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Manchester Settlement is a charity organisation based in the Openshaw are of Manchester. Manchester Settlement with the local community to deliver health and wellbeing services, community activities, family services, childcare and youth services.

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Taking place every two years, the Open Exhibition is a huge collection of artwork by people living in Greater Manchester. HOME’s Gallery walls will display 480 artworks, selected by a panel consisting of art experts and people from the local community. You’ll find paintings, drawings, sculptures and textile work on display. The artwork has been […]

A series of creative workshops are taking place to mark the 75th birthday of the NHS. Each workshop will explore people’s experiences of the NHS, health and healthcare. Workshops will take place at: Forum Centre Wythenshawe on Monday 18 and 25 March, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm. No. 93 (93 Church Lane Harpurhey) on […]

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Make an environmentally-friendly air freshener at this special edition workshop for International Women’s Day. Release your creativity in a beautiful, natural setting. Join the friendly folk at Wythenshawe Park for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create some aroma stones to freshen up your home.  

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The award-winning Manchester Histories Festival is back for its ninth edition. Expect a packed four-day programme of events, including music, performances, talks, showcases, vintage vehicles, crafts, food and more. This is a festival for all and there are lots of opportunities for everyone to get involved. The full programme of events will be announced in […]

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Let’s welcome spring with a craft workshop at Manchester Jewish Museum. In this session, you’ll use plants and flowers to create your very own magnificent prints. All materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own leaves, flowers and twigs to get creative with. You’ll also get to take your print home […]

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Take part in a nature walk through the woods on April Fools Day. This is a free Easter activity. Just turn up.

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Be part of the first community event organised by the Irk Valley and Sandhills Friends Group. Meet people in your local community at this free event. There’s lots of fun to be had. Expect face painting and an Easter egg hunt as well as a Sandhills and Irk Valley walk led by an experienced walk […]

Join Mersey Rivers Trust at Queens Park for a litter pick. Enjoy a walk around the park whilst keeping your local green space in tip-top shape. Meet with others from your local community and enjoy the local area.

Manchester’s Muslim Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) is back with a packed programme of arts events for everyone. MACFEST celebrates the value of the arts in our communities across Manchester. Connecting people across the city, the festival shines a light on the heritage of the Muslim communities living in Manchester. Happening from 23 February – […]