Arts & culture
Free workshops available from the Royal Literary Fund
The Royal Literary Fund has worked with Communities First for several years, offering free workshops in writing skills, led by our professional writers. We also work with Recovery Colleges, the NHS, unions and the voluntary sector.
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Season 9 episode 7 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast – Empowering Women and Youth through creativity with Beth Powell
In the seventh episode of Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe interviews Beth Powell, Managing Director of Creative City and a nominee for the Spirit of Manchester Award for Social Economy Champion. Beth details her motivations for supporting women and youth, her journey through personal mental health challenges, and the founding of Creative City.
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Annual Winter Get-Together by Europia
Join Europia in celebrating the joy of the season and exploring the rich heritage of the Roma community!
The event will include: a cooking class tasting Roma festive food, traditional Eastern European Christmas nibbles to try, a craft table to create your own decorations, a polaroid photo booth with fun props, and opportunities to meet new people!
Creative Together, Swan Buildings, 20 Swan Street, Manchester M4 5JW
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GM Caribbean and African Community Carol Service
You are warmly invited to the Greater Manchester Caribbean and African Community Carol Service, hosted by the Dean of Manchester. Doors open at 6.30pm.
Join the Greater Manchester Caribbean and African Community at the magnificent Manchester Cathedral for a joyful evening grounded in unity, gratitude and Christmas spirit! We’ll be coming together to reflect on the incredible achievements of the Black Caribbean and African community over the past year, as well as collectively looking ahead to the new.
Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Manchester Cathedral, Victoria Street, Manchester, M3 1SX
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Manchester Central Library Christmas Extravaganza
Join Manchester Central Library for this free fun-packed day of Christmas entertainment, featuring music, crafts, refreshments and special guests.
Suitable for families.
Manchester Central Library, Performance Space, St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 5PD
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The Learning Foundry & Future Yard: Soundcheck training programme Skills Bootcamp (16 week course)
Various venues and event spaces across Greater Manchester
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Season 9 episode 3 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast
In the latest Meet the Mancunian episode, Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe, interviews Claire Biggs, Director of SNUG and Spirit of Manchester award nominee. Claire shares her inspiring work at Longsight Community Artspace, transforming unused spaces like a bowling green into a community orchard!
Chapter Highlights:
(01:28) – Community Engagement and Challenges
(06:10) – Impact and Achievements of Longsight Community Artspace
(07:06) – Harvesting the Fruits of Labour
(08:07) – Community Spirit and Recognition
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The Silver Screen Dreams Café red carpet film premiere
Giving marginalised people the opportunity to become cast and crew in a feature film to go on Amazon Prime!
As seen on North-West Tonight the Wythenshawe-created feature film selected to headline an International Film Festival before going on Amazon Prime Video.
The red carpets are being rolled out for the unlikely stars of the “The Silver Screen Dreams Cafe” movie - but not many of these actors have ever worn a suit or evening dress before! It’s the first time they’ll see themselves on screen - for the unveiling of “The Silver Screen Dreams Cafe” movie.