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.
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Manchester City Council’s Christmas Markets are setting up in central Manchester. See here installation locations and dates.
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.
This October Manchester BID is once again bringing the UK’s biggest Halloween celebration to Manchester city centre. Use our campaign branding to promote your activities and spread the word.
The Chair of Manchester BID Jane Sharrocks, General Manager of Selfridges, is pledging the BID’s support for Mayor Andy Burnham’s A Bed Every Night homelessness campaign. We are asking for donations from Business Improvement District businesses to help set up three new purpose-built winter shelters.
The English Defence League (EDL) are planning to gather from 11am-3pm in Piccadilly Gardens on Saturday 20th October. There will be a counter-demo from Stand Up to Racism and Unite Against Facism- also in Piccadilly Gardens.
Manchester BID is once again bringing the UK’s biggest Halloween celebration to the city with the most spooktacular line-up to date. Taking place across the weekend of Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 October.
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.
A Monster Takeover, Trick or Treat Trail and Ghostly World Record Attempt. Spooky Stage Acts, Creepy Canine Parades and Freaky Face Painting!
Major road improvement works on one of the busiest routes in and out of Manchester and Salford will start on Wednesday 29 August. Spread the word to staff, visitors and customers. Download a communications toolkit.
Manchester BID’s two-day family-friendly festival celebrates opening weekend of summer public art trail ‘Bee in the City’ on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 July.