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11. When dressing up becomes an art form
Middleton Guardian, Friday 19 May 2006THE phrase "textile art" conjures up images of twee embroidery and crochet smocks made by your granny, but a new exhibition opening in Sale shows the craft has moved as far away from this image as is possible.
12. Share of the high life
Middleton Guardian, Friday 19 May 2006A new development means buying a piece of leafy Cheshire could be cheaper than you think.
13. Sweats in the city
Middleton Guardian, Friday 19 May 2006CELEBRITIES, elite athletes, and those hoping to raise money for charities will be among the thousands sweating it out in Sunday's Great Manchester Run.
14. The music manc
Middleton Guardian, Friday 19 May 2006AFTER the massive success of last month's all-day music feast, The Rampant Lion pub, in Victoria Park, is hosting another mini- festival on Sunday, May 28. It all starts at 2pm and looks like being one of the music events of the summer.
15. Previews
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006It's a good week for fans of geriatric rock, with performances from The Boss, Eric Clapton, and our own Morrissey. Meanwhile, post-punk rockers hard-fi are in town for two nights.
16. More than just pretty faces
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006Girls Aloud are starring in a special VIP gig in the city next week, in preparation for their national tour. Band member Kimberley Walsh told Conrad Astley that you shouldn't believe everything you read about them.
17. Relighting the fire
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006While the press may still be obsessed with Robbie Williams, Take That fans were clearly in favour of the idea of a reunion and tickets sold out within minutes. Conrad Astley looks at the band that was made in Manchester.
18. The big picture: toilet humour
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006YOU often expect to find a hastily-scribbled cartoon on the door to a toilet cubicle, but things are slightly different at The Lowry. The Salford arts centre is using toilet cubicle doors to display work by its latest star attraction.
19. The week ahead: prepare for 40 days of hurt
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006World cup fever arrives on telly, and Ray Winstone stars in a new drama. Conrad Astley looks at what's on offer over the next week.
20. A bit about... Louise Wallwein
Middleton Guardian, Friday 5 May 2006Manchester poet Louise Wallwein has made a name for herself on the other side of the world, having recently been made Queensland's Poet In Residence. Her new play Skid 180 - about life, friendship and BMX riding - runs at the Contact Theatre until May 13.