I'd like to get this blog including blogs from local business in Withington, and well basically anyone with an opinion or observation who lives around here.
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Withington Wanderings (Ladybarn Park)
Ladybarn Park is an often overlooked gem.
I recently went for a wintery walk around the park on a sunny evening, and took a few pictures.
I was suprised to find the bright red trees looking like a scene from Canada as the sunset.
More Ladybarn Park photos.
I recently went for a wintery walk around the park on a sunny evening, and took a few pictures.
I was suprised to find the bright red trees looking like a scene from Canada as the sunset.
More Ladybarn Park photos.
Events in Withington & New Bars
It's great to see new investment in Withington.
Whilst one end is under going redevelopment, there has been a couple of new bars on the Wilmslow Rd.
I've only had the chance to nip into Indigo - which is in the old Niche/Blues Bar, down stairs from the 7-11. Once you get past the curtains in the entrance, which do put you off a little, it's actually a really nice little venue with a good selection of beer.
Ernie's Rythum and Blues are playing there 29th Jan.
The other bar is Bar One 461 ( http://www.barone461.com ) which is on the site of the old Barclays bank. It has a modern feel to it, and some comfy sofas, as well as serving food. Doesn't look to be as varied on the beer front, but since I've not been in I'll reserve judgement.
Definately room enough for both in Withington, and complement the other main pubs/bars/cafes & restaurants in the area.
So, do you know of any events happening in Withington in January o February ? If you leave a comment then people will know about them.
Whilst one end is under going redevelopment, there has been a couple of new bars on the Wilmslow Rd.
I've only had the chance to nip into Indigo - which is in the old Niche/Blues Bar, down stairs from the 7-11. Once you get past the curtains in the entrance, which do put you off a little, it's actually a really nice little venue with a good selection of beer.
Ernie's Rythum and Blues are playing there 29th Jan.
The other bar is Bar One 461 ( http://www.barone461.com ) which is on the site of the old Barclays bank. It has a modern feel to it, and some comfy sofas, as well as serving food. Doesn't look to be as varied on the beer front, but since I've not been in I'll reserve judgement.
Definately room enough for both in Withington, and complement the other main pubs/bars/cafes & restaurants in the area.
So, do you know of any events happening in Withington in January o February ? If you leave a comment then people will know about them.
Finally made it to recycle my cardboard...
Well after getting the information needed from the council, I finally made it to the supermarket recycling point at East Didsbury/Parswood - the nearest one to Withington.
Whilst, it's only a trial and it was xmas I was pretty disappointed to find the 2 large cardboard skips overflowing.
It's a difficult time of the year to keep these services running, but looking at the boxes it looked mostly like xmas presents and large consumer goods boxes. I'd imagine that it was reasonably predictable that their would be an increase in demand over xmas.
On the other hand, at least this shows that their is demand to recycle cardboard, and a reasonable degree of awareness that it can now be done.
Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get cardboard recycled from our own homes paper bins.
Whilst, it's only a trial and it was xmas I was pretty disappointed to find the 2 large cardboard skips overflowing.
It's a difficult time of the year to keep these services running, but looking at the boxes it looked mostly like xmas presents and large consumer goods boxes. I'd imagine that it was reasonably predictable that their would be an increase in demand over xmas.
On the other hand, at least this shows that their is demand to recycle cardboard, and a reasonable degree of awareness that it can now be done.
Hopefully soon, we'll be able to get cardboard recycled from our own homes paper bins.
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