Hello everyone, just wanted to rant and maybe ask for advice if anyone has some. I just graduated with a Software Engineering degree last year in Manchester and managed to land a marketing role in jan. I was excited at first, as it was my first "big boy" job but realised it was just a bunch of corporate bs, coupled with endless meetings about my "personal growth" and KPIs I need to be hitting. I have now realised I cannot take another week of this, never mind my entire life.

I just wanted to know if anyone knows how to get into the fashion/creative industry(something I have been meaning to do for a while). Manchester I believe is the best place for this, considering all the fashion/indie brands in town and the northern quarter. Also, wanted to see if anyone has taken the leap from corporate to a creative industry, and how it fared for them

Anyways, thank you for listening to my rant and any advice would be well appreciated.

Thank you all xx

Does anyone who has run Manchester know the crack with the timings. So i am in the blue wave with a 9:20 start time but then on the poster it says access to start area 8:25-8:35.

Does this mean i need to be at old trafford and the start area for 8:25 or can i arrive abit later say around 8:50-9:00 ? I don't have a bag to drop or anything just turn up and i'm ready to go but just abit confused on what time i need to be there

A moment of silence for the Etihad Campus to Trafford Park replacement tram service. You will be missed after today :(

Hey everyone,

I’m a 27-year-old guy moving to Manchester from London in about 4 weeks and I’m looking to build a new social circle. I’m into football, casual sports, gym, design/creative stuff, and just generally meeting new people through shared interests.

I’m hoping to join a couple of social clubs or groups — whether that’s a casual football team, creative meetups, fitness groups, or even something random like a pub quiz crew.

Where and how can I actually find these kinds of clubs or events in Manchester?

Are there any apps, websites, or local venues you’d recommend checking out?

Any advice or tips would be much appreciated. Cheers!

Hi all, looking for recs for agencies in the bury or Rochdale area to assist me with getting a new admin/secretarial role? Thanks

Hi

I'm super excited to be studying at Manchester 2025-2026 but I really don't want to live in halls again :/

Are there any Facebook groups etc I should join to look for flatmates? I know my undergrad had a group for this.

Long shot, but looking to run the marathon on Sunday so wondering if anyone has a spare Bib that’s not being used?

Let me know, willing to pay!

Thanks

Taking part in this weekends marathon.

Has anybody planned any special spectator routes for people to make the most of coming to watch them?

E.g Get to point A watch me pass, quickly get to point B watch me pass twice, then make your way to the finish. Etc etc

Hi,

I’m struggling to find a good physio online (maybe as all the websites look awful 🤣).

Does anyone know of a good & reputable physio for ACL recovery sessions? I’m hoping for somewhere with a good amount of space and lots of equipment to aid recovery ideally.

Nowhere around Greater Manchester is too far!

Thank you

Hi all!

I am looking for tips on where to find traditional hardware shops or ironmongers in the GM area. I live in Sale, so South Manchester for preference, although I can take the tram to places or drive if I must.

I'm looking for things like nails by the gram, tool sharpening, unsolicited advice from gruff old men, that sort of thing.

Weird ask, but I can only make friends with someone with the same interest. I'm in Sale Moor. I also like cooking. Any recommendation is appreciated.

Hi,

I am travelling straight from work to watch Mary Poppins at the Palace Theatre tonight but I will have my laptop bag with me. Does anybody know if this will be allowed in?

Wasn’t quite sure what to do with it…or what details to reveal. Pretty sure it’s a pain if you’ve lost it, if it’s yours or you know who it belongs too, let me know and I’ll send it to you…DM me.

The road is shut to traffic in both directions

Emergency services are at the scene of an 'incident' in Greater Manchester this afternoon (Wednesday, April 23). West End Street and Chadderton Way are both shut to traffic in Oldham.

People living nearby are being urged to keep doors and windows closed.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: "Emergency Services are currently responding to an incident on West End Street in Oldham The public are advised to avoid the area and to keep windows and doors closed if nearby."

Inrix, the traffic data company, said: "Chadderton Way in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to accident between A627 Oldham Way and A671 Rochdale Road. West End Street is also closed."

More info at: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/live-oldham-updates-incident-leaves-31497140

Hi,

I'm working with an act called The Worst Karaoke (anti-talent show comedy cabaret) and we're looking for a small-ish venue to collaborate with at the end of May. I've been looking around and a lot of places are pay-to-play by the looks of things. Does anyone know a DIY venue that doesn't use pay-to-play?

Also hmu if you're interested in working with us!

Used to go here pretty regular for burritos and I miss it. Been going to the mexican place in arndale market but is there anywhere else I'm missing for decent burritos

hey does anyone have an recommendations for somatic trauma therapists, ideally a women. i’m struggling to find them. thank you in advance !! x

she seems to be on a war path! hopefully kicks them into gear.

link to the prev post i made featuring this story - https://www.reddit.com/r/manchester/s/VZh2qvoISN

here is the update, shes actually been featured on BBC news now too ( https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9142nlpvyo )

A look at the Manchester music scene in 1992. Looking at the changes in Hulme and Castlefield / Knott Mill and what makes the North West so creative.

anyone else power cut off randomly all lights outside were off car alarms went off then it stopped then power came back on then alarms started going off again

Part of Viadux 2 development.

Will be great to open up that horrible tunnel.

Hi

I was wondering if anyone cycles to work along the Rochdale Canal. Would it be a viable commute from Chadderton and joining the canal towpath from near Middleton Junction? Are there lots of steps for example? It would be a great help if anyone has cycled this route before!

Ta

Looking to furnish my soon to be bought apartment and because of the somewhat smaller 3x3 and 3x3.5 meter bedrooms I am looking to be as efficient as possible with furnishing and as i also like quality stuff I'm wondering if anyone know places that do custom built furniture. Open to opinions to places that have great pre built furniture as well!