From Manchester with Love
Chorlton people have been working together to send more than 30 aid containers to refugee camps in Greece. Linsey Parkinson talks to Sue Cockerill, from Refugee Aid Chorlton. One of the best things about Chorlton is that so many of its residents are just quietly getting on with making a big difference for others. Sue Cockerill and her team of volunteers are […]
The Real Deal
After a series of pop-ups and temporary take-overs, the Real Junk Food Cafe is settling down in a place of its own. I meet its inspiring director, food waste activist Corin Bell.
Breaking Bread
Rob Tomlinson has taught more than 1,000 local people to bake bread, so the only proper place to have a chat is a cosy kitchen. Linsey Parkinson gets her feet under the table.
Backstage at Barbakan
Every Chorltoner knows that if you’re on Manchester Road at a certain time of day, you breathe in the aroma and smile. The bread’s in the oven at Barbakan and all’s well with the world. It’s no exaggeration to say that this family business is a Chorlton institution. Originally established over 50 years ago, the […]
Mmmm 21: foodie Chorlton
Anyone who really knows Chorlton is well aware that behind all the Evening News’s mischief about hummus and quinoa, it’s actually the best place in the city to shop and eat well. I spoke to a few key foodie players to find out just what makes M21 so tasty.
Food Fight
Ever felt there’s a massive elephant in the room that someone else is flatly refusing to see? Our elephant in this story is the principle of basic human rights and our room is the Food Poverty Summit, presented by the Manchester Evening News (MEN) as part of the city’s Food and Drink Festival. And the […]