The Cornerstones Guest House is just 5.1 miles or 10 minutes from The Trafford Centre. There’s no charge what so ever for children under 7 years of age so why not make a weekend of it.

In the Night Garden Live! is a sensational stage production specially created in a purpose-built show dome which will be situated in Peel 7 Car Park (outside John Lewis). There are two different shows to choose from and each one lasts just under an hour – will you catch the Ninky Nonk or the Pinky Ponk?

For more information and to book your ticket visit  http://www.nightgardenlive.com/manchester/tickets.html

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I just have to give it a plug; it’s putting on an ‘International One Act Play Festival’ on the 1st & 2 and 6th & 8th of April.

Literally hundreds of one act plays were submitted but only ten plays have been chosen from a selection of international writers.

Clean by Nina Mansfield.
Is about three alcoholics who surprise each other in a church basement late one night. An industrial dishwasher provides the inspiration they need to get ‘clean’.

Delivery by Judith Davis.
Is set in an art gallery. Eleanor is enraptured by Dan’s ‘delivery’ in a play that pokes fun at the art world.

In Depression, A Comedy by Cassandra Lewis.
Trevor refuses to get out of bed, but when he is confronted by a series of imaginary friends and foes, there is no chance of him getting any peace.

Doing it for Nora by Doreen Fay.
Features a group of residents in a block of retirement flats threatened with eviction by the council. Lottie and George are prepared to go to extreme measures to avoid losing their homes.

Evensong by Edward Crosby Wells.
Is a poignant drama about a long married couple struggling to connect. As they reach the end of their time they reflect on a marriage that hasn’t been all bad. Has it?

Feeding Time at the Human House by David Wiener.
Is set in a baboon enclosure where Bernie is happily throwing his poo at passers-by, but Fran is feeling down. It’s her birthday and she is upset because her backside is just not big enough!

In Heads and Tails by Kevin Madley.
A summer barbecue is the setting for a story about rivalry, ambition and infidelity where two actors play two couples who are opposite sides of the coin.

In The Beginner’s Guide to Murdering Your Husband by David Muncaster.
You are invited to join Maddy and her team as they create the self help video that every woman needs.

The Gift of a Thornless Rose by Maureen Brady Johnson.
Ffeatures Sam and Mary, forced to leave the home they love and trying to decide what to keep and what to throw away; their memories making growing old more bearable.

The plays performed on Friday 1st will be repeated on Saturday 9th and those performed on Saturday 2nd will be repeated on Friday 8th.
A feast of fun not to be missed. Tickets are £7 and may be reserved by calling 01565 873515.

As I said not quite a Manchester Theater but full of raw talent with a great community spirit and that’s before you see any of the plays.
So while staying at the Cornerstones why not enjoy what looks to be a very entertaining evening

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Or should we say it’s gone back to its previous name, Central Station.
Restore back to life in 1986 after lying dilapidated for years; old Central Station was the key connection by rail from the City of Manchester to Liverpool.
Christened the Greater Manchester Exhibition Centre, GMEX was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth after refurbishing costs of £20million; transforming into one of England’s largest exhibition centres.

Older people still refer to it as the GMEX but no doubt over the years it will become know as it’s new name ‘Manchester Central’

At over 10,000 sq metres it is also one of the countries biggest, spaces held up without interior supporting columns, its gigantic vaulted roof held up by sheer engineering inventiveness and uncomplicated geometry.

The hall can seat more than 9000 people. There are a further 2,250 sq metres of adjoining land adjacent to the main hall for temporary structures and exhibitions, with onsite parking for over 1,500 cars.
Regular exhibitions are held with everything from Marine to PC Fairs, Motor Homes and Home exhibitions.

Forthcoming Events

17^th September 12:30 to 19:30

The Manchester Business Show

It’s not that straightforward to find the ideas and opportunities which maintain a companies growth, but at the Manchester Business Show, we’re giving you a opportunity to do just that. We’ve specially selected the exhibitors and spokesman who can assist you in taking your business to the next level. Each exhibitor represents one key area of expertise, be it accounting, economics, IT, advertising or web design, and you will have a opportunity to talk to them in person. These companies are readily and available to answer any of your enquiries, give guidance and offer their first rate services.

Professional Beauty Manchester

The north of England’s largest trade professional health, beauty and wellbeing event, Professional Beauty Manchester is home to foremost UK and global brands. Register for free admission and find out the most up-to-date launches and latest products, meet with essential suppliers, discover new trends, attend complimentary master classes and save with hundreds of show offers.

Please note that as Professional Beauty Manchester is a trade exhibition, no children under the age of 14 or pushchairs will be allowed into the exhibition.

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The Metro System

Accommodation Manchester

Cornerstones Guest House is a short walk from Brooklands Station, offering warm, cosey family run accommodation in a large Vitorian building with large bed rooms restored to there former glory. Once you viewed our video check our tariff to see the really value.

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The Urbis Building Manchester

You’ll have no trouble finding a bed and breakfast in Manchester but it’s always an anxious time
arriving at your accommodation, you never know what you’re going to get, no matter how many stars are
awarded. It can make or break your stay especially if it’s a meaningful stay with your partner.

There’s all types of accommodation in Manchester, Hotels, Guest Houses and Bed and Breakfast, but where is the best place to stay without paying the earth, that’s really nice and is somewhere you can
feel at home and relaxed?

The Cornerstones Guest House is located in south Manchester; rated in the ‘Michelin Accommodation Guide’
for the last five years, which is part of the renowned ‘Michelin Food Guide’.

It has a ‘4 Diamond Highly Commended’ rating from the Tourist Board and has just recently been christened a ‘Boutique Guest House’ by a ‘bestof.com’ representative.

Built in 1872 by Sir William Cunliff Brooks, ‘Lord of the Manor’ with it’s large spacious bed rooms, high ceiling and large windows it’s infused with light, warmth and elegance.

Some bed and breakfasts in Manchester can be just that, and out you go. One of the appeals of the Cornerstones is the building itself, people love walking around the rooms and garden.
The decor is a mixture of contemporary and Victorian splender and yet this is just a bed and breakfast nothing more; we don’t do evening meal simply because within walking distance you can find a host of restaurants serving all different types of cuisine.

Room 8

Mostly used by people on business in the week; of which we are well catered for with free Wifi
connection and photo copying on site; after saying that we open our arms to tourists, people visiting
the area, wedding guests and theatre goers.

The Pennine Trail is just on our door step for cyclists and walkers alike and all have the convenience of the Manchester Metro Link, a 5 minute walk away, which takes 15 minutes to the city centre; you’ll pass an abundance of restaurants, theatres, bars and night life, Lancashire C.C.C., Manchester United F.C. and a shuttle service to The Trafford Centre.

Room 4

If you want an early start, arriving in the morning, your room may not be ready from the night before but you can sign in, leave your bags, take your key and off you go for the day with no worry of what time you need to get back because you have your key and you’ll find your bags in your room on your return.

Cornerstones

Our aim is to make people feel at home, comfortable and relaxed; and after 25 years of running our bed and breakfast in Manchester we like to think we know a little about that.

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The concurring Romans claimed the fertile land on the West bank of the river Wyr at a spot where it was fordable, and where there was Romans there was trade and commerce and so the site became a crossing point and meeting place for local trade.

Some years later the crossing point was given status by a number of bridges being built on the site, however there’s only two remaining today one of them being the subject of many photographs is the 800 year old Five Arched Bridge.

In the early days of this towns long and fascinating history; the Saxon Edward the Elder ordered a fortified borough to be built here around 924; marked only by a mound now, known as Castle Hill. The growth of Badequella also merited a mention in the Domesday Book of 1085.

There seems no doubt that trading on the site has gone on since Roman times however it  only been, recorded from the 1300. The first recorded fair was held in 1254 and a charter was granted by King Edward III in 1330. For nearly 700 years the farming community has flocked from miles around for the weekly sale of livestock domestic goods and provisions. That tradition continues today with Markets held every Monday and, unlike most of the other local centres, there is a thriving livestock market at the Agricultural Centre and also a farm market once a month which is well worth a visit. The big event of the year is the annual Bakewell Show and this year is the 180th, which takes place on Wednesday 4th & Thursday 5th of August 2010.

The river provides beautiful walks from the five arch bridge; up stream leads to Arkwright Mill, via Holme Hall and Holme Bridge dating back to the 1600.

Bakewell is a straight run from Cornerstones Guest House along the Manchester ring road and on to the A623 which go strait through the centre of the Peak District.

One of the annual Peak Districts events is dressing the well or well dressing which takes place in all the shrouding villages through out the year; each dressing there own well in competition with the whole of the Peak District; you will see the dressed wells with flowers and ribbons and everything you can imagine.

Bakewell has something for everybody a full range of shops, many historic buildings, pubs and restaurants, wonderful walks and numerous emporiums of excellence.

Great Food

We have been in each of these and highly recommend them.

Rowley Restaurant and Bar sits on the edge of the beautiful Chatsworth Estate in the pretty village of Baslow. The venue is under the ownership of Max & Susan Fischer of the one star Michelin restaurant at Baslow Hall and their Head Chef Rupert Rowley.

Well funnly enough the next one I was going to mention was Baslow Hall.
These are both just outside of Bakwell.

The Riverside at Ashford on the Water is a beautiful place and restaurant and is the closest to Bakewell.

And last but by no means least; what is this ancient medieval town special known for in the 21century.
The one and only Bakwell Pudding sometimes erroneously called a Bakewell tart, know world wide, well definitely in the north of England you must try one when you go.

The Cornerstones Guest House offers independent accommodation in Manchester is ideally situated for a day out in Bakewell in the Peaks and City Centre which is just 5 miles down the A56.

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The Palace Theatre

22^nd March to 3^rd April

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Whistle down the Wind’

Staring Jonathan Ansell of G4; ‘Whistle down the Wind’ comes to Manchester’s Palace Theatre from a hugely successful tour of America and a smash hit season on the west end.

12^th to 17^th April

River Dance, ‘The Farewell Tour
The fantastic River Dance is in Manchester for just 6 days; if you haven’t seen it yet now is your last chance. Nineteen million people world wide have seen the original show and although it’s been running for 15 years the chosen dancers still have that hunger that was created on that first night.

Waterside Art Centre.

The Waterside is relatively new to Sale Manchester; just 1 mile away from the Cornerstones Guest House; the water in Waterside is the refurbish Bridgewater Canal where you will see narrow boats navigating there way to Manchester in the north and Lymm Village to the south west; there’s also day trips on the boats from Manchester.

Wednesday March 31^st 8pm

Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham play traditional Scottish Music; Shetland Fiddler Aly is renowned as being one of the instruments finest players. Phil Cunningham is widely respected as a musician and both retain a wide range of of the music they love.

Wednesday 14^th April

Sees ‘Those Magnificent Men’ a play by the now critically-acclaimed comedy duo Brian Mitchell & Joseph Nixon adapted form the story of Alcock and Browns first ever non stop transatlantic flight; a play for all ages.

Sat 17^th April is Comedy Night

With a selection of some of the finest comedians in the land. James Christopher is your host with Caimh McDonnell, Rory Motion and new comedy stars Graham Goring & Andrew Ryan.

Sat 24^th April

The Waterside plays host to Tommy Fleming described as the voice of Ireland. Tommy as the ability to turn well know Irish songs in to even more haunting and powerful renditions.

Through out the week there is always something happening where you can take part; Tea Dances, Poetry, Art Groups £1.00 Tea & Coffee provided, Young Actors, Tai Chi, Academy of Dance, Salsa and much, much more.

The Trafford Centre

Tue 30th March to Sat 3rd April

Get on T.V. with ‘The Fruit Shoot Juice Crew’

The Band Stand at The Trafford Centre
In the middle of the Trafford Centre there’s a band stand and on

Fri 26 March 7pm and 10pm
Hughes & Jones perform on The BandstandSat 27 March 7pm,  10pm

Wayne Devlin performs on The BandstandSun 28 March 6pm, 9pm

AT Band performs on The Bandstand

The Chill Factor

Skiing, With real snow

Gmex

3^rd & 4^th April

The National Motorcycle Show

You can reach all the above within 15 mins of the Cornerstones Guest House. Manchester is just 4 miles my car and 12 minutes by Metro. Cornerstones offers independent bed and breakfast accommodation in Manchester in warm friendly surroundings with individually decorated large en-suit bedrooms.

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Tatton Hall

Drop your bags off as early as you like jump in the car and turn right on to Washway road (A56);10 miles down the road or 20 mins and your there.

Spend a couple of hours round the shops, lunch in the Belle Epoque then into Tatton Park in the afternoon for a leisurely walk.

You will find we are one of the few Guest Houses in south Manchester in The Michelin Guide for b&b’s.  Manchester is just 4 miles down the A56 or you can jump on the Metro and be there in 12 minutes

Manchester just four miles down the road from your B&B.

Shopping

King Street

Knutsford as two main shopping streets upper and lower King St is Lower.

The Summerhouse created by Sara Mount in 2004 out of her dream of owning a shop in Knutsford is an Aladdin‚Äôs cave full of beautiful, stylish, contemporary accessories; it’s cream painted T&G clad walls give it a clean, calm, warm atmosphere.

There’s three floors of rooting to get through and it must be done slowly so you won’t miss anything.

Downstairs is given a retro feel through the jugs, bowels, mugs, enamel cake tins, table linens and and made tea cosy.

In the out door section of the shop Sara steps a little bit out of the box with wasp traps, willow wigwams and borders, large garden benches, and her take on tables chairs for entertaining out side on those warm summer nights.

You’ll find Farrow & Ball, paints, beautiful woollen throws cushions and very cute baby clothes and toys.

Belle Epoque

Dave use to eat here!

When David Beckham played for Manchester United this was one of his favorite restaurants.

So whats the food like! I haven’t got a clue! But I can say this; I’ve been trying to book into this restaurant for the last, what must be, 5 years on and off; in fact I phoned just last night (29/1/2010) nothing.

I’m going to phone right now for next week! YES! I don’t believe that; so we’re in it’s my wifes birthday on the 5th and I’ve book for the Sunday the 7th so I’m going to add this to our site as it is and let you have a review after the 7th Feb 2010.

Sunday Sailing

Tatton Mere

Tatton Park, is one of the North West Largest Visitor attractions attracting over 750,000 visits each year to it’s 1,000 acres of deer park, Gardens and Mansion. Acquired by the Egerton family in the late Tudor period it stayed in the family until the last Lord Egerton Maurice died in 1958.

Having no heir Lord Egerton left Tatton Park to the National Trust and in turn the trust least it to Cheshire County Council in 1960 who managed it on behalf of the National Trust until 2009 when

the lease was transferred to Cheshire East Council.

Try Our B&B in Manchester

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Close the information bubble on the map and click on the minus sign to view the proposed area.

John Whittaker chairman of  Peel Holdings  as likened the development to the size of the Themes Gateway in London; emphasizing it’s not just for Peel Holdings but along with all other initiatives and developer within the Gateway region it will become a key source of new investment, jobs, development and environmental improvements. He has said it wont just be about real estate development and tall buildings but cover every aspect of our lives, The Environment, Transport, housing what he called ‘The Media Silicone Valley of Europe’, Energy from clean coal, Wind power, Tidal Power, Energy from waste, Utilities, Telecoms, Ship Building, Logistics in Ports, Airports, and what he called Supper Ports, as well as Hotels, Golf Courses, Races Courses.

The port developments would take place in Salford, Warrington, Ince and The Wirral.

Now I must admit he never mentioned anything about Guest Houses in Manchester but where here to do our bit, to house the architects and engineers that build it.

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Belle Epoque

Impressive from the moment you approach, step inside and be wowed or wooed . This sumptuously styled restaurant with rooms is both classic and modern, intimate and cosy and opulently romantic.

I was fortunately ‘set up’ for a surprise birthday party; which my husband was responsible for and incidentally pulled of to perfection.

Due to our party numbering 15 plus 1 toddler/high chair, we were restricted to a short menu choice. I understood this and it was not a problem, however, there was a redolent air of disappointment from some of the others. This was short lived after just one spoonful of the oven roasted tomato soup; there were oohs and aahs placing it in a hierarchy of starter choice, everyone that ordered it tried to make the others feel envy but oh no; not those that ordered the chicken liver and foie gras pate, it was truly sublime served with exquisite chutney and lightly toasted brioche, worth a trip back for that alone. Most of the party plumbed for the roast lamb ‘Sunday joint’ AND WITHOUT EXCEPTION the best roast dinner ever (and my mother’s is hard to beat). One or two more roasties was the consensus.

Opulence

Having said that, I chose to skip dessert initially; until a cacophony of drools over the ‘straight-to- the -pleasure -point ‘ rose above table and an attentive waiter brought me mine….Divine.

The service was both friendly and confident deserving the excellent long lasting reputation they have retained for over 30 years.

Best birthday ever and not even a major one..

Dee Casey  Cornerstones

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“Hello” I shout back, she sound’s a little rough this morning, must have cold.

I switched on the kettle and went to ask Ms Lewis if she’d like tea or coffee, when I went in the dinning room Ms Lewis was sat in the large bay window only she’d turned her chair to face the side of the bay producing only her profile with the bright morning sun blaring in behind her so I only caught a glance of her when I asked if she’d like tea or coffee.

“Tea please” with a hint of royal Berkshire.

I was back out to make the tea, waiting for the kettle to¬†boiling I thought, I know I only caught a glance and it’s first thing in the morning but Ms Ann Lewis was looking decidedly rough.

The tea and toast where ready and Antony’o waiter of the year was gliding into the room as of thousands of times before, this time the sun was behind the clouds and Ms Lewis turned to face me, difference being in the short time I’d been out of the room to make the tea and toast she had aged 42 years, but the¬†same build as the young lady I let in last night.

I was in shock, dumbfounded

It was Dorian Gray after the mirror broke.

What could I say to her? I was stunned: Do yon realize your in a Guest House in Manchester.

Have you looked in the mirror because some ones really got in for you? Nooooo.

What ever make up and foundation you had on yesterday you want to patent it? Nooooo

Were you a make up artist on Star Wars? Ye, Noooo.

In the end I plumbed for.

“I I I I I I Ieeeee¬† never let you in here¬†last night did I”

“No that was my daughter” Smiling so sweetly.

“But she booked in and went up to the room” I said.

“Yes I was very late so she was going to stay here and I was going to stay at her house”.

“But she gave your name”

“We change our minds and she gave me the key”

“She never said anything to me”

“Hhhhhhmmm that would have been a good idea” Royal Birkshire.

Another day in the life of the Cornerstones Guest House Manchester.

Tariff

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