Manchester | Fifty Four and Counting

The Dwarf Mini – it feels like this should be impossible!

Astronomy and AstrophotographyfiftyfourandcountingApril 25, 2026

All my life I have been fascinated by the stars, astronomy, anything space related and photography. When planning my next adventure we decided to visit South America , a part of the world we’ve not been too. We settled on a trip to Peru, got it all planned and then heard about Uyuni in Bolivia….

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AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingApril 22, 2026

The Horizons of Khufu – A virtual tour of Khufu’s Pyramid found among the pyramids of Giza, Egypt

There’s something quite surreal about standing in the middle of Manchester and finding yourself transported 4,500 years back in time to…

EuropeanfiftyfourandcountingApril 20, 2026

The Hideout, Prestwich – An apt name for a place that is tucked out of sight with great food

A bar and eatery hidden away, but worth finding.

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingApril 19, 2026

Jodrell Bank, Cheshire – educational and fascinating site of a radio telescope

A day out at Jodrell Bank

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingJanuary 4, 2026

Virtual Machu Picchu Experience, Manchester – We really felt we were there!

Manchester city centre reached via the very efficient Metrolink, was very cold on the day we arrived for our Virtual Machu…

ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingOctober 28, 2024

MODS, Prestwich – Who would have thought that eyewear could be this impressive

One year ago a new retail ‘studio’ opened up on Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester called MODS. The social media, the…

FoodfiftyfourandcountingOctober 22, 2024

The Spärrows, Manchester – Food and Atmosphere – a well-kept secret

I’ve lived and worked in Manchester all my life. There are those places in any city that you just don’t generally…

ManchesterfiftyfourandcountingMay 14, 2024

Things I know to be true – Whitefield Garrick – Sensational performance and script

Tonight’s performance by the cast of the Whitefield Garrick was probably one of the finest theatrical productions I have ever seen.…

Home ImprovementsfiftyfourandcountingSeptember 1, 2023

Solar Panels – Is it really worth installing them?

In February 2012, we had solar panels installed. We signed up for the government Feed-in-Tariff and have benefited from it for…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2022

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…

AttractionsfiftyfourandcountingAugust 21, 2021

RHS Bridgewater, Worsley, Manchester – A pure of oasis of delight and surprises

Did you know that the canals in the UK began with the famous Bridgewater Canal designed and funded by the Duke…

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingJune 14, 2021

Mezzaluna, Whitefield – Good food, service a little too casual

The weather was warm, COVID still with us and an evening with friends was on the cards. We chose Mezzaluna and…

BathroomsfiftyfourandcountingNovember 23, 2020

When the smallest room gets the Michael Scott touch

Incredibly the smallest room in the house is often the least pampered when it comes to home improvements. Our downstairs loo…

BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 15, 2020

The Bridge, Prestbury – Probably the Best Fish and Chips I have ever had!

Just had lunch in The Bridge in Prestbury, Cheshire on a chilly but sunny day with my wife. We were determined…

EasyJetfiftyfourandcountingFebruary 28, 2020

EasyJet – if only the PA system worked!

So we passed through a very thorough and busy security and boarded a clearly packed flight to Amsterdam. Then the first…