Following what was a busy week, E, my Mum, and I packed our suitcases and made our way to Manchester for Friday evening where we stayed at the Hampton Hilton in the Northern Quarter for two nights. After catching up on some sleep we spent Saturday exploring the city centre; E was introduced to the joys of Afflecks Palace and then we filled our trolleys and spent our pennies at Primark prior to returning to the hotel laden with bags galore. After a quick shower, change of clothes, and a few snacks, we grabbed E’s ear defenders and hailed a…