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A ‘Crufts for cats’ event is coming to Manchester next month
Calling all cat lovers!
A huge ‘cat extravaganza’ event is coming to Manchester next month.
The Manchester Cat Extravaganza — a bit like Crufts for cats — will see ‘the most beautiful cats in the world’ strut their stuff on an actual catwalk, in May.
The two-dayer — which gets millions of views on TikTok — will see an international cat competition, an adoption event, a Best in Show, and a full shopping village to browse.
The event comes from Loving Cats Worldwide and will take over the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford park from 10am to 4pm on Saturday May 14th and Sunday 15th.
Loving Cats Worldwide have found huge success on TikTok, pulling in tens of millions of views on videos filmed at its events — meaning your kitty could go viral!
Visitors will be able to meet with local rescues and charities, with the chance to adopt a furry friend of their own, as well as hearing educational anecdotes about different cat breeds being judged in the shows.
A panel of international judges will stage, reward and present the pussy cats with prizes, with the felines competing to be crowned Best Kitten, Best Cat, Best Alter and Best Household Pet.
Cat lovers will enjoy plenty of opportunities to meet other little bundles of fur and introduce their own beloved cats to make some new friends.
Loving Cats Worldwide is says it’s made up of ‘a crazy bunch of cat-crazed individuals doing our part to increase the visibility of all cats’.
LCWW said: “We can’t wait to welcome you to a Cat Extravaganzas near you brought to you by world renowned cat judge Steven Meserve & Co.”
LCWW will work alongside amazing cat rescues and charities, who will be on site to answer questions about fostering and adopting a pet cat .
The Manchester Cat Extravaganza and Rescue Awareness Event will be at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Trafford Park, from 10am – 4pm, May 14th – 15th.
Adult tickets are priced from £18 per day, with cheaper options for children including concessions. There’s also VIP weekend with tickets priced at £50 each — which includes a goody bag and an official Loving Cats Worldwide t-shirt.
Click here for tickets.
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New makers market with everything from dog accessories to house plants and jewellery coming to Manchester
Get this one in your diary!
A brand new makers market is coming to Manchester this late May Bank Holiday weekend, with something for everyone.
Taking place at New Jackson – a new urban neighbourhood located at the southern gateway to the city – Manchester Made Market will be held on Saturday May 25th and Sunday May 26th.
Over the two days you’ll be able to browse a selection of local artisanal traders and small businesses from across the region.
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There’ll be everything, from food produce, homewares, crafts and creations to dog accessories, house plants, jewellery and homemade soap.
Among the traders will be Manchester and Cheshire-based florist and floral artists Dot & Flora, graphic artist Ablott MCR selling music prints, HGT with crochet fashion and homeware designs, and artisan candlemakers Leaves and Prickles.
Elsewhere, there will be essential oils and other treatments from Grounded Wellness, permanent jewellery from Sealed Links, and desserts from Cake With Heart.
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There will be plenty of street food options to keep you topped up while you shop, including The Wild Grill, Food Sorcery, Salvi’s and new favourite Medlock Canteen.
Neighbourhood Brew will be supplying some great drinks as well.
Supported by Renaker, the market is free, but you can upgrade your experience with a limited, free VIP ticket with access to the dedicated bar area.
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Manchester Flower Festival returns with tributes to Sarah Harding and Caroline Aherne
It’s taking place later this month!
The legendary Manchester Flower Festival is returning to our city later this month, complete with pop-ups, installations and tributes to some local icons.
Taking place over the late May Bank Holiday, the event will be headlined by its ‘Floral Trail’.
This year’s theme is Manchester Icons, with a host of names past and present being honoured in flower form, including the late comedy legend Caroline Aherne, pop star Sarah Harding and suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst.
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Collaborating with Manchester illustrator Stanley Chow, floral designer Liv Woodward will create a portrait of Caroline Aherne at the Floral Marquee on New Cathedral Street, using sustainably sourced plants and flowers.
Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will be remembered in a ‘tribute garden’, sponsored by the AO Arena, with visitors able to donate to the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal by scanning the QR code at the display.
The homage to Pankhurst has been created by female-led Decordia, featuring an ornate wooden Manchester Town Hall-inspired planter with sashes, posters and colourful icons, alongside a wicker figure of the suffragette herself.
This can be found at the corner of Cross Street and King Street, adorned with purple, green and white plants – the colours of the suffragette movement.
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Other local legends will also be honoured with their own installations, including Happy Mondays vocalist Rowetta and iconic Manchester brewery Boddingtons .
Fringe events will be taking place too, at locations including Northern Quarter art shop Fred Aldous, The Bridgewater Hall, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and the National Trust’s Castlefield Viaduct.
Selfridges Exchange Square, El Gato Negro, Tast Catala, Franco Manca, Grand Pacific Manchester and Urban Playground will also be taking part, with alfresco dining, festival-related dishes and cocktails.
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Now in its seventh year, the Flower Festival, which is put together by Manchester City Centre Business Improvement District, attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, with live entertainment, workshops, and arts and crafts markets.
It all happens from May 24th to May 27th – head over to the website HERE to find more information.
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