Neighbourhood updates (events and info)

Written By Satu Keranen

Hello Withington, Old Moat and Ladybarn Neighbourhood

  • Ladybarn Park – Pebble Painting 10:30-12:00 on Wednesday 12th August.

    Poster here

  • Community NHS Health Checks – Appointments Available 10am-3pm on 10th August

    at Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Rd, Withington, Manchester M20 3BD. More information read here

  • Paid Opportunity: Making Manchester Fairer Anti Poverty Insight Group:

Please click on here for more information about a paid opportunity to join the city's new Anti-Poverty Insight Group.

They are looking for people who:

  • Live in Manchester and are aged 18 or over

  • Struggle to make ends meet or have struggled in the past

  • Care about making a positive difference in their community

  • Are comfortable sharing their views and listening to others

  • Can attend monthly in-person meetings in Manchester city centre.

The application deadline is Sunday 23 August at 11.59pm.

 

  • Free resource The Walkbook: Recipes for walking & wellbeing: a great free resource to download for walking groups or individuals and families (Thanks to Lydia from nightingale and sage for sharing)

https://walkcreate.gla.ac.uk/the-walkbook/

 

  • Summer Information Sessions from Manchester Adult Education

These are running across MAE’s centres throughout August for anyone interested in learning with MAES.

Thinking about learning something new this September? Join us for a free MAES Information Session to explore our wide range of courses, find out about funding and support available, and learn how adult education can help you achieve your personal, career, or further study goals. 

Each session will include a presentation and Q&A, covering:

  • Courses available at MAES

  • Learning and financial support options

  • The enrolment process and next steps

Sessions are free to attend and can be booked via Eventbrite using the links below. Please note that places are limited to 20 people per session. The sessions will take place from 10am - 12pm. 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996645774259?aff=oddtdtcreator - 10th August, The Avenue 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996646453290?aff=oddtdtcreator - 11th August, Greenheys 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996646714070?aff=oddtdtcreator - 11th August, Gorton Hub 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996647064117?aff=oddtdtcreator - 13th August, Withington

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996647284777?aff=oddtdtcreator - 17th August, Abraham Moss 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996647507443?aff=oddtdtcreator - 19th August, Forum 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1996648496401?aff=oddtdtcreator - 19th August, Longsight 

 

Satu Keranen
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