New figures reveal a huge rise in animals being left abandoned in Greater Manchester amid the cost-of-living crisis. In one shocking case, a pair of kittens were dropped in a park and left, while inside a box and a bin bag.
The unassuming Greater Manchester park with spectacular autumn scenery
03.11.2023 - 06:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Let’s face it, it’s getting a bit wintery now, isn’t it? It’s dark when you wake up in the morning, dark when you get home from work, and it all seems rather gloomy.
The festivities of Christmas still feel like a long way off, and although Bonfire Night is yet to come, it’ll be over in a flash (or should that be a bang?). But there are joyful moments to be found at this time of year, whether it’s bingeing on reduced Halloween chocolates while sipping a pumpkin-spiced latte, or snuggling up on the sofa to watch a film.
Another delight is watching the seasons change before your eyes as trees are transformed with a rich range of colours, from vibrant reds to glowing golds. These stunning displays don’t last long, so it’s a good idea to make the most of it before the trees lose their leaves completely.
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As well as soaking up the autumnal vibes, going for a walk outside is a great way to boost your mood, especially as we cope with the changes to daylight hours. Whether it’s a stroll in your lunch break or a weekend wander, it can help to clear your mind and reset your body clock.
There are dozens of places across Greater Manchester where you can take in the beautiful autumn colours, including some of the city-region’s well-known parks and gardens. There’s Heaton Park, where you can see some incredible displays of colour across its 600 acres of parkland.
Or pay a visit to Alexandra Park in Oldham, where gorgeous autumnal colours are reflected in the park’s boating lake. But there’s one spot in South Manchester which is giving other parks a run for
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