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Disney Opens New Shop with HSM2 Promo - Manchester Arndale

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This Saturday, 16th February, Disney officially celebrated the opening of their new store in Manchester. This was a move from its old location on St Anne’s Square to the new vibrant section of the Arndale Centre - joining the colourful array of retailers that took advantage of being strategically positioned close to Starbucks.

Being next to Next or next door but one to Next or next two up from Next or near to Next is advantageous for the consumer, as the toilets are very close by. Spend £££’s then go next door to Next and spend a penny. Its free nowadays, saving you around 20-60p, since the Trafford Centre took a lot of business.

It seems posh toilets are now fighting for our custom or convenience, as the loos in The Triangle & Salford Quays have all dryers working, are checked by Kevin every hour and have fancy cream after we’ve washed our hands. I did make that mistake, being brought up on jam butties, of trying to wash my hands with cream. No wonder it didn’t lather up well until I half emptied one that was half full.

One simply needs to carry his own personal alcohol gel to stop any super bug or any other infection, which may have been brought in from the last loo, from spreading onto my hands. Maybe have one hanging next to the driver when getting on the bus. So that, when they ring the bell, they won’t leave the next passenger needing anti-biotics that doctors refuse to give out. Until then; if their fingerprint is still on the red bell button, they could be shopping in Strangeways for the next 10-15 years. Which reminds me.. I need to check the sell-by-date on that discounted loaf I just bought.

Best thing to do, is to ask someone else to press the bell and don’t shake hands with a total stranger in a public toilet. Unless you are wearing protective vinyl powder-free gloves.

So now, when you go shopping in Manchester city centre, you can pick up something very squeeky clean, that is spreading fast across the nation. Like I did this afternoon, when us shoppers were entertained with a High School Musical 2 promotion in the Arndale Centre.

I was able to chat to Amy, who thought it crazy to talk into the back of my mobile phone but was up for it.

Disney HSM 2

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Britain’s Got Talent - Stephen Mulhern Shook My Hand

My claim to fame!

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Last week at the Palace Theatre, Oxford Street, Manchester, ITV 1 & 2’s “Britain’s Got Talent” were filiming auditions. Along with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden & Piers Morgan were Ant & Dec and presenter Stephen Mulhern.

I was back stage on 2 of the days, Wednesday and Friday, covering first aid for the Red Cross, volunteering (was it 15 hours in total? Dunno, wasn’t looking at my watch.), when Stephen Mulhern grabbed my hand firmly and shook it. He was very sincere and very greatful for the work of the British Red Cross, saying, “You do a great job!”

ARTICLE IN BLACKPOOL GAZETTE

I was stunned slightly; as I don’t get many celebrities walking up to me, shake my hand firmly and say how much they appreciate me - not yet anyways. I’m still working on it! But, Stephen Mulhern did it to me. My claim to fame, hopefully his soon!

BGT Stage Front

Even though production told me off for snapping a few pics, even though they told the audience they could, I thought it was a bit harsh seeing I didn’t get a penny for being there. All that said, I really enjoyed myself and it was thrilling being inches away from Ant & Dec, seeing Simon Cowell up close (shorter than I thought) and Stephen Mulhern shaking my hand.

When they show the series look out for a 19yr old belly dancer (not part of The Urban Gypsies) from Manchester University, who got through. She was very talented - had more of the XXX Factor I’d say!

No casualties. We did go on stage for a few minutes when the warm-up artist invited me and a colleague. It was good to get the stage experience.

Thanks to all the theatre staff who looked after me, the security guys, Tim (Stage Manager) and Dawn (Production Manager).

THE VIDEO THEY TRIED TO BAN!!!

BGT Video Stage View

Paul Summer

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