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CottonmouthManchesterEp 0604 July 2023 The great restaurant debateAnd finally...we spend a long time discussing the most influential restaurants in Manchester history.
After a big twitter call-out with literally TENS of replies, Thom Hetherington (http://www.landinglight.co.uk ) , Ruth Allan (https://manchesterwire.co.uk ) and host Vaughan Allen try to pick out the difference between 'enjoyable' and 'influential', thereby immediately dealing with the Dutch Pancake House.
Hayley Flinn (http://www.theskyliner.org) guides us through the pre-history of Manchester eateries, including the astonishing Tripe restaurants, which you can find out more about at http://www.unitedcattleproducts.co.uk/buildings_manchester.php.
A few guests nominate their...2023-06-261h 21CottonmouthManchesterEp 0603 June 2023 Contact---CoOps--MancuniansMoving into June, we have some in depth conversations with movers, shakers and generally good people. First up is the amazing Keisha Thompson, CEO and Artistic Director at Contact (previously Contact Theatre) talking about creative production, managing an iconic building, working with young people, letting young people run the place and their 50th anniversary.
https://contactmcr.com
Then the brilliant Rose Marley, a woman you can't say 'no' to, on the Co-Op movement, the relevance of Co-Ops to the current age, managing something of such historic importance, working in a heritage building and what comes next..(oh and Beyond the...2023-06-081h 19CottonmouthManchesterEp 0602 May 2023 Greening the CityWelcome to the May edition of CottonmouthMCR, the podcast for the Manchester city centre business community.
This month we're looking at ESG and greening, talking about CityCo's own ESG audit of city centre businesses with Steve Connor and Martha Gilmartin of Creative Concern.
https://cityco.com/2022-23-bid-esg-review/
Then looking at some of the city centre's recent performance, before talking to Howard Bristol of the National Trust and Kieron McGlasson of Sow the City about greening the city centre, the Castlefield Viaduct and how companies in the city centre can help make a difference.
https://www.sowthecity.org/
https://www...2023-05-0453 min
CottonmouthManchesterEp 0601 Beyond the MusicAnnouncing the massive new Manchester music festival, Beyond the Music. Launched in SXSW, we have the (near) EXCLUSIVE details of the October 2023 city centre conference and festival taking over Manchester. Talking to founders Oli Wilson and Sarah Pearson, CottonmouthMCR is back with a BANG!
(also with a few notes on what's coming up in season six...)2023-03-1424 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 07 -- Lucy Powell MPAs we come to the end of this little season, talking again to Lucy Powell, MP for Manchester city centre about the last twelve months, what we need to do to re-build confidence and help city centres thrive once more.2021-05-2431 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 06 - Hotels after covidTalking to Annie Brown of Macdonald Hotels, Takis Melitsiotis of Native and Stewart Davies of GG Hospitality (Hotel Football and Stock) about how hotels have got through the last year, what they're looking forward to in re-opening, the issues they're going to face and prospects looking forward.2021-05-1638 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 05 -- LeisureTalking about how leisure has been affected by the covid emergency. What's happened to film and to tabletop gaming; experiences where you're MEANT to be with other people. And what's happened with video gaming, which already was designed to be experienced at home? Has leisure creation got more democratic? Can cinemas survive at all? How do we keep online communities positive? What happens next? Talking to Jason Wood of HOME Manchester, Chris Hart who hosts The Grognard Files podcast and Martin Bryant of Big Revolution2021-05-0941 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 04 -- RestaurantsThe restaurant sector has both been heavily hit by the covid epidemic and has seen some of the greatest innovation as venues try and maintain revenue streams and marketing reputation. Chatting here with old friends of the pod Ruth Allan of Manchester Wire and Thom Hetherington of Northern Restaurant and Bar about how the sector has tried to survive, what changes will result and what openings in Manchester they're looking forward to over the next few months.2021-05-0241 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 03 -- Culture in Manchester post-covidTalking about museums and theatres in the post-covid age. How has culture adapted during the lockdowns, what will visitors see as they re-open and what lockdown-period processes might continue?
Delighted to be chatting to three cultural leaders in Manchester: Julia Fawcett of the Lowry Theatre and Gallery, Esme Ward of Manchester Museum and Sally MacDonald of the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.2021-04-2544 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 02--Offices post covidSo is the city centre office dead? is Working from Home the way, the truth and the light for the post-covid era? Not according to our guests today. John Ogden, MD of CBRE, Sam Booth, the Chief Exec of pro-Manchester and Andrew Cooke, Strategic Director of Bruntwood, discuss what's happening in office-land. How many people are coming back, what's changing in office design, and what's still holding the sector back.2021-04-1842 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 1---Retail post-covidAs we (hopefully) come out of the covid emergency, this series is dedicated to looking at how business has survived, and changed, during the period of the virus. Firstly, and coinciding with re-opening of non-essential retail, we're talking to three General and Area Managers within retail and hospitality--from Selfridges, Primark and Costa Coffee.2021-04-1142 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 11 Mary Ellen McTagueTalking to Manchester chef Mary Ellen McTague about closing Chorlton's The Creameries in the face of the virus, mobilising friends and colleagues to cook for Wythenshawe Hospital and how the EatWell group that resulted is now cooking 2,000 meals a week.2020-05-2621 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 10 FoodSyncTalking to Jemma Hynes of FoodSync and the Manchester Food Network about what they've been doing to connect producers and suppliers with those in need during the crisis. With associated discussion of implications for the food system, post-virus and post-brexit.2020-05-1223 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 9 Manchester CentralTalking to Shaun Hinds of Manchester Central about the immediate effect of the virus on their business, the astonishing transformation of the building into a Nightingale Hospital and what might happen next.2020-04-2329 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 8 - Sir Richard LeeseTalking to the leader of Manchester City Council about how the council's continuing to operate, how they're delivering services, what support there is for business (and what businesses need to do), and what more help is needed.2020-04-2023 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 7- LadBibleTalking to Simon Binns, editor of Ladbible about the impact of the virus on the site, how they got involved in the government's question time, the changing of the guard in media political coverage and what the site's planning next.2020-04-1721 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 6 Events4Covid19Talking to Rob Masterson of Mustard Media about the Events 4 Covid 19 project, bringing together events companies and their equipment and skills with those needing help in a time of virus.2020-04-1616 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 5 - HOME ManchesterTalking to Dave Moutrey of HOME, about their reaction to the virus, how they're keeping in touch with customers, their future funding, and what happens to the venue 'after'.2020-04-0914 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 4 - Manchester MuseumTalking to Esme Ward of Manchester Museum about the impact of the virus on them, how they're keeping in contact with their audience and what they're learning2020-04-0820 min
The British BIDs PodcastCoronavirus BID industry information: ManchesterOver the coming days we are recording a series of industry information podcasts, sharing practical advice and some of the amazing work being done by BIDs and businesses during this challenging time for our towns and cities. We're pleased to be joined by Vaughan from CityCo on the big effort happening in Manchester in the face of coronavirus. Forgive the audio quality, these episodes are being recorded remotely to keep everyone safe and we're getting information out as quickly as possible.2020-03-3122 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 3 Lucy Powell MPTalking to Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell about the impact of the virus, what more is needed from government and the concept of viral load.2020-03-2523 minCottonmouthManchesterTransport for Greater ManchesterTalking to Stephen Rhodes of TfGM about the first ten days under the coronavirus, maintaining services, what's happening to traffic and plans for the days ahead.2020-03-2416 minCottonmouthManchesterNight Time EconomyKicking off a new series on life in the city centre under the coronavirus, CityCo's own Gareth Worthington talks about what's been happening in the night-time economy, what help is available and what businesses need from the government and council.2020-03-2426 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 51 - May 2019Joined by Eve and Michael again, we’re concentrating on the city and the environment.
Firstly, there’s some chat about inclusion, social value, the Preston model of local wealth-building and how corporates can contribute to the local economy and eco-system, before Michael goes on a little rant about businesses behaving badly and why awards are basically rubbish, and Vaughan goes on a rant about who really benefits from the move to lean working (clue—it’s not the employee). Then we dip into the travails of the local high street, looking at a few successes along the way, including Eve’s Ch...2019-05-1350 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 50 -- March 2019In the first of a new format, Vaughan Allen is joined by Eve Holt and Michael Taylor to discuss all (well, many) things Manchester place, politics and future.
In the first bit (1:50 in) they run through the Mayor’s clean air proposals, and whether they can ever satisfy everyone, before moving on to recent reports suggesting local people are being priced out of the city centre housing market, with a brief aside into Manchester’s use of soft power.
Vaughan then drops out (26:00) for a updated interview with Dave Moutrey, Chief Exec of HOME and Director of Culture for Manchester city...2019-03-251h 10CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 46 -- Manchester Action on Street HealthTalking to Cate Allison, the outgoing CEO of MASH about the charity's history and growth, how their services have altered to support female sex workers, what's happening now on the streets, what the future holds, and what businesses can do to support them.2018-12-1331 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 45 -- Manchester Central LibraryTalking to Neil MacInnes, MCC lead for libraries about the re-development of Central Library, how to make libraries relevant to the 21st Century, its place in Manchester and lots more.2018-12-0632 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 44 -- FazendaTalking to Tomas Maunier, co-founder of Fazenda, about the passion that drove him to start the restaurant, how the chain organically grows, how staff are at the centre of everything and the future of F&B in Manchester.2018-11-2940 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 43 -- Restaurants November 2018Back again with Ms Ruth Allan and MR Thom Hetherington, restaurant and bar experts of this parish. Delving into the recent spate of closures, what will happen in the long run, why Ancoats (and Stockport!) is booming, what's exciting coming up, and why lists do (sometimes) matter. With mention of lots of places your host hasn't been or heard of, which just goes to show how out of touch he is.2018-11-1541 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 42 -- Manchester Art GalleryTalking to Alistair Hudson, Director of both Manchester Art Gallery and the Whitworth about the history of the two institutions, their role in the city, how they will evolve in the future, collecting in the 21st century, and connecting with the people of Manchester. With some diversions into museology and comments on collecting.2018-11-0137 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 41 - Manchester MuseumTalking to Esme Ward, (relatively) new director of the Manchester Museum about the plans for expansion of the museum, refreshing the galleries and displays, and how they intend to connect to local communities. With byways into Manchester's strengths and weaknesses as a city for the more mature person.2018-10-2540 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 40--The Lowry TheatreTalking to Julia Fawcett, the Chief Exec of The Lowry about the history of the venue, balancing theatre and gallery space (and how they're starting to merge), the evolution of the Quays, the Lowry's place in the Manchester scheme of things and what's happening next. We also get in to some nerdy stuff about governance and some less nerdy stuff about LS Lowry himself.2018-10-0342 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 39--The Palace Theatre and Opera HouseTalking to Sheena Wrigley, Director of Manhester's Palace Theatre and Opera House. We dive into the history of the venues, their place in the city's cultural offer, the differences between the subsidised and non-subsidised sectors and plans for the future. I try (and fail) to get inside information on the future schedule.2018-09-2434 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 38 -- Manchester International FestivalTalking to John McGrath, Director of the Festival about his two years in charge, following on from Alex Poots, what he's planning for 2019, how the festival is expanding and its place in the city.2018-06-2542 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 37 -- The Eagle & GulliversTalking to Esther Maylor of The Eagle and Steffi Price of Gullivers about being a landlady, the role of pubs in communities, running venues, working with brewers, and why a pub is not just about drinking.2018-06-1835 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 36 -- Blueprint StudiosTalking to Ian Stewart and Tim Thomas about the evolution of Salfod’s world-renowned Blueprint studios--how it all started, the parties upstairs, how 50 Cent gave them a boost, how things have changed in the industry and what it sounds like when a Dalek needs a loo break.2018-06-1152 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 35 -- GinHow did gin get from Mother's Ruin to the shelves of Harvey Nicks? Why has every railway arch got a distillery opening in it? What' World Gin Day. Many of these (and more) questions answered in conversation with Charlie Hooon-Sykes, Lucy McAvoy from Four Sis4ers Gin and Seb Heeley from Manchester Gin2018-05-2446 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 34 --Dave HaslamTalking to Dave Haslam about his memoir 'Sonic Youth slept on my floor' about DJing, writing, the Hacienda, Manchester, the growth of superclubs and superstar DJs, mid-life crises and the power of music.2018-05-2451 minCottonmouthManchesterMy favourite object 03 -- People's History MuseumKaty Ashton, Director of the People's History Museum, picks her favourite object from the collection2018-05-1507 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 33--Andrew BrooksTalking to Andrew Brooks, Manchester's finest photographer of city landscapes about urban exploring, using technology in his work and how the city is evolving.2018-05-0930 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 32--The VillageIn this extra long episode we talk to Paul Martin of the LGBT Foundation, John from BarPop and Tony from OnBar about the history of the Village, what's happening now and the likely future.
We discuss drag shows, memories of FooFoo Lamar, the original Section 28 march and get into whether there's any need for a 'gay' Village in the 21st century. There's also more than a little bit of gossip.2018-04-2558 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 31 -- Afflecks PalaceTalking to Tony Martin, General Manager of Afflecks about the history of the market, how people get involved and the range of sellers currently in situ, And then on to Hatch, the Afflecks offshoot on Oxford Road, and plans for the future.2018-04-1920 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 30--Royal Exchange TheatreTalking to the Royal Exchange's Mark Dobson and Sarah Frankcom about the history of the theatre, its radical past, its youth programmes, the wonderful building and its place in the city2018-04-0545 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 29--Clare DevaneyChatting to Clare Devaney, founder of citizen-i and ex-Research Fellow with the RSA about citizen engagement, inclusive growth, how communiites can be involved in change and the 'fourth way' for economics.2018-03-2849 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 28---Manchester Histories FestivalChatting to Karen Shannon, CEO of the Manchester Histories Festival about what's in store this year---Suffragettes, Peterloo, the end of WW1 and more. Karen talks about the mission of the Festival and how it works with local communities to tell their stories.2018-03-1534 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 27 -- Leesa MattressesTalking to Richard Tucker, the European MD of Leesa Mattresses about the company, its growth in Manchester and the UK and why a social mission is at its core.2018-03-0540 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 26 --- Reclaim ProjectTalking to Ruth Ibegbuna, founder and outgoing Chief Exec of the Reclaim Project about working class teenagers, young people in the city centre, funding charities and lots more.2018-02-2146 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 25 -- Restaurants 2018Talking to journalist Ruth Allan and expert Thom Hetherington about new openings, closings, the growth in Ancoats, MIchelin Stars (and lack of), and everything Manchester foodie.2018-02-1549 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 24 -- People's History MuseumTalking to Katy Ashton, Director of the PHM about the history of the museum, its social mission, work with kids, and the difficulties of collecting leaflets and badges.2018-02-0737 min
CottonmouthManchesterMy Favourite Object 02 MMSITalking to Sally McDonald, Director of the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry about her favourite object. It's probably not one you might expect.2018-01-2507 min
CottonmouthManchesterMy Favourite Object 01In the first of a series of brief interviews, Nick Merriman tells us about his favourite object in Manchester Museum and why it matters. With digressions into taxidermy and the role of toilet capacity in visitor numbers.2018-01-1811 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 23--City Of TreesTalking to Jess Thompson of the City of Trees project about plans to plant a tree for every individual in the city, what trees do for us and what you can do to help.2018-01-1131 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 22--LGBT FoundationIn the first of a two-parter, talking to Paul Martin, founder of the LGBT Foundation, about it history, its current work and its plans for the future. Featuring some side-visits into the history of the Village which we'll explore further in part two.2017-12-1341 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 21---BeerTalking to Jonathan Heyes of Common, Port Street Been and IndyManBeerCon and Marko Husak of Bundobust about the craft beer explosion, building an empire and whether a £5 pint is ever justified.2017-12-0743 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 20--Northern Quarter HistoryTalking to Hayley Flynn, tour guide and owner of the Skyliner blog about the history of the Northern Quarter, the art of selling monkeys, the importance of street art, how to make a place distinctive and what's coming next.2017-11-3038 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 19 - Jonathan SchofieldChatting to Jonathan Schofield of Manchester Confidential about his recent article on how the city centre needs to improve. Arguing about litter, wayfinding and historical awareness. And agreeing vociferously about the need for human helpers.2017-11-2336 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 18 -- SpiceTalking to Oliver Sutcliffe and Rob Ralphs from Manchester Met University about Spice---what is it, where does it come from, why has the problem become so prevalent, and what's coming next.2017-10-2337 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 17 -- Manchester Museum of Science and IndustryTalking to Sally MacDonald, Director of the museum, about its history, what it collects, how to appeal to families, the corporate event market and running a museum in the 21st Century.2017-10-1632 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 16 -- Street SupportSecond in our new series on rough sleeping, we talk to Viv Slack of Street Support about the genesis of the app, how it's evolved and continues to grow and how tech can help solve social problems.2017-10-0935 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 15-- Rough Sleeping 2In our second look at rough sleeping, we talk to Ivan Lewis MP and Cllr Beth Knowles, the leads on Mayor Andy Burnham's homelessness team about how the situation is changing, whether it's getting worse, and what the Mayor can do about it.2017-10-0235 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 14---Michael TaylorWe interview Michael Taylor, External Affairs Advisor at Manchester Met university about how the University is changing, the future for Oxford Road and his 'other' life as blogger MarpleLeaf.2017-09-2236 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 13--Mary-Ellen McTagueWe interview chef Mary-Ellen McTague about the Manchester Art Gallery cafe, the change from fine dining, why kids can pay what their parents want, and what the future holds.2017-09-1835 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 12--Manchester MuseumNick Merriman, DIrector of the Manchester Museum, talks about its history, the importance of University museums, what the next developments are, the role of museums in society, and lots more.2017-09-0742 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 11--Salford City MayorEpisode 11--Salford City Mayor. Paul Dennett has been City Mayor of Salford for just over a year. Here he talks about what he does, the inspiration he finds in the people of Salford, his role in Andy Burnham's cabinet, the issue of homelessness and the need for developers and companies investing in the city to give back.2017-08-2047 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 10--Barney Ibbotson and Stan ChowEpisode 10--Barney Ibbotson and Stan Chow. Barney and Stan met in school, and have pursued parallel paths since then as illustrators and designers. They talk about being creative entrepeneurs, not being paid, negotiating fees, what the scene is like in Manchester, and the frustrations and pleasures of their careers.2017-08-2031 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 09---City Centre RetailTalking to Paul Hales of Costa and Lisa Kay of Kiehls, alongside Phil Schulze of the Manchester Business Improvement District about retail in Manchester city centre--what's new, how to get good staff, how to keep your brand fresh, and what happens when there's a Costa on every corner.2017-08-1638 minCottonmouthManchesterEpisode 08--St Ann'sWe talk to Roger Ward of Mr Tom's Chophouse and Revd Nigel Ashworth of St Ann's Church about the history of St Ann's Manchester. Church and pub, the development of the city, the first oil boom and the importance of memorials...2017-08-0839 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 07---Lou CordwellWe talk to Lou Cordwell, founder and MD of MagneticNorth, one of the country’s leading digital agencies, about starting the company, navigating the dotcom crash, the Manchester digital scene and how her management style has changed over the years. Also, lots of tips about being an entrepreneur.2017-07-3134 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 06--MayfieldMayfield is one of the biggest development sites in the city centre. We talk to Guy Illingworth, Operations Director of developer U+I about the history of the site and how they’re approaching the next ten years of work. It also features thoughts on public consultation, the importance of greenery and lots of plugs for the Star and Garter pub.
More info about Mayfield at http://mayfieldmanchester.co.uk or on twitter @mayfieldMCR2017-07-2631 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 05--King StreetKing Street remains Manchester's premier shopping destination. In this episode, we chat to Manchester historian and tour guide Jonathan Schofield about the history of the street, its ups and downs and how it might develop in the future.2017-07-1832 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 04--The Restaurant ShowWith the continuing growth of the F&B scene in Manchester, we talke to Thom Hetherington of the Northern Restaurant and Bar Show and Simon Binns of the MEN about all things food. And beer. And why we need more real pubs in Manchester.2017-06-2838 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 03--Home ManchesterHOME Manchester has just celebrated its second birthday. We take the chance to chat to CEO Dave Moutrey about how HOME took shape, why they needed to move on from the Cornerhouse, and the arts and cultural scene in Manchester.2017-06-2835 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 02--Rough SleepingWe talk to Eleanor Watts of Riverside Housing, ex-rough sleeper Jo Wilson and Alex King of CityCo about the rise in rough sleeping in Manchester city centre, the impact of Spice and what people can do to help.2017-06-2844 min
CottonmouthManchesterEpisode 01--Mobike is coming!The world's biggest bike sharing scheme has come to Manchester. At the launch event, we chat to Steve Pyer of MobikeUK, cycling campaigner Eve Holt and Liz Clarke from Bikeright abut all things cycling and cyclist in Manchester.2017-06-2838 min