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This briefing is the first in a series of Macc briefings that will cover the predicted central government funding cuts on Manchester City Council in the year 2016/17 and how these cuts may impact on Manchester's Voluntary and Community Sector. It can be downloaded here.
There’s a report in today’s Manchester Evening News which tells about further massive cuts to mental health services in Manchester and that the Manchester Health and Social Care Trust is expected to close down completely.
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/nhs-trust-axed-manchester-crisis-10348427
On Saturday 17 October 2015, Young people from Community (Youth) on Solid Ground (COSG) became the first ever winners of a new category within the Manchester Sports Awards. The ceremony celebrates some of the excellent and inspiring achievements of positive sporting role models and community organisations from across Manchester’s thriving community sports scene.
Our open data on groups and volunteers has been updated and added to our website.
What is #MakeMCR
#MakeMCR supports crowd-funding ideas and projects by and for Manchester people that will create better places and spaces for the benefit of all our residents and that will help develop our city.
#MakeMCR is an initiative between We Love MCR, the charity of the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, and crowd-funding platform Spacehive. It is supported by Manchester City Council and a growing number of other partners.
Lifeline Project have created infographics covering the following topics, and focus on devolution, health and inequality throughout Greater Manchester:
1. Devolution 2. Poverty & Deprivation 3. Health & Employment 4. Crime, Housing & Drugs
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has launched a new website for victims and survivors of crime in Greater Manchester.
Do you knit? Would you like to learn? Or would you just like to join in for a chat and a cuppa?
The Macmillan ‘Knit and Natter’ group meets every other Tuesday afternoon at the Macmillan Information and Support Centre at North Manchester General Hospital and is open to everyone affected by cancer.
It’s an opportunity to have some fun, learn new skills and support each other in a friendly and relaxed local setting. All materials and refreshments are provided.
Wrap up warm, brave the autumn chill and stay safe at dazzling firework displays and bonfires across the city. Manchester City Council have organised fireworks displays and bonfires in Manchester with free entry to all bonfire events.
Debdale Park
Friday 30 October
Funfair: 5.30pm-9.30pm
Bonfire: 7.30pm, followed by fireworks
Brookdale Park
Saturday 31 October
Funfair: 5pm-9.30pm
Firework display: 7.30pm
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