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Opportunity to be part of a community project and major exhibition at Factory International

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Factory International

Factory International are looking to hear from people from all backgrounds, cultures and communities who have a collection, hobby, passion or special interest that they would be excited to share. This could include anything from creative collections and crafts to memorabilia, cultural items, handmade creations or other unique interests. 

The project aims to connect people from across Greater Manchester with a unique opportunity to be part of a major exhibition at Aviva Studios in February 2027 (exact date to be confirmed).

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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.

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Broadfield Park (Rec Park), Raby Street, Moss Side, Manchester, M14 4SL
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Roots of Resistance: A walk through history with forgotten feminist Rosa Grindon Mural of Rosa Grindon

The Roots of Resistance, organised by the Sylvia Pankhurst Gender and Identity Knowledge Network, an interdisciplinary centre for critically engaged feminist research, will explore the intersection of feminism, public green spaces, and the role of plants in shaping memory and identity. It centres on the legacy of Rosa Grindon, a suffragist, botanist, and Shakespearean lecturer, and uses her story as a lens to reflect on women’s lives are remembered.

The event is free and open to everyone, and will consist of a walking tour of the Shakespeare Garden and a workshop.

The Shakespearean Garden, Platt Fields Park, Manchester, M14 6LA
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Curious Minds: The Hour – Connect

Come the Hour… come the creatives.

Come as you are. Leave feeling refreshed. A space to meet, share, and build connections in cultural education.

The Curious Creatives Network isn’t just about listening - it’s about connecting.

The Hour: Connect is a relaxed, informal session where cultural education practitioners come together to talk, share experiences, and spark new collaborations.

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ALL FM and Dragons Voice heritage project – get involved

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ALL FM and Dragons Voice

ALL FM and Dragons Voice are joining forces again, this time it’s for a heritage project called, 'Births, Deaths & Marriages'. ALL FM and Dragons Voice will develop radio shows and podcasts looking at how the Chinese community in Manchester is changing via how they mark, celebrate, commemorate; births, deaths and marriages.

ALL FM and Dragons Voice are looking for a freelance:

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Great Get Together 2026 – A celebration of Eastern European and Jewish culture and cuisine

Join Europia for a celebration of Eastern European and Jewish culture and cuisine as part of the Great Get Together 2026.

Come along to enjoy food samples, learn more about Eastern European and Jewish cultures, and meet some of the organisations working to support and keep local residents safe.

The Great Get Together is all about bringing people together, getting to know our neighbours, and celebrating what we have in common as well as what makes us unique.

Salford Sports Village, 325 Littleton Road, Salford, M7 3NQ
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Gorton South Pride In Place Creative Consultations

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Gorton South Pride in place

Longsight Art Space are running free community consultation sessions across Gorton South this June.

Longsight Art Space have received funding through Pride in Place under which £20 million is being invested  in Gorton South over the next ten years. The plan is to go out into the community and hear directly from local residents. Longsight Art Space want to know how people feel about where they live, what matters most to them, and what they would love to see happen in their neighbourhood.

The sessions are free, drop-in, and open to everyone:

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