‘What’s On’ Central Newsletter November Compiled by the Community Inclusion Service Bonfire night Platt Fields Bonfire and Firework event will take place on Tuesday 5th November, there is a funfair from 5pm to 9.30pm and the bonfire will be lit at 7.30pm followed by the fireworks. There will be bag searches and it is advised to leave your bags at home in order to minimise delays and to arrive early.. It is also advised to wear appropriate clothing and bring a torch as parking on site is limited, Address: Platt Fields Park, Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6LA Other displays in central Manchester : Monday November 4 Cringle Park; Cringle Park. Location-Crossley Road, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 2QP free entry Cavendish Bonfire & Firework Display - Monday, November 4 :Chorlton Fireworks will be providing a display at Cavendish Primary School on Cavendish Road, West Didsbury. Gates open 5pm with bonfire lit at 5.30pm. Fireworks at 6.30pm. Tickets sold on the gate and online priced £4 for adults and £2 for children. 1 Celebrating Syria Manchester 2-9 November Arts and culture are important components of any national identity. Syrian communities abroad keep alive this vital link to their beleaguered homeland through several cultural activities. Organised by Rethink Rebuild Society, ‘Celebrating Syria’ festival features art, music, performance, films workshops and talks . Across various venues in the city including Home, Manchester central library, NIAMOS, for more information go to www.celebratingsyria.org Christmas Markets From 8 November Various locations – Albert square, King St, St Anns Square, New Cathedral St, Exchange Square, Market St, Cathedral Gardens, with new addition at Piccadilly Gardens. Can you believe that it's 20 years since the first Manchester Christmas Markets? Visit them all to find mouthwatering international food, drinks and crafted Yuletide gifts. For more info www.manchester.gov.uk 2 Christmas lights switch-on 14th November at 7.30pm Deansgate and Victoria St, M3 1ST (Near Cathedral) Brand new location with exceptional lighting designs. Hit Radio’s Fleur East, Greg and James will be pushing the button and hosting an evening of performances by Becky Hill, HRVY, Four of Diamonds, Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas and many more! Connect When it comes to wellbeing, other people matter. Evidence shows that good relationships with family, friends and the wider community, are important for mental wellbeing. HOME is Manchester's arts and entertainment venue with theatres, cinemas and art galleries all under one roof. HOME’s £1 Inspire community group ticket scheme is available to groups who might not have experienced theatre before or who might not normally be able to afford to visit HOME to see work. It is available to groups within the Greater Manchester region. Tickets are available across a range of events for groups of between 4 and 25 people in size. Free backstage tours of the building can also be arranged upon prior request and tram and bus tickets available for travel to and from HOME for Inspire. Groups can enquire by contacting 0161 212 3453, or emailing: [email protected], it’s recommended that bookings are made a few weeks in advance to ensure ticket availability. 3 Yaran Project : Yaran community (CIC) is offering counseling, advice, art and heritage services for all residents in Greater Manchester. New immigrants need urgent help with counseling, advice, recovery and wellbeing. Our aim is to complement and assist the work of other organisations by giving Farsi speakers assistance in their own language List of activities across Greater Manchester: تغییرات . اجتماعی ، فرهنگی ، انسان را با چالش و استرس های متعددی روبرو میکند . در کارگاه زندگی مقابله موثر با این مشکﻻت اجتماعی بررسی می شود Men's Group —Every Mondays 12 pm-2pm The Zion Centre, 339 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, M15 4ZY کﻻس زبان انگلیسی برای تمام سطوح ، برای زندگی راحت تر در هر کشوری شرط اول دانستن آن زبان . می باشد Learn English Classes– Every Mondays 10-12pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG رقصیدن راهی برای ورزش کردن و حفظ تناسب اندام است . رقص راهی اجتماعی و معاشرتی برای انجام . فعالیت است Persian Dance classes --Every Wednesdays 10-12pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG Well-Being sessions– Every Wednesdays 10-12pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG Farsi Depression Groups -North Manchester Welcome Centre Every Thursday 1.30pm-3pm هنگامی که نقاشی می کشید ، درونی ترین احساسات ، هیجانات و آرزوهای خود را بروز می دهید و این باعث . بهتر شدن نحوه بروز احساسات و در نتیجه بهبود توانایی ارتباط با دیگران می شود Painting classes—Every Thursdays 12 pm-2pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG زیبایی و خوش فرمی بدن ، سﻻمت جسم و آرامش روان ، از نتایج اصلی حضور و تمرین منظم در کﻻس های . ورزش گروهی هستند Fitness Classes—Every Thursdays 10 am-11.30am The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG مهارت های زندگی مجموعه ای از توانمندی هایی است که از طریق آموزش و تمرین قابل اکتساب بوده و دستیابی به آنها موجب شناخت خود ، افزایش توانایی برقراری ارتباط با دیگران و احساس رضایت بیشتر . می شود Life Skills Group- Every Friday 11am-1pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG . آموزش آشپزی ، کارهای هنری و خﻻقانه ، آشنایی با قوانین ، تاریخ و زندگی در بریتانیا Life in UK Group-Refugee & Asylum seekers– Saturdays 11am-1pm The Roby centre, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight, M13 ONG yarannorthwest.com [email protected] YARAN.CIC 07413396573 4 Inspire Levenshulme Community Centre 747 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, M19 3AR Mon to Sat. 9am to 5pm. Office 0161 850 5717;- Cafe 0161 850 4747.for community activity, Cafe with Fresh-made food , Training facilities, work clubs, physical activity sessions. Happy Mondays Group for over 50s (2-4pm) Film Club, Pamper sessions and trips out. Older People’s Lunch deal Mon – Fr 12 – 3pm 2 course meal for £3 (register at Inspire) Peer support group @ Inspire Levenshulme Café – Thursday at 1-3pm 5 Gaydio are the largest not-for-profit community radio service for LGBT+ people in the UK. In addition to our broadcast output, we focus a significant amount of our resources delivering educational, skills-based and confidence-building projects through the Gaydio Academy for those most in need within the community. We work with 200+ disadvantaged people each year and more than 1,500 people have received our training and support since 2008.Studios are in Manchester City Centre (Portland Street) and we are currently recruiting for the following projects for people from across Greater Manchester: Youth Programme provides radio skills training, a weekly meet-up and regular content creation for broadcast for LGBT+ people aged 13-18. We are holding Open Days throughout September for anyone interested, please email [email protected] and we will add you to the mailing list. Work Club delivers a weekly meet-up, radio skills training, regular radio content creation and 1-to-1 work skills training for LGBT+ people aged 19-30 out of work. Again, please email [email protected] to register your interest. Mental Health and Wellbeing projects deliver training and support for LGBT+ people of all ages suffering or at risk from suffering mental health issues. Participants meet up in a safe space on a weekly basis, learn radio skills and create content for broadcast articulating their experiences of mental health and helping signpost listeners to local support services. Please email [email protected] for more information.Culture project delivers radio skills training so that participants can create content bringing Manchester's cultural offer to life. We are actively recruiting LGBT+ people of all ages for this project, so please email [email protected] for more information. 6 Local food projects- Community grocer .Pay £2.50 for around £12 worth of food/essentials. Membership available to local residents (not students) for more information email [email protected] mobile 07913 540680 or find us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/HMHCmcr/ Anson Community Grocer (Rusholme & Longsight): Anson Community House, 38 Meldon Road, Rusholme, M13 0TR. Open Tuesdays and Thursday 9:30am-12pm Coverdale & Newbank Community Grocer (Ardwick & Longsight): Cornbrook House, 217 Stockport Road, Longsight, M12 4DY. Open Thursdays 11am - 1pm Miles Platting Community Grocer: Queensbury Court, Wardle Street, Miles Platting, M40 7DD. Open Thursday 9:30am-12pm Gorton Community Grocer (Gorton & Abbey-Hey): 543 Abbey Hey Ln, Gorton, M18 8PF. Open: Fridays 9:30am-12pm Fallowfield Community Grocer: The Place at Platt Lane, Platt Lane, Manchester M14 7FZ. Open: Fridays 9:30am-12pm. Hulme Community Grocers: Aquarius Community Centre, 21 Eden Close, Hulme, Manchester, M15 6AX. Open: Tuesdays 12pm-3pm St Crispin’s Church (CE), Hart Road, Fallowfield M14 7LE Bereavement Café runs on the 1st Saturday of each month 10am – 12pm. The café is not only for people following the death of person, it is for people who have to come to terms with other loss such as a pet, parents whose children have left home or men/woman dealing with retirement. Tea/Coffee, Cake and activities will be available. For more information contact Fr Patrick Davies on 07967385357 or email: [email protected] Northmoor Community Association 95 – 97 Northmoor Rd, Longsight, M12 5RT. Office 0161 248 6823 Friendly and welcoming community centre with lots of opportunities. IT courses (Food Hygiene, City and Guilds, First Aid, Health & Safety)/ Help setting up emails/ developing IT skills Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 9.30 -12.30pm. 7 Art Group Tuesday 10 -11am. £1 contribution. Come along and meet new people, tea and toast available. Occasional speakers and trips out and about. Talk English Sessions Wed, Thurs, Fri 9.30 – 11.30 Practice speaking and writing English in an informal setting.