David Adamson

2 months ago | confidentials.com | David Adamson

In his final editor’s diary, David Adamson reports back from goingson in the city and beyond When I beganwriting my Confidential Safari series almost exactly a year ago, it started as a longform, slightly boozy version of ‘What I did on my Holidays’, and in many ways that’s how it’s remained; a means of writing up the thousand PR events and launches that flesh is heir to if you’re part of the media in Manchester. While the events - from exhibitions, festivals and press conferences to new...

2 months ago | confidentials.com | David Adamson

Meat-free restaurant plans to bring ‘health and happiness’ to city centre eating A new restaurant championing healthy eating and a sustainable planet has opened on Gradwell Street. Hume has opened on the bustling city centre street, putting its goal of bringing ‘health and happiness’ to Liverpool at the forefront. Owner Allan Eves set up the restaurant both to champion the benefits of healthy eating for us and the planet, and also in tribute to his late mum who passed away from cancer last...

2 months ago | confidentials.com | David Adamson

Stockport’s free all-day festival celebrating town’s independent scene This summer Stock Party returns to Stockport for another celebration of the town’s thriving independent scene. Taking place on Saturday 7 June, the free, all-day street festival supported by Totally Stockport will once again bring together some of the North West’s most exciting food, drink, music, and creative talent across Stockport Underbank, Robinsons Brewery Yard, and Stockport Market Place. Robinsons Brewery Yard will...

2 months ago | confidentials.com | David Adamson

BOLTON - Dawn Chorus Birdsong Walk | Sun 4th May - 8am | Hosted by Woodland Trust and Smithills Estate Experience morning birdsong with expert guide Stuart Fraser on this walk through woodlands. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers alike, with no bird knowledge needed. BURY - Burrs: The Northern Hinterland | Tues 6th May - 1.30pm | Hosted by Friends of Burrs & Incredible Edible Brandlesholme Discover the hidden corners of Burrs Country Park with a friendly local guide.

2 months ago | confidentials.com | David Adamson

David Adamson reports back from goingson in the city and beyond In his editor’s diary, David Adamson gives his thoughts from his travels around the city and beyond. When putting together my previous diary I thought about the arrival of Spring and how it felt as if I’d emerged from a bunker, blinking into the sunlight and feeling the sun on my face for what felt like the first time in six months. It was maybe slightly premature, because now it seems things truly are in full swing. The...