Arts & culture

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

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.

In Season 9 of the Meet the Mancunian Podcast, host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe collaborates with the Spirit of Manchester Awards to feature interviews with award winners and nominees from the city's voluntary and community sector. 

Last week, Manchester's Digital Strategy unveiled their three CommuniCity challenges, inviting Manchester’s tech community to develop solutions that tackle some of the problems faced by underserved communities in in our city.

Successful pilot teams will each receive a grant of up to €12,500 to help engage local communities and bring their solutions to life.

If you have a great idea that could:

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