Never-before-seen portraits of local Holocaust survivors have gone on display at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) North in Manchester. Monday 13 February – onwards Generations: Portraits of Holocaust Survivors / Credit: IWM North _ Generations: Portraits of Holocaust Survivors Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and Refuge is also raising funds for its charity partner George House Trust throughout February with an outfit-inspired special cocktail called the ‘Pink Triangle’ – with a donation of 50% from each drink purchased going to the charity. RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cheddar Gorgeous’ iconic Pink Triangle outfit is on show at Refuge throughout LGBTQIA+ History Month.Ĭheddar Gorgeous was applauded for the powerful HIV conversation in the werkroom of Drag Race UK and used the runway to showcase their activism with the bodysuit embellished with pink triangles. Monday 13 February – onwards LGBTQIA+ History Month with Cheddar Gorgeous / Credit: Supplied _ LGBTQIA+ History Month with Cheddar Gorgeous Not only are schools now out across the region, it being Valentine’s Day this week, and lots happening for sports lovers, but the rest of the events calendar is also filled with all sorts of different activities to be getting up to, so once again, we’ve cherry-picked a few of the best bits for another edition of our ‘ what’s on‘ guide.Īs always, some of the events we’re going to mention are completely free, while others will set you back a few pounds, and many will need to be booked in advance.
Things To Do The best things to do in Greater Manchester this week | 13 – 19 February 2023 Emily Sergeantįebruary well underway across Greater Manchester, and there’s lots to celebrate this week. “We believe that, as people explore Greater Manchester’s rich landscapes and history, it will increase their appreciation of and pride in their local area.”įor more information and news on the GM Ringway, including route maps, visit. “We’re particularly keen to enable those currently under-represented in the walking community to enjoy Greater Manchester’s incredible landscapes and heritage sites, especially those living in deprived areas, young people, those with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and different ethnic and faith groups. We know there are proven health benefits that come from moving more and from spending time in nature. The grant will allow us to establish this wonderful trail as a long-term asset for the region.”Īndrew Read, GM Ringway Project Lead, said: “Our core aim is to connect even more people with our local nature and heritage. “We also hope heritage sites and hospitality businesses will benefit as visitors discover them on foot. The GM Ringway will open up opportunities to collaborate with local community groups, charities and partners in the health, heritage and environmental sectors on trail-related events and activities. Margaret Manning, chair of Greater Manchester and High Peak Area Ramblers said: “The grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is just fantastic as it will enable us to make the GM Ringway project a reality, which is so exciting. Here in the north west, we’re fortunate to have a wealth of heritage and natural beauty on our doorstep and we want more people to get out and discover it.” The groups working on the GM Ringway are countryside charity CPRE and walking charity The Ramblers.Ī network of 200 volunteer ‘footpath guardians’ will also be recruited and trained to look after the trail and get involved in community events.ĭebbie McConnell, chair of CPRE Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester said: “The GM Ringway project is truly innovative and could act as a blueprint for other city-regions.
Hardcastle Crags – the prettiest autumn walk in the north west with a great restaurant at the end.It’s estimated that 30,000 people will walk part of the route every year.
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