Reg Gardner was born in Prestwich, Manchester in 1948 and spent his formative years in Ardwick. At the age of twelve he won his first art competition in the Manchester Evening News.

BEAST RAMPZ is a 27,500 sq ft indoor skate park that encourages urban sports, and is located 1.5 miles from Manchester city centre.

Hell Is A City - the famous 1959 crime film set in Manchester and starring Stanley Baker. The movie upset the city fathers, who didn't like the title. It provides a fascinating glimpse of post-war Manchester.

The Manchester Roller Hockey Club has got roller hockey teams of all ages, from minors to seniors. Roller Hockey is played on quad skates with a curved stick and a ball and is not like Street or In-line hockey... it's much faster and more exciting!