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Why You Wouldn't Launch a Regional Magazine!

Tue, 13 Jul 2010

The latest Forever Manchester blog is provided by Manchester Born jornalist Patrick Smith!

After the recent demise of Forever Manchester supporters Crain's Manchester Business, Patrick explores why you wouldn’t launch a regional magazine.

"While we have been pleased with the support received from Crain’s Manchester Business readers from the beginning of the project, ultimately the limited support from key advertising sectors has made the project unsustainable" 
Chris Crain

Click here to read the blog in full.

Remembering the famous Summer of '76!

Wed, 26 May 2010

The latest Forever Manchester blog takes us back to the UK's hottest heatwave in the Summer of 1976!

Remembering the infamous Sex Pistols gigs at the Lesser Free Trade Hall amongst many other Manchester memories.

The blog provides summery anecdotes for us all to enjoy - not just those who were lucky enough to experience the famous heatwave of 1976 first hand.

So get yourself in the mood for Summer and even if we don't get the weather this year, 'Manchester is filling the Summer months with an unforgettable list of things to do.  Join in.  Get involved.  Enjoy your city.'

Click here to read the blog in full.

Soulchester!

Mon, 10 May 2010

The new forever manchester blog is all about Soulchester and the impact of Northern Soul!

Hannah Claydon takes a look back at the impact of Northern Soul and the memory of setting your dancing shoes on fire! 

Read the latest Forever Manchester blog in full HERE

Sean says - "What a fantastic blog, so much detail and the pics are great to"

Mr Manchester says - "I was waiting for the next Forever Manchester Blog - and it certainly didn’t disappoint! Northern Soul was the ultimate escapism for countless Mancunians.

Jazz Bo says - "Can I say a sincere thank you for bringing back so many memories of smashing Manchester nights! You are right, this music gave us an escape. We may be older and greyer now but when we put this music on, we are back in that Northern Soul groove once again. Brilliant & special memories from long ago have been brought alive in your latest blog.

Soul Sister says "I always look forward to your Hannah Claydon's Forever Manchester blogs, but this has got to be my favourite. These blogs are becoming a must read and I love that you cover so many different parts of Mancunian life"

Karly says - "Great blog! I think you are quite young Hannah the Blogger? but you blew me away with the passion you put into this blog girl. Love & keep it going! Northern Soul Fan.

Mike says - "Takes me back does this! Mid seventies….The Blue Rooms in Sale. Great Day's xx Thanks!