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Sporting Pride in Manchester as the Games return

Squash, tennis and women’s football are among the sports on offer at Manchester’s annual weeklong festival for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and their friends.

Manchester United champions 2013 trophy parade

As Manchester United prepare to celebrate an historic 20th league title, details for the Premier League Champions 2012/13 trophy parade on Monday 13 May have been confirmed.

Rugby World Cup 2015 comes to Manchester

Manchester will be a host city for the Rugby World Cup 2015. England will play at the Manchester City stadium as part of the 20-nation event expected to attract 2.9m fans.

Home win with £5.5m award for new arts centre

The Arts Council England has awarded us £5.5 million for HOME, the new production centre for international art, theatre and film. Coming to Manchester in spring 2015.

Mountain bike skills area opens in Philips Park

A brand new mountain bike skills area will be officially opened by Councillor Jim Battle, deputy leader of Manchester City Council, in Philips Park, Clayton, on Sunday 14 April 2013.

Chainsaws at the ready for Piccadilly Ice Festival

Piccadilly Gardens will become much cooler when an internationally renowned group of master ice sculptors will create a magical forest of icy creations for the Piccadilly Ice Festival.

It’s a green Christmas at Manchester markets

Not only are Manchester’s Christmas Markets the original, biggest and the best, they are also one of the most environmentally friendly after receiving the Green Festival Award.

Why Wythenshawe's 'Billy Elliot' is best barre none

“When I see my son dance I always remember how he was just six hours away from being born a on a leap day, when they say children will leap and bound through life,” says Sara Bullows.

Amputee hero to help launch Paralympic Games

A serviceman who lost both legs and an arm while on duty in Afghanistan is among a group of people with disabilities who will help launch the Paralympic Games in Manchester.

Spectacular success for third Manchester Day

Tens of thousands of people lined the streets to celebrate all things Manchester for the third Manchester Day Parade and its theme – The Sky’s the Limit: A celebration of heroic achievements.

Northern Thunder storm to victory

Northern Thunder were crowned champions at the nail biting final of the Fiat Netball Super League, their first ever Superleague victory.

Great Manchester Run brings bags of joy

More charities are set to benefit from the Bupa Great Manchester Run after a group of young volunteers collected nearly a tonne of clothing during the event.

Manchester: Award winning city of sport

Manchester is gearing up for a great weekend of sport as Sunday 20 May sees thousands of competitors take to the streets for the Great Manchester Run and Great CityGames.

The Manchester Picnic returns this summer for its third year

Having attracted over 15,000 visitors over three-days to last year’s Manchester Picnic, the popular food fest is set to return to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester city centre for its third year from 3- 5 August 2012 with more gourmet delights. Organised by Piccadilly Partnership, there will be stalls serving tasty treats from 11am – 6pm each day.

Veteran welcomes Olympic visitors to North West

A Normandy veteran who narrowly missed being selected for the 1948 London Olympics will be welcoming sports fans from across the world to Greater Manchester for this summer’s Olympic events.

Manchester Loves February

Retailers, restaurants, transport bosses and Manchester City Council are joining forces to encourage people to visit the city centre and experience some great value deals.

Chart topping stars to turn on Christmas lights

Girls Aloud favourite, Nicola Roberts and chart topping star, Tinchy Stryder have been announced as the headline acts to get Manchester’s Christmas party started.

Fireworks displays break attendance records

This year’s Manchester fireworks displays smashed all attendance records – with more than 150,000 people enjoying a safe and enjoyable bonfire night in the city's parks.

Big top reading scheme is big hit

A summer programme encouraging children to roll up for a circus-themed reading adventure has been hailed as a huge success after attracting even more youngsters than expected.

Whit Walk brightens the Bank Holiday

Hundreds of churchgoers from parishes across Manchester and Salford are set to take to the city streets on Monday 30 May for the traditional Whit Walk.

City calls for safe, fun firework season

Manchester City Council is working with the police and fire service to make sure residents remember this fireworks season for all the right reasons.

They think it’s all over - but it isn’t yet

England’s World Cup hopes have been dashed, but the show must go on - on three dedicated screens at Castlefield, where football fans are invited to come and watch the rest of the tournament.

Love is in the air for Saint George

Barcelona and Manchester may be famous around the world for having football in common but it is really a well-known figure from history that is close to both their hearts.

For Manchester and St George

Manchester’s St George’s Parade is taking place this Sunday 25 April 2010 with a cavalcade of floats, bands and performers that will make England’s patron saint proud.

Manchester’s cultural ambition

Manchester is a city with cultural ambition, which is set to soar as a result of a new vision that was agreed this week.

King George V gift on display at Central Library

A silver, gilt and malachite paperweight model of Central Library, given to King George V more than 75 years ago to mark the building’s opening, has returned to the library.

Manchester has the Christmas Factor

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke to star at the Switch-On, Markets in every square, the return of the Ice Rink and surprises in Piccadilly Gardens.

Family fun at new look library

A family fun day at Fallowfield Library on Saturday (29 August) will give local people the chance to see the new look refurbished premises.

Gartside gardens family fun day

Rain didn’t spoil play on Saturday as residents of Ardwick had the chance to let their hair down with the return of the annual Gartside Gardens family fun day.

North Manchester's FieldFest is fun-filled

Young people in North Manchester who want to beat boredom these summer holidays need look no further than the Broadhurst Fieldfest on Thursday 20 August.

Festival celebrates lively Longsight

Visitors are being invited to enjoy a taste of one of Manchester's most vibrant districts in a family-friendly festival on Sunday 16 August.

Heaton Park gem makes gardens sparkle

Green-fingered folk are being invited to make their gardens sparkle this summer with a visit to the newly refurbished Hidden Gem Garden Centre in Manchester City Council’s Heaton Park.

Manchester Mela is sure to be mega

The Manchester Mega Mela is back at Platt Fields Parks with a colourful and vibrant celebration of Asian music, dance and culture.

Pavilion at home in Albert Square

With the buzz and fervour of the Manchester International Festival making a lasting impression in the city, the festival pavilion is set to stay until August complete with live music, food and events.

Proposals for £24 million BMX Centre announced

Proposals for a £24 million national indoor BMX centre at Sportcity in east Manchester have been announced in advance of a report going to Manchester City Council’s Executive committee on 22 July.

Chasing a dream

The race is on to find the fastest young runner in Manchester.

The art of reading comes to Manchester Markets

Visitors to Manchester Markets will be spoilt for choice this summer as they get two for the price of one when the Book Market and Art Market open alongside one another in St Ann’s Square 17 - 19 July

Families told - don't waste artistic talents

Manchester City Council is inviting families to show their creative sides and help turn household waste into works of art during an event held this week as part of Manchester International Festival.

Playbuilder is just Parktastic!

Manchester City Council has secured £1.1million worth of funding to develop or refurbish 22 play areas across Manchester through the Playbuilder initiative.

Walk this way

North Manchester residents are invited to join a leisurely walk next weekend to find out more about plans for the future of Moston Vale.

School's out for summer

Swimming, horse-riding, multisports, arts & crafts, family cycling, DJ sessions and dance workshops are some of the 1,900 activity sessions provided by Manchester City Council for the summer holidays.

Take a Cavalier attitude at Wythenshawe Park

Wythenshawe Park will go back to its historical roots this weekend, as a Civil War re-enactment group descends upon the Manchester City Council owned park.

Shakespeare returns to Heaton Park

Theatre lovers have got their last chance to buy tickets to see Shakespeare’s Globe perform The Comedy Of Errors at Heaton Park.

Council still committed to Alexandra Park restoration

Manchester City Council has reiterated its commitment to restore Alexandra Park following the disappointment of the recent decision by the Heritage Lottery Fund not to grant funds to the project.

There’s gold in them there hills!

Plant Hill Park in Blackley will be transformed into an authentic western playground next weekend, to mark the ‘Blackley Midsummer Madness Goes West’ festivities.

Girls box clever at National Finals

Female boxers will have the chance to show just what they are made of at the National Finals of the Female Boxing Championships in Gorton.

Oasis Community Information Hotline Launched

As part of the biggest ever OASIS tour of open air venues in the UK and Ireland this summer there will be three homecoming shows on June 4th, 6th and 7th at Manchester's Heaton Park.

If you go down to the woods today…

Blackley’s very own Crocodile Dundee, Joe McQuade, will be in Blackley Forest this Saturday (30th May) as part of a day of activities to celebrate Manchester’s first community forest.

Tickets on sale for spectacular sports

Feel the excitement, tension and sheer exhilaration of some of the best international sports events, which will be played out on the Manchester stage this summer.

Hattersley’s history re-told

One of Greater Manchester’s most well-known areas is the feature of a brand new exhibition and a series of talks at Manchester’s Central Library.

Holiday spend stretches further with free family events

Free events in Manchester are helping families across the city beat the credit crunch blues by offering entertainment and activities for the increasing numbers of people choosing to holiday at home.

Prepare to celebrate for St George

With a parade through the city centre, a special patriotic market and community events across the city, Manchester is holding St George’s Day celebrations to make England’s patron saint proud.

Fun for all in new look library

Local residents are invited to join in a morning of fun at Levenshulme Library next Friday 17 April to celebrate its refurbishment, which was completed earlier this year.

Irish eyes are smiling at Manchester Town Hall

Children from 21 Manchester primary schools will be celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the Town Hall on 16 and 17 March, with a range of activities and entertainments inspired by the Emerald Isle.

Free community fun run to be held in east Manchester

Urban regeneration company New East Manchester and national sports development charity StreetGames are hosting a special family fun run on Sunday 15 March at Clayton Vale Centre in east Manchester.

Manchester Libraries help business beat the downturn

Businesses of all sizes are invited to drop in and learn how Manchester Library & Information Service can help them find ways to boost their business, and get through the economic downturn.

New Year to go with a bang

For anyone out and about in Manchester this New Year’s Eve, fireworks will be let off in the city centre to mark the stroke of midnight and to welcome in 2009.

Local youth group go green

Angel Meadows is set to benefit from some brand new trees, which will be planted by a local youth organisation during National Tree Week, 26 November – 7 December.

Big Book Sale at Central Library

Central Library is helping people beat the credit crunch with their Big Book Sale on Saturday 29 November.

Success is child’s play for Manchester Art Gallery

Councillor Mike Amesbury, Manchester City Council's Executive Member for Culture and Leisure and competition winner Claire Isherwood were raising glasses of pink milk last Friday 24 October.

Lest We Forget at Central Library

An exhibition commemorating the 90th anniversary of the First World War has gone on display at Central Library.

Christmas Lights have the X-Factor

A glittering line-up of showbiz performances will bring festive cheer by the sleigh-load to Manchester City Centre for the eagerly awaited Christmas Lights Switch-on, Friday 7 November.

In the swim this half term

With October half term just around the corner, keeping youngsters entertained can be a daunting task for parents.

Halloween Howlers for Little Horrors

Things will soon be getting spooky at Wythenshawe Park, as it prepares for some hair-raising Halloween activity made especially for little horrors.

A ten-headed demon king in Platt Fields Park

Platt Fields Park will be the setting for an exciting day of celebrations in honour of the Hindu festivals of Dashehra and Diwali – the festival of light - this Saturday, 11 October.

Belle Vue remembered

Following the success of Central Library’s exhibition about Belle Vue Zoological Gardens, historian Brian Selby will give a talk about what was once one of the North West's premier tourist attractions

Monastery’s treat for music lovers

Music lovers from the North West are in for a treat when Manchester’s international tenor Martin Toal gives a rare live performance of songs from his CD Aria Celtica at Gorton Monastery on 10 October.

Have your say on local parks

Residents from across the city are invited to have their say about Manchester’s parks and could win £100 of supermarket vouchers by doing so.

Extreme sports in Blackley

The Blackley Extreme Sports Event promises an exhilarating, rollercoaster ride of a day featuring a jam-packed line up of urban sports, music, art, and extreme activities.

Fairytale Fun at Heaton Park

Following on from the success of the Globe Theatre production of Romeo and Juliet, Heaton Park will play host to another outdoor drama production.

Music, song and sports to mark Olympic handover

Songs, music and sports will come together in a major event in Manchester to mark the end of the Beijing Olympics and the handover to London in preparation for the 2012 Games.

North Manchester awash with flower power

For a gardener’s surgery offering advice for ailing plants and a selection of flowers straight from major shows such as RHS Tatton and Hampton Court, Heaton Park is the place to be this summer.

Take an active interest

The wide range of activities on offer to young people in Charlestown, Moston and Harpurhey will be highlighted in an event on Thursday 21 August.

Improved base plan for Library Theatre

A move to find a new 500-plus seat home for the Library Theatre was endorsed by the City Council’s Executive today, Wednesday 23 July.

Multi-million boost for Longsight Library

More than £2 million pounds will be spent on Longsight Library as part of a major refurbishment to improve and expand services in the area.

Kids race ahead with summer sports activities

Children from two schools have been trying out Manchester’s new world class BMX race track for the first time, as they find out about the sports activities that are on offer for them this summer.

Allotment success planned for Manchester

With the credit crunch squeezing wallets around the city, allotments are enjoying a welcome revival as money-savvy consumers are saving at the supermarket and growing their own produce at home.

Macmillan sets up in Manchester libraries

With 33,000 people diagnosed with cancer in the North West each year, Manchester Libraries are launching a breakthrough scheme with Macmillan Cancer Support to make advice and support more accessible.

Knight school lessons at festival

Young people visiting the North City Festival in Queens Park, Cheetham, on Saturday 5 July can sign up for knight school.

Bomber’s Veterans Day flypast turns heads

A Lancaster bomber from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight turned heads and had cameras clicking by the hundred as it flew three times over Manchester Town Hall today.

Making a song and dance about veterans

Singing, dancing, music, a big parade and a Dakota fly-past over the city centre will all help mark the role of service veterans of all ages in Manchester this weekend.

Nile style at Crumpsall Carnival

Genuine Ancient Egyptian artefacts will be on show at this year’s Crumpsall Carnival as the event travels back in time to the Land of the Pharaohs.

Northstock Festival Comes to Harpurhey

You’ve heard of Woodstock and now Northstock is bringing the best of local and international music and entertainment to North Manchester.

Body Worlds has the Booze Buzz

A unique and innovative look at society’s attitude towards alcohol will take place as part of the pioneering BODY WORLDS 4 exhibition at MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), for one night only.

Free trapeze course is back

A free trapeze course that gave those who took part last time lots of fun is back by popular demand.

A Park for the People

A special exhibition opens at Wythenshawe Hall on Saturday 7 June celebrating the gift of the hall and its park to the people of Manchester in 1926.

Springwatch Challenge at Wythenshawe Park

Wythenshawe Park is inviting local people to take part in BBC’s Springwatch challenge to restore the walled garden to its former glory by planting fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs.

Manchester In Bloom

The scent of summer is set to descend on Manchester in June, with the arrival of the Garden Market in Albert Square.

Edward VII Gets a Makeover

A full restoration of the bronze Edward VII monument in Whitworth Park has been completed.

Underground Manchester Re-visited

Back by popular demand, another talk on the mysteries surrounding Manchester’s underground city will be given by local historian, Keith Warrender in June.

Runners and supporters throng the city

Manchester was filled with people on Sunday 18 May when 31,000 runners took to the streets for the sixth Bupa Great Manchester Run and many more thousands cheered them on.

Football's £20m boost for Manchester

Fans visiting Manchester for the UEFA Cup Final today (Wednesday 14 May) are expected to bring a boost of £20 million to the city and another £5 million to the wider North West.

24 hours to the friendly invasion

Manchester is dressed up and ready to welcome a friendly invasion by tens of thousands of football fans tomorrow (Wednesday 14 May).

Chance to see the UEFA Cup

Football fans in Manchester in the run-up the UEFA Cup Final on Wednesday 14 May will have the chance to see what it’s all about – the UEFA Cup itself.

City prepares for busy UEFA Cup Final day

As Manchester gets ready to become a giant football party venue for the UEFA Cup Final on 14 May, the city is gearing up for one of its busiest days.

Manchester to remember war victims

A Service of Remembrance to honour British and Russian victims of the Second World War will be held in Manchester on Friday (9 May 2008).

Gorton Library Meets Manchester Museum

A unique exhibition by pupils of Abbey Hey Primary School, exploring the history of the local area, will go on display at Gorton Library today.

The Catwalk Queens of North City Library

15 young fashionistas from Harpurhey and Moston took to the catwalk last week in a unique fashion show that saw them modelling their own stylish creations, in a special event at North City Library.

Ricky Packs a Punch for Reading

Manchester’s boxing hero, Ricky Hatton, has taken time out of his busy training schedule to help Manchester Libraries launch the National Year of Reading 2008.

Fun & Games as Library Re-opens

Withington Library is hosting a family fun day to celebrate their re-opening and promise lots of interesting and lively activities to keep everyone of all ages entertained.

Reading rush hits Manchester

‘Join A Library’ points will be in place across Manchester this weekend as the National Year of Reading 2008 prepares to launch in style.

Colourful parade and dancing for St George

England’s patron saint will be remembered in Manchester with a colourful parade on Sunday and a tea dance on St George’s Day, Wednesday next week.

Fun day at Fallowfield Library

Money allocated to the innovative ‘Fallowfield: U decide’ event, where people who live, work or study in the area chose where council funding of £5,000 would be spent, is now being put to good use.

Fair Verona in Heaton Park

Heaton Park is to provide the backdrop for a stunning outdoor performance of Romeo & Juliet this summer, brought to Manchester by the prestigious Globe Theatre.

Faldo to Hunt Golfing Talent in Manchester

Golf professional and three times Open Champion, Nick Faldo, is inviting youngsters from across Manchester to showcase their talent in Heaton Park, as he searches Britain for the sport’s future stars.

Manchester’s Underground Secrets Revealed

The mysteries surrounding Manchester’s secret underground city could soon be solved thanks to a fascinating talk taking place at Central Library.

Chorlton Uncovers Manchester Compendium

City Life co-founder and long-time Chorlton resident, Ed Glinert, will be talking about his forthcoming book, The Manchester Compendium, at Chorlton Library, Monday 21 April at 6pm.

HRH The Earl of Wessex visits Manchester Art Gallery

On Friday 28 March, His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex met key funders and supporters of Manchester Art Gallery at a special event marking 2008 as the gallery’s 125th anniversary.

Chorlton Market is Fantastique

The taste of France is coming to Chorlton, with a trial market pitching up in the centre for two days in June.

Free swimming for the over 60s

All over 60s in Manchester will be eligible for free swimming in Manchester's pools including the flagship Manchester Aquatics Centre from 1 June 2008.

Restored Tram makes First Journey for a Century

A traditional horse tram is to join the Heaton Park Tramway’s collection of working vintage trams, following painstaking restorations carried out by The Manchester Transport Museum Society (MTMS).

School Pupils Kick Off UEFA Action

Young footballers from across the city will have their first taste of UEFA Cup glory on Monday when the coveted trophy arrives in the city.

Arkwright’s Mill in Pictures

The fascinating story of Manchester’s first cotton factory is being told in a new exhibition at Manchester Central Library.

Women’s basketball fun on offer

Women and girls from across Manchester are invited to try their hands at basketball on Saturday (8 March 2008).

Celebrity Support for Manchester Book Award

Television’s Richard & Judy have given their support to the Manchester Book Award, which has had young people across the city avidly reading and voting for their favourite books.

New Year Consultations

Manchester City Council is consulting around the possibility of holding an official New Year celebration in the city.

Love Potions Wins Readers’ Hearts

Christina Jones’ Love Potions has been voted the region’s current favourite romantic novel, scooping the 2008 Pure Passion award.

24 Hour Wilson Memorial

The biggest names in design and the arts sign up to stage Manchester longest ever intelligent conversation, to benefit creative young people from the city and beyond.

Tasting the past

There will be plenty for visitors at Peel Hall Park in Wythenshawe to chew over this weekend when they are treated to a taste of the past.

Valentine’s Day date for football lovers

Football lovers keen to see a big match can make a Valentine’s Day date with their PCs to bid for a ticket for the UEFA Cup Final 2008 in Manchester.

Library fans show their love

Admirers will display their love for award-winning North City Library this Valentine’s Day evening.

Gay rights campaigner’s library talk

Events will be held next week to mark the 20th anniversary of the Section 28 restrictions on local authorities “promoting homosexuality”.

Film event marks Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Manchester by a film event (25 Jan) involving a Holocaust survivor, students from secondary schools across the city, community representatives and city leaders

UEFA Cup Final just the ticket for Valentines

Lovers of football fans will be able to bid for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the object of their affections as tickets for the UEFA Cup Final 2008 in Manchester go on sale that day.

Faces of Manchester on display

Images of the average male and average female Mancunian are on display at Manchester Central Library until 12 January.

UEFA Cup Final show on road to Manchester

The run-up to next year’s UEFA Cup Final in Manchester got underway today (Thursday 6 December 2007) with an event to reveal the designs to publicise the event.

Lord Mayor’s Children’s Christmas Party

The Lord Mayor of Manchester will open the doors of the Town Hall to up to three hundred primary school children for a great big Christmas Party on Tuesday December 4.

Santa brings Festive Cheer to Heaton Park

Father Christmas will be pulling up in his tractor at the Farm Centre in Heaton Park to sample the hot chestnuts and listen to children’s wish lists.

Local Nature Reserve Status for two new sites

Two green sites in Manchester have been designated as Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) by Manchester City Council’s Executive Committee today (Wednesday November 21).

Lord Mayor’s Annual Carol Concert

Manchester’s Great Hall will be filled with song on Thursday December 6 as the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Glynn Evans, invites visitors to bring in the Christmas cheer.

High Sheriff Award Gorton Skate Park

An award of £30,000 will be made to Gorton Park for a new skate boarding facility after funds were secured from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester’s Trust.

Bonfire Night goes with a bang

Manchester’s bonfire night events certainly went off with a bang this year with some of the highest visitor numbers ever.

For Ben it’s all just Parktastic!

Nine-year-old Ben Bridge thinks it’s just Parktastic. That was the name invented by Ben for a city-wide play project made possible by a huge lottery grant.

Chorlton Book Festival

Chorlton not only boasts one of Manchester’s best libraries but it also hosts an increasingly popular annual book festival, which returns on November 12 to 24.

Philips Park Commemoration Ceremony

The Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Glynn Evans will lead a commemoration ceremony at Philips Park Cemetery on Friday November 2 in honour of the recipients of the Victoria Cross.

Lottery win for Moss Side Library

Manchester Library Service has successfully bid for more than £1million from the Big Lottery Communities Library fund to create an improved library at Moss Side Powerhouse.

Manchester gets its skates on!

Visitors to Manchester city centre will have the chance to get their skates on again this Christmas – with a bigger-than-ever ice rink in Piccadilly Gardens.

Shayne to light up city Christmas

Manchester’s own chart-topping pop heart-throb Shayne Ward will be the star attraction at the event to switch on his home city’s Christmas lights on 8 November.

Street Aesthetics: Life in Iran

The latest exhibition at Manchester Central Library is a fascinating collection of 40 photographs of life in contemporary Iran by Nancy Lindisfarne.

Jo Roberts: Goals-20 Oct 2007 – 13 Jan 2008

Manchester Art Gallery Free entry - A new exhibition of sketches and drawings documenting the lives of people working at Manchester’s two major football clubs.

Manchester kicks racism out of football

Sportcity will be home to a Kick it out event on Saturday October 20, which will see youngsters compete in a football tournament to challenge racism.

E-commerce course in libraries

Manchester Central Library will be holding a series of events aimed at small businesses and individuals who are practising e-commerce.

Library turns pages of rare treasures

Longsight Library will be holding an event for people to see some of Manchester Libraries’ rarest books on Saturday October 13.

Lanterns, fire and fireworks at Mela

Hundreds of lanterns, a burning giant demon king and a fireworks finale will all light up a Mela to celebrate two of the most popular Hindu festivals, Dashehra and Diwali.

The sky is the limit for fireworks

The sky will be alight with fireworks in the lead up to bonfire night and Manchester’s parks are the place to enjoy a fun, safe, family evening out.

Spooky night planned for Wythenshawe Park

Staff at Wythenshawe Park are warning people about coming to the park on Halloween. The fainthearted and easily frightened should keep away.

Green bags for books at Libraries

Manchester Libraries are looking to select a winning design for a new jute bag for users of the library.

Town Hall chiefs’ charity brews

Councillors and senior staff of Manchester City Council will take time out from serving the public to serve tea and coffee at a charity coffee morning on Friday (28 September).

Nick Hornby book launch at East City Library

Nick Hornby is known for his bestsellers Fever Pitch and About a Boy and he will be talking about his new book Slam at East City Library on Ashton Old Road on Tuesday October 2 at 6.30pm.

Website for health and fitness launched

A new website containing blogs from athletes, recipes from world champions and information on how to keep fit has launched for Manchester pupils.

Hatton makes it Happen in Manchester

Ricky Hatton, the boxer, will be presented with a Manchester: Making it Happen Award on Friday when he attends the Town Hall for a press conference.

Recollections from TB Sanatorium

Tuberculosis (TB) was rife in Manchester in the early twentieth century, with more than 2,000 children dying from this terrible disease every year.

7th annual funday celebrates family life

On Saturday 22 September VIP7, a parent and family funday called Very Important Parents Day, will be held in the Commonwealth Suite at the City of Manchester Stadium at Sportcity in east Manchester.

Sam’s 75 years of leisure

Sam Quinn has been keeping fit at his local leisure centre in Manchester since it opened – 75 years ago!

Flying the flag for park quality

Friends of Philips Park celebrated the renewal of the Green Flag quality status for the Clayton park by raising the flag.

Focus on much-loved library

Visitors to the award-winning North City Library are snapping up the chance to capture their passion for it on camera.

Festival promises a world of interest

Cheetham Festival promises a world of music, food and dance as venues around the area throw open their doors for a cultural celebration.

Town Hall tours for Heritage Open Day

Come and see one of the country’s greatest examples of Victorian architecture as the grade I listed Town Hall will be open for tours as part of the Heritage Open Days on Sunday September 9.

Exhibition of Bookbinding at Manchester Central Library

Manchester Central Library will host an exhibition of winning entries from the Society of Bookbinders’ International Competition, which is being held at their conference in York from August 9 to 11.

Meet the Neighbours as Library tours the city

If you are wondering which bestseller to read during your summer holidays or how to order a meal in Spanish without resorting to sign language, then why not join the library.

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