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Nominations now open for Manchester Sports Awards 2015

25 Jun 2015 - 14:39 by michelle.foster

Manchester has a thriving community sports scene, and Manchester City Council and its partners are keen to recognise the hard work of clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers who support the development of sport in Manchester.

Manchester City Council and its partners also want to recognise and highlight the achievements of the many talented athletes who live in Manchester, as well as other people who work hard to make a difference through sport in Manchester’s communities.

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Manchester Girls Can

25 Jun 2015 - 14:37 by michelle.foster

From the tip of North Manchester to the bottom of Wythenshawe, Manchester women are jumping, jiving, running, swimming, cycling, and doing their thing – not caring how they look, how good they are or how sweaty they get.

Manchester Girls Can is Manchester’s version of the successful Sport England This Girl Can campaign which supports women to get active.

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Men’s Shed - A local community project for men of all ages

19 Jun 2015 - 10:03 by michelle.foster

Men’s Shed is a local community project for men of all ages at St. Barnabas Rectory, South Street, Lower Openshaw, Manchester, M11 2EY.

It is a place for men to:
• Learn new skills
• Meet new people
• Refurbish old furniture
• Volunteer for your community
• Do your own project
• Relax and have fun
• Share knowledge
• Grow and eat your own food
• Renew old skills
• Or just hang out and talk

No experience is needed, all materials and equipment are provided and it’s free for all to join

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Trustee vacancies at Refugee Action

19 Jun 2015 - 09:57 by michelle.foster

Could you play a leading role in a dynamic charity at the forefront of supporting refugees in the UK?

Refugee Action believe every refugee seeking sanctuary in the UK should be able to live, not just survive. For more than 30 years Refugee Action have helped people who’ve survived some of the world’s worst regimes to find the basic support they need to live with dignity. Refugee Action also challenge the policies, practices and attitudes that prevent many refugees from building a safe, happy and productive life in the UK.

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Spirit of Manchester Awards 2015 – get your nominations in by 3 July

16 Jun 2015 - 16:03 by michelle.foster

The Spirit of Manchester Awards is a series of awards celebrating and highlighting all the excellent work being carried out in Manchester’s voluntary and community sector. As well as providing recognition to the sector in these hard times, we want to raise the profile of the sector amongst the general public and encourage local giving and active citizenship.

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Homeless charity, The Booth Centre, recognised with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

12 Jun 2015 - 10:53 by michelle.foster

The Booth Centre, an advice and activities based day centre for homeless people, which this year celebrates its 20th birthday has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

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Housing related support: People First Housing Association

12 Jun 2015 - 10:48 by michelle.foster

People First Housing Association have a community support service offering housing related support to people from BME communities with issues around mental health, memory issues/ dementia, drug and alcohol issues, issues around homelessness and tenancy sustainment. Other people with similar problems can also apply. All ages are welcome.

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Discover Peace Manchester – free workshops and city walks

12 Jun 2015 - 10:47 by michelle.foster

Are you interested in Manchester’s urban heritage of peace and social change? Discover Peace invites you to free city walks and introductory workshops - informal sessions to:
• Find out about Discover Peace Europe –partners in Berlin, Budapest, The Hague, Paris, Turin and Vienna
• Use the Discover Peace Manchester trail: web, app, booklet
• Look at human rights, diverse cultures and democracy through the city’s landmarks
• Share skills and ideas to support, follow or adapt the trail for your own group, class or organisation

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