Good morning, Salford!
Can we just take a second to talk about that eclipse yesterday? Absolutely stunning. We have not had one like that since 1999 so if you managed to catch it, Lucky You!
Anyway, enough about the sky, the city has lots of happenings this week you wouldn't want to miss! Grab your favourite brew, and let's start. ☕️
Featured in today’s signal:
A cabaret night at the Kings Arms
£1.4m secured to fix Salford's roads
A New Restaurant Opens in Salford
Exciting things to do this Weekend
— Lani
WEATHER
Thursday - 33 🌡️ 16 | ☀️
Friday - 26 🌡️ 13 | 🌤️
Saturday - 21 🌡️ 11 | 🌤️
Sunday - 22 🌡️ 14 | 🌤️
Temperature readings taken from metoffice.gov.uk the night before publication.
"If you're planning your August, I've rounded up the best events happening in Salford this August over on Instagram, go check it out!"
A cabaret night at the Kings Arms - Every ticket helps change a life
The Kings Arms in Salford is hosting a cabaret night this August and honestly, this one is worth clearing your diary for.
Ember & the Vixens is coming to the Bloom Street pub on Sunday 30th August after a sell-out run in Manchester. It is a burlesque and variety show put together by Selina Helliwell, and the lineup for the night includes live music, spoken word, circus acts and burlesque performances all in one evening.
What makes this show extra special is where the money goes. Every single penny of profit is being donated to Independent Choices - A Greater Manchester charity that runs a helpline and supports people affected by domestic abuse and violence across the region.
So it is a brilliant night out and a good thing to be part of. Tickets are on sale, click here to grab yours.
£1.4m secured to fix Salford's roads
If potholes have been getting on your nerves lately - and let's be honest, they have, I have some good news for you.
The Council has just landed an extra £1.4m in government funding to repair roads across the city. This is in addition to the £4.3m already set aside for road investment this year, which means nearly 300 more streets are now in line to get fixed.
What's also nice about this is that £20,000 from the fund has been ring-fenced for every single ward in Salford. That means local councillors can put forward the roads and problem spots that matter most to their communities, so it is not just the big main roads getting attention. Your street has a chance too.
Roads in the worst condition get priority, so the fixes go where they are needed most. And if you know of a pothole that needs reporting, now is the perfect time to get it flagged.
A New Restaurant Opens in Salford
Recently opened in Swinton, Fennel is one of the city's newest restaurants.
Fennel is an intimate neighbourhood restaurant and the philosophy behind their food is quite unique. Mediterranean flavours paired with the best of British produce, meat and poultry locally sourced within 50 miles, seafood caught along the coastline and on your plate within 24 hours of being landed.
The drinks menu also has clearly had the same level of care put into it too. Wines from small independent European vineyards you probably have not heard of, a solid beer selection and handcrafted cocktails if that is more your thing.
A few items worth trying:
Roast Chicken Boulangère
Frito Misto, Crispy Pasta
Black Angus Rump of Beef
Artichoke & Squash Risotto
If you live around the Swinton area or are curious to try something new, Fennel might be worth considering.
click here to check out their full menu and plan your visit!
Exciting things to do this Weekend
This section includes only the major events happening soon. It's going to be a bit warmer, so here's a few ways to spend it well:
Screen on the Docks Film Schedule - “Wicked” | 13th August 5pm - 7pm (Free)
📍Media City Waterside Steps
Description: Manchester’s most breathtaking open-air cinema experience right by the water’s edge at our Waterside Steps hang-out. All screenings are free to attend, but please note seating is on a first come first served basis.
Free Children’s entertainment with Kids DJ and Live Music | 14th August, 12pm - 7pm (Free)
📍Manchester Barton Aerodrome
Description: Join us for another FREE Family Friday – part of our summer series bringing free children’s entertainment throughout the school holidays!
Salsa En Manchester Party | 14th August 7pm - 9:30pm (Tickets)
📍Arch 100, Chapel Walks, Chapel Street, M3 5DW
Description: Maracas Latin American Cantina and Salsa En Manchester are happy to invite you to the our weekly Salsa Party. There are plenty of off-street parking spaces around the venue.
Blank Canvas Presents: Anytime Anywhere - The Bag Factory | 14th August 6pm - 11:30pm (Tickets)
📍The Bag Factory in Salford
Description: Blank Canvas are hosting their 2nd Anytime Anywhere pop-up event, this time at The Bag Factory in Manchester!UNION:SESSIONS - Grimestep| 15th August 5pm - 11:30pm (Tickets)
📍The Bag Factory Salford
Description: Grime meets dubstep. A stacked lineup of heavyweight MCs and DJs bringing pure 140 energy to The Bag Factory, Manchester.
Bitrate. w/ Mr Weebl | 15th August 5pm - 2am (Tickets)
📍Concept Haus in Salford
Description: Prepare yourself for an iconic internet legend, hyperpop stars, vegetables, DJ sets, great food, and live comedy.NGRT The Return | 16th August 12pm - 4pm (Tickets)
📍The Bag Factory in Salford
Description: The Return by NGRT Events lands at The Bag Factory, Manchester. Bounce Hard Groove Hardcore & rising DJ talent.
Rite Of Passage | 14th August 7:30pm (Tickets)
📍Salford Arts theatre, Salford, M5 4BS
Description: Nobody tells you the rules. Not the spoken ones. The unwritten ones. In this hilarious and heartfelt one-man show, Akah Nnani navigates cultural collisions, embarrassing mistakes, and life-changing revelations in a world nobody could have prepared him for.
Gang Parade First and Last UK Tour | 19th August 7:30pm (Tickets)
📍Salford Arts theatre, Salford, M5 4BS
Description: GANG PARADE is an 11-member idol group that performs under the concept of creating ‘a playing ground for everyone’. They made their major debut in April 2019 under the label ‘FUELED BY MENTAIKO’ within Warner Music Japan.
The Fanny Hangout | 15th August 8pm - 11pm (Tickets)
📍Peppermints, Salford
Description: The Fanny Hangout: A night to vibe, connect, play games, meet amazing people, and create unforgettable memories Together
Jake Despard performing at The new Oxford | 14th August 10pm (Tickets)
📍11 Bexley Square, Salford, M3 6DB
Description: Join us at The New Oxford for an evening of live music with Manchester-based singer-songwriter Jake Despard. Drawing from 80s, 90s, indie and post-modern jukebox influences, Jake delivers a captivating set that'll have you singing along to familiar classics with a contemporary twist.
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With Love,
Lani S
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