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Christmas Must-Have Gift List from our fave Independent Businesses

Gorgeous gifts for everyone – we have the family all wrapped up with our fave purchases from wonderful small businesses.

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: Louisa from No More Nursery Rhymes

Fed up of wheels on the bus? Want to tell twinkle twinkle to sod off? No More Nursery Rhymes could be just the baby group for you! Louisa spills the beans on her new business, family life and her favourite things …..

Spotlight on: (Just) Jane from Take Me To Church Prestwich

Just Jane from Take me To Church tells us all about juggling motherhood, life as a DJ and a day job – find out what you can expect from her as she takes charge of the tunes at Happy Sundaze!

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…

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.