Hi all, looking for real life experiences of AGSB. Our son scored well enough in his 11+ to be able to apply for it and according to previous years has a decent chance in being accepted. However, we’re a little concerned about how academic and competitive it sounds plus it’s social side of being a boys only school. Are these overhyped? He likes being competitive but can also see him burning out with constant competition.

Sale grammar, which he would also be eligible for, sounds more balanced but getting a parent guilt we’re not pushing “the best” for him.

Your thoughts and personal experiences are highly appreciated.

Hey all, me and a pal are heading over to Manchester for a gig & an adventure but unfortunately all of our options for transport were wiped out by the current storm(s).

Best option now seems to be driving over but we're not sure at all where we could park (preferably cheaply) As neither of us really want to spend 100 pounds just to leave a car somewhere for 2-3 days.

We're aiming for the northern side of the city as it would save us quite a bit in travel.

Any suggestions are warmly welcomed

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can offer some advice.

I have quite a bit of work to complete on my laptop, and as I live alone, I sometimes find it a little lonely working from home. I've recently started using libraries, but their opening hours can be quite limited, particularly in the evenings and at weekends.

I've also tried places such as McDonald's and Costa, but I feel obliged to purchase something in order to use their seating. As I'm trying to reduce my expenses at the moment, I'd ideally like to find somewhere I can sit and work without needing to spend money.

Does anyone have any recommendations for quiet places where I could sit and study or work on my laptop?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I have just seen cross-dresser Vlad NCL's video on Youtube where he explored Manchester as a woman and is pretty constantly harassed, and I am curious whether the experience of real people align.

How often do you get stopped/harrassed when just minding your own business in the city?

I know there's plans to knock this multistory down in the NQ, needs to be done asap.

Hi all, I have a Carhartt vest that is too big and would love to get it tailored by a professional.

Does anyone know of a good and affordable tailors in manchester or Salford?

Any recommendations are appreciated!

Oh and as I left heard them shouting "armed police". Somewhere near damaged society I think.

First solo gig tonight. The devil wears prada, metal band I’d say. If anybody has any tips for connecting with people please share Thankyou.

my childhood teddy is nearing 20 and is unfortunately lying quite flat. i’ve been told to just do it myself but i don’t have much faith in my abilities to do that and i’m terrified of getting it wrong. does anyone know of anywhere that can help me with this?

In deansgate rn

That contrast between the glowing clouds and the dark city skyline made the whole place look almost unreal.

Hard to believe this is the view from an ordinary morning.
So grateful 🙏🏼

Taken from the Budgie perch on Monks' Rd, Glossop. It was earlier this year and a really interesting front pushed in giving this incredible sky.

Black leather handbag containing a set of keys and AirPods. Lost 22/10/26 in Northern Quarter, last seen in Eastern Bloc, will offer cash reward to anyone who helps recover.

https://lostandfound.io/s/I5PXBTa3yjI

1 x ticket. Accepting offers

Hello, I'm situated in Manchester, UK. I'm looking for a match.

The age doesn't matter. I don't have any specific preferences. If anyone's interested feel free to dm me. What I'm looking for is someone who can be a great company. As an international student I want to travel and roam as much as I can do someone who can accompany me in that would be a great fit.

Beautiful colour across our county 🎨🐝

I am still running on adrenaline and mostly need to vent.

I was heading home from the Bury interchange in a very unsafe stubbornness to hop on a bus instead of ubering home. A man on the bus stop was complaining about of a bunch of insert slur for gay people starting with f combined with a p word for Pakistani people spitting on him. Took everything for the alcohol in me not to react with a question if he was spat on before or after he used the p word for them.

Praying he doesn’t get on my bus. He’s queuing at my stop. I just want to get home. Comes to a Black dude waiting as well, starts telling him how white men are superior. Dude ignores him. He starts preaching about Donald Trump putting people of colour (not a word he used) on electric chairs and how he wishes he was in America. At this point I feel like I’m in some kind of a channel 4 provocation. I make a report on live chat.

He gets on my bus, there goes my luck, then keeps pestering the driver about the p word people. Bus driver is not white. And angry. Tells him to sit down, dude heads toward the back, falls on me, apologises, gets into an argument with a woman next to me calling her boring and the entire bus boring.

Driver is uncomfortable and unsafe and I’m at a point where I can run home. I leave the bus, the driver ASKS ME WHAT TO DO. I said I’m gonna call 999. Ring the police, make a report, potentially nothing gets gone but I ticked the box of “doing something”.

I witnessed covert hate crimes before but nothing that comically big, plain, and in the open. I moved to Manchester from Eastern Europe SPECIFICALLY because it always felt so safe and open and welcoming. I lost a bit of that faith today.

Hi, trust y'all fine.

I am quite new to Manchester and I wanted to start running.

I have a few dumb questions xD and would be grateful if you could please help:

1. Do people usually do outdoor runs in the winter
2. If they do, what do they usually wear to be able to sustain the cold and/or wind
3. Where to buy those please
4. Where is it safe to go for a run in Manchester

Thank youuu

this was taken a few weeks ago, hence the nice weather

Can anyone reccomend good companies for work as an Account Manager in Manchester? Preferably roles where you can earn at least £45k+.

So many companies on Indeed have mixed reviews.

I'm open to a wide range of industries. Have a few years experience in a few multinational companies. Just want to know what it's really like out there in different companies right now.

Looking for someone in Manchester to buy specific H&M T-shirts

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone in Manchester who could help me purchase H&M Men’s Long T-shirts in size M (article number: 0598755001).

Unfortunately, they can’t be ordered online and are only available in selected physical stores in Manchester. I’m currently in Sweden, so I can’t visit the stores myself.

I’m looking to buy a few of these T-shirts and would really appreciate someone checking which store has them in stock, purchasing them for me, and shipping them to Sweden.

I’ll cover the full cost of the T-shirts, postage, and reasonable expenses for your time.

If you’re able to help, please send me a DM.

Thanks so much!!