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Lancaster Bomber to fly over near Manchester this weekend to mark Dambusters anniversary
The legendary aircraft will be seen across various locations across the north of England
The iconic Lancaster Bomber will be taking to the skies near Manchester this weekend to mark the Dambusters anniversary.
For the last three years of World War Two, the aircraft was the major heavy bomber used by the RAF, and eventually became known as the ‘best night time bomber of the war’.
May 14th and 15th will mark nearly eighty years since the famed bouncing bomb raids on Germany in 1943 and, to commemorate the occasion, the Lancaster Bomber will fly once again over several areas close to Manchester.
On Saturday, it will be seen above the skies at a number of northern locations including Long Eaton in Nottinghamshire, Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire and Marbury in Cheshire.
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And the following day on Sunday May 15th, the aircraft will fly once more as a part of the RAF Bomber Command Remembrance flight on Sunday.
Here is the full list of flypast timings:
Saturday May 14th
Grantham, Lincolnshire flypast – 1.15pm to 2pm
Lyddington, Rutland flypast – 1.25pm to 2.10pm
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire flypast – 1.35pm to 2.20pm
Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire flypast – 1.40pm to 2.30pm
Hardwick Hall, Hucknall, Derbyshire flypast – 1.50pm to 2.30pm
Nottingham Yacht Club Boat Gathering, Cranfleet Loch flypast – 1.58pm
Marbury, Cheshire flypast – 2.15pm to 3pm
Golcar, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire flypast – 2.40pm to 3.25pm
Garthorpe, North Lincolnshire flypast – 2.55 to 3.40pm
Cox Green, Maidenhead, Berkshire flypast – 3.05 to 3.50pm
Scampton, Lincolnshire flypast – 3.10 to 3.55pm
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Sunday May 15th:
Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire flypast – 11.45am to 12.30pm
Hatfield, South Yorkshire flypast – 12.30pm to 1.20pm
Marbury, Cheshire flypast – 1.05pm to 1.50pm
Hardwick Hall, Hucknall, Derbyshire flypast – 1.25pm to 2.15pm
Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire flypast – 1.25pm to 2.15pm
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire flypast – 1.35pm to 2.20pm
Nottingham Yacht Club Boat Gathering, Cranfleet Loch flypast – 1.43pm
Flixton, Suffolk flypast – 1.45pm to 2.30pm
Tydd, St Mary, Lincolnshire flypast – 1.55pm to 2.40pm
White Notley, Cressing, Essex flypast – 2.05 to 2.50pm
Stretham, Cambridgeshire flypast – 2.20 to 3.05pm
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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.
The Vain Photography / Manchester Flower Festival
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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