My two colleagues and I have just come from dropping off donations at  Emmeline’s Pantry. Here at Macc we decided that one of the ways we could practice what we preach is by supporting a local Christmas Appeal, we asked for suggestions and picked at random. Emmeline’s Pantry was the name that came out of the hat.
 

This week is Refugee Week, a nationwide programme of arts, cultural and community events, which brings people together to learn more about each other and recognise the massive contribution refugees make to society in the UK.

ICYMI: A little bit about the Active Communities Team at Macc:

A little over 2 weeks into the UK Spring, and I've yet to reach for the cleaning products...

"Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the bowl of petunias as it fell was “Oh no, not again”.

Many people have speculated that if we knew exactly why the bowl of petunias had thought that we would know a lot more about the nature of the Universe than we do now."

As part of Student Volunteering Week 2018, Volunteer Centre Manchester is excited to share some guest blogs from people who undertake student volunteering and those who manage and support said activity. Here's the first from the University of Manchester:

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week at The University of Manchester