Posts from February 2010.

The Metropolitan Mothers Day and Food Offer

Mothers Day

The Metropolitan, Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury are offering 2 courses for £16.95 or 3 courses for £19.95 for Mothers Day 2010. The menu includes a choice of 5 starters, Mains include Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken or mixed roast among other options and a choice of no less than 7 desserts to choose between.

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A Local Night For Local Comedians?

Event: Sunday 7th March, 7.45pm prompt

After last month’s show featuring acts from opposite ends of the globe, Didsbury’s monthly comedy night draws it’s talent from much nearer to home this month.

Fortunately, due to Manchester’s thriving comedy scene, this doesn’t mean any compromise in quality. Johnny Vegas, Peter Kay, Jason Manford, Alan Carr, John Bishop and Justin Moorhouse are just some of the well known faces that cut their teeth locally and at least two of the above will be returning to Didsbury this summer. It’s not all about the big names though, as sandwiched between the professional comics are one or two of the best up and coming acts are given chance to strut their stuff helping to ensure a rich seam of Mancunian mirth makers for many years to come!

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The Sanctuary Monthly Ladies Night

The Sanctuary in Didsbury Village are putting on a monthly ladies night to offer a night out for women only with plenty of treats for just £5 a head.

On offer is a new cocktail menu with cocktails 2 for £7.50, snacks, entertainments and some great promotions for you to try out.

  • A free glass of champagne and buffet.
  • Benefit makeup will be offering product testing and free makeovers on the night.
  • Virgin Active giving out free personal training sessions for all.
  • Goldschlager shots and VK products from the VK girls.
  • A DJ playing all your favourites.

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Nell Lane West Didsbury

Update: Nell Lane was reopened on 22nd February 2010 after 76 days of closure.

Since the 8th December 2009 Nell Lane in West Didsbury has been closed to traffic, initially along its full length and for the majority of the closure, between Elizabeth Slinger Road and Princess Parkway.

On the 8th December 2009 two separate gas explosions, the second larger than the first, ripped through the Didsbury Gate development, situated in the historic Withington Hospital building causing severe damage and a partial collapse of the building.

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Mothers Day 14th March 2010

Mothers Day this year falls on Sunday 14th March. If you haven’t yet made plans to say thanks to your mother for all the wonderful things she’s done for you over the years then here is your chance. A collection of special mothers day options for you to consider:

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