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Debdale Park Book club

Debdale Park will be welcoming two local authors in this month’s book club. Heather Burnside and David Beckler. 

Come along to meet the authors, hear about their writing, pick up a few writing tips, or simply relax and enjoy a friendly morning with fellow book lovers. 

The Aviary Debdale Park, Hyde Road, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7LJ
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South Asian Heritage Month – Intergenerational Cooking Workshops

Come together to cook and enjoy a meal guided by a South Asian elder and share recipes and stories.

Dates and times:
16th July, 6pm
19th July, 12pm
20th July, 6pm
23rd July, 6pm

As part of South Asian Heritage Month 2026, Community Coconut want to bring people together through our favourite language – food. Join a small group of fellow South Asians and an Elder, to share stories, heritage and history, over a meal that will be cooked and eaten together.

All meals will be vegetarian friendly.

Ages 18+

Northmoor Community Centre, 95-97 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 5RT
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Moss Side Together Festival 2026

Get ready for GOOD VIBES, family fun and a huge community celebration at the Moss Side Together Festival on Friday 24 July, 11am–3pm at Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Moss Side

This free family event is all about bringing the Moss Side community together for a positive day filled with music, laughter, culture and activities for all ages. Whether you’re bringing the kids, grandparents, friends or neighbours - everyone is welcome.

Expect:

Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4SL

Media Trust: Creating scroll-stopping videos – How to hook audiences

Discover how to create compelling short-form videos that hook audiences in seconds, even with limited time and resources.

Joined by expert volunteer Fred Bhat, Executive Producer at the BBC, you’ll have the chance to ask your most pressing questions about creating engaging video content for social media. 

Online

Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Hustings for the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector

How will the next Greater Manchester Metro Mayor work with the VCFSE sector?

Greater Manchester’s Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector is the backbone of our region, supporting communities and residents and driving social and economic change across all ten boroughs. As we look to the future, we bring the contenders for the next Greater Manchester Mayor together to explore the unique challenges, opportunities, and strategic priorities facing our sector and how they hope to use their power in this role to respond to them.  

Friends’ Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
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Get Grants Virtual Fundraisers networking event

An opportunity to meet fellow Fundraisers and discuss the challenges and new opportunities arising in our sector.

There has never been a greater need for fundraisers to get together and share knowledge and experience. Get Grants free Virtual Fundraisers Networking Events bring fundraisers together to access friendly peer support from their UK-wide Get Grants Community.

Online
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PMAC: Breaking the Silence – Starting Conversations About Menopause at Work

Talking about menopause can be anxiety-provoking, and that doesn’t mean we’re doing it wrong! This session will build your confidence in having honest, supportive conversations.

Join PMAC for this webinar to: 

• Understand why menopause can be a difficult topic in the workplace
• Learn how to start sensitive conversations with empathy
• Build confidence in offering support and signposting appropriately

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PMAC: The importance of boundaries for managers

Always available? Always exhausted? Learn how healthy boundaries make you a better manager — and a happier human!

Join PMAC for this webinar to:

  • Understand what boundaries are and why they matter for managers
  • Learn how to protect your time, energy, and emotional capacity
  • Explore how setting healthy boundaries models wellbeing to teams
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Beeston-Clarke Accountants: Charity Chatter on Money Matters - Top tips to be social investment ready

Join Beeston-Clarke Accountants on 2nd September when they will be joined by guest speaker Brenda Hegarty from Natwest Social and Community Capital to discuss "Top tips to be social investment ready"

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