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Plans to build northern Eden Project on Lancashire coast move one step closer
If approved, Eden Project North is predicted to attract around one million visitors a year and employ over 400 people
Plans to build a northern version of the Eden Project on the coast of Lancashire have been submitted for approval today.
Eden Project North will be the northern answer to the massively popular flagship Eden Project attraction, located in Cornwall, with an aims to showcase sustainable design while reimagining the British seaside resort for the 21st century.
If the plans are approved, the northern attraction would be located along Morecambe Bay on the former site of the Bubbles leisure complex with ‘shell-like’ domes surrounded by outdoor gardens. Two restaurants are also planned, with both featuring indoor and outdoor seating and boasting views across Morecambe Bay.
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The new attraction is also said to combine exhibits, performance, learning, play, immersive experiences, horticulture, live music, art, food, beverage and retail spaces. Public access to the promenade running around the edge of the Eden site would not be affected and access to some outdoor gardens would also be possible without buying an admission ticket.
The team behind the project is still working on securing funding and, this month, has submitted a business case to the government appealing for £70m of public investment in Eden Project North.
David Harland, chief executive of Eden Project International, told the BBC: “This is a huge moment for Eden Project North but we are not resting on our laurels. The hard work continues and we hope to have positive news about funding for the project before the end of this year.”
Eden Project North
The official Eden Project website states: “The project has far-reaching environmental, social and economic ambitions, but above all it will be a day out that inspires a sense of wonder and connection with the natural world.
“Eden Project North will be a ticketed visitor attraction that is sustainable and transformative, with large indoor environments, housed within iconic pavilions, at its heart. It will build on the Eden Project in Cornwall’s particular mix of entertainment and education, leaving visitors with lasting memories as well as driving positive behavioural change.”
If approved, the Eden Project North will be completed in 2024.
Located in Cornwall, the original Eden Project attraction has proven to be massively popular since its opening in 2001, with it been named as the one of the most visited tourist attractions in both Cornwall and Devon in 2019.
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An axe-throwing bottomless brunch is coming to Manchester this month
There’s 100 free tickets up for grabs, too…
A new bottomless brunch deal with the enthralling combination of unlimited cocktails and axe-throwing is coming to Manchester this month.
While Manchester boasts an already impressive bottomless brunch scene, Whistle Punks is set to bring the ‘most visceral bottomless brunch in the UK’ to the city this August bank holiday weekend.
Whistle Punk’s Sunday Sessions will include an epic seventy-minute-long axe-throwing competition, followed by bottomless pizza and booze.
The drinks will be free-flowing for the full two-hour time slot, with guests being able to choose from a selection of Whistle Punks Lager, Bloody Marys, Aperol Spritz, prosecco and a range of soft drinks.
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On the food menu will be a range of freshly prepared pizzas, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available.
And in their commitment to guest safety, Whistle Punks will ensure each axe throwing session is led by an instructor with a brief masterclass. Guests will also be limited to one drink at a time.
Whisle Punks’ co-founder Jools Whitehorn said ahead of the Sunday Sessions launch: “I think a large part of the appeal is that it feels like something you shouldn’t be allowed to do.
“It’s a visceral experience which is physical without being too demanding, and it all takes place under the close watch of our instructors who make sure everyone stays safe while having a truly unique night out.
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“So with our brand new axe brunch launching at Whistlepunks Manchester, we feel we’ve put together the most high-octane brunch experience in the city.”
Sunday Sessions will take place at 11:20am, 12:40pm, 2pm, and 3:20pm every week from Sunday August 28th onwards. Each party can enjoy seventy minutes of axe throwing followed by fifty minutes of bottomless pizza. Drinks will be bottomless throughout the whole booking, which will cost just £30 per person.
And to celebrate the launch of Sunday Sessions, Whistle Punks will be giving away 100 FREE tickets on a first come first served basis.
To be in with a chance of winning one, head on over to the venue’s website using the discount code ‘SUNDAYSESSION’ here.
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Huge Spanish festival with tapas and a giant paella is coming to Manchester
There will be dancing, live music and authentic tapas across the event
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ShinDigger & Adelphi Lad’s Club are throwing a FREE month-long festival to celebrate reopening
The ultimate welcome back for the Adelphi Lads Club!
The newly-renovated Adelphi Lads Club and ShinDigger has unveiled its August schedule with a series of FREE beer parties across the month.
The historic venue, located on Cannon Street in Salford, reopened back in June after standing derelict and neglected for over a decade.
So to mark its first summer back appropriately, Adelphi Lads Club has teamed up with local brewery ShinDigger to host the epic Shingri-La Festival.
The festival will see the venue be transformed into a free beer party every weekend in August, where it will play home to a range of local food vendors and DJs.
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The residency kicks off this weekend on Saturday August 6th with an event curated by Salford DJ Jenna G. Throughout the day, local artists including Aletha, Lena C, and Mystique will take to the stage for a day-long party in the venue’s newly renovated terrace.
The following week on Saturday August 13th, Steam Radio will take to the decks alongside Nabihah Iqbal and Salary Boy.
The line-up continues the week after on Saturday August 20th with iconic performers such as Mafalda, Alexander Nut and Leon Riley, with even more names set to be announced in the coming weeks.
Dr. Banana will then host a legendary set to conclude the festival on Sunday August 28th.
And on the drinks front, ShinDigger will be on hand with a wide selection of its IPAs and lagers, as well as its beloved summer range.
Adelphi Lads Club
ShinDigger was founded in 2013 by students Paul and George, who started selling their home-brew at house parties.
The business, launched with a small £10k government grant for young entrepreneurs, has gone from strength to strength throughout the last nine years, and has released over forty different beers, all of which have proven to be a huge hit among Mancunians.
And to soak up the booze will be a selection of freshly baked pizzas from local pizzeria Talk to Me Pizza. Wing Tings will also be serving up their signature style chicken wings and chicken tender sandwiches, the perfect pairing with ShinDigger’s IPA.
The Shingri-La Festival events are completely free to attend, though bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
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