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News, posts and releases on Manchester in the North West of England.

Manchester Christmas lights ‘switch on’ date confirmed

This year’s light switch-on show will have something for everyone – packed with stars, amazing performances and a suitably grand finale. Comedy favourite and true Mancunian Jason Manford will be joined by rising stars Collabro to push the button after a show renowned for being the biggest Christmas party in the North West. Manchester’s festive …

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Manimation – Manchester’s Animation Festival

The Children’s Media Conference has teamed up once again with MIDAS, Greater Manchester’s inward investment agency, to run a one-day event on 20 November in Salford under the banner of Manimation – Manchester’s Animation Festival. The daytime event is designed to inform companies and freelancers about key factors for success in working in animation, Visual …

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Manchester Science Festival, 23 Oct – 2 Nov

Manchester Science Fest returns for 2014 with a packed programme of scientific events for adults, families and teenagers. 23 October – 02 November. A burst of creation, experimentation and wonder is at the heart of this year’s Manchester Science Festival proudly produced by the Museum of Science & Industry. Running in over 40 venues across Greater …

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