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CottonmouthMCR is a weekly podcast hosted by our Chief Exec, Vaughan Allen. Tune in to hear us discuss the issues affecting city centre Manchester and Salford. We’ll be looking at rough sleeping, security and transport, the history of our cities, and the rise and rise of the food and beverage sector. And we’ll be interviewing many of our major players, from cultural to business to political leaders.
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Talking to Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell about the impact of the virus, what more is needed from government and the concept of viral load.
In the second episode of our ‘Life in a Time of Coronavirus’ we talk to Stephen Rhodes of TfGM about the first ten days under the coronavirus, maintaining services, what’s happening to traffic and plans for the days ahead.
Kicking off a new series on life in the city centre under the coronavirus, CityCo’s own Gareth Worthington talks about what’s been happening in the night-time economy, what help is available and what businesses need from the government and council.
In this episode of Cottonmouth MCR we talk to Neil Macinnes, Manchester City Council lead for libraries, about the re-development of Central Library.
In this episode of Cottonmouth MCR we talk to Tomas Maunier, co-founder of Fazenda about the passion that drove him to start the restaurant, how the chain organically grows, how staff are at the centre of everything and the future of F&B in Manchester.
Back again with Ms Ruth Allan and Mr Thom Hetherington, restaurant and bar experts of this parish.
In this episode of Cottonmouth MCR we talk to Alistair Hudson, Director of both Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth about the history of the two institutions, their role in the city and how they will evolve in the future.
In this episode of Cottonmouth MCR we talk to Esme Ward, (relatively) new director of the Manchester Museum about the plans for expansion of the museum, refreshing the galleries and displays, and how they intend to connect to local communities.
In this episode of Cottonmouth MCR we talk to Julia Fawcett, the Chief Exec of The Lowry.
In this month’s episode we meet Sheena Wrigley, Director of Manchester’s Palace Theatre and Opera House.
Talking to John McGrath, Director of the Festival about his two years in charge, following on from Alex Poots, what he’s planning for 2019, how the festival is expanding and its place in the city.
Talking to Esther Maylor of The Eagle Inn in Salford and Steffi Price of Gullivers in the Northern Quarter, about being a landlady, the role of pubs in communities, running venues, working with brewers, and why a pub is not just about drinking.