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Fill your lungs with fresh air and loosen your limbs at Yoga in the Meadow, a free 45-minute yoga session that takes place on the third Friday of each month in the natural beauty of Manchester’s largest green space, Angel Meadow park.
The next session is on 16th August at 8am, to reserve your free mat just RSVP HERE, all abilities welcome!
Eat a super food breakfast
Despite being a relative newcomer to the neighbourhood, The Counter House has become a staple for good food and good vibes, with its reputation spreading rapidly across the city. Their Acai bowls not only look incredible (upping your Insta-game) but happen to be super healthy too – acai berries are rich in antioxidants, fibre and protein.
Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, for more information, visit their WEBSITE.
Get your Matcha on…
Everything about Cha-ology is designed to bring Japanese tea drinking culture to Manchester, from its minimalistic décor to the sweet aroma, this tea house concept is truly one of a kind. From their exquisite tea collection to tasty matcha treats, you will leave Cha-ology feeling purified and refreshed!
Cha-ology works on a reservation only basis, and caters to a maximum of two people per table, but if it’s a group experience you’re looking for, they also host tasting workshops, that serve as an introduction to Japanese tea. Visit their website to find out more HERE.
Take a brewery tour
Runaway Brewery’s Summer Saison beer, is light, citrusy and spritzy – perfect for a hot Summers day… Want to find out more? Take a tour of the brewery, where you can learn all about the beer-making process and taste a few of them too!
Every Saturday, the team invite you behind-the-scenes of their working brewery and guide you through a tasting of some of their beers, straight from the source. Tours last between 60 and 90 minutes and need to be booked in advance. Visit their site for more information, and to book your spot HERE.
Sweat it out
For all you fitness buffs looking to fit in your mid-week workout, look no further than Tribe MCR at Sadler’s Yard. Each month, renowned fitness group Tribe host group sessions that are designed to get you outdoors, get a sweat on and leave feeling fantastic, we can’t recommend these classes highly enough!
The next event is on Wednesday 7th August, to book your spot, head over to tribemcr.com
Take in some culture…
Need that culture fix now that MIF has finished? The award-winning musical comedy, You and I by the Colla Voce Theatre comes to Hope Mill Theatre at the end of July. With a soulful folk score, the show explores love, loss and what it really means to be human.
Since opening in November 2015, Hope Mill Theatre has become one of the most successful and reputable independent venues in the country. For all the information, and to book your tickets, head over to: hopemilltheatre.co.uk
Make someone’s day
Moodswings is a wonderful, local charity who aim to help people recover from life’s many up’s and downs by offering a positive approach to mental health and wellbeing. They run a dedicated helpline and are always on the lookout for helpful volunteers to provide support during the week.
If this sounds like something you would like to get involved with, drop them a line to learn about the next steps at info@moodswings.org.uk
Deals on wheels
On the second Saturday of every month, independent bike store Popup Bikes host their super-popular Jumble Sale. Here you can shop around and save yourself some serious pennies on second-hand bikes, vintage and specialist parts, and other bike related paraphernalia. They also serve up a range of delicious coffee, toasties, cakes and soft drinks.
Pop in any time between 11am and 4pm and see what you can find! Find out more by visiting: popupbikes.co.uk
It’s a dog’s life
Street food collective Bite is coming to MeadowSide for a series of pop-ups that will bring eats, beats and booze to Angel Meadow park. Their first event, Bite + Bark is a celebration of man’s best friends, offering out free doggy treats to all in attendance. What better way to spend a Saturday than enjoy some delicious grub, in the park, with your favourite furry friend.
Taking place on Saturday 10th August from 11:30am – 2:30pm. Find out more HERE.
I’d tap that.
Another one of our wonderful local brewery’s Blackjack Beers are hosting Brewtap; a weekend full of beer, music and street food.
On Friday 26th July, they have the Devils Juice Box on the decks, with vegan favourites Seitan’s Kebabs dishing out the grub. On the Saturday they welcome Goff and Mim, bringing soul and reggae vibes, with In The Dog Haus serving up the finest hot dogs on the planet!
All of this will (of course) be accompanied by an extensive selection of the brewery’s finest beers!
Head over to their Facebook page for more information.
There is so much happening each month, be sure to keep an eye on the MeadowSide social media channels to keep in the loop with everything happening this side of the city.
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Photo Credit: The Counter House, Runaway Brewery, Tribe MCR, Hope Mill Theatre, Moodswings, Popup Bikes