Vicky Barker

January inevitably involves paying for that seasonal glut back in December. Packed lunches made of healthy leftovers restore the waistline and the bank balance. Waste not want not, after all. And that's exactly the ethos behind a new cafe that is opening its doors in Manchester City Centre next month. Real Junk Food Project Manchester will open up in The Wonder Inn, near Shudehill. A day after it hosted delegates from the EU Committee of Regions to discuss all things food waste, Time Out went along to speak to the project's director Corin Bell, to discover more. Hi Corin. Junk Food Cafe, sounds like our idea of heaven! What's different about what you're doing? 'Real Junk Food Project is all about serving up food that would have otherwise gone to waste. We're not talking about scrapings from people's plates and we're not talking about food that's mouldy. There is an amazing amount of perfectly edible food that gets wasted for the daftest of reasons that could be going in a human belly. We'll serve food on a pay-as-you-feel basis.' You're due to open any week now. What's your routine like at the moment? 'It's random at the moment. Because we're not quite open yet, my days are crackers. There are some days I don't even come in and I just work from home. Alex our upcycler has got his own set of keys, and he'll be in here building furniture. At the moment when we have big events, we rent out some space in a big commercial kitchen in Trafford.' Sounds hectic! Do you have other peop

With the redevelopment of the Quays and Chapel Street, Salford has blossomed into Manchester's attractive sister in recent years. That said, it still has its fair share of rainy days. But don't despair! No amount of showers can rain on Salford's parade. From visiting museums to dining in the glamorous MediaCity, you're spoilt for choice for things to do when the heavens open! So grab your brollie and read on to discover how to make the most of a soggy Salford day! 9am - Lupo Caffe Italiano   There's no better way to start the day than by relaxing over a scrummy breakfast. Lupo's was recently voted the best coffee bar in Manchester 2015 at the Manchester Food and Drink Awards, and prides itself in serving 'proper Italian coffee'. It is also super easy to find, located on the top of Chapel Street close to Salford Central train station. Once you've had your caffeine fix, head down the road to Salford Museum and Art Gallery. 10am - Salford Museum and Art Gallery After you've eaten a delicious breakfast, you'll be suitably prepared to do a spot of time travelling before lunch. Yes, really as at Salford Museum and Art Gallery not only can you take a look at the history of the city, but you can also experience Salford in the Victorian period by strolling down a mocked-up life size street. Sandwiched between the main University of Salford campuses, the museum is also free admission so what's not to love? After you've finished exploring Salford's past, it will be time for a spot of