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Re:Birth Progamme networking events

12 Jan 2018 - 11:26 by michelle.foster

This is a collection of exciting new work that celebrates a return by the amazing Manchester based artist Ekua Bayunu.

The exhbition runs from 15 January 2018 – 22 February 2018 at the Chuck Gallery, Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 0AF. There is a preview on Sunday 14 January, 2pm – 5pm.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday, 11am-6pm
Saturdays, 11am-4pm
Sundays, 1pm-4pm

There will be an artist talk on Thursday 25 January at 6pm with Provocateur Sonia Hughes discussing the exhibition with Ekua Bayunu.

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Experiences of cancer screening services - seeking views

26 Sep 2017 - 14:55 by Mike Wild

The NHS would like to know more about your thoughts of your cancer screening experience(s) within Greater Manchester and whether cancer screening is or is not a good opportunity to talk to people about healthy lifestyles and promote other cancer screening opportunities. A series of group discussions is taking place around Greater Manchester on behalf of Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership.

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Manchester BME Network - Free Legal Advice Sessions starting

19 Sep 2017 - 09:10 by michelle.foster

Manchester BME Network are starting their free legal advice sessions again on Tuesday (19 September), with the sessions taking place on Tuesdays 9.30am-11.30am at Mauldeth House, 2nd floor right, Nell Lane, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7RL.

Areas covered, include: Housing, Immigration, Employment, Property, Family and Taxation

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Community Revival free ESOL courses

25 Aug 2017 - 11:45 by michelle.foster

Improve your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, entry 1, 2, 3 and Level 1.

You have to be over 19 years old and a UK/EU citizen (or have indefinite leave to remain) also receiving benefits and looking for work to attend.

The courses take place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am-12.30pm and 5pm-7.30pm.

For further information and to book a place, contact the Ethnic Health Forum, on 0795 731 7707, or drop in to the Health and Training Centre, 195 Wilmslow Road, (side entrance), Rusholme, Manchester, M14 5AQ.

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Europia Taster Sessions

25 Aug 2017 - 11:44 by michelle.foster

Europia will be running two classes in September. One that is aimed at people who would like to improve on their professional English Skills, and the other will be aimed at individuals with intermediate English skills and are looking at improving on their written and spoken English. Europia

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Taste Ramadan

31 May 2017 - 09:29 by michelle.foster

You’re invited to be a guest at an Iftar dinner (a celebratory meal to break the fast) hosted by your local mosque.

Taste Ramadan is a Greater Manchester initiative that welcomes people from all faiths and backgrounds interested in connecting with the community and learning about other cultures. Share in the blessings, build bonds and explore different cultures this Ramadan.

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Free Singing Workshops

30 May 2017 - 10:03 by michelle.foster

Thanks to Forever Manchester funding, African arts organisation, Amani Creatives are offering local residents the opportunity to join a new, international community choir celebrating friendship and connection between local people.

Weekly singing workshops will lead towards a performance at the Amani Festival, accompanied by a professional African band.

All welcome. No previous experience needed.

To find out more, join Amani Creatives on Monday 5 June at 6pm at Simson memorial Hall, 361 Moston Lane, M40 9NB.

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Guest Blog: A Caring Manchester

26 May 2017 - 17:40 by Mike Wild

I'm delighted to share a blog written by Dr Sohail Munshi, reflecting on the response to the events at the MEN Arena this week. (Click here to read Macc's response)

I’ve never written a blog before so this is a first.

Information and Helplines for Manchester Arena Incident

23 May 2017 - 13:42 by michelle.foster

We have pulled together a range of information collected so far about the additional support local charities & community organisations are offering in the aftermath of the events.
Scroll down to the foot of the page to view the updates.

 

Helplines and official contact information

 

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GE2017: 3 things your organisation can do

8 May 2017 - 15:44 by Mike Wild

So, here we are again.

Among the many questions raised by last year's EU Referendum, is whether charities and voluntary organisations and social enterprises were too quiet in the debate. I'd say this was definitely the case.

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