The January 2025 edition of the Mancunian Matters magazine offers is a time to reflect on what has just passed – but also an opportunity to look ahead to what is in store for the future.
We have pieces on maintaining good mental health during the winter months, keeping New Year’s resolutions and conquering dry January. Keeping with the theme of sobriety, we have a piece on Hinterland, Manchester’s alcohol-free bar – but for the beer-drinkers we have also interviewed James Campbell, co-founder of phenomenal Manchester brewery SureShot.
The visually awe-inspiring and adrenaline-fuelled sport of Roller Derby takes our front cover, and read on to learn how the Rainy City league have built an athletic community for the alternative crowd. And the similarly brave sport of open-water swimming takes the final pages of the magazine. Are you brave enough to take the plunge?
We are also looking at the potential dangers in the years ahead, such as the overwhelming power of AI and how it will transform our lives, potentially beyond recognition in terms of our perception of what is and isn’t reality. We also look at how more and more students are making their own side-projects, from DJ events to day trading.
For those who are looking for lighter topics may like our pieces on predicting 2025 fashion getaways and finding the best getaways for your future holidays this year. There is plenty on music too, from the best albums of 2024 to the artists and events to keep your eyes on in 2025.
Whether you want to try travelling solo for the first time, vet your new man in a Facebook dating group or check out ice baths and saunas, it’s all inside this edition of the Mancunian Matters magazine!
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Feature image: Roller Derby on Film
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