The number of people in the UK following a vegan diet has surged in recent years, as the UK market for meat substitutes is now the largest in Europe and worth more than €500m (£450m), according to market and consumer data company Statista. While it was once tricky to find a specialised vegan restaurant, here in Manchester, those following a vegan diet can now pick from more than 50 dedicated meat-free eateries within five miles of the city centre.
The giant inflatable monsters are back - Manchester's Halloween in the City confirms return
22.09.2022 - 12:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The rooftops of Manchester city centre will once undergo a spooky makeover as Halloween in the City makes its grand return. The annual event sees giant inflatable monsters take residency on top of some of Manchester's best know buildings.
The family friendly art trail will feature monsters around every corner as well as live entertainment and activities across the Halloween weekend (Saturday, 29 and Sunday, 30 October). The inflatable monsters - tentacles and all - are part of part of the Halloween in the City celebrations, organised by the Manchester Business Improvement District (Manchester Bid).
Jane Sharrocks, Manchester BID Chair said: “On behalf of city centre shops, restaurants and businesses, we’re delighted to bring back Halloween in the City for 2022, with what will be our biggest event programme to date. With the cost of living very much in people’s minds, this event will give local families the opportunity to come together to celebrate Halloween and take part in a weekend packed full of free entertainment and activities at the end of the October half term.”
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The MCR Monsters will be back in the city from 25-31 October, and this year's invasion has been designed by artists Created by artists Filthy Luker and Pedro Estrellas. Previously, the monsters have appeared in locations including the Arndale, Printworks, and Kampus.
They've also taken over Selfridges, the Royal Exchange, Spinningfields, the Great Northern, and the Scare skate rink at Cathedral Gardens. This year's locations will be the same and there will be some new monsters to snap a selfie with.
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