Birley COMMUNITY Day

What’s on guide Sunday 18 October 2015, 11Am – 4PM Brooks Building, Bonsall Street

Welcome to the Birley Community Day

We are proud to be hosting our first Birley Community Day in partnership with local organisations, community groups and neighbours.

As well as providing a space for staff, Join us in celebrating the local history students and local partners to come of the area in our exhibition documenting together and showcase local services, some of the changes to Hulme and skills and knowledge, there will be plenty Moss Side over the years. The exhibition of FREE family-friendly activities to includes talks from guest speakers, films choose from. from the North West Film Archive, and involves partners from Alexandra Park Fancy trying your hand at screen-printing Heritage Trust, Hulme History Society, or samba drumming? Join one of our Reel Mcr, Birley High School and the arts and crafts workshops which are Youth Charter Trust. There will also be available throughout the day, free of a guided history walk of the local area. charge, no booking required. Feeling a The final day of a three day conference bit more energetic? Why not try one of commemorating the 70th anniversary of our sports and fitness tasters – from the 5th Pan African Congress will also be beginners netball, football and dodgeball a highlight of the programme. to soca aerobics, Zumba and yoga. We are celebrating local talent with Legacy 90.1FM and other community partners, so find a comfy spot on the Spanish Steps and watch some great performances throughout the day.

Everything you need to know is in this guide! Disclaimer: There will be a photographer taking pictures on the day which may be used in marketing materials. If you do not wish to have your picture taken, please notify the team on the main Welcome stand. Information stalls Ground floor, all day

Staff and Students from the Highlights University are joined by local Young Lives partners, community groups New to Hulme? Manchester Young Lives and organisations to provide a will be sharing their top tips on the best one-stop-shop of information places to check out in the local area. about local services. Health and wellbeing Community partners including the Zion Centre and Kath Locke Centre will join NHS Central Manchester, the African Caribbean Care Group, Millie’s Trust, and staff from the Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care to signpost local health services and support. You can also make the most of free head, neck and shoulder massages, and advice on healthy lifestyles.

Among our community exhibitors are One Manchester Aquarius, Contact Theatre, Fathers Against Hop on the smoothie bike at the One Violence, Homes for Change, Hulme Manchester stand to pedal you way to a Mosque, Martenscroft Nursery, Moss Side healthy fruit smoothie in minutes. Leisure Centre, plus many more.

You can also meet staff and students from MetMUnch Manchester Met to find out more about MetMUnch will provide free food, what teaching and research goes on in interactive fun and family-friendly the building, as well as information about ‘MiniMUnchers’ science projects. volunteering, employment and training MetMUnch’s trained Nutritional Scientists opportunities, and studying with us. will also be on hand to answer all your foodie questions. Pick up your feedback card from the GIVE US Welcome Stand or visit YOUR VIEWS Community Research Awards We are keen to www.mmu.ac.uk/ hear from you Are you a community group in the communityday area? Could you benefit from research to support you in bidding for additional funding? Find out more at the Community Research Awards stand. Local history exhibition First floor, all day

This exhibition highlights key history projects, community groups and archives from this remarkable area of Manchester, from Hulme’s early origins as a medieval farmstead, through its many transitions and changes.

We are celebrating Hulme history from The whole exhibition invites participation. archaeological digs to more recent times, Come and help us piece together more described and captured by the residents of the story, tell us about the items of Hulme and Moss Side – old and new. in the exhibition and share your own experiences. The exhibition includes images and artefacts, objects and stories, alongside a The exhibition will also include photos programme of talks by guest speakers on and memorabilia from local partners, their experiences and memories of Hulme including: and Moss Side and films about the area ✹ A lexandra Park Heritage Trust from the North West Film Archive, BBC Archives and local collections. ✹ B irley High School ✹ C L R James Community Centre Meet members of the Hulme History ✹ H ulme History Society Society and share you memories of Hulme, tell us about the streets where ✹ M anchester City Council you grew up, or the number 53 bus. Central Libraries Remember your old school? Take a look at ✹ Manchester Modernist society the display of images and artefacts from ✹ MMU Special Collections Birley High School.

You can also talk to partners from View artefacts and images from the Reel Mcr who are developing the community archaeological digs at “Hulme Sweet Hulme” Heritage Project Barracks Park and Birley and explore in partnership with One Manchester. new ways to interpret the finds through creative activities led by Manchester School of Art students. Local history exhibition First floor, all day

Alongside the local history exhibition which is open throughout the day, you can check out a series of films and talks by local partners celebrating the people and places of Hulme and Moss Side.

11am and 2pm 11.45am A PRACTICAL FAITH Sport – past, present Film: Lecture Theatre 1 and future A Practical Faith tells the story of the Talk: Lecture Theatre 2 work of Reverend Mike Taylor, a United What is the future of sport and sporting Reform minister in Hulme whose legacy in Hulme and Moss Side? Who community work and dedication to local were and are the local sporting heroes people made him a much loved figure and how do we build on the successes in the area. A window onto Reverend of the past and present at national Taylor’s life, the documentary shows and international level? Talks by Geoff him visiting the sick and elderly, Thompson, Youth Charter and Pete organising youth events and sports, Bradshaw, Manchester City Football Club. counselling and preaching on a Sunday. The film includes footage of The Crescents and deck access flats. 12pm and 3pm A Tale of Black Families 11.30am and 2.30pm Film: Lecture Theatre 1 Moving Memories: Tales from A Tale of Black Families is taken from the BBC’s 1972 series ‘This is Our England’. Hulme and Moss Side The 30 minute film explores the themes Film: Lecture Theatre 1 of immigration, racial discrimination and Using contemporary interviews and BBC education with a focus on Moss Side and archive material, local people reminisce inner-city Manchester. about arriving, growing up and living in Hulme and Moss Side in the 1950s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Includes scenes at Webster 12.30pm Street Primary School, The Crescents, the LIFE IN HULME: 1970S-1990s Nile Club and of the infamous riots. Lecture Theatre 2 Two former residents of Hulme’s deck access flats speak of their experiences of life in Hulme and the community they lived and grew up in. They explore what it means to live in Hulme and popular myths and preconceptions. 2.15pm 3pm MEMORIES OF BIRLEY HIGH MEMORIES OF HULME Talk: Lecture Theatre 2 AND MOSS SIDE Birley High School provided a wide- Talk: Lecture Theatre 2 ranging comprehensive education for Local people share their memories of 11-18 year old students from 1967 to 1990. their school days, shopping trips, local Birley High School was both wonderful characters and local haunts during the and challenging, it was a family that 1960s and 1970s. What was life like for valued education and learning alongside the different communities of Hulme pastoral care, community and charitable and Moss Side? This talk is a natural giving. It excelled in music and sport, arts conclusion to the day and the local history and technology. exhibition.

The talk will explore memories of Birley High from the perspective of a student and a teacher. Other former students will be available to meet informally too. Arts, Crafts and music All activities will run throughout day on a drop-in basis, unless otherwise Stated.

Local partners Z-Arts, Venture Arts, Hulme Community Garden Centre and Keem Youth FAMILY FRIENDLY Shout Out will be delivering a range of arts, All ages crafts, music and theatre workshops throughout the day, no booking required. Just turn up and have a go! Kids’ art and crafts G.89 Hulme Community Garden Centre will be leading arts and crafts activities, including paper pot making, autumn leaf roses and chive plant division.

Face-painting Birley café and Screen printing information stalls G.87 We’ll have face-painters ready to transform you into butterflies, super- Join the team from Z-Arts who will be heroes and anything else you can showing you how to do screen printing. imagine. For big and little kids alike! Come and have a go at printing your own canvas tote bag. photo Booth First Floor Linked to the day’s history exhibition, pop into Venture Arts’ retro-themed photo booth! Samba Drumming 12pm – 1pm G.16 Keem Youth Shout Out Samba is the heartbeat of Brazil Drama Studio - a country where dance and music are Team KYSO will provide a music an essential part of everyday life. In this workshop based on lyric writing, dynamic workshop in partnership with performance and confidence building. Z-arts and led by professional musician The workshop will build towards a short Zac, you’ll learn not just how much fun performance on the main stage at the end samba drumming is, but also that working of the day. as a team with your fellow drummers produces an amazing sound. Suitable for all the family and amazing fun! Circus Zapparelli Public Realm The brilliant Circus Zapparelli will be running a range of fun circus skills activities. Come and try your hand at plate-spinning, juggling and monster feet. Sports and Fitness Tasters All sports activities will take place in the multi-use hall, unless otherwise stated

Community partners have come together to offer a range of sports and fitness tasters. FAMILY FRIENDLY All you need is suitable footwear and clothes All ages you would be comfortable to do activity in.

Taster sessions involve the basics of 11am each sport and playing small games that can incorporate different abilities and Football age groups. The emphasis is on having Session led by Manchester fun! So if you’ve ever fancied having a City Football Club’s City in the go at dodgeball, finding out about soca Community. All ages welcome. aerobics, or want to brush up on your netball and football skills, this is the 12pm perfect opportunity to try! Dodgeball Local club Manchester Bees are always looking for new players - from the men’s first team (ranked 5th nationally) to social players and numerous beginners. No matter what level you’re at, come and get involved!

1pm Taekwondo Come and try out a taster session in Taekwondo. If you are unsure if Taekwondo is for you this is a great way to find out! Learn and take part in a free session and see current members showcasing their moves. 2pm 3pm Netball Soca Aerobics Local team Flava will Universal Connection brings you a fun be delivering enjoyable, Soca aerobics dance fitness workout challenging and fun netball taster inspired by the vibrancy and energy of sessions. If you’ve never picked up a Soca and Calypso music. netball, or would like to brush up on your skills, come along and meet the team. 3.30pm Zumba 2pm A latin inspired dance fitness ashtanga Yoga class suitable for all levels. It Drama Studio is a funky, fun, high energy Ashtanga Yoga is a form of exercise fitness session. that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. Come and try out a beginner session and find out more about the health benefits of this ancient form of exercise. Performance

Hot off the heels of the Other acts confirmed to perform: brilliant Manchester’s Got ✹ The talented students of Rolls Crescent Primary School Talent Part II, the Birley will open the day with a performance Community Day is pleased to by their drumming group. provide another platform for ✹ A ge Aloud an intergenerational choir local talent to shine. from Will Griffiths Court in Moss Side will be singing. They will also perform The talent showcase will be hosted ‘Hidden Voices’ a poem exploring by Akeim Mundell alongside Legacy the day-to-day lives, views and 90.1FM, with DJ Devo & PIC Crew. experiences of Hulme’s older residents. ✹ T he Vocalists a group of singers from Manchester Met Students’ Union. ✹ C ontact Theatre.

Find yourself a spot on the Spanish Steps to relax and enjoy the performances throughout the day. If you fancy getting involved yourself, drop into the Team KYSO workshop in the Drama Studio at 12pm and work on the closing performance of the day. in the public realm

Look out for our partners 12pm from Moss Side Fire Station Moss Side Fire Crew and Greater Manchester Join us from 12pm as the crew from White Police who will be joining Watch Moss Side bring along one of their us on the day with a variety fire engines to explore. of emergency vehicles and 12.15pm and 2.15pm mascots. Sustainability trail And talking of exploring Join a 30 minute guided tour to discover we have guided tours on more about the sustainability design and off campus for those aspects and technologies around campus. interested in sustainability and local history. All tours will 2pm meet in the Brooks Building Guided Hulme History walk reception area. One Manchester in partnership with Manchester Green Badge Tour Guide, Emma Fox will be leading a guided walk exploring the history of Hulme with a FAMILY FRIENDLY focus on musical heritage. All ages Deansgate Railway station and Manchester Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Oxford Road Hulme Street Charles Street

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Old Birley Street Petrol Bus DirectionsStation Archway to Birley Numerous buses operate between Birley Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) and (Bus Number: Approaching from Stretford Road: 86, 250, 291, 256, x58, 263, 253, 255). • Travelling on Stretford Road (A5067) • Turn onto Old Birley Street and M60/M56 Metrolink continue for approximately 500 yards The nearest mainline tram stop is • Take the left turn on to Phoenix Way at Deansgate-Castlefield, approximately • Take the first left onto Archway towards 10 minutes’ walk from Brooks. the Brooks Building • Travel North along Archway, the Please note: the stairway down from entrance to the MSCP is on your right Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink Station is • For disabled parking, continue past the currently closed for refurbishment. Please MSCP and turn left use the footbridge across to Deansgate railway station and use the stairway on Approaching from Princess Road: the left to exit onto Whitworth Street West. • Travelling on Princess Road (A5103) • Turn left onto Greenheys Lane West Cycling • Take the first right onto Archway There are secure cycle parking facilities • Continue travelling Northbound until on the ground floor of the multi-storey car you reach the entrance to the MSCP on park and a number of cycle stands around your right. the Brooks building. • For disabled parking, continue past the MSCP and turn left.

Car The MSCP does not have a postcode Parking is available on the day free of but for those using ‘Sat Navs’ the charge in the multi-storey car park. nearest address is: M15 5RN. Access to different floors of the MSCP will be via the stairs/lifts, please do not use the internal ramp which is for car use only. Your guide to what’s happening, where

Ground floor G16 G17 first floor Birley Cafe Meeting Room Entrance INFO LIFTS LIFTS MULTI-USE Lecture Lecture G84 Theatre 1 Theatre 2 HALL Exhibition Local History Local Spanish Steps Spanish Steps

Performance Stage Performance G89 G87

Changing Facilities First Aid Birley Kitchen

Key Refreshments Information Stalls MetMUnch pop-up food stall Local History Exhibition Birley Kitchen The MetMUnch team are back with some Activities of their most popular menus and tasty treats. FREE Sports Performance Birley café Teas, coffees and other refreshments Refreshments are available to buy from the Birley café, which stocks a range of snacks, sandwiches, cakes and drinks.

Birley Kitchen Hot dishes, salads and sandwiches are available to buy from the Birley Kitchen. Birley COMMUNITY Day

The Birley Community Day is delivered in partnership with:

✹ Alexandra Park Heritage Trust ✹  ✹ African Carribean Care Group ✹ Manchester City Council Central ✹ Aquarius Community Centre Libraries ✹ BHA ✹ Manchester Dyslexic Self-Help Group ✹ Big Life Group ✹ Manchester Modernist Society ✹ Birley High School ✹ Manchester Student Homes ✹ Christ Embassy Church ✹ Manchester Young Lives ✹ City in the Community ✹ Martenscroft Nursery ✹ C L R James Community Centre ✹ Millie’s Trust ✹ Contact Theatre ✹ More to Life ✹ Fathers Against Violence ✹ Moss Side Fire Station ✹ Flava Netball ✹ North West Film Archive ✹ GLL Sports and Leisure ✹ NHS Central Manchester ✹ Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue ✹ One Manchester Service ✹ Pan African Congress ✹ Greater Manchester Police ✹ Reclaim ✹ Homes for Change ✹ Reel Mcr ✹ Hulme Community Garden Centre ✹ Rolls Crescent Primary School ✹ Hulme History Society ✹ Salford University (Dig Manchester) ✹ Hulme Mosque ✹ South Manchester Food Bank ✹ Kallikids ✹ Venture Arts ✹ Keem Youth Shout Out ✹ Will Griffiths Court ✹ Legacy FM ✹ Youth Charter Trust ✹ Manchester Bees Dodgeball ✹ Z-arts