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Let the excitement begin!
Looking to level up your family fun throughout the school holidays? Look no further than Printworks! With a treasure trove of activities tailored for all ages and interests, we’ve got your family covered for an unforgettable time!
Ultimate fun for the whole family!
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
FREE face painting at Treetop Golf from April 1st to 5th and 8th to 12th, let your little ones’ imaginations soar as they tee off with a splash of colour! More info can be found here.
Treat your taste buds to a delightful experience with FREE kids’ meals at Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito – because great memories are made over good food! Order one adult main to redeem a free kid’s meal, Monday – Friday from 2nd – 12th April.
Get ready for a cinematic adventure with the latest blockbuster, Kung Fu Panda 4, at VUE cinemas – a perfect family outing for an epic movie night!
We’re also home to the largest digital ceiling in Europe which includes a host of animated fun for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the fun – come join us at Printworks and make the school holidays one to remember.
Printworks Big Art is Installed!
Printworks Big Art is our larger than life art installation in partnership with Wild in Art, (the great minds behind Bee in the City), and was commissioned alongside our creative work to launch Europe’s Largest Digital Ceiling. We have now unveiled our winning design in situ, after receiving applications from so many amazing, talented artists and designers within our creative community!
The Artist
The design is the work of winner Alex Sylt, a 32 year old screen printer based in Hope Mill, originally from Northwich. His concept was voted for by the people of Manchester and a panel of judges in 2023 and was revealed to the public by Norman Cook last year. Alex has been screen printing for over 10 years and this method of creating art has influenced his design for Printworks.
“This piece has taken almost a year to create from start to finish, no surprise considering the scale! Of course, I always knew it would be huge but when you see it for the first time it’s such a joy. I hope that people will enjoy trying to spot the different references and will see something different each time.”
The Design
The striking, intricate design is bold and bright featuring well known landmarks of Manchester including Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs, The Town Hall, Gotham Hotel, Ancoats Marina, John Ryland Library, and of course Printworks itself as well as many, many more. It is a celebration of Manchester past and present with the suffragette movement, LGBTQ+ community, as well as iconic sport and music elements all taking a starring role.
From initial concept to final image, the design has evolved throughout the project. The image now blooms from three diagonal lines at the base of the piece, as the lines are an important motif in the crest of Manchester. The work of Malcolm Garrett MBE and the iconic album covers he created for Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Peter Gabriel and Buzzcocks magazine have been referenced as have the diagonal lines that are synonymous with the Hacienda. The central column of flowers acts as a statue held up by the hands of the people of Manchester, representing the diversity of the city. The story of the city is told through the languages of flowers and colours. This includes sunflowers for Alan Turing’s early research, purple coloured flowers represent the Suffragette movement and the LGBTQ+ community are also represented. The floral imagery is set against strong lines of printing presses, as a nod to the history of Printworks, and the many buildings of the city. Other nods to well known Manchester music icons and album covers can also be spotted within the piece.
The Installation
Printworks Big Art final image is now fully installed on the Nuffield Tower in the pump yard for all to admire. This incredible piece of public art is a whopping 210 metre square, the biggest our city has seen! The artwork is the first completed element of the overall, ongoing Printworks refurbishment which will be unveiled this spring. The more you view this stunning piece, the more details you’ll discover – it’s definitely worth a visit!
To fully explore the references within the piece in more detail, a series of five videos presented by Jahmal Williams Thomas, who is on the board of trustees for Manchester Histories, as well as being a TV presenter for Granada, will be available to view in Printworks when the refurbishment is complete later this spring.
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Join the plant-based revolution! 🥕🍅
Start 2024 right and take part in Veganuary. Whether you want to be more ethically conscious, reap the health benefits, or simply see what all the fuss is about, Printworks can help you try veganism this January – you might like it so much you’ll stick to it all year!
The number of people fully embracing Veganism has increased dramatically over the past few years and it’s down to the development of all the fantastic meat-free alternatives that are now available out there! Recently, there has been an explosion of plant-based foods available to make the transition a lot easier, even for the meatiest of eaters!
Veganuary Specials…
Wagamama guests know that every Veganuary they can expect new and exciting plant-based flavours to nourish them. And this year is no exception as they launch their Lion’s Mane ‘Steak’ Bulgogia! The smoky Lion’s Mane mushroom gives it the ‘steak’ element and is drizzled with korean barbecue sauce, all served on top of udon noodles cooked with aubergine and caramelised onion in a sweet & salty amai miso sauce. Finished off with a sprinkling of sesame seeds and garnished with kimchee, spring onion, red chilli, and coriander. With half their menu being meat-free, there’s still so many more vegan dishes to choose from at Wagamama! Try their take on a Korean street-food favourite with new Vegan K-Dogs made from soya protein and coated in a crunchy noodle crumb. Enjoy even more mushrooms with the King Oyster Mushroom Skewers starters coated in a sticky red chilli and miso glaze. Go for a warming Korean-inspired broth with the Tofu Hot Pot full of soft and silky tteokbokki, butternut squash, mangetout, bok choi, kimchee, and red onion, finished with a drizzle of chilli oil. And if your looking for a cooling contrast to any spicy bowls, add on a side of Snow Onion Slaw – finely sliced white onions coated in a creamy vegan mayo and sprinkled with red pepper powder for a mouthful of relief!
Hard Rock Cafe are kicking off the New Year with some fresh, plant-powered dishes on their brand-new Veganuary Menu! Consider your tastebuds tempted with mouth-watering meat-free options and get ready for a month of indulgence without the guilt! Starters include the Courgette and Guacamole Bruschetta and Cauliflower Wings, with plant-based mains like the Moving Mountains BBQ Stack Burger, the Moving Mountains Tacos and the Quorn Tenders Salad – all flavour-packed delights that proves no meat, no problem! Or perhaps you fancy fully embracing the month of vegetables with their Quinoa Mexicana Salad or the Mushroom Primavera Pasta. And top it all off with a classic dessert of Sticky Toffee Pudding with a dollop of vegan vanilla ice cream. Hard Rock’s special Vegan & Vegetarian menu will be available from January 3rd to January 31st.
Wetherspoon are introducing the Beyond BBQ Stack Burger this Veganuary! Featuring a Beyond Meat plant-based patty, BBQ sauce, onion rings, iceberg lettuce, tomato and red onion, all in a vegan brioche bun and served with chips. You can even enjoy this meal with a soft or alcoholic drink included! Available throughout Veganuary from 1st-31st January. There is also a range of other vegan dishes on offer all year round, with vegan menus available – just look out for the vegan symbol to see which meals are vegan friendly.
Vegan Options…
Frankie & Benny’s have got you covered with their range of mouth watering vegan dishes! They’ve teamed up with 3 amazing companies to bring you meat-free alternatives to some classic American-Italian dishes. The popular Biff’s Vegan Wingz, (made from Jackfruit) can come as a sticky BBQ starter or smashed on the Vegan Stacker Burger – one of those oh-so-delicious comfort meals that might just leave you a little messy! There’s also the Vegan Hot Dog which comes fully loaded with fried onions, chillies, BBQ sauce & vegan mayo, the Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese topped with soya mince in a delicately spiced tomato sauce, and the Vegan Pepperoni Pizza which comes with toppings of vegan spicy & smoky pepperoni crumb, roasted red pepper, chilli, fresh basil and vegan mozzarella. Add a side of Lava Fries for a spicy little extra – chilli seasoned fries, vegan cheddar sauce, red onion, spicy sriracha, chilli & spring onions! Vegan never tasted so good! Check out the full menu now!
Switch it up this January and surprise yourself with a meat-free Mexican fiesta at Chiquito’s! They offer some classic Mexican dishes, with a vegan twist, with starters, mains, sides and desserts that will leave you spoilt for choice! Start your vegan meal with the Jackfruit Birria – pibil pulled jackfruit in mini quesadillas filled with vegan cheddar and mozzarella and served with coriander & pink onions, all ready for dipping in a rich gravy! Then move on to the Drowned Burrito – quite literally drowning in their signature ancho sauce! It’s filled with Oumph! and veggie chilli to rock your taste buds, all topped off with cheesy vegan mozzarella and Oatly fraiche, (like creme fraiche, but made with oats instead). Then finish strong with an amazing Chocolate dessert that has all the comfort, without the dairy – a Deep Fried Choc Ice! Chocolate chip ice cream wrapped in a chocolate tortilla, deep fried and covered in chocolate sauce and strawberries. It’s almost too much chocolate to comprehend!
We all know Nando’s is the home of Peri-Peri Chicken but did you know about their vegan alternatives already on the menu? The Great Imitator Wrap contains their Peri-Plant strips that are made from pea-protein but taste just like their famous Peri-Peri chicken. Served with plant-based garlic perinaise, lettuce and chilli jam. It’s such a good imitation, you won’t notice the difference! Or you could opt for their Spiced Chickpea Patty with a mix of chickpea and spinach with hints of cumin, coriander and turmeric. You can choice to have it in a soft tortilla wrap, a toasted pitta or as a burger in a bolo do caco. Then it’s loaded with houmous, red pepper chutney, pink pickled onions and lettuce. Delicious, healthy and Vegan! If you’re really feeling the healthy vegan diet then there’s always the Rainbow Bowl. Warm spiced grains and long-stem broccoli with houmous, rainbow slaw, pickled golden carrot and a sprinkle of seeds. It’s all about the variety of colours that makes it full of nutrition as well as flavour!
Switch to the Vegan Bratwurst at Bierkeller – full of plant-based power! Traditionally topped with ketchup, mustard and onions in a crispy bread roll and garnished with sauerkraut, of course. You can make it more of a treat by adding a topping of Vegan BBQ Pulled Oumph with vegan cheese & crispy onions to make it more of a messy dog – napkins provided! Alternatively, you can grab a snack of Vegan Currywurst Loaded Fries whilst you watch the match instead, topped with sliced vegan Bratwurst, curry ketchup sauce & madras curry powder. Or why not grab a bucket of Vegan Wings? Go for 5 or 10 crispy fried plant-based wings served with your choice of sauce form Maple & Bourbon BBQ, Franks Red Hot, Jamaican Jerk, Mango & Habanero, Siracha, or just Naked. No matter whether you like ’em hot & spicy or sweet & sticky, you can get your wings the way you want – and all meat-free!
Go Vegan this month at Printworks!
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Planning on visiting us over the Holidays? 🎅🎄🥂
Printworks will be open all throughout the festive period except for Christmas Day, but opening times may vary for each venue. So, we’ve put all the holiday opening times for each venue in one place to make things easier for you to plan your visit this Christmas & New Year’s!
Bierkeller
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 17:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – LATE
New Year’s Eve 12:00 – LATE
New Year’s Day 17:00 – LATE
Bingo Balls
Christmas Eve CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
New Year’s Eve 17:00 – 01:00
New Year’s Day CLOSED
Boom Battle Bar
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 21:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 11:30 – 23:30
New Year’s Eve 12:00 – 03:00
New Year’s Day 11:30 – 23:30
Cargo
Christmas Eve 14:00 – 04:30
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 18:00 – 04:30
27th-28th December 22:00 – 04:30
29th December 18:00 – 04:30
30th December 13:00 – 04:30
New Year’s Eve 14:00 – 04:30
New Year’s Day 14:00 – 04:00
Chiquito
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 17:30
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 21:00
New Year’s Eve 12:00 – 22:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 21:00
Floripa
Christmas Eve 13:30 – 19:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 13:30 – 01:00
New Year’s Eve 11:00 – 04:00
New Year’s Day 13:30 – 06:00
Frankie & Benny’s
Christmas Eve 09:00 – 18:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 21:00
New Year’s Eve 09:00 – 22:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 21:00
Hard Rock Cafe
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 22:00
Christmas Day 12:00 – 21:00
Boxing Day 12:00 – 22:00
New Year’s Eve 11:00 – 01:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 22:00
Nandos
23rd December 11:30 – 22:30
Christmas Eve 11:30 – 19:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 19:00
27th-28th December 11:30 – 22:00
29th-30th December 11:30 – 22:30
New Year’s Eve 11:30 – 20:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 20:00
Nuffield Health
23rd December 08:00 – 18:00
Christmas Eve 08:00 – 16:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
27th – 30th December 08:00 – 20:00
New Year’s Eve 08:00 – 16:00
New Year’s Day 11:00 – 15:00
O’Neill’s
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 18:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 23:00
New Year’s Eve 12:00 – 00:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 23:00
Tenpin
Christmas Eve 10:00 – 23:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 01:00
New Year’s Eve 10:00 – 02:30
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 01:00
Treetop Adventure Golf
17th – 20th December 10:00 – 22:00
21st – 23rd December 10:00 – 23:00
Christmas Eve 10:00 – 17:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day CLOSED
27th December 10:00 – 22:00
28th – 30th December 10:00 – 23:00
New Year’s Eve 10:00 – 19:00
New Year’s Day 10:00 – 19:00
2nd January 10:00 – 22:00
Vue Cinema
Christmas Eve 09:45 – 00:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 10:00 – 01:30
New Year’s Eve 09:45 – 00:30
New Year’s Day 10:00 – 02:00
Wagamama
Christmas Eve 11:00 – 21:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 11:00 – 22:00
New Year’s Eve 11:00 – 21:00
New Year’s Day 11:00 – 22:00
Walkabout
Christmas Eve 12:00 – 19:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 12:00 – 02:00
New Year’s Eve 11:00 – 04:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 00:00
Wetherspoon
Christmas Eve 08:00 – 00:00
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 10:00 – 22:00
New Year’s Eve 08:00 – 01:00
New Year’s Day 10:00 – 22:00
Yates
Christmas Eve CLOSED
Christmas Day CLOSED
Boxing Day 11:00 – 02:00
New Year’s Eve 11:00 – 02:00
New Year’s Day 12:00 – 23:00
Merry Christmas to all & a Happy New Year!
Spin to Win this Christmas!
We’re bringing you 12 Days of Christmas with a Festive Spin the Wheel game on the Printworks App!
Each day app users will have one chance to Spin the Wheel and win a Festive Gift Bundle! With everything from Treat Bundles 🍬 to Game Bundles ⚽ to Beauty Bundles 💅🏼all including a selection of 3 gifts inside…Ooh, exciting isn’t it?
Festive Gift Bundles
But what’s inside the bundle? Check out all the possible gifts you could win…
Foodie Bundle 🧇
Includes a Giles & Posner Mini Waffle Maker, a Christmas Travel Cup & a set of Danny’s Hot Chocolate Bombes
Treat Bundle 🍬
Includes a Global Gourmet Chocolate Fountain Mini Fondue Set, a Just Pick & Mix American Sweet Selection Box & a Hawgeylea Frozen Magic Slushie Maker Cup
Kids Bundle 🧸
Includes a Football Pitch Bubble Fidget Toy, a Reindeer Original Squishmallows Soft Toy & a Just Pick & Mix American Sweet Selection Box
Games Bundle ⚽
Includes a Football Battle Physical Education Game, a Family Edition ‘What do you meme?’ Party Game & a Family Gift Box of Novelty Christmas Socks
Boys Bundle 👦
Includes a 3D Illusion Football Desk Lamp, a Lynx Recharge Duo Gift Set & an 18-in-1 Snowflake Multi-tool
Girls Bundle 👧
Includes a Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set, a set of Danny’s Hot Chocolate Bombes & a Reindeer Original Squishmallows Soft Toy
Beauty Bundle 💅
Includes a Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set, a Lynx Recharge Duo Gift Set & a Family Gift Box of Novelty Christmas Socks
Classic Bundle🎄
Includes an 18-in-1 Snowflake Multi-tool, a Family Gift Box of Novelty Christmas Socks & a Family Edition ‘What do you meme?’ Party Game
Family Bundle 👨👩👧👦
Includes a Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set, an 18-in-1 Snowflake Multi-tool & a Family Gift Box of Novelty Christmas Socks
Start the Christmas countdown with your daily spin!
T&C’s
- You must create an app profile in order to interact with the game & reward scheme.
- Game spins are limited to one per day per user from 1st-12th December 2023
- Festive Gift Bundles can be won and will be presented as rewards on the app available to redeem until 15th December.
- Festive Gift Bundle prizes are themed and consist of 3 gifts as listed above. All bundles are subject to availability with a limited number of each available.
- Bundles cannot be swapped or exchanged for any other prize, have no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash
- Once redeemed, you will receive an email from Printworks MCR with your Festive Gift Bundle details and instructions for collection up to 48 hours after redemption.
- Festive Gift Bundles are to be collected from Printworks between 18th-22nd December 2023 only.
- Printworks reserves the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time.
- If you have any issues, please contact [email protected]
Celebrate the plant-based revolution with World Vegan Month!
World Vegan Day falls on 1st November and kicks off a whole month of celebrations! Whether you’re a veteran of the vegan lifestyle or new to all the plant-based goodness, it’s time to celebrate a meat-free November!
The vegan movement has come leaps and bounds with the recent explosion of plant-based foods now readily available to all. The number of people fully embracing Veganism has increased dramatically over the past few years and it’s down to the development of all the fantastic meat-free alternatives!
Here at Printworks, we have lots of restaurants that offer vegan alternatives and tasty plant-based dishes. Whether there’s a dedicated menu or simple swaps to some classic meals you’ll be sure to find your new favourite dinner.
Wagamama 🍜
Wagamama are well-known for their vegan alternatives but why not try something different with their new Autumn Menu! We know, we love the classics too. But sometimes it’s good to open your mind and your palate to the possibility of a new favourite…
Vegan K-dogs
The Korean street food favourite, veganised! Two vegan k-dogs made from soya protein and coated in a crunchy noodle crumb.- King Oyster Mushroom Skewers
King oyster mushroom ribbons coated in a sticky red chilli and miso glaze - Roti + Raisukatsu
Combining the classic katsu and raisukaree flavours to create the raisukatsu sauce, served alongside crisp and flaky Asian flatbread. - Tofu Hot Pot
Nothing beats that first slurp feeling! A steaming pot of warming broth packed with crunchy veg, tofu and the popular Korean street food, tteokbokki. The ultimate bowl of comfort. - Banana Katsu
Fresh banana coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, served with vegan miso caramel ice cream and drizzled with a rich toffee sauce.
Vegan K-dogsFrankie & Benny’s 🍔
For those family favourites, with a plant-based twist, head to Frankie & Benny’s this World Vegan Month! Real comfort food that you love, just with no meat…
- Vegan BBQ Wingz
Biff’s Crispy Jackfruit Wingz, smothered in BBQ sauce, sprinkled with chillies, and served with vegan mayo - Vegan Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Topped with soya mince in a delicately spiced tomato sauce - Vegan Pepperoni Pizza
10′ San Francisco style sourdough with an Italian soul! Comes with toppings of vegan spicy & smoky pepperoni crumb, roasted red pepper, chilli, fresh basil and vegan mozzarella - Vegan Hot Dog
Fully loaded with fried onions, chillies, BBQ sauce & vegan mayo, served with skin-on fries. - Smashed Biff’s Wing Stacker
Vegan burger and a smashed Biff’s wing drizzled with sriracha, lettuce, green chillies, spring onions, houmous & vegan mayo, served with skin-on fries. - Lava Fries
Chilli seasoned fries, vegan cheddar sauce, red onion, spicy sriracha, chilli & spring onions, for a spicy little side.
Vegan BBQ WingzChiquito 🌮
Enjoy a meat-free Mexican fiesta at Chiquito! Their Vegan Menu is full to the brim with starters, mains, sides and desserts that will leave you spoilt for choice…
Jackfruit Birria
Three small quesadillas filled with pibil pulled jackfruit, vegan cheddar and mozzarella. Served with coriander, pink onions and a rich gravy for dipping.- Loaded Dusted Green Beans
Crispy green beans deep fried in a tempura batter with cajun dusting, all loaded with pico de gallo, spicy mayo and pink onions. - Drowned Baked Burrito
Burrito with Oumph! soya protein and veggie chilli, drowning in a bowl of ancho sauce. Topped with melting vegan cheddar and mozzarella and pink onions. - Deep Fried Choc Ice
Chocolate chip ice cream wrapped in a chocolate tortilla, deep fried and covered in chocolate sauce and strawberries. - White Chocolate & Passionfruit Tart
A creamy white chocolate tart with fresh passionfruit on a chocolatey biscuit base, served with vegan vanilla ice cream. - Chocolate Churros
Four churro loops dusted with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce.
Jackfruit BirriaSo head to Printworks for a meat-free November! 🍅🥕🥦
From working class hero to living legend…
Printworks wasn’t always an entertainment complex – it’s a building with great history! This November marks Printworks’ 23rd Birthday as well as the building’s 150th birthday!
Past 📰
Printworks as we now know it was originally erected as Withy Grove Printing House back in 1873. That makes this year it’s 150th Birthday! It ran successfully as a newspaper printers for over 100 years, producing publications such as the Manchester Evening Chronicle and the Daily Mirror, until it was closed in 1985.
Present 🍴
The building opened it’s doors again in 2000 following a huge redevelopment. On the 9th November we can celebrate Printworks’ 23rd Birthday! On this day back in 2000, Alex Ferguson and Lionel Ritchie were the guest celebrities opening the transformed centre to the public. Since then, A-listers have continued to pass through the doors. From all the local Corrie stars to Kylie Minogue, David Beckham and Will Smith!
Printworks continues to be a hot spot in Manchester, and is now home to Vue Cinemas with one of Europe’s largest IMAX screens, Hard Rock Café and many of your favourite restaurants, bars, clubs, health club and entertainment destinations. So instead of pulling all-nighters for looming deadlines, the centre is a place to relax and have fun, right in the heart of the city.
Future 🎬
Manchester’s favourite entertainment destination is undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation. Already larger-than-life, Printworks will soon be home to the largest digital ceiling in Europe! This show-stopping spectacular 1000m2 ceiling covers the entire Printworks internal streets showing extraordinary, creative content and special effects from day to night. In addition, visitors to Printworks will be able to interact with the screens and compete with other guests on the giant interactive e-gaming screen.
Vue Cinema have also invested millions improving the guest experience installing luxury recliner seating to complement their 20 newly refurbished screens.
Revealing early 2024!
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Taste greatness with Messi Kids!
Chef Leo Messi has cooked up something magical at Hard Rock Cafe as they introduce their NEW Messi Kids menu! Packed with deliciousness, the Messi Kids Meal is for 12 years and under for just £11.75, and includes a main, side and a choice of beverage. You can even add on a Hot Fudge Sundae or legendary Milkshake for just £1.75! There’s plenty of crowd-pleasers like hot dogs, chicken tenders and Mac & Cheese as well as some special Messi additions…
Messi’s X Burger 🍔
A tasty burger topped with white cheddar cheese, garlic aioli and served with seasoned fries.
Messi’s Golden Chicken Sandwich 🥪
A crispy chicken fillet, topped with marinara, mozzarella cheese, garlic aioli and served with seasoned fries.
Check out the full menu HERE.
Who wants a Messi Golden Ball? ⚽
Who wants a Messi Golden Ball? ⚽Each meal comes with a complimentary Messi Golden Ball, an exclusive collectible poster, a fun activity sheet, and stickers! It’s a full package of greatness! Plus a portion of proceeds from Messi’s Golden Ball will benefit the Hard Rock Heals Foundation. The foundation provides grants and assistance to health and wellness, disaster relief, humanitarian causes and more around the world with their motto, ‘Love.Amplifed.’ helping to deliver the message that lives can be improved by the healing power of music.
So book now and get a tasty meal plus your Messi Golden Ball (and all the other add-ons), while stocks last!
Time to inspire the little ones!
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Get Talking about Mental Health this World Mental Health Day!
This year, World Mental Health Day falls on Tuesday 10th October. It’s all about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone. It’s also a chance to talk about our mental health and what we can do to help look after it.
Mental health issues can affect anyone and everyone, but research shows that talking about it is good for your mental health. The Mental Health Foundation are encouraging you to hold a Tea & Talk event. It’s is a great way to come together with friends, family or colleagues to raise money and awareness for the cause. Head to their website to find out more and start planning your event with a free downloadable pack and resources.
We’ve gathered a few simple tips to help improve your mood and wellbeing, all in an effort to support positive mental health…
Attend an Exercise Class 🤸🏼♂️
As our bodies and minds are connected, moving our bodies with exercise of any sort is a great way to improve our mental health as well as our physical health. Exercise releases those lovely ‘feel good’ hormones that can reduce feelings of stress, along with improving sleep, boosting your self-esteem and helping you concentrate too. The best kind of exercise is simply the stuff you enjoy!
Nuffield Health have a huge range of exercise classes, from calming yoga to fun & fast Zumba, that is sure to get those mood-boosting hormones flowing! Swimming is also a great exercise whether you want to do fast-paced lengths, a spot of aqua aerobics, or just float around! Then you can add some self care in the form of a sauna visit.
Loose Yourself in a Film 🎬
There’s many ways our mental health can be affected by our everyday life, whether it’s a stressful job, money worries or something else that has been niggling away. But it’s important to still find your joy and a little escapism with the latest blockbuster release can give you that hit of dopamine you’ve been chasing!
Vue cinema offers escapes into whichever world you like, from sci-fi to romance, action to comedy, and everything in between. They can take you to the theatre, stadium or arena with their big screen events, all from the comfort of a luxury recliner chair. Whether it’s a trip down memory lane or a visit to somewhere far beyond your own imagination, films can transport us from the everyday to anywhere you’d like!
Play with Friends 🎳
Similar to exercise, (although many of us wouldn’t class it as that), playing fun activities with friends can have just as good an effect on your mental health. Not only are you moving your bodies to get the good hormones flowing, but you’re surrounded by your chosen people that help you to enjoy yourself. It’s also the perfect opportunity to get talking about mental health with the people you love and trust.
Whatever your friend group is into, there’s always a mood-boosting activity that can make you laugh and smile. Whether is hitting the Arcade games at Tenpin, traversing the tropical course at Treetop Golf or letting off some steam with the axe-throwing at Boom Battle Bar. You don’t have to be perfect or even any good, as long as you have the best company with you. And if you just want to be a big kid again, why not jump into that big ball pit at Bingo Balls!
Dance to your Favourite Music 💃🏼
Music can have a profound impact on our mental health. It can help us to release emotions, bring back memories, appreciate the written word and entice us to start dancing. They say the secret to life is to dance like no-one’s watching – just feel the beat and let your body do the talking! All that physical movement and joy brought about by your favourite tune can be a great way to lift your spirits.
Everyone has their own favourite style of music that gives them that get-up-and-dance feeling. Whether it’s club classics at Cargo, reggaeton vibes at Floripa, or Bavarian twists on pop hits at Bierkeller, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! It’s the perfect way to shake off any negativity and let the music wash over you.
Eat some Healthy Food 🥗
Diet can have a huge impact on your mental health and making sure you are getting all those essential nutrients can help maintain your body along with your mind. Apparently, you are what you eat, but really, it’s all about the balance. Fresh food with the odd treat here and there is a great way to keep your body full of the good stuff and, in turn, help towards a healthy mentality. Experiencing a wide range of fruits and veg, and enjoying your favourites meals too can make a healthy diet not feel like such a dirty word.
There’s all kinds of cuisine to choose from to excite your pallet, from spicy fajitas at Chiquito to warming ramens at Wagamama to vegan varieties at Frankie & Benny’s. Even that cheeky Nando’s isn’t so bad when you look at their selection of colourful sides! Whether it’s just a case of being hangry, or a lifesytle change for the better, diet is a great place to start.
If you are struggling with mental health please visit the Mental Health Foundation for support.
Transforming Printworks
Manchester’s favourite entertainment destination is undergoing a multi-million-pound transformation.
Already larger-than-life, Printworks is home to Vue Cinema with one of Europe’s largest IMAX screens, Hard Rock Café and many of your favourite restaurants, bars, clubs, health club and entertainment destinations.
Plus, it will soon be home to the largest digital ceiling in Europe. This show-stopping spectacular 1000m2 ceiling covers the entire Printworks internal streets showing extraordinary, creative content and special effects from day to night.
Seeing will truly be believing!
In addition, visitors to Printworks will be able to interact with the screens and compete with other guests on the giant interactive e-gaming screen.
Vue Cinemas have invested millions improving the guest experience installing luxury recliner seating to complement their 20 newly refurbished screens.
In brief:
- £27m total refurbishment
- £21m refurbishment of Printworks
- £6m Vue Cinema refurbishment
- Europe’s largest digital ceiling screen
- Interactive digital screens with augmented reality technology
- Giant interactive e-gaming screen
- Spectacular lighting and sound effects
Altogether a brighter, fresher, and more extraordinary Printworks revealing early 2024!
“Printworks has shown resilience through the pandemic and refurbishing this iconic venue remains part of our vision. The leisure sector continues to transition as visitors seek the ultimate experience with technology redefining both expectations and possibilities. Visitors will soon benefit from just that with a fully immersive and interactive environment on a scale not previously seen in the UK, making it an ideal location for existing and future venues.”
