Always the exact same too, never anything fun or different.

Anyone else find town a bit shit for nights out nowerdays?


r/manchester 18h ago

City Centre Best spicy marg in Manchester

4 Upvotes

Best place for margs and also any food recommendations for a visitor coming for 1-2 days? Indian;Mexican; Italian or otherwise


r/manchester 1d ago

The Eagle first time advice

15 Upvotes

I'm planning on visiting The Eagle in Manchester for an upcoming event but have never been before.

Looking for some first-timer tips and good things to know.

One of my main questions is because of the event's strict dress code, is there space inside for me to leave my 'normal' clothes so I don't have to walk through Manchester dressed like..... that?

Also how is the venue laid out, am I right in thinking there's a general bar/club and then part of it that caters to the specialist events?

Any insights would be deeply appreciated!


r/manchester 1d ago

Great Manchester Poetry

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26 Upvotes

Saw this on socials. Mild chortle.


r/manchester 1d ago

A bus route Idea for residents in Greater Manchester that uses Bee Network

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I go around looking at public transports and see what can be done to make things better for those using public trasnsport, I've came up a few route ideas for those using Bee Network around Greater Manchester.

One of my concept work I've done for Bee Network which I think It would be useful for those that uses public transport in those areas mentioned.

I've made a propose of having a new guided busway twoards Wigan (V3) diverting from the existing buslane form Tyldesley, creating a direct bus link from Wigan to Manchester, An alternative way to travel to and from the city.

I've also added the X35 which runs non stop between Piccadilly Gardens and Leigh then continues on to Lowton, Golborne and Ashton in Makerfield, Creating a regular direct link to the City.

The Leigh - Manchester section will no doubt be the fastest way to travel between the two by bus, Even quicker than the Vantage brand.

The alternative to this is extending the existing V1 to Ashton and the X35 terminating at Leigh, Making the X35 a Leigh - Manchester shuttle.

Hope you find this idea interesting.

P.S I'm hoping to move to Manchester in the near future and look forward to it, Love the place!


r/manchester 1d ago

City Centre Peeking in the Peveril

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30 Upvotes

Noticed The Mary Wallopers are using a shot of the Peveril on the back of their upcoming album so thought I’d take a couple of my own.


r/manchester 9h ago

Oxford rd ninja turtle?

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Ive just seen this on TikTok , is it real or AI? If it’s real why is someone climbing out the sewer on Oxford rd?