Greta Gerwig is clearing some things up about the speculation that Barbara Handler appears in the Barbie movie.
11.07.2023 - 13:13 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A much-loved café and bar in Levenshulme has cemented its future in the area after being taken over by Manchester City Council.
Station South is a destination cycle café, bar, workshop, and urban garden just off the Fallowfield Loop greenway. The council agreed to purchase its freeholdto maintain the Stockport Road site's long-term tenure in the area and to ensure they can continue to deliver their services within the community.
The site, known for its delicious seasonal cakes and bakes, has become an important fixture in the neighbourhood, providing a space for people who cycle as well as the wider community through their café and bar.
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Following an agreement between the current owner of the freehold for 975-977 Stockport Road – Railway Paths – the council will take ownership in the coming weeks. Council officers have stressed that the terms around Station South’s tenancy will not change, and they "intend to improve ties with the venue and help boost sustainable travel in the region".
Station South Community Interest Company was formed in 2017 by local residents keen to prevent the building falling into disrepair.
Coun Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, said: “Embedding ideas around sustainable travel within our communities is a key part of fulfilling our ambitions around encouraging more people to cycle. Station South has already proven its value to residents in Levenshulme, acting as a hub where people can meet like minded people who can act as torchbearers for cycling across the wider community.
“We look forward to growing our relationship with Station South ensuring their long-term sustainable future.”
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Greta Gerwig is clearing some things up about the speculation that Barbara Handler appears in the Barbie movie.
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draws closer, fans are eagerly anticipating getting a look inside Barbie Land — and what happens when the titular doll is forced to venture into the Real World.Not only that, but the film features a star-studded cast, packed with Barbies and Kens beyond just the central couple, played by Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Just like in the toy stores, there's a Doctor Barbie, a President Barbie, a Mermaid Barbie and many more! (All the Kens are just Kens, though.)From an MCU hero to a star to a world-famous pop icon, fans will have a blast seeing the who's who of pop culture as they frolic through the hot pink world of Barbie in the film, directed by Greta Gerwig and co-written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach.Read on to learn more about all the Barbies, Kens — and a few humans — who will be gracing the big screen when the movie premieres on July 21.
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