Aitch's nan makes appearance at Plantlife festival on same day as rapper's headline Parklife slot

It’s set to be a big day for Manchester-based rapper Aitch, who will be making his first headline performance at Parklife festival this evening.

The Moston-born star will be heading up the Parklife stage in front of close to 70,000 fans in what is set to be a proud homecoming moment for him.

But, he’s not the only superstar in his family making a headline appearance today as his grandma Pauline was a special guest at the Plantlife festival, held at the Lakeside Cafe at Boggart Hole Clough in Blackley this afternoon.

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Posters promoting the event, which were created by @DanTheCools, teased ‘Aitch’s gran might pop along’ alongside sunflower potting tables, painting pot classes and DJ sessions.

“It was a great day, it was roasting,” Lakeside CIC secretary Jenna Willis told the M.E.N. “It went really well and it was just a really good vibe all day.

“It was just a cheeky spin on Parklife. We’re also based in north Manchester, so I guess it’s a good alternative to Heaton Park.”

Aitch’s nan Pauline, who is also based in Moston, is a regular at the cafe and organisers said she was pleased to make her presence at the event, which was held for the first time ever today.

“She’s a regular at the cafe in the park and she lives locally - she comes in all the time and orders a latte,” Jenna said. “When I first saw the poster, I wasn’t sure if she would make an appearance - there was no commitment to.

“When one of the workers at the cafe last spoke to her a few days ago, Pauline said she might make an appearance and asked what the dress code was.”

Whilst Jenna said Pauline explained she had no plans to attend Parklife this evening to watch her grandson