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Shoppers in Wythenshawe Town Centre were treated to a fun packed launch day as Wilkinson, the value home and garden retailer, opened the doors to its newest store, situated in Etrop Court, off Rowlands Way.

Shoppers queued outside, eager to be the first to see the new store and grab a bargain or two. The Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Councillor Harry Lyons, cut the ceremonial ribbon, alongside Wilkinsons’ chief executive, Stuart Mitchell and assistant store manager, Shahnaz Miah – marking the start to a day of celebrations.

The lucky first 50 shoppers through the tills were delighted to receive a Wilkinsons own brand goody bag, packed full of products. Following the opening, Shahnaz, presented a donation of £500, to go towards The Lord...

The Manchester United Foundation and Parkway Green Housing Trust joined together to bring the Premier League Trophy to Wythenshawe.

Fred The Red and United Legend Denis Irwin brought the trophy to Parkway Green House in Northenden so customers and staff could have the chance to get their picture taken with the celebrated trophy.

Parkway Green work in partnership with the Manchester United Foundation on a number of different projects including a scheme to provide free football coaching to young people in the local area.

Parkway Green’s Director of Communities and Investment, Ian Gregg, said: “It was a huge honour for Manchester Utd to bring the trophy here and was a fantastic day. It really does demonstrate how the club makes a real commitment to...

Shoppers in Wythenshawe are in for a treat next week when Wilkinson, the value home and garden retailer, opens its brand new store, situated in Etrop Court, off Rowlands Way, on Thursday 15th September.

The 15,000 sq ft store will officially open at 9am, when the The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Councillor Harry Lyons, will cut the ceremonial ribbon, alongside Wilkinsons’ chief executive, Stuart Mitchell and assistant store manager, Nathan Morrow.

The lucky first 50 shoppers through the doors will be treated to a Wilkinsons’ own brand goody bag, packed full of products from the store.

Wythenshawe’s own Polyphonic Brass Band will be attending the store to celebrate the launch and...

Tom Heywood, a long-standing Wythenshawe resident in the Brownley Green area, has reached the tender age of 100 years old.

Born on 31 August 1911, Tom proudly served his country during the Second World War in the Manchester Regiment of the British Army – 8th (Ardwick) Battalion.

During the war he was rescued at Dunkirk and taken to Gibraltar. He then served for 4 years in Malta and was subsequently wounded in the Italian campaign. Towards the end of the war and afterwards Tom served in Germany.

Tom recently celebrated his special day with neighbours from his street and Willow Park Neighbourhood Wardens, Karen and Carl. He was presented with a hamper from Willow Park and neighbours helped him celebrate by decorating his home and garden and calling in throughout the day to wish him well.