I can’t believe I’m writing this, but today, Monday 20 May, the Gin Fuelled Bluestocking is seven years old.
Seven. I mean, that’s a whole person going to school number of years. And it’s been a ride. I’ve learned so much. About gin, wine, beer. I’ve made gin, I’ve made beer. I’ve hovered above the Etihad Stadium enjoying afternoon tea in a downpour complete with accompanying thunder and lightening, and I’ve ice skated with Matt Evers. I’ve met Charlotte Tilbury, Richard E Grant, Ron Jeremy and Elle MacPherson. As you do.
I’ve travelled to France, The Azores and all over good old blighty.
It’s also led me to meet some fantastic people, and none more so than the World Gin Day Manchester team. Cheryl, Iain, Kirsten and I started World Gin Day Manchester because… Well… Nobody else did. Last year we had 26 venues taking part, offering gin and tonic serves, cocktails, even matched bar snacks over the World Gin Day weekend. We then had a tasting hub at First Street, which mean wristband holders could meet distillers, and try lots of free samples.
It was so good – with 250 wristband holders enjoying themselves over the weekend – that we decided to do it again this year. So far, we have fifteen confirmed venues, and more being added. And the wristbands are being delivered today.
So it seems somewhat apt that I hold a competition for people to win themselves a pair of wristbands, so that they too can enjoy the World Gin Day weekend!
The winners can use their wristbands to treat themselves to deals including two double G&Ts for £10 at Peaky Blinders, a spectacular wristband-holders-only tasting session at Tipples Manchester, five different offers at The Concert Bar (Manchester’s second biggest gin bar), 2 for 1 Cocktails at Liquor Store, a bespoke cocktail at Flight Club for just £6, and 15% off at Vapiano for all wristband holders. With the wristbands costing just £6.50 each (including Eventbrite fee, and delivery), you’ll have a fabulous weekend of gin.
Over on the tasting hub at the Corn Exchange, I’ll be hosting my own tasting session of quirky gins you won’t find anywhere else, and you can try and brand new gin hitting the shelves from I Love Manchester, another newbie made locally – Evolution Gin, and a Tasting with Alston Bar & Beef. All these sessions are complete free to wristband holders.
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.
So, to win a pair of wristbands for you and your favourite person – and I’ll throw in a bottle of gin too, just answer the following question:
If you could share a G&T with anyone in the world who would it be, and why?
Pop your answer in the comments section, and I’ll draw a winner on Friday 31 May 2019.
Terms and conditions apply as below.
And now for the science bit.
Terms and Conditions:
This giveaway is open to residents of the United Kingdom only.You must be aged over 18 to enter. (I will require proof if I’m unsure).The competition is open from 20 May 2019 and will close at 12pm 31 May 2019, after which the draw will take place and the winners notified (within 24 hours).There are no cash alternatives, or alternative prizes on offer. The decision is final and will be drawn via Random.org.I will contact the winner by both email and via Twitter as long as both are detailed in the entry comment.You will be disqualified for not fulfilling the instructions, all entries will be checked.