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The Manchester 10k: This is our city!

The Manchester 10k: This is our city!

The Bupa Manchester 10k Perspective was everything yesterday.  I missed out on a PB in the Manchester 10k by nearly four minutes.  On any other day, I would have been disappointed.  Not yesterday.  Yesterday was about more than just personal best times and running.  Yesterday was about Manchester.  Yesterday was about charity.  Yesterday was about giving something back to this great city. The Spirit of Manchester A lot has been said of the spirit of Manchester since last Monday’s atrocities at Manchester…

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The Lure of Independent Coffee Shops

The Lure of Independent Coffee Shops

My Childhood Coffee Experience When I first tried instant coffee as a child my reaction was one of disgust.  Although I later grew to consume instant coffee on a regular basis, I never enjoyed the taste.  Instant coffee serves a useful purpose in a society which is always on the go.  Coffee can be used as fuel for late night study sessions, before a long day at work or in the midst of a hectic schedule as a pick-me-up.  We…

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New Years Resolution 2015 – Why I must go around the Manchester Wheel!

New Years Resolution 2015 – Why I must go around the Manchester Wheel!

As documented in my previous post on how I resolved my New Years Resolution for 2014; this year is the year that I want to conquer my fear of heights by having a ride on The Wheel of Manchester.  I’ve been scared of heights for as long as I can remember.  Open spaces at height, as opposed to enclosed spaces like in a building, are the worst. Peering over the edge of a hill gives me one of the most sickening…

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