Friday is here! We all know that today officially kicks off the weekend, but we also know that it ain’t over until it’s over – so don’t start the celebration just yet. We have got a few things to help you save your money for the weekend because all of this will cost you no money at all. Check it all out in today’s Manchester edition of Dollars & Sense!
Visit The Whitworth Art Gallery
The Whitworth has undergone something of a revolution of late. A new director has shaken up the old institution, fusing a rich, historic collection (of particular note are its watercolors, textiles and wallpapers) with work by some of the world’s most exciting contemporary artists. The fence that separated gallery from adjacent park has been torn down, and the gallery has high hopes that plans to extend the building into the park will go ahead. For now, make the most of its light-flooded galleries and excellent café.
Address
Oxford Road
M15 6ER
Oxford Road
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Visit The Imperial War Museum North
Surely Manchester’s most striking building of the past decade, the brain-boggling design of the museum is based on star architect Daniel Libeskind’s concept of a shattered globe (representing the world divided by conflict). Inside, floors and walls gently slope and disorient museum goers. More a museum of peace than a museum of war, the place works hard at being an entertaining and educational multimedia-led venue.
Its permanent displays, which include artillery, audio-visual shows and hands-on exhibits, are supplemented by temporary shows, such as 2011’s ‘War Correspondent’, the UK’s largest ever exhibition about wartime journalism. A new quayside entrance, seating and outdoor performance area has been created to mark the opening of Media City (it meets the footbridge that now connects the two).
Address
The Quays
Trafford Wharf Road,
M17 1TZ
South Manchester
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Financial Tip Of The Day
Pack Lunch
Going out to eat is great, but not a necessity. If you are actually eating good food and not going to the usually unhealthy “dollar menu” at your local fast food restaurant then the amount you spend on food probably has its own part of your budget, cut down on the extra spending by bringing lunch and watch how soon you save a significant amount of money.
