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Your weekly update from MediaCityUK News Car Parking Update We’re aware that there were frustrating and lengthy queues exiting the multi-storey on Monday and Wednesday this week and we’re very sorry for the inconvenience caused. Unfortunately, demand for spaces was exceptionally high on both these days which we believe was largely due to the rail strike. Please be assured we are working hard to find a solution and our team will be present this evening to speed up the exit process.  The queues have also been exacerbated by only two of the three exit lanes being used by those leaving the car park. During peak times we will continue to man these lanes to ensure they are used effectively. We have also invested in ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology which will recognise the number plate details of vehicles who hold a season ticket. This will allow these vehicles automatic access, hence speeding up the entrance and exit process. We understand there are concerns among our community over the availability of parking spaces and we are closely monitoring demand for spaces. Despite a number of new tenants joining the MediaCityUK community we still have over 1,000 available spaces across the site including Booths, The Pitch and The Lowry. We are also working closely with the BBC and dock10 on a car parking strategy for studio audiences who will be encouraged to park at the Lowry car park. Thank you for your patience and if you have further questions or concerns please email:neil.beverley@mediacityuk.co.uk Kellogg’s Makes the Move A warm MediaCityUK welcomes goes out to all Kellogg’s employees who have this week made the move to Orange. The appearance of Tony Tiger on the Metrolink on Monday turned a few heads and marked Kellogg’s arrival. New Year’s Day Swim Success MediaCityUK’s annual New Year’s Day swim run by Uswim  and sponsored by the Morson Group, attracted over 200 hardy swimmers who took the plunge in dock9 to raise over £4,000 for Grace’s Place 'Forget Me Not' Children’s Hospice in Bury. Well done to all of you who took part. Flanagans Opens its Doors After much anticipation, traditional high end Barbers Flanagans welcomed its first customers in the run up to Christmas. Conveniently located in the Garage, Flanagans is the fifth branch to open in Manchester offering a combination of traditional and innovative male grooming and barbering techniques. Details of Flanagans official launch will be published next week.  www.flanagansbarbers.com Instagram @flanagansbarbers Twitter @FlanagansBarber Facebook Flanagans Barbers  Nutri Bar Launches Better You Programme Nutri Bar has teamed up with Cheryl Dean, a nutritional therapist, personal trainer and sports massage practitioner to deliver an eight week health and fitness programme to help individuals improve their health, fitness and wellbeing. Find out more at the launch night at 5pm on Thursday, 11th January and receive a 10% discount on the course price.  The course starts at 6pm on Thursday, 18th January at the Nutri Bar. On the same day there will be a Raw Bake Station pop-up from 12pm-2pm. Head down to sample some products. Koala Gets Cosy at MediaCityUK  TV commercials production company Koala has expanded its UK presence beyond London and Birmingham to open a new branch office in Blue. The firm’s MediaCityUK office is headed by Kim Nolan, who has joined Koala from ITV to become Regional Account Director for Manchester and the North West. Founder and Managing Director Phil Brice said: “Manchester was the natural choice when we looked at expansion plans. With its thriving agency and media scene, we felt that there was a room for a high quality production company, and we’re excited by the opportunities in the region.” Recent client wins include a national VOD campaign for DIY chain Selco, and online video production for McCann’s clients Mappin & Webb and Stratstone.  koalatv.com YourMediaCity For the latest Screenboo Production of ‘Your MediaCity’ please click here where you can find out about all the latest exciting offers & events happening at MediaCityUK. Connect with us Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2EQ Enquiries: +44 (0) 161 886 5300 update@mediacityuk.co.uk www.mediacityuk.co.uk     Like     Tweet     Forward