Manchester came and went in no time. I saw hot weather, freezing weather, rain, sun, blue skies, grey skies, rainbows and lots more. I love Manchester and I had a great time.

A few bits and bobs that didn’t fit.

We went to Bandobust in Piccadilly Gardens. It was nice that everything was vegetarian so we could order anything that took our fancy. We did the lunch menu, 2 dishes for £9.95 – good value and free water. It’s in a really cool space but it was cold and bench seating, so not overly comfortable. Glad we tried it, unsure if I’d go back. Also, not very environmentally friendly – I wonder why they have disposable plates but metal cutlery?

We went to see Do You Believe in Ghosts which was really good. We saw it in Middleton Arena which was a really nice space, shame about the audience. Noisy, eating continuously, talking, unruly – isn’t Britain the greatest?

I made a wreath frame out of hops. How amazing is that?

Walks in autumn. Blue skies are perfection.

Toadstools popping up in the grass.

I hope you’re having a great autumn so far.
Emily