Thom Bamford

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Sugarstone, a synth-punk force from Manchester, fuse the industrial bite of Nine Inch Nails with the glamour of Duran Duran, delivering high-energy, emotionally raw music.

1 week ago | ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford

Meet the charity that has been supporting Manchester's mental health for 35 years and help them secure their future.

1 week ago | ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford

This amazing group has been helping Manchester writers from all backgrounds flourish for an amazing 50 years Written by Thom Bamford Last updated 37 seconds ago Community Share Tweet Share Chat Every story deserves to be heard. That simple but overriding belief lies at the heart of Cultureword, a Manchester-based writing organisation that has spent decades helping people who might never otherwise get the opportunity to shine in the world of writing. From underrepresented communities to new...

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Topkapi, Greater Manchester's oldest Turkish restaurant, has been delighting diners for nearly 50 years Written by Thom Bamford Last updated 14 seconds ago City of Manchester, Food & Drink Share Tweet Share Chat In a city where restaurants come and go, often in the blink of an eye, there’s one spot on Deansgate that has stood the test of time. For 46 years, Topkapi has been serving up soulful Turkish food with a side of warm hospitality. What began as a modest takeaway has grown into a...

1 week ago | ilovemanchester.com | Thom Bamford

Jack Critchlow and Hetta Falzon share what it means to hear their music brought to life by an orchestra in a city that’s helped shape them.