The Flâneuse and The City #5
What's going on in Manchester this June - what to do, where to shop, eat, drink and much more!
As we sit and write this, we can’t quite believe it’s mid-June already! Is it just us or is this year flying by? As always Manchester is keeping us on our toes, with its weather and its events calendar. Truthfully, we’re counting down the days until we’re lying on a beach but in the meantime, we are in good hands with what feels like the start of summer fun.
Girls Want Workshops
We have a lovely curated selection of workshops here for you gals. We wish we could go to them all but when we can’t - that’s where you all come in. It’s always a good time to learn a new skill, to be bad at something, to meet new people and to get off your phone for an hour or so - the joy!
Ceramic button making with Emiko & Frida Cooper Ceramics at Miru Mills Stockport - Saturday 15th June
Jesmonite Homeware Workshop with Calico Collective - Makers Quarter at Kampus - Sunday 23rd June
Neon Sip and Paint Experience in the Dark - 14-16 Faraday St, Tuesday 25th June - Friday 28th June
Crochet In The Garden with Josephine at Track Brewing Co - Brewery & Taproom - Tuesday 18th June
7 Spot Pottery 6 Week Potters Wheel Course, 16 Worrall Street, Salford - Sunday 23rd June
Beginners Crochet workshop, Manchester Wool & Yarn, Lower Hillgate Stockport - Saturday 22nd June
Life Sculpting with Clay Life, Seesaw 86 Princess St - Friday 28th June
Mushroom Growing Workshop hosted by Stockport Fungi at Track Brewing Co - Brewery & Taproom - Tuesday 25th June
Workshop Review - Summer Bloom Day Retreat
We had the absolute pleasure of going to Flow with Inez Summer Bloom Day Retreat at the start of the month. Inez is a qualified Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork facilitator in Manchester. Her recent Summer Bloom Retreat was such a joyous experience and was the perfect way to spend a Sunday. The retreat started with Inez guiding you through a one-hour all abilities yoga flow, followed by a guided meditation. Both sessions focused on realignment, strength and relaxation. Inez has the most calming presence and voice; she can hold and engage a room full of women like no other. Inez’s goal is to unite women, to help harness harmony and long-lasting well-being from within each of us, and we can confirm she does just that! Next up was the Sound Bath led by Nicola, we enjoyed every second of this beautiful session….and you know us, we love a sound bath, and we won’t rest until everyone has experienced one. For an extra special touch post flow, we were all encouraged to create our own flower bouquet (how cute). We came away from the retreat feeling full, calm, and reset. We’re a big advocate of taking time for ourselves and Inez’s day retreat allowed us to do just that. Inez’s next retreat will be on August 25th for a morning of Yoga, Sound Healing, Flower Arranging, and Brunch.
You can get 10% off Inez’s August retreat morning with code Theflaneuse - go get your zen on!
What We’re Shopping
We swapped out our knitwear for linen and we’ve been cold ever since. What a rollercoaster it is living in Manchester…ANYWAY enough of the weather - snore. The local girlies have been working hard to give us new pieces for summer and we are in love.
Brand Spotlight
One of our favourite Manchester brands is evie joynes, founded by Faye Joynes. evie joynes is elevated yet nostalgic daywear, designed to keep you comfy but still looking cute. The designs are timeless in shape and style - they are pieces you know you will have for years, not only do they fit perfectly but they complement in all the right places too. Every piece is designed and made by Faye in her studio in Stockport, she works predominantly with natural, OEKO-TEX-certified fabrics, and deadstock fabrics. Everything is either made to order or made in a small batch. Having just launched her new ‘Special Pieces’ drop, which consists of mini/midi skirts and tops made from deadstock lace, evie joynes has a summer staple for everyone.
We have a lovely discount code just for our subscribers for 15% off ALL evie joynes, valid until 31st July. Use code LOVEFLANEUSE at checkout.
Trending
There isn’t a day that goes by that we aren’t browsing Still Life Story’s website. They have had lots of new pieces in for summer and some of our favourites are in their beautifully curated art and prints collection. Featured artists include Lucrecia Rey Caro, Enikö Eged, and Sofia Lind. Art is the easiest way to change or spruce up a room, and with these prints, you can add character to your space instantly. We’re also on the hunt for some new tableware pieces, with hot tomato girl summer and dinner parties rapidly approaching we want to add some pizzazz to our table. Their new collection of HAY Barro plates is giving life on the Mediterranean. Available in green, terracotta, and blue - so perfect for summer tablescaping.
Where to Eat & Drink
We recently went to Maray for the first time (shocking we know!) where they’re serving up mouthwatering Middle-Eastern inspired sharing plates. They have a new Spring/Summer menu so we were keen to try the latest additions, and they did not disappoint. The Braised Carrots and Roasted Broccoli are two dishes we’re still thinking about. The Roasted Broccoli sauce, made from tomato, fermented tofu, and roasted coconut is particularly STUNNING. The Whipped Goats Cheese is also a must, as well as the famous Disco Cauliflower and Lamb Kofta - all absolutely delicious. If we do eventually get some sun, Maray has a lovely outdoor terrace which will be the perfect place to sip on one of their Spritz Cocktails and bask in the sun.
What’s On
June seems to be the month for markets - luckily for us, browsing a market is one of our favourite activities. It is the best way to meet local makers and brands IRL. Pair this with festivals, foodie events, some very fun wellbeing classes and much more, we’re in for a jam-packed June.
Wellbeing
Pxssy Power Summer Party with Abi Allen, Carly Bateman and Claudia Mirallegro. Go for fun, fitness, yoga and gorgeous vibes in a dreamy city centre rooftop setting - Roof terrace 100 Embankment - 29th June 10am - 12:30pm
Roof Top Yoga Brunch - Flow with Jess at Bondi Bowls Kampus - 22nd June, 9am-12pm
Morning Breath + Ice session with Jane at Kampus - 20th June, 7-8am
International Yoga Day Event with Yoga Social Club, Colony One Silk Street - 21st June, 9am-5pm
Taylor Swift themed spin class at RYDE with Rosie - 20th June 7:10am and 22nd June 9:05am
Taylor Swift Era’s Tour Rythm Spin Class with Holli Jessi at zeno Health Club - 29th June, 12pm-1pm
Food / Drink
New Wave Ramen has launched its new evening menu, available from 5pm everyday. Their £10 lunchtime Ramen bowls are also back, available Tuesdays-Saturdays 12pm-5pm. Find them at 16 Tib lane
Bundobust Brewery on Oxford Street will be showing all England’s Euros games. They are also launching a new limited-edition menu, including a Vindaloo Pie in collab with Northern Pie Co - from 10th June - 14th July
Stray Welcomes Below Stairs behind the bar (Below Stairs was voted Sustainable Bar of Year, and 27th best bar in the UK) - 20th June from 6pm
Flawd x Propaganda (Copenhagen) kitchen takeover - 16th June, 12pm-late
Girls Who Walk MCR Supper Club at Canto - 27th June, 7pm
MCR Marketing Network Ducie St Girls Brunch - 30th June, 11:30am-1:30pm
Silverleaf takeover at Red Light to celebrate Pride month, there will be a panel talk discussing important subjects for LGBTQ+ members and two of Silverleaf’s iconic drinks to sip on - 19th June, 7pm-late
Reserve Wines X Eat Well MCR at Mackie Mayor - Portuguese Wine Tasting - 19th June, 7pm-9pm
Beers In The Garden Festival, Plattfields Market Garden - 21st-23rd June
Blanch Flower ‘Dinner’ Launch - Starting 14th June and then every Friday from 6pm
Onda Pasta Bar has opened its restaurant doors and is taking bookings / walk-ins
Hey Sis! Supper Club with Better Belly Buss, at Black Owned Studios - 15th June, 7-10pm
To do
Marigold Market, with ROOP, evie joynes, Emiko, Sandwith Studio, Bloma, The Floral Collective, Be Diddy, Sticky Fingers & more - Miru Mills Stockport - 23rd June 11am-5pm
Lockup Vintage Pop-up at Ducie St Warehouse - 15th - 16th June, 11-6pm
We Invented The Weekend Festival - 15th June, 10am-8pm - 16th June, 10am-6pm
Rare Finds Flea Market, St Petersgate, Stockport - 30th June, 11am-4pm
Lots of fun things on at Plattfields Market Garden - every week
Heard Stories Live - Celebrating Pride, Feel Good Club - 20th June, 9pm
Pitchno12 Vintage Homewares Store opens, Cakebread St - 16th June, 10am-2pm
Miru Mill Family Market Day, Stockport - 30th June, 11am-4pm
House Of MCR runway show at Factory International, Aviva Studios - 20th-22nd June
2:22 A Ghost Story at the Lowry - Showing until 15th June
The Big Fat Pop Up at The Refuge, Oxford Street - shop directly from your favourite influencers' closets - 15th June, 12pm-4pm
Freight Island Spring Summer Festival Series, starting with Crazy P - 16th June, 12pm-10pm
Kampus Pop-up Market with local brands - 16th June
Sylk Store Open Studio, 39 Devonshire St N - 15th June, 11am-3pm
Burlesque The Musical at the Opera House - 13th June - 29th June
That’s it for this month gals, thanks so much for being here. See you next time!
