The humble coir mat, a entrance mat woven from coconut fibres, has been welcoming visitors into residences and shops for hundreds of years. In recent years these rustic floor coverings have enjoyed a resurgence as people look for sustainable alternatives to plastic mats. From bespoke doorway mats in boutique hotels to cost?effective coir matting so… Read More

Winstanley Hall faces uncertain future — local heritage needs supportSupporters of the Winstanley Hall plan hope to secure backing before it is too late.A Tudor hall under threatWinstanley Hall stands as one of Greater Manchester’s few surviving Tudor-era houses. Originally built in the late 16th century, it first served as a manorhouse. In pas… Read More