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Luke Allan 🔶

@lukeallanld.bsky.social
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Working-class lefty-liberal. @mcrlibdems.uk campaigner for Ancoats & Beswick 🔶 Equality campaigner. Ex Co-Chair of LGBT+ Lib Dems. Orig from NYorks. Published and promo by L Allan (Lib Dem), at Unit 2KLM, Beehive Mill, M4 6JG.

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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Saddened to hear this. Christine is a champion of liberalism and a stalwart of our party, always fighting to keep us true to our values. I feel lucky and proud to have briefly worked with her to help turn those values into action. Thank you, CJ, wishing you all the very best! 🧡
LGBT+ Lib Dems Co-Chair Charley, Christine Jardine MP and Luke holding Lib Dem-branded Trans Rights placards.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
However you’re spending Manchester Village Pride this year, I hope it’s filled with love, joy and pride in our community and our city 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️💛
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I’m also proud to be part of the UK’s leading party on LGBTQ+ equality – from moving the clause to repeal Section 28, delivering same-sex marriage in England and Wales, and former Withington MP John Leech being the architect behind the Turing’s Law campaign. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Happy Pride Manchester! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ As a former community Pride organiser, I couldn’t be happier to see Pride return to its roots. I’m especially proud that Manchester Lib Dems brought forward the motion that committed Manchester City Council to supporting a new, community-led Pride in our city last year.
Luke and Chris smiling for a photo at Manchester Pride, holding LGBTQ+ Equality and Trans Rights signs, with a crowd of Pride marchers and flags behind them.Pride marchers hold large LGBTQ+ Equality and Trans Rights signs in the rain, surrounded by rainbow and trans flags at Manchester Pride.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
(Many thanks to the wonderful team at #KeepManchesterTidy for supplying us with the bags we needed and all the great work they do!)
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Litter and fly-tipping are issues we’ve been banging on about to the council, City and One Manchester for years – and we’re not stopping until we restore the pride in our community again 🧡
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I also reported some fly-tipping spots along the way to checking on some of the areas I’ve recently reported to the council for street cleaning, mainly along Baysdale Walk.
Luke in a navy T-shirt beside a pile of dumped furniture and rubbish next to a fence, highlighting fly-tipping in the area.Luke in a navy T-shirt beside a pile of dumped rubbish next to a wall, highlighting fly-tipping in the area.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
At long last, the cooler weather has returned – perfect for getting out and about! After yesterday’s advice surgery at Beswick Library, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I did a spot of litter picking along Limetree Walk, clearing everything from crisp packets and beer cans to a blanket and trolley… 🛒
Luke in a navy T-shirt and Cllr Alan Good in a grey T-shirt smile for a selfie while holding bags of rubbish collected during a litter pick.Cllr Alan Good uses a litter picker to collect rubbish from a grassy verge beside Limetree Walk, with a bag of litter in his other hand.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Almost a year to the day since I reported fallen branches from this tree on the corner of Rodney St and Jersey St in #Ancoats, it’s happened again 🌳 I’ve reported this to the council and asked for the tree to be assessed to see whether any further branches need removing before someone is injured.
Selfie of Luke in front of a fallen tree branch overhanging the pavement.Selfie of Luke from last year in front of a fallen tree branch covering the pavement.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
It’s frustrating to see so many buildings like this – part of our area’s rich history – left to crumble. Sadly, all too familiar in, with the old Bank of England pub and River pub just round the corner. Landowners, developers and the council need to get their act together.
Wide view of the former Church of All Souls, a large red-brick Victorian church with boarded windows, scaffolding along one side and vegetation growing around the building beneath a cloudy sky.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Following a report that part of the roof has collapsed again, I visited the former Church of All Souls off Every Street yesterday. Thankfully, this appears to be internal. Whilst reassuring, we’ve asked the council to urgently inspect the site, make it safe and update us on the next steps.
Selfie of a Luke pointing towards the former Church of All Souls, a large red-brick Victorian church with boarded doors and windows under an overcast sky.Close-up of an overgrown side window at the former Church of All Souls, with climbing plants covering the brickwork and partially obscuring the stained glass.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Manchester is a city of warmth, strength and diversity – and there is no room here for hate 💛
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Manchester Liberal Democrats @mcrlibdems.uk · 21/02/2026
We know people are worried about a far right group arriving in Manchester, and about the risk of harassment or violence. Manchester is a working class city built by migrants, by neighbours who look out for each other. Such discrimination cut against the community values that make our city a home.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
10am start. Five hours. One hat. Two gloves. A slightly dramatic pinched nerve. Thousands of leaflets later… Not a bad way to share the love this Valentine’s 💛 Today the team and I hit the streets of Beswick, delivering our latest newsletter, chatting about issues and reporting along the way.
Luke standing outdoors in a hat with gloves whilst the sun shines, smiling at the camera while holding a leaflet. Houses, trees, and a street sign in the background.Luke smiling at the camera while gesturing towards a pavement area covered with litter beside a fence. Rubbish bags, packaging and debris are visible on the ground.Luke standing next to a discarded oven left by a fence. He is smiling and pointing at the fly-tipped item, with houses, trees and a road in the background.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Narrowly dodged the worst of the rain with the team last night 🌧️ Thanks to everyone who took the time to chat with us and share what’s going on in your buildings and the wider area, it really helps us stay on top of issues, get things moving, and take action.
Lib Dem campaigners holding calling cards on a dark street in the rain, smiling for the photo.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Huge thanks to everyone who helped organise and run the event, making sure this special annual celebration continues to bring the community together. Events like this really matter, and I can’t wait to see everyone again next year!
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Great to be at the Christmas Light Switch-On at Bradford Park in Beswick this week 🎄✨ A truly lovely event, made all the more special with some wonderful singing from students from CofE School of the Resurrection, getting us all into the festive spirit.
Alan and Luke standing in front of a large, illuminated tree at night, with houses and festive lights visible in the background.A tall tree outdoors at night, wrapped in warm white string lights spiralling from top to bottom, with people gathered around its base.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Today is World AIDS Day. We have come a long way since the horrors of the 1980s, which triggered a wave of homophobia which has its echoes today. HIV is now routinely treatable and for the first time there is the prospect of a world without AIDS too. (1/2)
A graphic for World AIDS Day 2025 featuring a large red awareness ribbon over a world map in soft red tones. The Liberal Democrats logo sits at the top. Below the date, four illustrated people stand together smiling, each wearing or holding a red ribbon to show solidarity.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Thank you to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social, @cajardinemp.bsky.social, @lizbarkerlords.bsky.social and other @libdems.org.uk MPs and Peers who have been working with the APPG on this. It's vital to keep up work on this, particularly now an end to AIDS is possible.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
At a time when our trans siblings and the LGBTQ+ community face growing hostility, manufactured culture-war attacks, and bigotry within our own party, we need strong, inspiring voices to carry the torch and keep fighting for our freedoms and equality. It’s clear we have them 🧡
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
I’ve just cast my vote in the @pluslibdems.bsky.social elections and I’m delighted we have not only a contested officer role, but so many members stepping forward to join the Exec. It’s been heartwarming to see people getting more involved, and reassuring as I prepare to leave after four years.
Illustration of a ballot paper marked with the number 1 being placed into a black ballot box, set against an orange gradient background.
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Christine Jardine @cajardinemp.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
After several difficult years for the trans community, we must continue to stand up for the rights of trans people across the UK and the world and fight discrimination wherever we find it #TransAwarenessWeek
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
We are disappointed that, due to legal pressure from transphobic campaign groups following the For Woman Scotland decision, two eminently reasonable quotas in our party's election regulations have been suspended. These suspensions are profoundly anti-queer, anti-trans and anti-feminist... 1/4
Statement on the Suspension of Trans-Inclusive Quotas
19 Nov 2025

"We are disappointed that, due to legal pressure from transphobic campaign groups following the For Woman Scotland decision, two eminently reasonable quotas in our party's election regulations have been suspended. These suspensions are profoundly anti-queer, anti-trans and anti-feminist, and those threatening to sue clearly care about trans exclusion and not women’s liberation.

Several months ago, well before the elections, we advised the party that we supported the existing trans-inclusive gender quotas and that the only viable alternative in the face of legal threats would be to suspend gender quotas, despite this being completely against our values. The attempt to instead third-space trans people has wasted a huge amount of staff and volunteer time and effort, not to mention money that should have been spent on Liberal Democrat campaigning.

We continue to advocate for changing the law to reverse the effects of the For Women Scotland decision. We are also working across the party to develop constitutional proposals to bring back the suspended quotas, particularly the LGBT+ quota, to the fullest extent possible."

LGBT+ Liberal Democrats Executive Comittee
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Made the most of the not-so-dry or warm weather last night 😅 Great to get some steps in with @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk, delivering our latest update to residents on our work over the summer, collecting casework and having some great chats on the doorstep.
Luke and Alan outdoors in the dark, holding stacks of orange Liberal Democrat Focus leaflets. The shot is lit by a streetlight. Houses and a wet road are visible in the background.Luke standing in the road, smiling and holding a Focus leaflet whilst gesturing to fly-tipped twigs and bamboo canes.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
A huge thank you to @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social for being our Co-Chairs in 2025, and congratulations to Lucas North for being elected Chair for 2026. Thank you as well to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and to @mariecgoldman.bsky.social for addressing our AGM so well today. 🧡
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🦇💀 Rigg-or Mortis 💀🦇 @rigg.lgbt · 15/11/2025
Really fun @pluslibdems.bsky.social AGM today. Thanks to @joshbabarinde.bsky.social and Marie Goldman for excellent Q&A sessions, and props to our outgoing chairs @charleyhasted.bsky.social and @lukeallanld.bsky.social. You buggers are going to be a hard act to follow.
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Charley Hasted @charleyhasted.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Just finished my last AGM as Co-Chair of @pluslibdems.bsky.social. It's been brilliant to work with @lukeallanld.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to handing over to Lucas North who'll be taking over in January.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats condemn our party's decision to base internal gender quotas on sex assigmed at birth. This trans-exclusionary decision is an attack on one of the most vulnerable groups in our society. 1/4
The text of our thread on an image of Big Ben with a rainbow and a trans flag.The text of our thread on an image of Big Ben with a rainbow and a trans flag.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
From the hundreds of conversations we’ve had this summer, fly-tipping and litter remain two of the biggest concerns. I’m proud of the work @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and @chrisn.xyz have been doing to tackle this, and we’ll keep pushing with others to clean up and restore pride in our area.
Luke gesturing towards a discarded fridge on Palmerston Street in Beswick, with houses and autumn leaves behind him.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Lib Dem team 1 – Fly-tipping 0 💪 Yesterday, whilst fans flocked to City, @alangoodld.mcrlibdems.uk and I kicked off our weekend near the Etihad – updating residents on Tuesday’s #Beswick skip day – a great community win with One Manchester providing skips on Hassop/Orme and Havana Closes (1–3pm).
Luke and Alan smiling while holding Liberal Democrat “Beswick Skip Day” letters for residents on Havana Close in Beswick.Luke smiling and holding a Liberal Democrat “Beswick Skip Day” leaflet near the Etihad Stadium, with autumn leaves and people in the background.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
#Beswick needs you! 💛 Join One Manchester’s neighbourhood clean-up next Tuesday, 1–3pm, and help tackle litter and fly-tipping in our area. 🗑️ Skips will be available on Hassop/Orme Close and Havana Close, with litter-picking gear also provided. Get involved – every bit helps 💪 #KeepManchesterTidy
Neighbourhood clean-up event poster for Beswick, organised by One Manchester.

The poster headline reads “Neighbourhood clean-up event” with a subheading “Beswick”. Below it says: “Come along and get stuck in giving your area a clean!”

It explains that One Manchester will be providing free skips to use and litter picking equipment to help stop fly-tipping and get the area looking great again.

Event details:

Meet us at the skips
Tuesday 21 October
1–3pm

Skip locations:
Hassop/Orme Close, M11 3JS
Havana Close, M11 3JE

There are two photos on the poster:

The top image shows a person in a yellow hi-vis vest holding litter picking equipment and pushing a wheelbarrow with a black rubbish bag inside.

The bottom image shows another person in a dark top and gloves carrying a black rubbish bag, with a van and some plants in the background.

At the bottom, the One Manchester logo appears in purple with a rainbow hexagon design.
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Liberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 11/10/2025
"During Hate Crime Awareness Week, we call on everyone - individuals, organisations and political leaders - to stand up against hate, support those affected, and help build a society where everyone can live free from fear, prejudice and discrimination." @MarieCGoldman.bsky.social
Image of Marie Goldman MP, Lib Dem Spokesperson for Women & Equalities, in the House of Commons.

"National Hate Crime Awareness Week is a powerful reminder that hatred and prejudice continue to have a devastating impact on far too many people across the UK. 
No one should have to suffer  or live in fear simply because of their identity.
The Liberal Democrats say: enough is enough."
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
We thought the Brighton Centre looked much better when the @libdems.org.uk had our conference there a year ago.
A picture of a huge crowd of Lib Dems, including Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and various MPs, standing outside the Brighton Centre, which has a huge Liberal Democrats decal on the main windows, all holding an enormous Trans Pride flag in the sunshine, at their Autumn Conference in 2024.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
It might not feel urgent, but if you’re offered the flu jab, please don’t put it off. Book your appointment and help protect yourself and others this winter. A massive thank you once again to the incredible NIMP team and to all the GP practices and pharmacies running flu clinics across the city.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Gone in 90 seconds 💉💙 Huge thanks to the brilliant team at New Islington Medical Practice for running yesterday’s #FluJab clinic and seeing over 500 patients — myself included! No small feat, especially with the dreary weather.
Luke in a black coat stood in the rain outside Ancoats Primary Care Centre (a white and grey building).
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
In the months ahead, our Lib Dem members will elect the new leaders, policy shapers and changemakers of our party. I know love and unity will prevail. We will stand firm in our principles, trust those who can deliver, and together safeguard a strong liberal future for our party.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
We cannot allow hate at the fringes to infect the roots of our party — corroding our principles and values. Hellbent on sowing division not unity — looking to the past not progress — determined to drag us down to its petty level, even if it means watching us burn out of spite 🧡
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
I wouldn’t be an active Manchester campaigner if it weren’t for Chris and her incredible support, warmth and leadership which regularly inspires so many people across our party, in our own local community and our wonderful and wider LGBTQ+ community. This award was long overdue 💛
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Chris Northwood @chrisn.xyz · 24/09/2025
I see people are upset that I won an award for women because I'm the wrong type of woman. I was moved and honoured to have been awarded this by the party's women's group, and that the Lib Dems at all levels have my back and I will continue to fight for liberalism and my community.
Chris Northwood holds a glass award that says The Patsy Calton Award 2025 Liberal Democrats on it in front of a progress pride flag.
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LGBT+ Liberal Democrats 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @pluslibdems.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
YES! Chris is a fantastic councillor and advocate for her community. It's a thoroughly deserved award, and good to see HQ having no truck with any nonsense about it. Well done, Chris!
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
The Daily Mail has spent years attacking our trans and non-binary siblings, and the wider LGBTQ+ community. They are no ally — and never will be — and their toxic, rage-baiting clickbait belongs in the bin.
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Lisa Smart MP @lisasmartmp.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
💛 We’ve passed a major milestone! Since I was elected last July, my office has now opened over 10,000 support cases for residents across #HazelGrove Constituency. Every case matters – whether it’s freeing trapped pigeons, or supporting a family fighting to stay together.
Lisa Smart MP and the team outside the Romiley Constituency Office with “10,000 cases” Lib Dem DiamondsLisa Smart MP and the team outside the Romiley Constituency Office with “10,000 cases” Lib Dem Diamonds
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Contract Trees Not Cars on Facebook to find out more 👇 www.facebook.com/treesnotcars...
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Great to see this educational family event from #TreesNotCars planned at Cotton Field Park in #Ancoats today. A creative, hands-on event exploring air pollution and children’s health — giving kids a chance to learn about air pollution, get creative, and appreciate our green spaces. 💚
A promotional flyer:
“Join Trees Not Cars: Educational Event – Air Pollution and Kids’ Health.” The flyer features colourful illustrations, including a child’s drawing reading “I need clean air,” lungs with a stethoscope and inhaler, and children’s posters about trees and pollution.

The event offers:
	•	Kids’ art activities on air pollution
	•	Face-painting and snacks
	•	An asthma awareness talk
	•	A breath workshop with a qigong teacher
	•	A “traffic adventure” walk to Great Ancoats Street
	•	Playtime at Mayfield Park

Date: 10th July
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM (note: the flyer says 3:30 AM, likely a typo)
Location: Cotton Field Park, M4 5DH – near the area with tables and benches
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
A truly lovely mix of community, culture and celebration. With summer finally making an appearance, it’s good to see so many people out enjoying it — long may it last!
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
There was a great buzz around #Ancoats yesterday with the much-loved Ancoats Makers Market and the 135th Madonna del Rosario procession, organised by the Manchester Italian Association. Thankfully, the rain held off, and both events brought people from all over to our wonderful corner of the city.
Stalls and shoppers at the Ancoats Makers Market, set against red-brick apartment buildings, with people browsing handmade goods and sitting on benches.Crowds take part in the Madonna del Rosario procession in Ancoats, with banners for Saint Michael’s and a pipe band leading the way along a busy street.A smiling Luke holds a pastry wrapped in white paper at the Ancoats Makers Market, with red-brick buildings and market stalls visible in the background.Crowds take part in the Madonna del Rosario procession in Ancoats.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
In #Manchester and at a loose end today? See what’s on offer here 👇 visitmanchester.com
visitmanchester.com
Visit Manchester | Official Tourist Board for Manchester
Plan your perfect visit with our complete guide for things to do and what's on in Manchester.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Happy bank holiday Monday! 🎉 Whether you’re out making the most of it, getting bits done like I was this morning with a gym trip and food shop, or just taking it easy — I hope you have a great day as the long weekend winds down.
Luke, smiling in gym gear, stands in front of a canal lock with red-brick buildings, trees and street art in the background. It’s a cloudy bank holiday, but the weather looks dry.
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Luke Allan 🔶 @lukeallanld.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
I had a quick wander yesterday and was blown away by the creativity and effort behind the displays — truly brilliant. Can’t wait to explore it all properly. If you’re going, grab a coat (it’s still Manchester) — and maybe a hayfever tablet too! Find out more: MCRFlowerFest.com
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The Manchester Flower Festival
Celebrate the start of summer at The Manchester Flower Festival.
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