A new mental health facility, based at North Manchester General Hospital’s Emergency Department, began welcoming patients who are in need of urgent mental health care. ‘The Green Room’, launched as a new facility which accepts patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis. They are cared for in calm environment, away from the Emergency Department, which can often worsen crisis mental health situations.
Giving a rendition of Oasis’ Wonderwall and Heaven Knows I’m miserable now by the Smith’s Greater Manchester’s Mayor Andy Burnham issued a call to arms for the region’s music industry as he launched Greater Manchester’s Music Commission.
This year marked the 100th anniversary of The Royal Exchange Manchester’s official opening by King George V and Queen Mary, following its refurbishment and third extension in 1921. To celebrate the occasion The Royal Exchange hosted its own Summer event with live music in the Arcade from Bertie and the Spiffs – a quirky, fun swing band performing modern pop in a 1920’s jazz style.
Legoland Discovery Centre Manchester paid tribute to new Manchester City signing Jack Grealish by honouring the Brummie in brick form. The English national team’s footballing star arrived at the club for a UK record transfer fee of £100m. Grealish left behind his home team Aston Villa after spending 19 years .
Dakota Hotel in Manchester celebrated as one of the hotel’s employees was awarded a prestigious Caterer Acorn Award – which celebrates 30 of the industry’s most talented stars aged under 30 across the UK. Katie Forrest, aged 26, was one of two Manchester shining stars to be awarded one of the
industry’s most well-known awards.
Local lad from Greater Manchester became an internet sensation in a CCTV video of him dropping several bottles of beer in his garden.
Local lad goes viral for a smashing display!- https://t.co/3Npt3510Vp pic.twitter.com/ZEoNcICPM3
— About Manchester (@AboutMcr) August 5, 2021
EE and Beatport made history in Manchester by bringing EE x Beatport Presents Parallel, the UK’s first hybrid, 5G powered club night event, to the music-loving city. Held at the iconic Mancunian venue, Hatch, the 5G powered event was headlined by award-winning DJ Hot Since 82 and featured an energetic live set from DJ Paulette, as well as a special 5GEE powered performance from Gina Breeze.
Manchester was chosen to host an illuminating night-time walking event from Cancer Research UK for the first time. People of all ages were invited to take part in the charity’s Shine Night Walk.
Foundation 92, the charitable foundation created by Greater Manchester’s ‘Class of 92’, teamed up with Redstone Accountancy to launch a brand new football-focused fundraising initiative for the city.
After a couple of days speculation that he would sign for Manchester City, Manchester United confirmed that the club had reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Blossoms revealed their brand-new single ‘Care For’ ahead of their UK tour which would see them play at Manchester’s AO Arena.
Former Manchester United, Manchester City and Scotland footballer Denis Law was diagnosed with mixed dementia. The 81 year old Law said he hoped to continue his involvement with the Denis Law Legacy Trust, which provides several “free to access” programmes for young people to take part in sport and other creative activities.
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park confirmed the return of its ever-popular Flight Academy, as it reopened fully following the lifting of Coronavirus restrictions. The Academy programme is a firm favourite with young families. During the 90-minute session, children taking part learned about the different job roles that help ensure that Manchester Airport runs smoothly.
Award-winning sculptor Andy Scott won the commission to create permanent statues of Manchester City Club legends Vincent Kompany, David Silva and Sergio Aguero.
Aldi announced it was looking to hire 283 colleagues in Greater Manchester between August and Christmas. The UK’s fifth-largest supermarket searched for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores and distribution centres across the region, with salaries of up to £47,000.
