The Fallowfield Loop

19/07/2021

Today sees the end of all legal restrictions surrounding coronavirus! How do you feel about the possibility of drinking in 256 and the Friendship Inn with no limits? Are you happy or scared with the change in guidance? Let us know!

16/07/2021

As continues to expand, it's important to place the need for green spaces. We have been investigating how green is, and how it compares to the rest of the borough. What's your favourite park in the area? Let us know!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/07/16/fallow-field-keeping-green-spaces-in-the-city/

Manchester City Centre is an urban jungle, filled with buildings, developments and infrastructure. However, the further out of the city one goes, the more likely it is to see vibrant green spaces. …

13/07/2021

Much of South is connected via the Metrolink. However, is in an odd position where it is not served by trams but is surrounded by other suburbs with tram stops. Why is this? Check out our article for more!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/07/13/why-no-trams-fallowfield/

Greater Manchester is becoming increasingly connected through transport. Trains, planes, cars and trams run throughout the region on a daily basis. However, while the tram system can reach the like…

12/07/2021

residents have covered up racist abuse that was sprayed on mural of in the wake of last night's final. What do you make of the racist abuse being given to the players?

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/07/12/withington-residents-cover-racist-abuse-on-marcus-rashford-mural/

In the wake of the final of the European Football Championships, many players – including Withington’s Marcus Rashford have received racist abuse on social media.

06/07/2021

New plans to improve the Loop cycle path have been revealed by this week. Residents have until July 30th to give their thoughts to potential improvements. What do you think?

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/07/06/manchester-council-reveals-improved-fallowfield-loop-plans/

Plans to improve infrastructure and transport in Fallowfield through the Fallowfield Loop were revealed by Manchester Council yesterday to improve quality of life in the town and surrounding areas.

05/07/2021

July is a time of great movement of students nationally, and in , this is no exception. This week has seen a host of students come and go, with a host of cardboard boxes. What is your biggest piece of advice for new residents?

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/07/05/fallowfield-welcomes-students/

July typically brings a wave of movement in any city as university students living in halls move out into the suburbs for the first time, while recently graduated students find new homes. In Manche…

03/07/2021

📣 WE NEED YOUR HELP 📣

A wealth of new students have now moved into the Fallowfield area, while others are sadly leaving, and we'd love to speak to both for an upcoming article!

If you want to get in touch, please send us a DM!

29/06/2021

is known as a hotspot for local crime. What is being done by the authorities to help drive down the rates? Check out our article here!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/06/29/tackling-crime-in-fallowfield/

Fallowfield is home to a wide array of people and as a result, the ward is teeming with life. However, with more people brings the possibility of more crime – a trend that is commonly seen in…

22/06/2021

residents: have you been broken into?

For an upcoming article on our site, we are looking for people who have burgled in Fallowfield, .

If you want to share your story, send us a message and we'll take it from there!

16/06/2021

We put the question out; you answered! What is the best pub in ? Check out our article to see who came out on top! Do you agree with the winner? Who would you vote for? Let us know in the comments below!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/06/16/best-pub-in-fallowfield/

As coronavirus took hold across the UK in early 2020, businesses had to shut their doors to the public. This included pubs – the backbone of British society. Now pubs are opening up again and…

15/06/2021

📣WE NEED YOUR HELP! 📣

What is the best pub in ?

We are asking you what is the best pub in the Fallowfield area, in conjunction with an article to be published on The Fallowfield Loop tomorrow!

You can vote for your favourite at this Google Form here: https://forms.gle/GGfH7TpeNrWPUDzq5

Be sure to vote, and keep in the loop by following us here at the Fallowfield Loop!

14/06/2021

Owens Park in may be home to thousands of The University of Manchester students, but in 2002, the campus played host to a whole new league of talent. Check out our article on how Fallowfield played its part when hosted the !

The student accommodation that makes up Owens Park covers much of the University of Manchester’s Fallowfield Campus. But aside from the demonstrations against fencing being erected in the hal…

10/06/2021

There is one building in that is instantly recognisable - the "Toast Rack". However, renovations on the building have stalled for years and the complex is falling into disrepair. What is happening? Check out this article here!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/06/10/whats-happening-toast-rack/

One of the most iconic buildings in Manchester is based right here in Fallowfield. The Toast Rack – formally known as the Hollings Building – is one of the most noticeable architectures…

04/06/2021

Our first post! may be a hub for students nowadays, but it hasn't entirely been like this! What is the story of this suburb? Check out our article here!

https://thefallowfieldloop.wordpress.com/2021/06/04/a-brief-history-of-fallowfield/

Fallowfield may be a vibrant area bustling with life, but it has not always been the Fallowfield that we all know. Early history The history of what is now Fallowfield stretches all the way back to…

24/05/2021