Back on Track has office accommodation available in Manchester city centre to rent to charities or social enterprise organizations. There are two offices for 3 to 4 people (£75 per week) and one large room which could serve as a training room or an office for up to 12 (£170 per week). The offices are located in Swan Buildings in the Northern Quarter, a charming Victorian building which is home to 9 other charities.
To find out more please contact David Fisher at Back on Track on david@backontrackmanchester.org.uk
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Looking for a Challenge this summer?
16 year olds from Manchester and Salford are being offered the chance to take part in Eco Challenge Xtra an exciting new programme being delivered by Field Studies Council (FSC) and Manchester Youth Volunteering Project (MYVP) this summer. Eco Challenge Extra is a National Citizen Service (NCS) programme and is one of 12 pilots being run across England in summer 2011.
FSC and MYVP are working together to provide opportunities for 168 young people in Manchester and Salford to take part in this special environmentally focused NCS during the summer holidays.
Getting involved in Eco Challenge Xtra offers young people who are finishing Year 11 this summer three weeks of exciting new challenges and experiences like making new friends, staying in new places and developing useful skills.
The three week programme includes two residential stays, the first at an FSC Centre trying out a wide range of outdoor activities. The second week, staying closer to home, will focus on the local community, exploring green issues and learning useful skills. This week will end with a celebration meal that the young people will have planned and prepared working to a budget. During the last part of the programme back at home they will plan and work together on a project.
Cathy Preston (FSC) said ‘There are a range of dates available over the summer so that young people can fit Eco Challenge Xtra around existing commitments. This is a fantastic opportunity. It is a chance to meet people, try different things and come out with something really positive to include on job or university applications. We are encouraging anyone who may be interested to register on the website for further details as soon as possible to make sure of a place.'
To be a part of this exciting scheme and find out more information register your interest today by going to www.eco-challenge-xtra.org
Email ecx@myvp.org.uk or telephone 0161 236 3334
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Come and make a poppy themed patchwork block, which will be combined with others made by families and friends of veterans and serving military to make a double bed sized quilt.
The quilt will then be auctioned to fund raise for veterans charities. Support our services day organised by Combat Stress Manchester
Saturday 23rd April 11.00am - 1.00pm
Chorlton Cricket Club and Sports Club
Hardy Lane, Chorlton Cum Hardy, M21 7LB
Beginner to expert stitchers welcome
If you can please bring red, green and white fabrics to contribute to the project
Booking Essential
Please book your place by contacting Regina De Giovanni on 07814 515 314 or reginadegiovanni@yahoo.couk
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Wednesday 30 March, 7-9pm, The Manchester Museum. Free admission
Streetwise Opera is hosting an Open Mic Night featuring Streetwise Opera performers from The Booth Centre alongside members of the public. Come along for an uplifting experience of extraordinary talent from unexpected performers. Cheer, join in with a sing-a-long or even sign-up to take a solo slot! We will also be screening the films from our latest production, Fables - A Film Opera.
Streetwise Opera uses music as a tool to help people who have experienced homelessness move forward in their lives. Winner of a Royal Philharmonic Society Award, Gramophone Award and the Andy Ludlow Homelessness Award, Streetwise Opera runs a music programme in 11 centres across England with over 600 people per year. In Manchester we have been running a music programme every week at The Booth Centre since April 2010. This programme involves weekly singing and drama workshops; a schedule of regular performances and theatre trips and a Work Placement Scheme that organises work experience for our performers in arts organisation. Our Manchester programme is run in Artistic Partnership with Opera North.
For more information e-mail office@streetwiseopera.org, call 0207 495 3133 or for more info go to www.streetwiseopera.org
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Looking for volunteers for your project? Open to recruiting volunteers who have a criminal record? Want some free training on involving ex-offenders as volunteers?
Back on Track is hosting a ‘volunteer fair' on the afternoon of 23 March which will be targeted at ex-offenders who are interested in volunteering.
If you have current volunteer vacancies, and are open to recruiting volunteers who have a criminal record, we are looking for stallholders to promote a range of opportunities on the day. We will be running a free training session for stallholders on ‘Involving ex-offenders as volunteers'.
Contact Claire Assinder at Back on Track on 07825 648163 or claire@backontrackmanchester.org.uk
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6 February 2011
Chinatown And Albert Square
Welcome the year of the Rabbit in glittering style. Enjoy an array of festivities including the 175ft long dragon parade (setting off from Albert Square at 1pm), Kung Fu demonstrations, folk dance performances, acrobatics, and art workshops for children.
Chinatown will be bursting with hundreds of street stalls offering Chinese arts and crafts, oriental food, Chinese traditional medicine, calligraphy, Chinese costumes, jewellery, ornamental objects, fortune telling and food tasting stalls.
Bring the Chinese New Year in with a bang as the day closes with a spectacular firework display at 6pm.
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The British Red Cross is looking for local men and women to join our 2011 teams for the world's biggest and most iconic challenge events.
We have a limited number of guaranteed places available for:
The BUPA Great North Run on Sunday 18 September 2011
The Great Manchester Run on Sunday 15 May 2011
The Manchester Urbanathlon on 31st July 2011
The Great North Swim (date TBC)
The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Walk on 16th July 2011!
As a member of the Red Cross team, you will receive: advice and support every step/ jump/ stroke of the way and a full and comprehensive sponsorship pack filled with hints and tips on how to maximise your fundraising. In the process you'll be helping thousands of vulnerable people in crisis for the world's largest humanitarian organisation.
So whether you want to run, walk or swim your way to success in 2011 there is a challenge waiting for you!
To find out or to sign up to any of these events please call Jackie on 01618888915 or 07710733196 or email jpickersgill@redcross.org.uk
The OSBAs form the culmination of the CARISMA PeaceWeek to take place 5 - 12 of March 2011. The OSBAs award dinner will take place on 12th of March at The Place Hotel, in Piccadilly.
If you have not submitted a nomination form then you still have time to do so. The closing date is 31st of January 2011, there are six categories for which you can nominate your candidate(s).
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the website www.osbas.co.uk and should be returned to the carisma office using the address below. If there are any questions you can call the carisma office on 0161 226 9905 during the office hours of 10am to 4pm. Each person who is selected within a category will receive 2 free tickets to the OSBAs awards dinner.
For more information or a nomination form, please contact CARISMA on 0161 226 9905 / www.carisma.me.uk
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We are writing to inform you of major changes to youth volunteering in Manchester and how this will affect the support offered to young people from Greater Manchester Youth Network (GMYN) and Manchester Youth Volunteering Project (MYVP)
GMYN and MYVP have been supporting young volunteers across Manchester for many years through different projects and accredited schemes such as Millennium Volunteers, vinvolved, Green Machine and various participation projects. The Government announced at the beginning of January that they are ceasing to fund a national youth volunteering programme. This means that for the first time in twelve years, there will no longer be a national scheme funded to support young people to volunteer.
The upcoming National Citizens volunteering pilots will be running in the Summer (which GMYN and MYVP will be running in Manchester). However, this is certainly not a replacement for a national youth volunteering programme as it will only provide for a limited number of young people.
Although the national vinvolved scheme will cease to be funded, GMYN and MYVP will continue to support young volunteers across Manchester and are putting proposals together to look at how best to do this. As well as this, both our organisations are still working closely with the council to continue to support the funding of a volunteer centre in Manchester.
We are starting to plan how we can support the brokerage of volunteers from April and are asking for your help. We will be mapping what services there will be for volunteers in this current difficult climate so that we can continue to support each other and provide the best services for volunteers. We would appreciate it if you could to email us - alex.fairweather@gmyn.co.uk with the following;
1 What support would you be able to offer for the brokerage of volunteers from April?
2 What training/support can you offer to organisations that need volunteers or need to develop to enable them to take on volunteers?
3 If you are currently supporting the brokerage of volunteers etc, how will this change in April?
4 How do you think the Volunteering Community Network (VCN) could help with this?
With this information we will continue to give relevant and up-to-date information regarding the gap in volunteering support in Manchester as well as planning actions to make sure we can work together to continue supporting volunteers in the near future and beyond. This will be one of the focuses for the next VCN meeting.
If you would like any further information, please contact Alex Fairweather on 0161 274 3377 or email at alex.fairweather@gmyn.co.uk
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The latest edition of Gio News is now available on the Gio Project website. Please click the link below to view or download. January's edition includes information on how to think smartly about issues of accessibility, how to engage with the commissioning process, an article on Digital Media, funding opportunities and latest events.
http://www.gioproject.org.uk/2011/01/26/gio-news-january-2011/
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Whether you're looking for a new home, a place for your business or somewhere to visit,.
Please visit www.east-manchester.com for all the information you need.
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Food Market at the Church of The Saviour, Eggington Street, Collyhurst, M40 7 RN (off Rochdale Road)
Wednesday 29th December 11am-2.30pm
Thursday 30th December 10am - 2pm
Fresh Fruit and vegetables. Meats, tinned meat / vegetables and dried goods
Everyone Welcome.
For more information please call Rita at the Lalley Centre on 07530 943 804
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The Mustard Tree, Manchester charity supporting and rebuilding the lives of over 8,500 homeless, vulnerable and marginalised people around the city, will be hosting an exclusive Music Night on Friday 10th December at its premises in Ancoats from 7pm to 11pm, with a special guest appearance from Steve Brookstein the first ever winner of ITV's The X Factor.
Welcoming all music lovers, and those who wish to enjoy some early Christmas cheer, this fantastic evening is a great way to support those in need, whilst enjoying some excellent entertainment. The first ever winner of ITV's The X Factor, Steve Brookstein, will perform his new charity single at the event with the aim to help the homeless at a time of goodwill. This Christmas single ‘Don't Give Up' by Together @Qristmas organisation, on sale 13th December, has been produced solely to raise money to support local homeless charities and features Steve and his wife, jazz singer Eileen Hunter.
100% of profits from the singles will go towards regional homeless charities through StreetSmart, which raises thousands of pounds for homeless charities across UK cities every year, and that includes the Mustard Tree.
As well as several songs by Steve and Eileen, the evening will also feature performances from other musical talents including two live bands, a soloist and a dance group. Whilst enjoying the buzzing atmosphere, why not enjoy a little nibble, with an array of food and drink also on sale. This promises to be an evening of fun, laughter and wonderful music, at a time of year when people should come together and share in goodwill, but when many are alone and lonely.
Steve Brookstein said: "I'm proud to be part of a great team of people doing something honourable at Christmas. Whether people decide to buy the single, donate to their regional homeless charity or just eat at a STREET SMART restaurant, if it's because of the awareness we are raising then I'll feel it's been worth it."
Paul Wenham, Chief Executive of the Mustard Tree, said: "It's incredible for the Mustard Tree to have this much needed support, especially at this time of year. Christmas is a time of celebration, but for some it means nothing more than cold and lonely nights. This event is a great way to get people together to enjoy themselves, whist raising awareness and money to support those in need."
Tickets prices start at £5 per person.
For further information or to purchase a ticket please contact The Mustard Tree on 0161 228 7331.
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The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Secretariat in Sri Lanka has launched its awareness campaign for engaging volunteers to work at the tournament.
The organisers are looking for committed and passionate people above 18 years to apply for the volunteering programme and over 150 volunteers will be recruited to work at the three venues in the Hambantota, Pallekele and Colombo regions. Game time volunteers will work in a variety of roles supporting functional areas such as ground entry, ticketing, ushering, transportation, catering, housekeeping, media and PR, stakeholder
experience, ceremonies, hospitality, venue support, parking lots and security. A few pre-event volunteers will work with the Secretariat and venue managers in the build up to the event.
Minimum qualifications apply which are available, along with a registration form, online on the Volunteer area at www.srilankacricket.lk.
The organisers are targeting school leavers, University students and graduates, as well as experienced corporate employees.
Regional recruitment drives and walk-in interviews will be organised between 9th to 12th in Hambantota at the Vihara Maha Devi Human Development Centre, Mirijjivila and 16th to 19th at Mahaweli Reach in Kandy. In Colombo initial applications will be called online through the Sri Lanka
https://nemo.strath.ac.uk/owa/?ae=PreFormAction&t=IPM.Note&a=ReplyAll&id=RgAAAAD70xnhGJVNRL7qjqYk44OBBwA2Ghor1sZrQYiCXDCPiqzzAAAAaX1KAACcAUDJE5XXS60lNjWxrCmFAXDpH3sXAAAJ#Cricket
website.
Applications can also be mailed for the attention of the Volunteer Manager, World Cup Secretariat, 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7. Applications close on 31st December 2010.
It is hoped that by working at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, volunteers will develop important new skills and improve their employability in the future. Apart from the practical experience that a volunteer can gain at the event, the organisers are hoping to provide skills development workshops on open enrolment which will include Leadership Development, Team Work and Character Building. Additionally a limited number of scholarships will be awarded to outstanding volunteers to develop a vocational skill or English proficiency.
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Added or updated on the legal update website for voluntary organisations
Please bear in mind that some of these items are a year old ... but the first on the list happened only 10 days ago.
Government abandons earned citizenship (which included volunteering as a route to it).
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#earned-citizenship
New edition of Jobcentre Plus's Volunteering while getting benefits (DWP1023).
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#vols&benefits for a list of some of the changes or go direct to www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/dwp1023.pdf
Volunteering held not to be an occupation.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#vol-occupation
Low Incomes Tax Reform Group report on issues in reimbursing volunteer expenses.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#volexpenses
Volunteer Rights Inquiry to issue ‘call to action' in the new year.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#volrightsinquiry
TUC/Volunteering England charter on relations between paid staff and volunteers.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#vol-tuc-charter or go direct to www.tuc.org.uk/workplace/tuc-17329-f0.cfm
Volunteering England resources now available only to members - I've listed some alternative sources.
www.sandy-a.co.uk/employment.htm#volresources
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We are planning another Reward and Recognition event following our successful volunteer celebration in March where MEV volunteers attended Manchester Town Hall to receive their certificates and badges.
The Volunteer Reward and Recognition Programme was developed in October 2006 to reward volunteers for the invaluable time they give to MEV and Host Organisations. You can, of course, choose whether or not to take part but should you wish to, you can record the number of hours you spend helping out at events and other opportunities. Once you have reached certain milestones you will be rewarded accordingly with various items such as certificates, pin badges and more!
50 hours of volunteering - Bronze Award
100 hours of volunteering - Silver Award
200 hours of volunteering - Gold Award
300 hours of volunteering - Platinum Award
500 hours of volunteering - Special Achievement Award
We can only accredit events which have been generated through the MEV newsletter or website.
1 To receive your first certificate and pin badge, you must have recorded a minimum of 50 hours volunteering...............all you have to do is complete your Event Record forms and send it to us as soon as possible.
2 If you HAVEN'T started logging your hours you can start now by inputting your hours on your profile, opening the attachment at the end of this e-mail, downloading the form from the MEV website at www.mev.org.uk/content/documents/ or by contacting Kristian on 0161 234 1532 / kd@mev.org.uk who can post or e-mail copies to you.
3 If you already record your volunteering hours keep on adding to increase your total and achieve more certificates!
4 To receive your first certificate and pin badge, you must have recorded a minimum of 50 hours volunteering...............all you have to do is complete your Event Record forms and send it to us as soon as possible.
To attend the event, please call Kristian on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to register your interest or visit your volunteer profile at www.mev.org.uk
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Sat 27 Nov 2010. 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm
St Margaret's Church, Rufford Road, Whalley Range, Manchester, M16 8AE
(Elders in Need) (registered charity). Help to support the elderly in Ethiopia
Stalls... Ethiopian food, coffee and goods, plants, clothes, cakes. All Welcome
For more information please contact 07500 495 734
Take the 86 bus from Piccadilly and get off before the traffic lights at the Moss Lane West/Withington Rd cross roads. Take the first right on Withington Rd to Whalley Rd. The church is on the left hand side.
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Thursday, 25th November 2010 - Reebok Stadium, Bolton.
One of three of the largest FREE UK exhibitions totally dedicated to disabled children and young adults, their families, carers and the professionals who support them.
If you require tickets please contact Carmel Hourigan, Admin & Exhibitions Manager, Disabled Living on 0161 214 5962.
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NICE (Nordic Festival), 18 November - 2 December, Various venues
Everything from theatre, popular music and literature to feature films, documentaries and art, the NICE Festival (Nordic Intercultural Creative Events) has something for everyone. Come along to the combined arts festival and celebrate contemporary Nordic culture in all its forms.
Manchester Christmas Markets, 18 November - 21 December, Manchester City Centre
They're nearly here! These festive favourites return next Thursday, so dust off your winter hat and scarf and prepare to soak up the unmistakable aromas, sounds and sights of these much-loved markets. Let them inspire you with unique Christmas gift ideas or sample the glorious seasonal produce from across Europe.
Learn to skate for Christmas, from 21 November, Spinningfields Ice Rink
Places are filling fast for our five week Skate UK approved courses which will take you gracefully gliding into the festive period. Don't slip up, book now!
Lessons start on 21 November at 9.30am. Lessons for age 13 and under is £45, and £55 for age over 13. Lessons must be pre-booked, please call 0843 208 1844.
The Library Theatre Company: A Christmas Carol, 3 December - 8 January 2011, The Lowry
Embrace the spirit of Christmas present, and revel in the tale of the world's most notorious miser. Tickets are still available, so don't be a scrooge and book now.
Tickets: £8-£16.50. Family tickets £42-£50. Suitable for age 6+. To book tickets call 0843 208 6000.
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The ACT team sits within the Directorate for Adults (Manchester City Council) and is part of the Ardwick City Region Pilot.
ACT provide information, advice and support to Ardwick residents aged 18 to 65 who are independent and simply need a bit of a helping hand with getting in touch with the right agencies. The team can assist with managing the home, financial matters including debts, and also provide emotional support for people with low level mental health needs such as depression or anxiety, and give information on career and education options.
An Employment Training Consultant is attached to the team and can provide long-term support with training, employment and careers advice. ACT can also advise on leisure activities and services available to children and families.
The team works in partnership with agencies in the area, such as social landlords, GPs, Sure Start etc., and we are able to provide easy access to these services.
Anyone can refer to us, as long as the person they are referring consents to this. The team is currently based at Hillside Resource Centre on Rudcroft Close in Brunswick, we will be moving to the Bushmoor Sure Start Centre November 22.
For further information please contact Trixi Poggenburg, Team Manager, on (0161) 273 2016; e-mail: ardwickconnect@manchester.gov.uk.
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One Central Park, Monsall
Saturday 27th November 2010
10am-4pm
There will be a Christmas Market and Festive Family Fun Day on the One Central Park car park on Saturday 27 November from 10am - 4pm. This is a free-entry community event to benefit residents of north and east Manchester and there will be stalls, performances, entertainment and attractions plus the GMP ‘Have Your Say' bus for residents to speak to local officers, give feedback and get crime prevention advice in the run up to Christmas.
GM Fire & Rescue will also be there with a fire engine and there will be a bouncy castle and other fun activities for children. Volunteers are needed on the day in general support roles but if you, or anyone you know, would like to sell festive items and gifts or have a stall to fundraise for local charities or community groups then this is free of charge and everyone's welcome! Contact Helen for more info. Thank you.
For more information contact Helen Cutts on 0161 918 3900 or helen.cutts@onecentralpark.co.uk
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Information Day on services currently available to the residents of Miles Platting that they may not be aware of, with outreach work from mainstream projects delivering support around volunteering, training, education and employment. Exhibitors will include Work Solutions, Manchester Adult Education Service, Blue Orchid, Gingerbread, Experience Volunteering and the NEM Money Mentors Team. This event is being delivered by New East Manchester in partnership with Adactus Housing and Connexions.
Wednesday 27th October, from 11.00AM - 3.00PM
For further details please contact Cormac Downey, New East Manchester Ltd, 0161 2231155 or by e-mail: c.downey@manchester.gov.uk
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Tuesday 26th October, from 12.00AM - 5.00PM @ Gorton Market
Information Day on services currently available to the residents of Gorton from the Market ‘Job Shop' each week, with outreach work from mainstream projects delivering support around employment, benefits/debt advice, volunteering, training and business start ups. Workers from all the projects based at the Job Shop will be there, including Work Solutions, Working Links, Experience Volunteers, Money Mentors, Gingerbread The Mustard Tree and The Manchester College, so come along and see what is on offer at Gorton Job Shop!
For further details please contact Cormac Downey, New East Manchester Ltd, 0161 2231155 or by e-mail: c.downey@manchester.gov.uk
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The leading regional alcohol and drug charity ADS is holding its Annual Public Debate on the 12th October 2010 at the Great Hall, Manchester Town Hall at 1830 with full buffet from 17.30.
Change, Choice, Opportunity What is the future of alcohol and drug treatment? Come along and have your say. Panellists include Lady Rhona Bradley, CEO, ADS, Dr David Best, Reader in Criminal Justice, University of West Scotland, Viv Evans, CEO, Adfam Steve Mycio, Deputy Chief Executive (Regeneration) Manchester City Council, Kathy Gyngell, Centre for Policy Studies and Professor Louis Appleby CBE National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice and Professor of Psychiatry at the University Manchester. BBC Journalist Jim Hancock will be Chairing the proceedings.
All welcome please confirm your attendance to Kate.senior@adsolutions.org.uk
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Free For All Fortnight at Crossacres Resource Centre in Wythenshawe October 11th-22nd 2010.
Crossacres Resource Centre in Wythenshawe is hosting a fortnight of free events and activities on its premises. Free For All Fortnight will be facilitated by Silver Service Volunteers with a number of other local organisations and partnerships supporting proceedings.
Over two weeks (October 11th-22nd) the centre is hosting two grand openings; one a new Café serving cakes, soups, sandwiches and other light refreshments at very reasonable prices and the other a Gym equipped with the latest innovations in exercise equipment from TechnoGym that aims to improve stability as well as increase fitness.
Other events and activities will include; Nail Design, Holistic Therapies, Focus Groups, Healthy Lifestyle Workshops, Crafts, A Quiz with Prizes, Research Opportunities, Volunteering Information and much more.
Light refreshments will be served at all events and activities and you will be made to feel most welcome!
If you would like more information about Free For All Fortnight, please contact Crossacres Resource Centre via Telephone: 0161 437 0717 and ask for Jack Puller. Alternatively you can e-mail queries to age_concern@yahoo.co.uk or to receive a copy of an events programme.
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Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project, Carisbrook Street, M9 5UX
Every Saturday - 12.00noon to 3.00 pm - begins 16th October 2010
Friendship, Tea & biscuits, Practical Advice & Support
Everybody welcome
You can also meet us at the Food for Thought Day - 9th Oct 2010 from 1.00pm to 5.00 pm at HNP Community Café
For more info: contact.europia@gmail.com or call Europia mobile: 07505 496 957
Heaton Park, The Orangery, Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 2SW
Sunday 19th September 2010
Start time: 11:00 am
Join Us For a Fun Family Day. Choose a 1 mile or a 7 mile sponsored walk.
Music, entertainment, face-painting, stalls. Toilets on site, Pets allowed. Parking, Disabled access. Cafe/Restaurant
Register online at www.memorywalk.org.uk/manchester and receive a special Memory Walk t-shirt, sponsorship form and fundraising pack or call 01925 572250
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Benchill Sure Start Centre, 22 Lyndene Road, Benchill, M22 4PZ. Tel: 0161 998 7280
Thursdays 3:00pm - 5:00 pm
FREE Independent Advice, Information on Childcare and Schools, Refreshment, How to stay active and healthy,
Buses No. 43 from Manchester and 11 from Wythenshawe Forum
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Bolton Lads and Girls Club is looking to recruit approximately 30 mini-bus drivers to drive young people to and from sporting activities and social events. We have opportunities during the day, evening and weekend so if you can spare a couple of hours and feel confident in your driving ability or if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role, please get in touch.
Volunteers must be 21 years or over, available to contribute a couple of hours each week and local knowledge of the Bolton area would be an advantage. Please note that this voluntary position is subject to an enhanced CRB being completed.
To apply for a volunteer mini-bus driver role, please contact Rebecca on 01204 540109 or email rebecca.phillips@blgc.co.uk
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August 24th 2010, St Peters Pavillion, Hindley
Wigan & Leigh Vinvolved Team are hosting an event specifically aimed at young people (aged 16-25) who are volunteering or seeking to volunteer. The event will be an opportunity for volunteer managers within local organisations to promote their volunteering opportunities to the young people attending on the day. The afternoon event will include entertainment, fun activities and a barbeque buffet to encourage young people to attend.
In the evening, there will be a recognition event to celebrate the achievements of young people who currently volunteer locally. Anyone nominated will receive a goody bag and certificate from the Mayor of Wigan, and if they wish, their nomination will be forwarded to V, for the chance to gain a V national recognition award.
We would like to encourage as many young people aged 16-25 who live or work in the borough to attend this event. If you would know any young people who may be interested, please let them know that the event is taking place. For further information contact Pauline or Emma on 01942 686234
If your organisation would like to attend the afternoon event from 2pm-5pm to promote your current volunteering opportunities, please contact 01942 514 234 to book a place for your information stand.
If you wish to nominate a young person for an award, please contact Pauline McKittrick on pmckittrick@cvswl.org . (NB, if you are nominating a young person, someone from your organisation will also need to attend the evening event, which takes place between 5.30-7pm.
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My name is Steve Hughes and I am a mature undergraduate reading Event Management. I am enthusiastic, fun-loving, friendly person who really enjoys helping others to enjoy themselves. I am proficient in the use of technology with 30 years' experience. I am also a meticulous administrator experienced in research and report writing. I have worked within the hospitality industry periodically from an early age and have either organised or assisted in organising a variety of events in recent times these include:
Assistance with set-up and delivery of Wythenshawe Park Spooky Trail October 2009
Organised and hosted a Wedding and reception with catering for 100 people.
Part of management team for "Spring Fever" Horticultural event responsible for budgeting and group intercommunication, along with general assistance as required by other teams.
Assistance in delivery of Buy Arts Fair at Urbis hosted by Moorfield Media in Sept 2009.
For more information please contact Steve Hughes on 50steve.hughes@gmail.com or call 07588 039 931
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My name is Stephen and I am currently a volunteer with MEV. I would like to make a continued contribution for an organisation in Greater Manchester in return for a customer facing/ administration position that offers an opportunity for career progression.
Excellent experience already gained in general office procedures - sales reporting, logistics, stores, training administration. Experienced in computer applications, installations and PC support.
I am looking for a permanent role but may consider temporary employment.
If you would like to find out more please contact Mark Pritchard on 0161 234 1530 or e-mail mp@mev.org.uk
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My name is Victoria and I am a passionate sports person who loves taking part in a variety of sports including netball, swimming, running and kayaking. I have organised and ran my own netball team for 3 years and now hope to gain more experience of coaching sports and leading sessions. I recently completed Level 2 Community Sports Leaders Course and hope to work as a volunteer to broaden my experience and knowledge.
I am a reliable, enthusiastic and confident person who has lead workshops independently for 3 years. I have also completed Level 1 Lacrosse Coaching Course and Netball umpiring course. I am looking to gain experience in coaching young people and adults over the coming weeks and hope you can give me this opportunity.
For more information please contact me with any opportunities Victoria Ashworth on 07811 372 465 or e-mail victoriaashworth@yahoo.co.uk.
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Would you like to rent office space in Manchester City Centre?
The welcome sign is up on Age Concern Manchester's temporary new home in Mount Street opposite the Manchester Central Convention Complex (formally GMEX).
The building is well-equipped, well served by public transport and could easily be used for training, staff meetings, exhibition space, board meetings, rehearsal space, events or even short-term office accommodation. There will be a small service charge to help cover the running costs.
For more information, to view the building or to reserve space ring Ian, James or George on 0161 833 3944.
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Hulme Community Garden Centre, 28 Old Birley Street, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5RG
Saturday 31st July -11am - 7pm
Live music from: Spencer Cloud & The Range Brothers (album launch party), The Bigsby Brothers, Bailey Sisters, Micky Van Gelder, Pepper Street, Jacob H James, Jamie Dodger & Our Kid (aka the HCGC String Ensemble), Plus the Dubland Woodland DJs + special guests
Local veg! Local food! Local strawbs & cream! ... beer, crafts, arts, stalls, music, plants, flowers, seeds swap, cakes, farmer's food fair, free goodie bags, give aways, sand castle competition
For further information, visit: www.hulmegardencentre.org.uk, or contact 0161 227 8198.
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We are pleased to inform you that the Faith Network 4 Manchester's Annual General Meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, 5th August - 1730hrs -1900hrs
Manchester Town Hall (Committee Room 1)
Guest Speaker: Dean Rogers Govender (Manchester Cathedral)
Food will be served at the beginning of the meeting.
Please email mail@fn4m.org to confirm your attendance for catering purposes.
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One of the outcomes of the recent University Research has been that volunteers would like to have more emphasis on "Volunteering Pride" as part of your newsletters and website.
Since we know that a lot of you enjoy being involved with MEV, we would like to ask if you'd like to write a little a bit about your experiences as a volunteer. Some of the things you could write about include:
1 Are you proud to be an MEV volunteer, why? Why do you give up your time for free?
2 What have you discovered about yourself since becoming involved with MEV. Has it given you new found independence, allowed you to meet new people, helped you through hard times or been the reason you found a job?
3 Are you proud of the city of Manchester and it's events programme, particularly how it has changed over the past 8-10 years?
4 What do you think Manchester gets out of you giving your time for free to events and local communities. Do you think we as a group of volunteers make a difference. How? Why?
However, don't limit yourself to these topics!!!! You can tell us about anything you want in relation to your volunteering experiences. Go on............tell us your inspirational stories and inspire your colleagues or new people who are thinking of taking part!
All you have to do is write own your thoughts and send them to us at mp@mev.org.uk or give us a call and we can write down your ideas.
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For those of you who live in the Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Salford, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan), we do have some ideas on ways in which you can get involved with organisations in your local region.
For more information on volunteering in your area, you can visit the following sites:
NATIONAL WEBSITES:
DO IT - www.do-it.org.uk
Volunteering England - www.volunteering.org.uk
Youth Net - www.youthnet.org
The national websites will provide you with a wide range of national, regional and local opportunities.
Alternatively, you can contact your local CVS (Council for Voluntary Service). More information can be found by accessing the following website www.volunteering.org.uk/IWantToVolunteer.
Your local Greater Manchester CVS may be listed below.
GREATER MANCHESTER
Volunteer Centre - Bolton
Fax: 01204 564011
Email: admin@boltonvolunteering.org.uk
Web: www.boltoncvs.co.uk
Volunteer Centre - Oldham
Tel: 0161 633 6222
Email: volshop.coordinator@vaoldham.org.uk
Web: www.vaoldham.org.uk
Volunteer Development Agency - Rochdale
Tel: 01706 631291
Email: s.pillng@cvsr.org.uk
Web: www.cvsr.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Salford
Tel: 0161 707 7067
Email: volunteer@salfordcvs.co.uk
Web: www.communitiesinsalford.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Stockport
Tel: 0161 477 0246
Email: volunteer@stockportcvs.co.uk
Web: www.volunteerstockport.vol.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Tameside
Tel: 0161 339 2345
Email: office@tamesidevb.org.uk
Web: www.tamesidevb.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Trafford
Tel: 0161 976 2447
Email: enquiries@traffordcvs.org.uk
NORTH WEST REGION
If you live in the North West, please check below for the CVS for your area.
LANCASHIRE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Lancashire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Lancashire
CHESHIRE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Cheshire
MERSEYSIDE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Merseyside
CUMBRIA
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Cumbria
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Bury Diabetic Support Group will be holding a stall at the Bury Market on Friday 30th July.
There will be material on diabetes and needs for diabetic care.
For further details call 0161 796 5105
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They are a Self Advocacy Group for people with learning disabilities in Bury. They are run by and for people with a learning disability.
Tuesday 27th July 2010 - 10.30 and 3.00 pm.
Click on link to download poster http://www.b3sda.org.uk/sites/default/files/Drop In Day Flyer.doc
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Date: 24th July 2010 - 1pm to 4pm. Free
Venue: International Anthony Burgess Foundation, The Engine House, Chorlton Mill, Cambridge Street, Manchester, M1 5BY
Meet The Mule Team for an afternoon of workshops and networking. The workshops will cover the basics of covering the news, investigative journalism and finding sources about the local area. Our workshops are run by our editorial collective who between them have diverse range of experience and will be on hand to offer advice and support.
This training will be covering the basics for those interested in writing for Mule and who are new to writing. All existing writers are also invited to come along and share their skills and experience.
Event Program
13.00 - 13.30 - Registration
13.30 - 13.45 - Introduction to The Mule
13.45 - 14.15 - Workshop 1
14.15 - 14.30 - Break
14.30 - 15.00 - Workshop 2
15.00 - 15.15 - Break
15.15 - 15.45 - Workshop 3
15.45 - 16.00 - Closing
The IABF is a fully accessible venue however if you have specific requirements that we may not have covered please let us know in advance.
For more details and to book a place please email emily@manchestermule.com FaceBook: http://tinyurl.com/Mule24thJuly
Just to remind you that, due to our funding, we can't take people from outside the Manchester City Boundary.
If you wish to refer people from any of the other Greater Manchester Boroughs (i.e Trafford, Tameside, Salford, Stockport), you can pass them on to their local Volunteer Bureau. More details below.
Best Wishes
The MEV Team
For those of you who live in the Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester areas (Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Salford, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan), we do have some ideas on ways in which you can get involved with organisations in your local region.
For more information on volunteering in your area, you can visit the following sites:
NATIONAL WEBSITES:
DO IT - www.do-it.org.uk
Volunteering England - www.volunteering.org.uk
Youth Net - www.youthnet.org
The national websites will provide you with a wide range of national, regional and local opportunities.
Alternatively, you can contact your local CVS (Council for Voluntary Service). More information can be found by accessing the following website www.volunteering.org.uk/IWantToVolunteer.
Your local Greater Manchester CVS may be listed below.
GREATER MANCHESTER
Volunteer Centre - Bolton
Fax: 01204 564011
Email: admin@boltonvolunteering.org.uk
Web: www.boltoncvs.co.uk
Volunteer Centre - Oldham
Tel: 0161 633 6222
Email: volshop.coordinator@vaoldham.org.uk
Web: www.vaoldham.org.uk
Volunteer Development Agency - Rochdale
Tel: 01706 631291
Email: s.pillng@cvsr.org.uk
Web: www.cvsr.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Salford
Tel: 0161 707 7067
Email: volunteer@salfordcvs.co.uk
Web: www.communitiesinsalford.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Stockport
Tel: 0161 477 0246
Email: volunteer@stockportcvs.co.uk
Web: www.volunteerstockport.vol.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Tameside
Tel: 0161 339 2345
Email: office@tamesidevb.org.uk
Web: www.tamesidevb.org.uk
Volunteer Centre - Trafford
Tel: 0161 976 2447
Email: enquiries@traffordcvs.org.uk
NORTH WEST REGION
If you live in the North West, please check below for the CVS for your area.
LANCASHIRE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Lancashire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Lancashire
CHESHIRE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Cheshire
MERSEYSIDE
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Merseyside
CUMBRIA
For more information on volunteering opportunities in the Cheshire are please click on the following link:
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/WhatWeDo/Local+and+Regional/VolunteerCentreFinder.htm?county=Cumbria
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What is it?
We have developed a programme to reward volunteers for the invaluable time given to MEV and host organisations. Volunteers are asked to record the number of hours spent helping out at one off events and other long-term opportunities. Once certain milestones have been reached, volunteers are presented with pin badges and certificates. To verify that they have taken part in an event or opportunity, each organiser or Volunteer Manager must sign each form
Why are we doing it?
We would like to formally recognise volunteers for the time and effort given. Even though we do ask event organisers to reward and recognise volunteers in the form of certificates, thank you letters and occasionally merchandise and parties (where available and when budgets allow), we would like to think that further rewards from MEV are an additional bonus and will hopefully encourage more and / or new volunteering activity.
How will it work?
Each time an event or other long-term opportunity is attended, volunteers are asked to record the exact number of hours volunteers. Completed and verified forms can be returned to the team on a monthly basis or as and when activities are taken part in. It's entirely up to the individual. However, as we mentioned, the hours worked will need to be verified by the event organiser who will check the details on the form and sign it.
When volunteers have volunteered a number of hours they will be presented with appropriate pin badges and a certificate of achievement. The hours that we are currently using as milestones are listed below:
50 hours of volunteering - Bronze Award
100 hours of volunteering - Silver Award
200 hours of volunteering - Gold Award
300 hours of volunteering - Platinum Award
500 hours of volunteering - Special Achievement Award
If, as part of your activity, you are offering briefings or accredited training we would ask you to include these on the Event Record so we can document this activity, ensuring that we have an accurate, up to date record of volunteers achievements.
Please note that:
We can only accredit events which have been generated through MEV. If you are asked to undertake other volunteering opportunities which have not been advertised via MEV, we will not be able to verify these activities. However, in cases like this you as the event organiser can contact the central team and register their event. This will help volunteers work towards much greater rewards. You can download a copy of the Volunteers Event Record from www.mev.org.uk/community/documents
MEV Merchandise
MEV has a range of t-shirts, jackets, pens, mugs, bags and caps, which volunteers love and which host organisations can purchase (at a reduced cost) for Reward and Recognition purposes.
For more information please contact Mark Pritchard on 0161 234 1530 or e-mail mp@mev.org.uk.
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Get Involved with Manchester Event Volunteers NOW!
Manchester Event Volunteers (MEV) has more than 8 years experience of recruiting volunteers, promoting volunteering opportunities and providing support for local community, regional and national events.
What Can We Do For You?
MEV work with public, private and third sector organisations to source quality opportunities for our volunteers and capacity build volunteer programmes. If you need 1 volunteer or 100, we can help. We manage a large database of volunteers from Manchester and the North West that can be contacted via our website, e-mail bulletins and monthly newsletter.
Our E-mail Networks
We can help your organisation by promoting your services to more than 1100 active volunteers; as well as giving you the opportunity to network and promote yourself to more than 1300 partner organisations via our weekly e-mail, website and newsletter, advertising your events, volunteer vacancies, training opportunities and much more.
Our Volunteer Newsletter
Our volunteer newsletter is distributed every 4 weeks and reaches a large distribution network.
How Do I Find Out More?
Should you wish to advertise your services, please contact Kristian Dodsworth on 0161 234 1532 or e-mail kd@mev.org.uk to discuss your requirements.
Alternatively, you can register your interest on-line by visiting www.mev.org.uk
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There's plenty of exciting activities across the city for children and young people this summer holiday right on your doorstep. Most activities are FREE so getting bored is not an option. Check the website for a full list of activities. www.manchester.gov.uk/allsortstodo
Hyundai Fan Park Manchester - Until 11 July, Castlefield
Watch the remaining matches live on the outdoor big screen at Castlefield. Screenings are free.
BP Summer Screens - FREE Live Relays From The Royal Opera House: The Royal Opera's Simon Boccanegra - 13 July, Exchange Square
Live screening of Verdi's moving opera, featuring the world's greatest operatic stars, Placido Domingo, Marina Poplavskaya, Joseph Calleja and Ferruccio Furlanetto. This rollercoaster tale takes you from the furious drama of the opening scene to the tender duet between Boccanegra and his daughter to the architectural grandeur of the Genoese Council Chambers ending in the despair of the final act. Live screening: 7.30pm. Free.
2010 FIL World Lacrosse Championships - 15-24 July, University of Manchester Armitage Sports Centre
A record 30 nations will compete, including defending champions Canada. For the first time ever, the FIL World Lacrosse Festival (17-22 July) will take place alongside the World Championships featuring touring teams from around the world. Tickets are now on sale.
Hazard MMX - 17 July, Manchester City Centre
Chance encounters and random occurrences... cheeky, thought-provoking with sprees of eccentricity... a unique micro-festival of all things bizarre and playful returns for its third outing. Look out for a flash of yellow and black to see what 2010 will bring!
Exodus Festival - 18 July, Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall
Bring the kids and your dancing shoes and come and enjoy traditional and contemporary music and dance from across the globe, creative workshops, children's activities, world crafts and delicious international food. Event times: 12-6pm. Free. Brought to you by Greater Manchester's diverse refugee communities.
Heartbreak Productions: An Ideal Husband - 21-24 July, Fletcher Moss Gardens, Didsbury
An Oscar Wilde favourite, full of intrigue, romance and razor sharp wit. Sir Robert Chiltern is a man up to his neck in a political scandal that could ruin his life. His wife has a strong moral code. Enter the blackmailing villainess to create trouble...will the wife forgive her husband? Will love conquer all? Or will he get his just deserts? An ideal conundrum for a summer's evening.
Performance times: 7.30pm (Sat matinee at 2.30pm).
Tickets: adults £12.50, concessions £10, child (age 6-16) £8.50. Limited covered seating is available at an additional £3 per ticket.
Urban Moves International Dance Festival, 23-25 July, Manchester City Centre
Surprising the crowds with a unique blend of dance and spectacle, this 3 day festival celebrates the cityscape and architecture of Greater Manchester - out in the parks, in the squares and in the gardens. In addition, you can be the performers in a unique Bicycle Ballet - a choreographed dance on bicycles (no dance experience required, basic bike proficiency essential). Free.
Manchester Jazz Festival - 23-31 July, Various venues
Now in its 15th year, Manchester Jazz Festival is a home-grown celebration of Manchester's vibrant music scene and its unique personalities, bringing the coolest and newest contemporary jazz to the city centre. Enjoy live music in St Ann's Square, Albert Square and other landmark venues including Band on the Wall, RNCM, Matt & Phred's, St Ann's Church and the Bridgewater Hall. Let yourself be surprised and entertained by the finest musicians from the North West and around the world. Most of the gigs are free.
Manchester Summer Mega Mela - 24-25 July, Platt Fields Park, Rusholme
A two day celebration of south Asian arts and culture with music and all styles of performance from Bollywood to Bhangra. There will be entertainment from locally and internationally renowned artists, sports such as Kabaddi, Indian wrestling and stone lifting, fashion shows, arts and crafts stalls, funfair, street theatre, food stalls and much more. Free.
Contacting The World - 25 July, Various venues
Contacting the World brings together young people from Jamaica, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, India, USA, Switzerland, Denmark, Amsterdam and England as part of a unique performance festival to celebrate a year of communicating, exchange and extraordinary theatre making.
Urbanathlon - 25 July 2010, from 11am, Sportcity
Conquer this unique multi-disciplinary race and raise funds for good causes. You'll run, you'll ford a river, you'll scramble through an urban obstacle course...and you'll never, ever forget it! MCC staff have been offered a discount on team entry, to redeem you need to download the MCC Urbanathlon offer PDF and attach it with your entry form .
For entry forms and event information visit the Urbanathlon website via www.manchester.gov.uk/mcrlive
24:7 Theatre Festival - 26 July - 1 August, New Century House
Manchester's unique theatre event is back! Following six award-winning seasons, an expert panel of judges has chosen ten plays, created by the freshest writing talent, providing cutting-edge drama, thought provoking situations and genuine comedy. Performed away from the traditional theatre setting, no play lasts longer than 60 minutes, making it perfect for a lunchtime refreshment or after-work happy hour. With three performances a night, you'll be able to see everything. Tickets: £8 or less.
UEC European Masters Track Championships - 27-31 July, National Cycling Centre, Sportcity
Once again Manchester plays host to the European Masters Track Cycling Championships, delivering six days of intense competition.
Family Friendly Film Festival - 30 July - 15 August, Various venues
If you're looking for fun, affordable things to do with your family during the summer holidays, Manchester's Family Friendly Film Festival is just the ticket! Featuring the best in children's cinema from across the globe, amazing workshops and events, and classic family favourites, all set in some of Manchester's best family friendly venues. Tickets: up to £5 per person. Many events are free.
Sky Ride Manchester - 1 August, Manchester City Centre
Sky Ride Manchester will give you the chance to cycle in a safe, fun and family-friendly environment on 11.3km of traffic free roads in and around Manchester city centre. With live entertainment, music and a few more surprises along the route, it is the perfect event for all the family to take part in together. Manchester has lots to offer cyclists of all ages and abilities, so give Sky Ride a try and be part of something big.
For more information and to register visit the Sky Ride website via www.manchester.gov.uk/mcrlive
Sky Ride Local - Until October, Various locations
Register for a Sky Ride Local ride, whether you want to explore the water parks with the family or fancy a 28 mile tour of the Pennines, there's something for everyone.
The rides are free and are led by friendly British Cycling trained ride leaders, who will guide you along the route, and provide tips and advice on cycle safety and skills. Rides vary in levels, from beginners to more experienced cyclists, so you can pick a level to suit your skills and enjoyment Free. Go to the Sky Ride website via www.manchester.gov.uk/mcrlive
A World Observed 1940 - 2010: Photographs By Dorothy Bohm - Until 30 August, Manchester Art Gallery
This is the first comprehensive retrospective of London-based photographer Dorothy Bohm, widely acknowledged as one of the doyennes of British photography. The exhibition features over 200 photographic images that trace Bohm's career, including time she spent running her own studio in Manchester. It also includes documentary materials such as cameras, books, exhibition posters, family photographs, correspondence with photographers and artists and replicas of Bohm's portrait studio and darkroom.
Screenfields - Until 9 September, Spinningfields
Head down to Spinningfields for free Thursday night films, the best of live sport, prom nights and a brand new family film club. As well as an extended Giraffe bar and popcorn machine, there will also be a gourmet barbecue from Carluccio's throughout the summer. So what are you waiting for? Grab a deckchair, kick back and enjoy.
Visitor Information Centre
The Visitor Information Centre has now relocated to a new site on the corner of Piccadilly Gardens and Portland Street. Visitors will be able to use the most up to date technology to plan their time in the city, with a twelve screen media wall and interactive videos on hand to really ‘set the scene'. It will also stock the growing range of Visit Manchester gifts.
For the full calendar of unmissable events go to www.manchester.gov.uk/mcrlive
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The Bury Diabetic Support group will be holding a stall at Bury Market on Friday 30th July.
Material on Diabetes and needs for Diabetic care will be available on the day.
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Wednesday 14th July 10am - 2pm
Looking for the opportunity to develop skills? Want more information about volunteering opportunities?
Come along to our event at Victoria Baths and access a wide variety of opportunities.
Exhibitors include Manchester Event Volunteers, Age Concern, Big Life, NHS Manchester, Healthy Ardwick, CALL, Sure Start, Blue Orchid, Work Solutions, and Manchester Adult Education Service.
Why not take the opportunity to visit the Baths for yourself and see the results of Restoration Phase 1. Short tours will run at 11am and 1pm.
For further information call Elayne Holt on 0161 277 1880
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We have had the following request for help from the The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG). The LOCOG team are wondering if anyone would be interested in taking part in being interviewed and attend a number of PR events.
LOCOG are keen to find between six and ten people from range of backgrounds that have previous Games Time volunteering experience (Olympic and Paralympic ideally but Commonwealth too) and who can fit the following criteria to be interviewed:
Any people wanting to take part should have undertaken a generalist rather than specialist Games-time role.
Previous Olympic Games, Paralympic Games or Commonwealth Games volunteering experience?
The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) will start recruitment in July 2010 for up to 70,000 volunteers to help stage the London Olympic and Paralympic Games. LOCOG is looking to build a team of individuals from a wide range of background that will help showcase the reality of volunteering for a major multi-sport event. Our previous Games volunteer case studies will help educate the UK public on the dedication required, the hours, the unpaid nature of the work and the personal fulfilment of being part of the Games-time team that truly makes the difference between a good Games and a great Games.
Our case studies, who will have undertaken a generalist volunteer role at a previous Games, will help LOCOG in a variety of ways over the summer to drive the application of the best possible pool of candidates for generalist Games-time volunteer roles in mid September 2010.
The previous Games volunteers will be invited to participate in various parts of the PR campaign to suit availability and interest. We will pay reasonable travel expenses but are unable to offer payment for this work.
Editorial/Media partnership case studies
These will be pitched in to regional and national press, the purpose will be to highlight the reality of Games-time volunteering and the personal skills required. Participants in this work will need to be happy to be interviewed by media and LOCOG staff, be photographed and, ideally, be able to supply photos of themselves (if available and appropriate!) of themselves on duty at previous Games.
Event Attendance
Over the summer of 2012 there will be PR launches and events around the UK to raise awareness and encourage the best possible candidates to apply. To guide you, we have roles for previous Games volunteers earmarked for the following dates and locations: 9 July (London). 27 July 2010 and 2 year countdown to the start of the 2012 Games (London). A date in mid September (locations tbc)
Film/Public Service Announcement/Electronic Press Kit Appearance
The previous Games volunteers may be asked to take part in various content making activities e.g. a short film or EPK (electronic press kit) which may also involve relevant celebrity ambassadors. This content will be used to raise the profile of the campaign at key points of the programme e.g. during the six week education programme this summer that will launch on 27 July and the mid September go live of generalist volunteer applications.
Digital Support
The London 2012 volunteering website will be a key tool for education. There is potential for previous Games volunteers to write blogs, feature in short film clips and participate in live web chats etc.
Whichever part of the PR campaign you get involved in, the sorts of questions that you would need to be ready to answer are:
1 Why did you choose to volunteer at a Games?
2 Did you have prior volunteering experience?
3 If not did volunteering at a Games encourage you to give your time in your local community afterwards?
4 What role did you undertake?
5 What did you get out of it?
6 What was the best and worst thing about your role?
7 Would you recommend volunteering at the London 2012 Games?
8 If so, why?
To register your interest please contact the MEV team on 0161 234 1532 or show your interest online at www.mev.org.uk
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Wednesday 14th July 10am - 2pm
Looking for the opportunity to develop skills? Want more information about volunteering opportunities?
Come along to our event at Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Ardwick and access a wide variety of opportunities.
Exhibitors include Manchester Event Volunteers, Age Concern, Big Life, NHS Manchester, Healthy Ardwick, Cancer Aid, Sure Start, Citizens Advice Bureau, Blue Orchid, Work Solutions, and Manchester Adult Education Service.
Why not take the opportunity to visit the Baths for yourself and see the results of Restoration Phase 1. Short tours will run at 11am and 1pm.
For further information call Elayne Holt on 0161 277 1880
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Your new Customer Service Centre at Number One First Street is now open for business, giving you access to Council services in one state-of-the-art new facility. The Customer Service Centre will integrate Council services into one modern and accessible services hub, providing customers with a single point of access to customer-facing services currently available in the Town Hall Extension.
From this date onwards, Council services will no longer be based at the Town Hall Extension, which is closing for a major programme of restoration and refurbishment.
Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, the Customer Service Centre is located a short distance away at Number One First Street at the junction of Albion Street and Whitworth Street West.
You can access a range of services during your visit including:
Housing Benefit and Council Tax
Planning and Building Control
Manchester Advice
Homelessness services
Licensing and taxi licensing
Payments counters.
In addition you can access a wide range of Council services through helpful staff and self-service computers and phones. While you're there you can also enjoy:
Comfortable, well-designed waiting areas
Baby-changing facilities
Children's play tables
A small lending library
A café.
Manchester City Council is committed to putting you the customer at the heart of all we do. The creation of a new Customer Service Centre at Number One First Street is the first phase in improving your customer experience.
Over the next four years, the transformation of the Town Hall Extension, Central Library, Library Walk and St Peter's Square will preserve this important historic complex for future generations, while modernising the interior to enable the delivery of state-of-the-art Council services to Manchester residents.
The Council's vision is to enable customers over time to receive high quality services in one contact; one visit, one click, one call. We're also improving the way we log your details and queries, so that when you contact the Council, Customer Service Advisors will be able to access your customer history in one go, which will help us to help you.
Please note the Council's mailing address remains Manchester City Council, Town Hall, Albert Square , Manchester M60 2LA. You can still call on 0161 234 5000 (Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm) or email city.council@manchester.gov.uk.
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Union Street in partnership with the University of Manchester are conducting research into the capacities and needs of BME individuals or groups starting a Social Enterprise in Trafford. For the first phase of the research, we are looking for people to participate in a focus group study which should take no longer than two hours. Do you know, or are you:
1. A BME individual or group developing an idea for a social enterprise?
2. A BME individual or group developing a social enterprise in the start-up phase?
If so then we would like to hear from you at the focus group. The focus group will take place on Friday 11th June at 5.30pm at Isobel Baillie Lodge, St. Bride's Way, Old Trafford, M16 9BA. There will be food after the discussion and we will pay travel expenses.
Please contact Natasha at Union Street Media Arts on 0161 877 3124/ 07595 583 822 or natasha@unionstreetmediaarts.com to confirm your availability.
WE NEED MORE FANS!!!! MEV Official wants to keep up with you on Facebook.
The team are looking at new ways in which we can communicate with our partners and volunteers. We plan to use these sites to include lots of interesting pieces of information and we would like you to join and contribute.
These will be forums where you can say thank you to your volunteers, upload information and keep everyone in touch with what you're doing.
To find us on Facebook, click on the link: www.mev.org.uk/facebook
To find us on Twitter, click on the link: www.mev.org.uk/twitter
To find us on Bebo, click on the link: www.mev.org.uk/bebo
Why not follow our partners at Manchester's Events Unit: Never miss a Manchester moment. For events in your city follow us at www.twitter.com/eventext
Please join us!