The Manchester Shop

23/06/2026

Honorary Manc Alan Turing was born on this day in 1912. 🖥️🌈

He cracked the enigma code which shortened WW2 by two years, saving over 14 million lives. His efforts at the time were widely disregarded due to the 20th-century attitude to homosexuality. In 2013, the ‘Alan Turing Law’ was passed which officially pardoned those convicted of same-sex relationships.

Each year on this day, people from honor his birthday by surrounding his Sackville Gardens statue with flowers. Since 2013, they have raised over £12,700 for the bloody ace , who use video games and technology to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities.

19/06/2026

Who's off to see Take That tonight? 🎤

If you’re heading out, have the 'Greatest Day' and don’t forget we've got these ace patches in our Afflecks Manchester shop.

Grab yours before you’re 'Back For Good' tomorrow asking if there are any left. 😜🎶

17/06/2026

Don't forget it's Fathers Day this weekend! (20th June). 👨

We know your Manc Dad would love anything with a bee on, who wouldn't?! 💛🐝

17/06/2026

Don't forget it's Father's Day this weekend! 🐝

Make sure you remember to pick up an ace gift here… 👇

*make sure to order by 2pm tomorrow and choose 'Royal Mail Tracked 24' at checkout.*

Looking for something perfect to give your Manc dad? Make his day extra special with something from our Manchester bee collection. Made in Manchester, all with Fast and Free UK Shipping available ✔️ Manchester Bee Mugs | Bee T-Shirts | Manchester Bee Socks

16/06/2026

NEW IN 🪶

Who says pigeons don't like to party? Now they do with this ace pin! Is this the best pressie for your pigeon loving pals birthday?🎉🎂

Find it online by clicking the photo or picking one up in our Afflecks Manchester shop. 🐝

15/06/2026

Struggling to find the perfect gift for your Manc dad? We've got you covered! Tap the link to shop Fathers Day pressies that celebrate his Manchester pride. Shop now: https://bit.ly/4xpUKK9

11/06/2026

Don't forget it's Father's Day on the 21st of June!👨🐝

Show some Mancunian love this year with this ace selection of gifts 👉 https://bit.ly/4ummexf

10/06/2026

One of our ace staff members is at Download Festival this weekend and made the best use of one of our tea towels...

Tell me you're a Northerner at a festival without telling me!👏

Pick up your own I ❤️ Chippy Tea towel here - https://bit.ly/3RWM51r

10/06/2026

BACK IN STOCK!!!😱

Some of our Piccadilly Pigeon decorations ARE BACK IN STOCK ONLINE inculding all 4 of !

Make sure to grab one before they fly out... Which is your favourite? https://bit.ly/3NhCQ9Y 🐦🪶

09/06/2026

We are proper chuffed to announce that we now stock the ace Dan and the Bees honey!🍯🐝

Locally sourced in Manchester and amazingly tasty! (the proof is in the TWO stars at the Great Taste Awards!) ⭐⭐ Their bees fly around Manchester and the North West so you know it’s proper local honey, no imports and no fake blends you can find in supermarkets!

Each jar has a unique QR code that tells you exactly where your honey is sourced. Cool right?

Pop into our Afflecks Manchester shop to pick one up!💛