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SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to discover more explore our Guided Tours and Cream Tea options here \nVisit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools\, Turkish Baths\, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday is an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths for free\, but to experience it in its full glory\, book onto one of our excellent and informative tours! Our Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide and covers the heritage and history of the Baths whilst taking you through the beautiful building. Our Wednesday Tour starts at 1pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment. Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \nBrowse and buy souvenirs and gifts in our wonderful Gift Shop and visit our beautiful Tea Room with its stained glass windows and elaborate wrought iron ceiling\, serving hot and cold drinks\, snacks\, and a bookable Cream Tea. \nVisiting with young ones? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in the Tea Room and check our website for details on free family activities during school half-terms and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \nVictoria Baths Trust is a registered charity and relies on the support of the public to continue its work preserving the building for everyone to enjoy and explore. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\n\nCream Teas \nTo make your visit extra special\, enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in our beautiful Tea Room – a large fruit scone accompanied by butter\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, and tea or coffee. Jam first or cream… it’s up to you! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nWednesday Tea Room\nOur tea room serves a range of hot and cold drinks\, alongside a tasty selection of loaf cakes\, biscuits\, and crisps. Unfortunately\, we cannot offer sandwiches or lunch items on Wednesdays due to our limited opening hours. Our tasty cream teas are available for booking online in advance.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 will see a series of Pool Arts exhibitions taking place at Victoria Baths\, beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. Find the exhibitions in the Tea Room. Pool Arts is a collective of artists working to break down the barriers that can exist in the world of art and gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths.  This the first time that the organisation has exhibited at the Baths across a whole year and we’re proud to support the work of Pool Arts in raising awareness of the positive role that art and culture can play in the wellbeing of the community.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria Baths is a great place for all ages to explore. Pick up a “Miles of Tiles” activity sheet when you arrive (suggested donation £1)\, explore our spaces\, and get involved in our free family activities in half-terms and the Summer Holidays – no need to book.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays has other activities taking place alongside the usual activity such as event setup\, family activity\, and private tours. Where possible we will update these details on our website\, please check our website and social media for up-to-date information.\nPhotographs\nPhotography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria Baths is a great place to visit again and again. Whether it be for meetings\, remote working\, catch-ups with friends and family\, or just as a place to enjoy and relax. Make Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/welcome-weds/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \nVisit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools\, Turkish Baths\, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday is an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths for free\, but to experience it in its full glory\, book onto one of our excellent and informative tours! Our Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide and covers the heritage and history of the Baths whilst taking you through the beautiful building. Our Wednesday Tour starts at 1pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment. Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \nBrowse and buy souvenirs and gifts in our wonderful Gift Shop and visit our beautiful Tea Room with its stained glass windows and elaborate wrought iron ceiling\, serving hot and cold drinks\, snacks\, and a bookable Cream Tea. \nVisiting with young ones? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in the Tea Room and check our website for details on free family activities during school half-terms and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \nVictoria Baths Trust is a registered charity and relies on the support of the public to continue its work preserving the building for everyone to enjoy and explore. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \nTo make your visit extra special\, enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in our beautiful Tea Room – a large fruit scone accompanied by butter\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, and tea or coffee. Jam first or cream… it’s up to you! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 will see a series of Pool Arts exhibitions taking place at Victoria Baths\, beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. Find the exhibitions in the Tea Room. Pool Arts is a collective of artists working to break down the barriers that can exist in the world of art and gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths.  This the first time that the organisation has exhibited at the Baths across a whole year and we’re proud to support the work of Pool Arts in raising awareness of the positive role that art and culture can play in the well-being of the community.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria Baths is a great place for all ages to explore. Pick up a “Miles of Tiles” activity sheet when you arrive (suggested donation £1)\, explore our spaces\, and get involved in our free family activities in half-terms and the Summer Holidays – no need to book.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays has other activities taking place alongside the usual activity such as event setup\, family activity\, and private tours. Where possible we will update these details on our website\, please check our website and social media for up-to-date information.\nPhotographs\nPhotography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria Baths is a great place to visit again and again. Whether it be for meetings\, remote working\, catch-ups with friends and family\, or just as a place to enjoy and relax. Make Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visit-vb/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days
DESCRIPTION:We’re throwing open the doors for Heritage Open Days with our VB Open Weekend!\nFree Entry – Book here or drop in on the day\nExplore the magnificent Grade II* listed Victoria Baths – widely recognised as Britain’s finest historic swimming pool. Enjoy a day of heritage & history with free crafts and games\, an interactive “drawing pool”\, and optional guided tours. \nA great opportunity to visit Victoria Baths. No expense was spared in its construction\, the building is remarkably intact and you can still discover the beautiful stained glass\, rich terracotta\, sumptuous tiles\, and amazing mosaics. Entry is free on both Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th September. \nFamily Friendly activities include…\n✨ FREE drop-in games and crafts for children and families\n🕵️‍♀️ Follow our “Miles of Tiles” activity trail around the building \nPlus…\n🎨 Get arty with our interactive “drawing pool” and become part of our art exhibition (for all ages!) \nMake a day of it…\n🍰 Visit our Tea Room for a tasty treat with delicious cakes\, sandwiches\, snacks and hot\n🎁 Pop in our gift shop for VB souvenirs & Manchester inspired gifts from local artists and makers \nEntry is free all weekend! Drop in or book a free ticket.\nExplore the magnificent swimming and bathing complex\, with three pool spaces\, Turkish Baths\, superintendents flat\, Aeratone\, and more to discover. Enjoy the beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the building’s imposing exterior. Our exhibition room gives an overview of the heritage of the Baths\, including swimmers of note\, the history of the building\, and its uses then and now. You can book an optional guided tour for a small fee to discover more about the Baths – available to book on the door or via our website. \nEntry and Tour Tickets can be booked here.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/heritage-open-days-open-weekender/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events at VB
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \nVisit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools\, Turkish Baths\, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday is an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths for free\, but to experience it in its full glory\, book onto one of our excellent and informative tours! Our Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide and covers the heritage and history of the Baths whilst taking you through the beautiful building. Our Wednesday Tour starts at 1pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment. Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \nBrowse and buy souvenirs and gifts in our wonderful Gift Shop and visit our beautiful Tea Room with its stained glass windows and elaborate wrought iron ceiling\, serving hot and cold drinks\, snacks\, and a bookable Cream Tea. \nVisiting with young ones? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in the Tea Room and check our website for details on free family activities during school half-terms and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \nVictoria Baths Trust is a registered charity and relies on the support of the public to continue its work preserving the building for everyone to enjoy and explore. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \nTo make your visit extra special\, enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in our beautiful Tea Room – a large fruit scone accompanied by butter\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, and tea or coffee. Jam first or cream… it’s up to you! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 will see a series of Pool Arts exhibitions taking place at Victoria Baths\, beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. Find the exhibitions in the Tea Room. Pool Arts is a collective of artists working to break down the barriers that can exist in the world of art and gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths.  This the first time that the organisation has exhibited at the Baths across a whole year and we’re proud to support the work of Pool Arts in raising awareness of the positive role that art and culture can play in the well-being of the community.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria Baths is a great place for all ages to explore. Pick up a “Miles of Tiles” activity sheet when you arrive (suggested donation £1)\, explore our spaces\, and get involved in our free family activities in half-terms and the Summer Holidays – no need to book.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays has other activities taking place alongside the usual activity such as event setup\, family activity\, and private tours. Where possible we will update these details on our website\, please check our website and social media for up-to-date information.\nPhotographs\nPhotography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria Baths is a great place to visit again and again. Whether it be for meetings\, remote working\, catch-ups with friends and family\, or just as a place to enjoy and relax. Make Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-22/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wing Fest Manchester\, 20 - 22 September
DESCRIPTION:WINGS. MUSIC. BEER. BOURBON.\nWing Fest is the world’s largest chicken wing festival. Tickets include all live music\, DJs\, bands\, entertainment\, games\, axe throwing\, eating competitions\, and Wing Fest trucker hats. \nEvery year the event showcases the best chicken wings the UK has to offer\, with thousands of lucky ticket holders and a judging panel deciding who really does do the best wings! In the 2024 edition of Wing Fest 100\,000 wings will be served by 10 different street food traders\, restaurants\, and BBQ teams. \nThis year Wing Fest traders and guests will be flocking to Victoria Baths! Get your Wing-On in the unique setting of the Grade II* listed Swimming and Turkish Baths complex: delicious wings and a one-of-a-kind location\, perfect combo. \n \n  \nThe largest Chicken Wing Festival is coming to Manchester… \n \nThree days of Wings\, 4 timeslots to visit over the weekend\, a beautiful building to explore\, and a whole lot of Wings to enjoy\, get your tickets now! \nVisit the Wing Fest Website for more info\, timeslots\, and tickets.\nwww.wingfest.co.uk/manchester \n \n 
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/wingfest2024/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events at VB,Partner Events
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SUMMARY:Welcome Wednesdays\, Tour & Explore Victoria Baths
DESCRIPTION:Guided Building Tours – Free General Entry – Tea Room \n11am – 3pm every Wednesday from April – September \nDrop in for free entry\, to experience more book your tour and cream tea below. \nVisit an iconic Manchester landmark for free and take an optional paid guided tour of the partly-restored swimming pools\, Turkish Baths\, and Superintendent’s Flat. Discover the remarkably intact Grade II* listed building with beautiful stained glass windows\, amazing wall tiles\, and incredible mosaic flooring behind the imposing exterior. \n \nDiscover VB Guided Tour\nWelcome Wednesday is an opportunity to explore Victoria Baths for free\, but to experience it in its full glory\, book onto one of our excellent and informative tours! Our Discover Victoria Baths tour is led by an experienced volunteer guide and covers the heritage and history of the Baths whilst taking you through the beautiful building. Our Wednesday Tour starts at 1pm and lasts approximately 1¼ hours. Tour tickets are available to purchase in advance. Limited tickets may be available on the door but we advise booking online for our tours to avoid disappointment. Tour tickets for Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. \nEnjoy your visit\nThis year we are partnering with local art collective Pool Arts to present a series of exhibitions taking place in our Tea Room and Pineapple Room. Beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross-section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. \nBrowse and buy souvenirs and gifts in our wonderful Gift Shop and visit our beautiful Tea Room with its stained glass windows and elaborate wrought iron ceiling\, serving hot and cold drinks\, snacks\, and a bookable Cream Tea. \nVisiting with young ones? Don’t miss a visit to our play area in the Tea Room and check our website for details on free family activities during school half-terms and the Summer Holidays. \nBook your Tour Ticket and Cream Teas here\nPrices\n\nGuided Tour – £9 per person (U18s and VB Friends are Free)\nGeneral Entry – Free\, donations always welcome. No booking required – drop in.\nCream Tea – £6 per person\n\nTimes\n\n11am – Doors Open\n1pm – Tour begins (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)\n2pm – Last entry and last orders in the Tea Room\n3pm – Building Closes\n\nPlease check our website and social media channels for details of other events taking place at the Baths during these times. \nVictoria Baths Trust is a registered charity and relies on the support of the public to continue its work preserving the building for everyone to enjoy and explore. \nMore about Welcome Wednesdays at Victoria Baths\n\nCream Teas \nTo make your visit extra special\, enjoy a delicious Cream Tea in our beautiful Tea Room – a large fruit scone accompanied by butter\, strawberry jam\, clotted cream\, and tea or coffee. Jam first or cream… it’s up to you! Available to book in advance – £6 per person.\nGeneral Entry\nYou don’t need to book to explore the building or visit the Tea Room and Gift Shop on a Wednesday – it’s free to pop in between 11am–3pm. Please donate to the Victoria Baths Trust if you can – we have cash and contactless donation points in the building.\nPool Arts at Victoria Baths\n2024 will see a series of Pool Arts exhibitions taking place at Victoria Baths\, beginning with “A Work in Progress” – a cross section of the diverse and varied work of the Pool Art’s collective. Find the exhibitions in the Tea Room. Pool Arts is a collective of artists working to break down the barriers that can exist in the world of art and gets its name from the fact that it began life at Victoria Baths.  This the first time that the organisation has exhibited at the Baths across a whole year and we’re proud to support the work of Pool Arts in raising awareness of the positive role that art and culture can play in the well-being of the community.\nFamily Friendly\nVictoria Baths is a great place for all ages to explore. Pick up a “Miles of Tiles” activity sheet when you arrive (suggested donation £1)\, explore our spaces\, and get involved in our free family activities in half-terms and the Summer Holidays – no need to book.\nDon’t miss our Pool Picnic family day in August\, tickets available on our website from May.\nGroup Bookings\nIf you are interested in joining our guided tour with a group of 6 or more\, please get in touch directly – telephone 0161 224 2020 or email enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk\nOther Events\nPlease note there may be times when Welcome Wednesdays has other activities taking place alongside the usual activity such as event setup\, family activity\, and private tours. Where possible we will update these details on our website\, please check our website and social media for up-to-date information.\nPhotographs\nPhotography and filming for personal use is permitted anywhere in the building. Personal photos and films/videos may not be used or sold for commercial gain. Please contact enquiries@victoriabaths.org.uk for information about professional or commercial shoots.\nReturn Visits \nVictoria Baths is a great place to visit again and again. Whether it be for meetings\, remote working\, catch-ups with friends and family\, or just as a place to enjoy and relax. Make Wednesday your weekly bath day!\n\nIf you are interested in hosting an event or activity as part of Welcome Wednesday please contact community@victoriabaths.org.uk
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/visitvb-24/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T191623
CREATED:20240912T105658Z
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SUMMARY:Life is Sound\, 26 September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Life Is Sound for a relaxing and immersive experience at the historic\nVictoria Baths in Manchester.\nAfter a successful sound bath residency at Victoria Baths\, we are both delighted and bittersweet to announce that Life is Sound’s next event will be the final one at this venue for 2024. \nWhen: Thursday 26th September. Entrance from 6:00 pm\, event starts at 6:30 pm.\nBook your tickets here – don’t miss out\, tickets are selling fast.\n  \nLet the soothing sounds wash over you as you unwind and rejuvenate in this unique setting. Enjoy an evening of singing bowls\, handpan\, wave drum\, and more\, as we create an immersive sound environment to promote deep relaxation. \nEnjoy the wonderful Grade II* setting and immerse yourself in relaxing vibrations\, letting go of stress\, tension\, and any worries from the outside world. This is your chance to enjoy some complete switch-off time\, connect with yourself and others\, and witness the incredible acoustics of this historic venue. \nIf you missed out on previous events\, be sure to join us for the final opportunity to be part of the last session at Victoria Baths before we move to our winter venue. Book your spot now! \n \nPotential Benefits of a Sound Bath experience can include\n\n\n\nUnlocking Blocked Emotions\n\n\nRelieving Anxiety and Stress\n\n\nInducing Complete Relaxation\n\n\nPromoting Deep Meditation\n\n\nSupporting a Heightened Sense of Clarity\n\n\nImproving Ability to Concentrate\n\n\nPromoting Relaxation to Relieve issues with Insomnia\n\n\nPromoting Relaxation to Decrease Depression\n\n\nPromoting Normalisation of Blood Pressure\n\n\nRelief of Physical Pain\n\n\nRelease Emotional Trauma\n\nWhat to Bring\nThis is an indoor event\, with comfy clothes so you can relax. We recommend that you wear layers\, and bring blankets\, yoga mats\, pillows\, and anything that will help you feel comfortable lying on the floor\, remember to bring water. The more cozy the better\, Blankets + pillows\, etc \nThe venue may now be on the chilly side towards the end of September so please bring items to keep yourself warm and items you can remove if you were to feel too hot.\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: Refunds will only be issued up until 48 hours before the event. We may transfer tickets to future events under special circumstances. Thank You\n\n\n 
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/life-is-sound-2/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Clothes Cycle\, Sunday 29 September
DESCRIPTION:The U.K’s biggest thrift market is coming to back Manchester!\nCome along for the best Sunday out with friends or family\, from 11 am-5 pm at the beautiful Grade II* listed Victoria Baths. \nWe have carefully curated a list of 100+ sellers\, offering a wide range of styles and items\, including plus-sized\, gender-neutral\, male and female. Our sellers offer something for everyone and every budget. But it’s not just shopping… find out more below. \nBooking recommended – get your tickets in advance here!\n \nWhat to expect:\nVintage (all kinds)\, streetwear\, y2k\, retro\, big brands\, luxury brands\, handmade clothing\, bags\, shoes\, jewellery\, archive pieces\, current trends\, boho\, pre-loved wardrobes\, bargains under £5\, one off pieces\, 90’s\, sportswear\, tracksuit brands\, artists\, prints\, greeting cards\, ceramics AND MUCH MORE! There truly is something for everyone\, of all ages and interests. \nYou will get first access to stock curated by our sellers specially for the pop-up\, that cannot be found online. Further\, our sellers who usually sell online will be offering discounted prices. You will also get to rummage through pre-loved wardrobes to find yourself a banging bargain! \nCheck our Instagram for the list of sellers (@clothescycle.uk) … \n\nCheck our Instagram for giveaways leading up to the event (£100 cash giveaway)\nFirst 150 attendees get a free tote bag\n\nPLUS…\n\nToothgem artist: Walk in appointments all day\nNail artist: Pre-book an appointment or walk in on the day.\nClothes Swap: bring as many items as you wish! Collect your tokens and browse the rails and select your new pieces.(kid’s clothing not allowed)\n\nAND…\n\nlicensed 18+ bar: serving cold beers and delicious cocktails throughout the day\ndelicious food trucks\, offering many vegan options. A perfect cure for that Sunday hangover.\nDJ’S providing music throughout the day\nCoffee\nIce Cream\n\nPlease bring your own bags for your purchases. \nTickets are available on the door (if that time slot isn’t sold out)\, but be sure to get them in advance to make sure your time slot doesn’t sell out. Tickets are non-refundable. Under 12s go free. \nBook your tickets in advance here.\nThis event is organised by Clothes Cycle. To trade or for more info\, please visit their website here.
URL:https://victoriabaths.org.uk/event/clothes-cycle-sunday-29-september/
LOCATION:Victoria Baths\, Hathersage Road\, Chorlton-on-Medlock\, Greater Manchester\, M13 0FE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events at VB,Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clothes Cycle":MAILTO:info@clothescyclemarkets.com
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