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The moving message behind the huge new Marcus Rashford MBE mural in Withington
This is amazing!
The new mural of Marcus Rashford MBE in Withington by artist Akse P19 has moved a lot of people.
Inspired by the free school meal project ran by the newly appointed MBE, Akse said he hopes the mural will continue to inspire others.
Marcus Rashford’s campaign pushed the government to extend free school meals, including a £400m winter grant scheme to support children and families in England who may be struggling with financial and food insecurity, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Akse said: “I hope this mural will inspire the local community as Marcus has inspired the whole nation with his campaign to fight child food poverty.”
The touching message that is found on the mural is a quote which reads ‘take pride in knowing that your struggle will play the biggest role in your purpose’, and was provided by Marcus’ mother.
The portrait can be found on the wall of Coffee House Café on Copson Street and it has already received a hugely positive reaction.
Marcus shared an image of the mural in Twitter with the caption: “Ok I usually get embarrassed sharing these things because this journey was never really about me but I know this took a lot of time and effort
@Akse_P19 and I wanted to say thank you”.
The tweet has racked up over 6k retweets and 95k likes.
One fan replied: “No one who’s achieved what you have, has anything to be embarrassed about. Not only do you do wonderful acts, but you inspire others to also, that is invaluable. So when people see your picture, it reminds them to try harder, to help others “
Another wrote: “Acknowledging it was never about you is why you won hearts and minds. Not pulling the ladder up behind you after climbing it is also up there. Don’t ever stop, Marcus.”
A third said: “This is amazing. My dad is 72 & took a 3 mile walk today with my mum just to see this, they loved it. He hasn’t been able to get out much lately with Covid & the risk so you have ALL made more of a difference than you could even imagine on people/the community. Thank you”
The artwork, based on a photograph by Daniel Cheetham, was made in collaboration with community street art project, Withington Walls.
We’re pleased to announce that Proper Manchester is rebranding as Finest City Guides.
As part of this change, the Proper Manchester brand, including its social media channels, will transition to the Finest City Guides name.
This is a rebrand of the existing platform rather than a new or unrelated business. The same team behind Proper Manchester will continue to operate Finest City Guides as we develop the platform under its new identity.
Previous name: Proper Manchester
New name: Finest City Guides
Our social channels and other brand assets will be updated to reflect the Finest City Guides name as part of this transition.
More from Finest City Guides coming soon.
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Oasis announce huge reunion tour as Liam and Noel Gallagher ‘make peace’
The news we’ve all been waiting for!
After years of will-they-won’t-they speculation, Oasis are officially BACK together for a reunion tour.
The Gallagher brothers have put aside their differences in the name of music, making thousands of fans extremely happy in the process.
The band teased the news on their socials over the weekend, posting a video on Sunday morning with today’s date (Tuesday, August 27th) and the time 8am.
And now shows have been announced for multiple dates in the UK and Ireland, with tickets going live this Saturday, August 31st.
The legendary Mancunian rockers will take to the stage next summer, with gigs in Cardiff, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and, of course, Manchester.
15 years after splitting, the band confirmed they would be back for 14 shows, saying: “The guns have fallen silent. The stars have aligned. The great wait is over. Come see. It will not be televised”.
The gigs will be Oasis’s ‘only shows in Europe next year’, with tickets on sale this Saturday at 8am in Ireland and 9am in the UK.
The Oasis 2025 tour dates in full:
July
4th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
5th – Cardiff, Principality Stadium
11th – Manchester, Heaton Park
12th – Manchester, Heaton Park
19th – Manchester, Heaton Park
20th – Manchester, Heaton Park
25th – London, Wembley Stadium
26th – London, Wembley Stadium
August
2nd – London, Wembley Stadium
3rd – London, Wembley Stadium
8th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
9th – Edinburgh, Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium
16th – Dublin, Croke Park
17th – Dublin, Croke Park
You can grab your tickets HERE.
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Stagecoach hiring over 100 new bus drivers for Bee Network with £31k salaries
Fancy a career change?
Stagecoach Manchester is hiring over 100 new bus drivers to work from its Oldham depot, following the second phase of the Bee Network launch in March.
You can apply for a range of roles, from positions with no experience required to fully qualified bus drivers.
Successful applicants will receive full training as part of the job, and trainees will get paid to train. Then after only 12 months’ service at Stagecoach, drivers can expect to earn up to £16 per hour, which equates to £31.6K per year, before overtime.
As well as that, drivers that already hold a PCV licence may be eligible to receive a £1,200 joining bonus.
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There’s also a host of other benefits available to all Stagecoach employees, like 28 days paid holiday, generous pension and free Stagecoach bus travel for successful applicants and a companion.
Rob Jones, Managing Director at Stagecoach Manchester said: “Expanding our offering in Oldham means we’ll be investing more in the economy and supporting our local community, as well as strengthening our workforce.
“Whether you’re looking for a career change or you’re a fully qualified, experienced bus driver, there’s a role for everyone here in Oldham.
“We’re looking for personable and dedicated drivers who are ready to help us build on the success of the Bee Network and connect the people of Oldham and Greater Manchester with the places and people that are important to them.”
Stagecoach
Phil Cornwall, bus driver at Stagecoach Manchester, said: “I’ve been a driver at Stagecoach for 25 years and I couldn’t recommend it more.
“From the perks to the people to the passengers, it really is a great place to work.”
To apply, head to the Stagecoach website HERE.
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