fatherhood

Pop Up Adventure Play – coming to Manchester Monastery!

Pop Up Adventure Play are taking over the courtyard with their cardboard wonderland for Happy Sundaze on 6th May – we talk to Suzanna about this wonderful charity and the importance of play.

Top family stuff this December in Manchester:

From a smashing family New Year’s Eve party, to a live gig, animal lanterns and Christmas markets – we’ve got December covered!

Spotlight on Nina from Cafe Craft, Chorlton

Craft Cafe are joining Team OKS at Happy Sundaze – find out more about Nina here, her likes, her loves and her wonderful cafe in Chorlton

Spotlight on: Nikki from Dance Like A Mother!

Nikki from Dance Like A Mother take a min from her super busy schedule to chat dancing, socials, baby wearing and a love for Foo Fighters and a wicked curry recipe.

Find out all about this Wonder Woman who has the best baby classes around, rocks pink hair and raises money for charity while she’s at it 🧡

Spotlight on: Jo from Naturelly

Local Mum Jo spills the beans on family life, her love on Talking Heads and landing a huge contract. Not bad for a small family run biz from Alty…

OKS Spotlight on Oliver – AKA Yan Tan Tethera – AKA Prof Jigget

An absolute gem of a blog about one of our very favourites – Oliver talks about storytelling, depression and Terry Pratchett.

Plus he lets us in on THE BEST kitchen disco playlist ever

Spotlight on: John Cooper Cat from The Rockin’ Rhinos!

Get the lowdown on John Cooper Cat – lead singer with The Rockin’ Rhinos, ahead of their Father’s Day gig at The Union.
Fave gigs, top tunes and dispelling the myths about cat nip …….

Spotlight on: Gerry from Everything’s Sweet Threads

This week we shine the spotlight on the fantastic Gerry from our fave Manc T-shirt brand ‘Everything’s Sweet Threads’. Gerry and her fella Al set up their brand championing feminism a little over a year ago and they have gone from strength to strength. What’s your name and where do you come from? I’m GerryContinue reading “Spotlight on: Gerry from Everything’s Sweet Threads”

Top 5 gifts for Dads (or anyone you love)

Funky T-shirts, favourite tunes, the best place to eat, and fab family events – we’ve got Dad’s Day covered. Whether you are saying thanks to Dad, Mum or Nan – there is something for everyone in our top 5 gift guide.