Bonfire Night in Manchester
Yes, it is nearly time for Manchester’s annual bonfire and fireworks displays to take place at various locations across the city, so to help you plan your night out with the kids, we can provide a minibus in Manchester transport service to take you
and the family along to one of the organised displays.
This year, there are lots of big organised fireworks and bonfires in and around Manchester. Heaton Park is a popular venue, so take the kids along on November 5th for a family funfair, fireworks and bonfire. Also taking place on the same night are similar events at Platt Fields Park and Wythenshawe Park. In Salford, you can head long to the organised fireworks and funfair at Buile Hill Park Bonfire, or a smaller event at Peel Park, both of which will be taking place on November 5th.
Family friendly events such as these are always good fun for the kids as they are safe and well run; they are also free. So if you fancy taking a large group of kids along to see some colourful fireworks displays, book a Manchester minibus, buy some toffee apples, and look forward to a fun night out in Manchester.
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Christmas Carpets!
With Christmas only a few short weeks away, party season is almost upon us, so you need to start giving some thought to getting your house in order before all those party animals descend on you. So what does this entail?
Well, apart from dusting off the fondue set and digging out the Christmas compilation CDs, carpet cleaning Manchester is a good idea. Some people probably take the view that after a party or two their carpets will be filthy with food, spilt drinks, and other unmentionable stains, and therefore why bother cleaning them first? But we think that’s a terrible attitude—dirty carpets are not the way to impress your guests!
So before you begin writing a list of party essentials such as crates of beer, wine, spirits, sausage rolls, and peanuts, book a carpet cleaner to come and give your carpets a deep clean. Not only will the house smell lovely and fresh in time for Christmas, you will not have to worry about nasty stains distracting your guests. And if you choose the right carpet cleaning professional, the task of cleaning those carpets can be done and dusted in no time at all, thus leaving you free to plan the party of the year.
Children in Need Comes to Manchester!
Every year, Children in Need is a major event, on the television and everywhere else, and this year, Gary Barlow will be hosting a fantastic Children in Need fund raising event at the MEN Arena in Manchester on Thursday 17th November, so if
you want to be a part of this auspicious occasion, book a minibus in Manchester and buy your tickets immediately!
The Children in Need concert promises to be a truly awesome line up or world class stars, including Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Michael Buble, JLS, Elbow, N Dubz, Eh Sheeran, Snow Patrol, James Morrison, and Hugh Laurie. But this is just the tip of the iceberg as the organisers have promised that more famous names will be announced in the run up to the event.
The Children in Need concert in Manchester will be hosted by the lovely Fearne Cotton, the indomitable Chris Moyles, and Doctor Who, David Tennant, and will be broadcast live on Radio 1 and BBC1.
As well as such an amazing line up of stars, there also promises to be few surprises on the night, so unless you want to miss out on what could be the best night of the year, book a Manchester minibus and arrange for the whole family to go along and join in the fun!
Polar at the Royal Northern College of Music
If you are looking for something a little different to entertain you
this October, head along to the Royal Northern College of Music for a
spellbinding show that combines a hypnotic musical soundtrack to a
cinematic portrait of the icy polar kingdoms. This amazing event is
part of the wider programme of events happening in Manchester as part
of the Manchester Science Festival and it will be taking place on
Sunday October 23rd.
Visitors can enjoy a unique and specially arranged musical score
whilst watching incredible film footage of the ice fields in the
Arctic and Antarctic, including film footage of the haunting Aurora
Borealis, humpback whales, and the majestic polar bears in their icy
domain.
The Polar show is certainly one of a kind, so if you enjoy music and
film, combine the two and make sure you book tickets for this amazing
show. And while you are in Manchester, you can also take in lots of
other shows, debates, and scientific installations that are taking
place during the Manchester Science Festival. It is also a great idea
to book a Manchester minibus to ensure you do not have to worry about
city centre parking.
A Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine
If your little ones are huge fans of Thomas the Tank Engine, bring
them along to the East Lancashire Railway near Bury on Saturday 1st to
Sunday 2nd October for a day out with the little blue engine, Thomas,
plus all his special friends.
Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine will have a fabulous time and can enjoy
a very special ride on Thomas up and down his own section of branch
line. Kids can also meet all the other famous characters from the
children’s favourite books: the Fat Controller and the Troublesome
Trucks. There are also lots of other family activities throughout the
two day special event, including storytelling, colouring,
face-painting, Thomas film screenings, a circus workshop, live pottery
demonstrations, magic shows and a Punch & Judy show, plus competitions
with prizes.
A Day out with Thomas will be a family day out for kids of all ages,
so why not gather a big group and make it into a special treat? Book a
Manchester minibus and head down to the East Lancashire Railway—just
make sure you arrive before lunchtime to ensure you have enough time
to make the most of all the activities on offer.
Grease is the Word in Manchester!
Looking for something to do over the next couple of weeks? Well look
no further—the smash hit stage musical version of the iconic film
starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is playing at the Palace
Theatre on Oxford Street in Manchester from September 26th to October
8th.
Grease the stage musical is a fantastic reason to take a group of
family or friends into Manchester for a fun evening at the theatre.
Packed full of familiar songs and amazing choreography, the stage
version of this popular story is perfect for all ages. You can sit
back and enjoy a trip back to the 1950s as Danny, Sandy, the Pink
Ladies and the T Birds get down for some rock and roll at Rydell High.
All the great songs from the movie are featured in the stage musical,
including “You’re the One that I want” and “Sandy”. In fact, if you
are anything like me, you probably know all the words and can sing
along!
The Grease story is romantic, exciting, and above all feel-good, so
what are you waiting for? Call the box office and book those tickets,
and then book a Manchester minibus to save all your transport woes.
Christmas Party Season – hire a minibus
It may only be September, but in a few weeks, the countdown to
Christmas party season will begin. Yes, you guessed it, you will need
to start considering all those important issues such as shoes, dress,
and of course, transport to and from those Christmas parties!
A Christmas party is no fun at all if you have to stay sober. Nobody
likes being the one who stands around watching while everyone else
downs shots and plays Twister. But what is the alternative? If you
take the car and then decide to drink, you are stuck crashing on the
sofa somewhere, or worse, arrested for drink-driving. But if you
decide to use public transport, you could end up stranded on a
deserted street at 3AM in the freezing cold.
No, the sensible option is to book a minibus well in advance, thus
ensuring you and your mates have transport to and from the party and
you are all able to get home safely. If there are a few of you, the
cost will be negligible, and since a minibus is much more convenient,
it’s a no brainer really. So book your minibus now and then start
searching for the perfect outfit!
Sister Act comes to the Opera House, Manchester
Remember the smash hit musical comedy film starring Whoopi Goldberg as
a sassy singing nun? Well the stage version is just about to finish a
record breaking season in London and will be coming to the Opera House
in Manchester from September 29th to October 7th. Sister Act has
proved massively popular in London, so you can bet it will be just as
popular in Manchester, which makes it essential you book tickets
sooner rather than later—and don’t forget to book a Manchester minibus
at the same time.
Sister Act is based on the movie and features loads of feel-good
disco, soul and Motown numbers. It wowed audiences in the West End,
and featuring a fabulous combination of comedy plus a heart warming
story, Sister Act – the Musical is perfect for a family audience.
Book tickets for Sister Act and come along to enjoy the story of
Deloris the singing Nun, on the run from the local crime gang, but
determined to breathe life into the off-key convent choir. A million
people have already been to see this hit show, so why not come along
and see exactly why they loved it so much. Book a Manchester minibus
at the same time to enjoy door to door service.
Pre-Raphaelite Exhibition – Manchester Art Gallery
Art lovers in the Manchester area will be thrilled to know that from
24 September to 29 January 2012. the Manchester Art Gallery is holding
an exhibition of work by the Pre-Raphaelite artist, Ford Madox Brown.
So if this exhibition sounds like your cup of tea and you want to
enjoy a few hours of culture, book a Manchester minibus and take the
kids and their friends for an educational day out.
The exhibition in Manchester will be your only chance to see the show
in the UK. It will be broadly divided up into each of the major themes
of Ford Madox Brown’s life and work, beginning with his early career
and moving on through the his later years as a draughtsman and
painter.
Tickets to the exhibition are only £8 and under 18s are free. The
exhibition is open every day apart from Monday and with half term not
too far away this might be a great idea for a day out in Manchester,
especially for older kids. And if you do not fancy fighting with the
city centre traffic, make a day of it and book a minibus Manchester
for you and the whole family.
Manchester Literary Festival
Everyone loves the escapism of a good book, particularly the staff at
Swinton Travel, so the sixth annual Manchester Literary Festival in
October promises to be a fine day out for book lovers. And if the
thought of meeting some of the country’s most famous literary figures
appeals to you, book a Manchester minibus and take a few of your
friends and family along for the ride!
The organisers have promised an exciting line up of some of the most
celebrated writers in the UK today, including Booker Prize winning
author, Alan Hollinghust. Kids will love the storytelling events and
dads will enjoy the combination of rugby and reading, science and
fiction.
Join newscaster, Sue MacGregor, at the famous Midland Hotel where she
will be hosting a very civilised afternoon tea. You can also look
forward to a discussion on the works of Harold Pinter by Antonia
Fraser as well as Claire Tomalin’s talk on Charles Dickens.
Bookworms can take their imagination on a trip to all kinds of
inspirational locations including 16th century Italy, Holy Mecca, the
Amazon Jungle, and even bohemian Manchester. Book (pun intended) a
Manchester minibus today and plan your activities at the most exciting
literary event of the year!
Ramsbottom Festival – 16-18 September
Music lovers of Manchester rejoice—the internationally acclaimed
Ramsbottom Festival will be bringing some of the most talented acts in
British music to the Manchester area for a three day music festival in
mid September. Book a minibus Manchester today and make plans to visit
Ramsbottom for three days of musical ambrosia.
There are several famous established and upcoming acts expected to
appear at the Ramsbottom Festival, including local favourites, Badly
Drawn Boy and the headline act, Guillemots. You can also look forward
to seeing indie rockers, Young Knives, Bellowhead’s Sam Sweeney, The
Waterboys, Cherry Ghost, MG’s Steve Cropper, plus a host of other
folk, blues, and roots acts.
As well as fabulous music, great food is also on the menu! Locally
produced food will be dished up to festival goers from the Ramsbottom
Cricket Club and local brewers, Outstanding, are already working on an
exclusive festival beer for visitors to enjoy.
The picturesque town of Ramsbottom is only about half an hour from
Manchester city centre, but to make your life much easier, call
Swinton Travel and book a Manchester minibus so you and your friends
can make the most of the beer, fine food, and great music during the
three day festival.