North West Bloggers

Hit us up with bloggers in the North West who we’re not following, it’s about time we spruced up our timeline with some new and extra lovely people! #Bloggers

After the tram bridge opening, we hot footed it to @HarrisPreston for a first look at new Horrible Histories exhibition. Martin Brown was interviewed by nine-year-old Connie and Stan. First look in the morning and full interview on Sunday as he was given a gruesome grilling(!)

#3positives for today 1. Burnley @parkrunUK was good to get some change of scenery and some fresh air. 2. Helped mum with a Tesco shop which was much appreciated 🛒 3. Spent a bit of time in Preston with Matt

It’s my nephews birthday this weekend, so I’ve baked him his favourite cake - a chocolate twirl cake which needed 45 twirl fingers. It’s quite the cake, but then, he’s quite the boy. hodgepodgedays.co.uk/recipe/double-…

Happy St David’s Day!

For everyone watching the Brits tonight, my Record Collection prints are for you. Designed in Manchester. Made in the UK. gailmyerscough.co.uk/record-collect… #Brits2026 #Manchester

Last year we went on a P&O Cruise to the Norwegian Fjords, and while we were there, we went on a tour of #Haugesund - you can read more about it here hodgepodgedays.co.uk/travel/viking-…

This juxtaposition of old and new was one of our favourite Manchester views. Now the Hotspur Press is ashes, how long will it be before our heritage is erased from the skyline completely, replaced by towering high-rises with no shared history or intrinsic value? #heritage

It’s that time of year again… 📚✨ @readingagency #SummerReadingChallenge is just around the corner! Get ready to dig into adventure @SalfordLibrary. Join us at Walkden Library on Saturday 5th July for our launch party and be one of the first to sign up to the challenge! 🎉

Finding a New Me - from my friend & recent widow, Karen. Someone who understands the 'look' people have when they know your world & idea of the future smashed into a million tiny pieces, and you have to make some sense from them...  thatlancashirelass.com/personal/findi…

Earlier this month we took a train journey from Manchester Victoria to Ribblehead, a cracking day out for train enthusiasts and keen walkers, or people who enjoy country pubs and views. It’s known as the Yorkshire Dales Explorer, and here’s what we did… hodgepodgedays.co.uk/days-out-2/yor…

Been to Slattery's this week - it's unfathomable to think such a popular destination could be in trouble but that's the scale of the issues facing the hospitality world right now. Being busy is not enough, as owner John Slattery told me 👇 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-…

I thought it was about time I wrote a little update on my life and why I’ve been so quiet these last few months and years… hodgepodgedays.co.uk/life/its-about…

Gotta love a chocolate mug cake, 2 mins in the microwave and tastes like brownies 💕 vm.tiktok.com/ZGeEn6BeE/

You’re all invited along to this tomorrow in support of @BuryHospice. Fellow North West blogger @LancsKaren lost her husband earlier this year and her family are raising vital funds to support the work of Bury Hospice. Come along if you can! #Bury

📢 Prof Joann Fletcher comes to Bolton! Get your tickets now! 📢 Sat 13th July 10-11.30am Book at eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-history-… The star of the @BBC’s popular ancient Egypt series "Immortal Egypt" takes you on a journey through the history of mummification (Image: BBC)

What’s your favourite thing to make or bake for Easter? Drop your ideas and links below for a retweet!

@TheBrickCastle This looks very cool, and an utter bargain too!

The Brick Castle: LeLightGo LED Lighting Kit Review for LEGO Alpine Lodge set 10325... (sent for review) and currently on offer at £23.99... thebrickcastle.com/2024/03/leligh… #afol #lego #lelightgo #legolights

@DaisiesandPieUK I’m a terrible sleeper, so sleep happens about 2am and I’m up about 8am usually.

Twitter - what time do you go to get up in the morning and go to bed at night?

NEW POST - You can't beat a cafe for a treat! Thank you to Mum, Lil & Ted for bringing us these fantastic cafes in York! Click to pick your next outing - i.mtr.cool/dtditjtung