Levenshulme is full of wonderful people. Creative people. People who care.
At this difficult time some of the people at LOL (Levenshulme Old Library) are wondering… what do we do now?… how does the Levenshulme creative community respond? We know that the Inspire Centre are doing great stuff supporting the covid-19 response, such as being a rallying point for the Levy Corona Helper mutual aid group.
I’m sure we are all feeling a bit lost still. So… if you are in any way connected to Levenshulme Old Library… or live in Levenshulme and want to think how we can be creative online and safely… Join us for this 1 hour initial webinar and chat.
Hosted by Jez Hall, treasurer at LOL, we will be using Zoom, kindly donated by Shared Future CIC (who have a paid account they have let us use)
If you sign up we can capture your email and that will help us stay together.
If you can’t make it on the day… don’t fret… there will be other online chats.
No agenda. Nothing expected of you… just come together.
We’ll email a zoom link to you if you sign up
Follow the link to register HERE
Levenshulme Community Association is delighted to have worked with partners to plant a living tree on the Village Green.
The new tree will be a permanent feature and means that we will no longer have to pay annually for a Christmas tree. The new tree has been planted in the same position as the Christmas tree is positioned. This means the Village Green remains unobstructed with good views of the Levenshulme Bee and when decorated with lights at Christmas it will be visible from a distance along Stockport Road.
The tree is a sequoiadendron giganteum (giant redwood). This is the best type of tree because it is resilient, long lasting and will establish itself quickly. It was supplied by Glendale Civic Trees, imported from the Netherlands.
We are grateful to Manchester City Council for providing funding through the Neighbourhood Investment Fund. Sponsors also providing funding are:
Thanks to Manchester City Council for arranging all necessary groundworks and in particular to Ikhlas Ur-Rahman, MCC Neighbourhood Officer for providing the support and coordination to enable this project to happen. This would also not have been possible without the support of Levenshulme Councillors Dzidra Noor, Basat Sheikh and Bernard Stone.
The Living Tree also meets several of the aims of the Levenshulme Community Manifesto including to:
The LCA is holding two Hustings meetings for the 2019 local elections.
Burnage Ward
19.30, Thursday 18th April, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
Levenshulme Ward
19.30, Thursday 25th April, The Klondyke, 1 Burnage Range, Levenshulme
These are open, public meetings where anyone can question candidates directly. The full list of candidates is provided below.
Ward boundaries were changed in 2018 with Levenshulme Ward now expanded to include much of what was previously the Gorton South Ward which has been abolished. Burnage Ward has also expanded and now includes a big chunk of what was previously Levenshulme Ward running right up to Albert Road.
Please share and promote these Hustings. They are your opportunity to question candidates who will represent us on Manchester City Council.
| Candidate’s Surname | Other Name(s) | Description (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Ali | Azra Gulshan | Labour Party |
| Dundas | Benjamin | The Green Party |
| Hossain | Shahed | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| Rae | Ian Sidney | UK Independence Party (UKIP) |
| Timoney | Andrea Dawn | Liberal Democrats |
| Candidate’s Surname | Other Name(s) | Description (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Catterall | Bob | UK Independence Party (UKIP) |
| Hickey | Andrew Peter | Liberal Democrats |
| Sheikh | Basat Mahmood | Labour Party |
| Smith | James | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| Venes | Dick | The Green Party |
Levenshulme Community Forum
19.30, 24 January 2019, The Klondyke (1 Burnage Range)
A public meeting open to everyone to discuss issues and priorities for our area.
Levy Fringe arts festival runs from 23 June to 13 July at Levenshulme Old Library and at venues across Levenshulme. An amazing summer spectacular of splendid entertainment.
The LCA is holding two Hustings meetings for the 2018 local elections.
Levenshulme Ward
19.30, Wednesday 18th April, The Klondyke, Burnage Range, Levenshulme
Burnage Ward
19.30, Wednesday 25th April, The Klondyke, Burnage Range, Levenshulme
These are open, public meetings where anyone can question candidates directly. The full list of candidates is provided below.
The local elections this year are “all out” elections with ALL councillors up for election – three positions in each Ward.
Ward boundaries have also been changed with Levenshulme Ward now expanded to included much of what was previously the Gorton South Ward which has been abolished. Burnage Ward has also expanded and now includes a big chunk of what was previously Levenshulme Ward running right up to Albert Road.
Please share and promote these Hustings. They are your opportunity to question candidates who will represent us on Manchester City Council.
Levenshulme ‘Meet Your MP’ coffee morning will be taking place this Saturday.
Who is your MP? Afzal Khan (Labour) who was elected in 2017 and took over from Sir Gerald Kaufman.
Hi everyone,
This week is British Science Week. I’m a young doctor and a PhD student at the University of Manchester. Some fellow doctors, medical students and I are organising a day-long workshop at Manchester Royal Infirmary to help young students (aged 14-18) consider Medicine as a career to become a doctor. This workshop is specifically targeted at students from non-traditional backgrounds. Date: Sat 24th March 2018.
The registration fee is £30 (we are non-profit). However, if the child comes from a low-income background, they can apply for a bursary (100% discount). We have 12 bursaries remaining to give out so the deadline has been extended to this Friday (16th March 2018).
For more details, see our website at www.intouch.org.uk
Please share with young students or any parents with young students who may be a little bright and just need some help to get ahead.
Interesting facts:
the Northwest has the most underperforming schools in the UK
AND
in some parts of Manchester, up to 50% of families are living in poverty.
What are we doing about this as a community?
Dr Majid Ahmed
Hidden Herstories at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre for International Women’s Day.
18.30, Thursday 8th March 2018
Come along and find out about the new Levenshulme Community Manifesto on Wednesday 28th February at The Klondyke. Developed by and for our community it is a statement of what our community wants for the future of Levenshulme.
Levenshulme Old Library is having a soft launch on 23rd February, 16.00-18.00.
There will be music from the Jazz Biscuits and Afzal Khan MP will say a few words.
Read the Manchester Confidential article HERE
Levenshulme Players Christmas Review.
There will be sketches, songs, fun, games, magic and a man sitting mostly naked in a bath… PLUS a three course meal. All this for just £20!
Call 07970 885 684 or e-mail levplayers@gmail.com to book your place.
Dont forget the LYP Youth Festival this Thursday from 12PM – 8PM at the Jain Centre. Food, fun,fashion, talent show, prizes and much much more! Open to 8-16 yr olds.
Family Event at Highfield Country Park – Building Bat & Bird Boxes – Fri 27th October
Come to this family friendly event and help protect the wildlife of the park. The biodiversity of the park is growing, and it is great news we now have confirmed bat populations living there. This event is supported by the John Muir Trust and we are grateful to them for support. Read more about bats in the UK at the Bat Conservation Trust.
Location: Highfield Country Park (meet at the picnic area by the Fallowfield Loop)
Time: 10am – 3pm
Date: Fri 27th October
Contact: Peter – 07507786893
The Levenshulme Old Library group are holding a fundraising party to support the development of the library building as a community facility at The Klondyke 18 November in collaboration with Leve Nights.
It’s autumn so that means it is time for the fabulous Levenshulme Festival.
Find full details of venues and events HERE
Join Multilingual Manchester for a free family-friendly day of activities to celebrate Manchester’s many languages and cultures!
The event will take place at The Klondyke Club, Arcadia Library and Levenshulme Market. Activities include language taster sessions, stalls, performances, crafts and games for children, world music, international food, and more.
For more information or to get involved, please contact <mlm@manchester.ac.uk>
The Levenshulme Players next production is the comedy thriller – A Tomb With a View.
It will be performed at the Baptist Church on Elmsworth Avenue, off Broom Lane on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th July at 7.00pm and on Saturday 29th at 2.00pm.
Tickets are available from www.levenshulmeplayers.co.uk and on the door.
Come down for some spooky fun!
The Levenshulme Fringe arts festival starts today with Levstock at the Klondyke. Running from June 24th – July 9th there’s something for everyone.
Levenshulme Fringe is coordinated by Levenshulme Old Library Group who are planning to repurpose the old Levenshulme Library as a community and arts venue for our community.
Find out more at:
NOTE: The email chosen for Levenshulme Fringe is “lca@good.co.uk” but the events are being organised separately to the LCA (Levenshulme Community Association).
Rescue Kitties Mcr are having a fundraising quiz night at Fred’s Ale House tonight with a cake stall and raffle. Starts at 20.00.
Levenshulme’s summer festival season continues with Levstock at the Klondyke on Saturday 24th June starting at 18.00.
Levenshulme WI is hosting an evening with Rosie Garland on Tuesday 23rd May at Inspire.
The very first Levenshulme and Burnage Garden Festival, including an Open Gardens weekender!
Please share *a lot* folks, and help us to make it a roaring success!
Many events are FREE, or cracking value, as we were awarded some cash from Manchester City Council’s Neighbourhood Investment Fund.
The first ‘event’ is is on 25th May at Levenshulme Market: Incredible Edible Levenshulme will be dishing out FREE herbs & wildflowers for tree pits and community alleys in Levenshulme and Burnage, 10am-2pm. If you’re a member of a residents’ group, have tree pits on your street, or have transformed your alley, you are eligible – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED!
On the same day, at 1pm, Andrea, AKA Little Italy Kitchen is hosting a Garden Feast in his beautiful garden. Details are on the poster (expand poster to full screen, left click ‘options’ in bottom right corner and click ‘download’. You should then be able to enlarge it to a legible size).
Hard copies will be available at Bud, The Buttery and in and around Levenshulme and Burnage from Friday 5th May.
Announcing ‘the event with no name’ … a two week celebration of Arts, Creativity and Culture in Levenshulme and Gorton South. Between Saturday 24th June and Sunday 9th July 2017.
As a spin-out from the Old Library campaign we are asking for contributors to a festival of “Art, Creativity and Culture”.
If you are creative in any way, or have a venue, maybe planning an event anyway… please host or hold an activity that celebrates and shows off the creativity, diversity and energy of our community.
Things you are passionate about, that make you happy, that express hope, that challenges us and brings us together, that inspires new ideas. Anything can be art if done with creativity.
We’ll collect a list of events together, create an online brochure and publicise it. Some events may be fundraisers, but mostly its about the residents of our lovely area expressing themselves. Celebrating our community. Sharing the love.
Thoughts welcome!. We’ve created an event page, and starting to gather ideas. If possible, some activities may happen in the Old Library… but mostly its about arts and creativity out in the community.
And if you can think of a better name… add it on the event page. We’ll make a poll of the best ideas and crowdsource the final name!
https://www.facebook.com/events/400172660369250/
You can register interest here:
Come and say hello on 5th May.
Levenshulme Pride is for everyone. We want your ideas. We need your help. Why not organise a Pride event with a group you are part of? Help make Levenshulme Pride yours.
A protest march against cuts to school funding will be held on 29th April starting at 12.00 from the main entrance to Cedar Mount School and heading to Crowcroft Park for a rally and picnic.
“Please contact Miss Hollywood on 0161 359 3160 if you are interested in attending the protest at Crowcroft park on Sat 29th April. We will be setting off from the main gates at Cedar Mount Academy at 12.00 noon, bring placards and loud voices. Please share the post with your friends #whatwouldyoucut #saveourschool”
Your election.
Your MP.
Eight people ready for your questions TONIGHT.
19.00 at the Jain Centre, 667-9 Stockport Road, M12 4QE.
Announcing ‘the event with no name’ … a two week celebration of Arts, Creativity and Culture in Levenshulme and Gorton South. Between Saturday 24th June and Sunday 9th July 2017.
As a spin-out from the Old Library campaign we are asking for contributors to a festival of “Art, Creativity and Culture”.
If you are creative in any way, or have a venue, maybe planning an event anyway… please host or hold an activity that celebrates and shows off the creativity, diversity and energy of our community.
Things you are passionate about, that make you happy, that express hope, that challenges us and brings us together, that inspires new ideas. Anything can be art if done with creativity.
We’ll collect a list of events together, create an online brochure and publicise it. Some events may be fundraisers, but mostly its about the residents of our lovely area expressing themselves. Celebrating our community. Sharing the love.
Thoughts welcome!. We’ve created an event page, and starting to gather ideas. If possible, some activities may happen in the Old Library… but mostly its about arts and creativity out in the community.
And if you can think of a better name… add it below or on the event page. We’ll make a poll of the best ideas and crowdsource the final name!
Event listing and information here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/400172660369250/
There are two Incredible Edible Levenshulme community events to let you know about this week – IEL will be working on the Village Green and A6 planters on Wednesday evening, and there’s a community action day on Saturday 22nd (with Levy Market, Friends of Levenshulme Station, Love Levenshulme and IEL) to litter pick and clear spaces for planting on the Street With No Name.
Village Green & Planters
Date: Wednesday 19th April
Venue: the Village Green
Time: 6.30pm
Please bring gardening gloves and hand tools if possible.
Community Action Day
Date: Saturday 22nd April
Venue: meet on the Street With No Name
Time: from 10am
All equipment will be provided, plus a free hot drink for all volunteers!
The list of candidates for the Manchester Gorton parliamentary by-election has been confirmed.
The hustings for candidates organised by Levenshulme Community Association takes place on Saturday 22nd April at the Jain Community Centre, 667/669 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QE, starting at 19.00.
Join the GM Citizen’s Assembly
On the 4th of May, all eyes will be on Levenshulme as we elect a new MP to replace the much-loved Gerald Kaufman. But there will be another important election that day that could possibly have more day-to-day impact on our neighbourhood – the election of a Greater Manchester ‘metro mayor’.
The new mayor will cover all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester and have powers over transport, policing and some aspects of planning too. He or she will play an important role in relation to devolution and will become something of a figurehead for our city – much like Boris Johnson or Sadiq Khan have done for London.
But one of the crucial reasons for us having a new metro mayor is to make us feel closer to democratic decision-making. It is easy to be cynical – so how do we do this?
For some time now, around 20 groups and organisations from all over Greater Manchester have been meeting to plan a special GM Citizen’s Assembly. The plans is that over 1500 people will pack out the Lowry Theatre on Bank Holiday Monday 1st May and together we will tell all of the possible mayoral candidates about some of the big issues we are concerned about and demand that if they are elected they will do something about them.
It’s a strategy that has worked very well in London and has led to the introduction of the London Living Wage which has benefited thousands and thousands of low-waged people living in the capital city.
In Greater Manchester we are going to lobby the mayoral candidates on 4 big issues: cuts to social care; homelessness; hate crime; and the Living Wage.
The Assembly won’t be boring! We understand it will be a bank holiday but we want people to make the most of the day. There will be music, drama, comedy, plays, powerful testimonies and of course hearing from the candidates themselves. We will be joined by the mayoral candidates, other surprise guests and Sir Peter Fahy. We want people to bring families and children. This is for ordinary families and people across our community.
If you’d like to come along you need to sign up. You can do so online by clicking here. Or alternatively you can join the coach that is leaving from Inspire at 12.45pm. The event is free but you need to buy a coach ticket in advance – £5 for waged people; £2.50 for unwaged.
If you want to find out more then don’t hesitate to contact me.
Anne Priest
Levenshulme Inspire GM Citizens Co-ordinator
anne.priest@itfacilitas.co.uk
The very popular night markets have been special occasions before. From today they go monthly replacing the Saturday market once a month moving to every third Friday of the month. Food and fun from 17.00-21.00.
Roll up! Roll up! Fantastic free circus workshops in Levenshulme provided by The Circus House.
Klondyke Club, 19th March, 13.30-15.30
Chapel Street Park, 6th April, 13.00-15.00
Chapel Street Park, 13th April, 13.00-15.00
Juggling / partner balances / spinning plates / hula hoops / arial acrobatics / floor acrobatics.
All welcome.
With just over 2 weeks to go, I hope you have this fantastic event in your diaries? Come and bag yourself some bargains whilst taking a lovely stroll around Levenshulme!
Would you like your own stall? If so, join this FB group and read the pinned post for details – the more the merrier! 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/groups/levyjumbletrail/
Levenshulme Youth Project is running music making and DJ-ing workshops at Inspire on Monday 13th, 20th and 27th March, 18.00-20.00.
The Klondyke in association with Greater Manchester Unite Community Branch are proud to present a pay as you feel showing of “I Daniel Blake” on Wednesday 22nd March 2017.
Ken Loach`s powerful 2016 film “I Daniel Blake” has been a huge box office success and has won many prestigous awards for its realistic and moving portrayal of the failings of the benifit system and the impact this has on people`s lives in 21st century Britain.
Unite Community campaign against benifit sanctions, welfare cuts and zero hour contracts and provide support to people experiencing difficulties with benifits in Manchester. We will be offering some free tickets for the film to people that Unite meet and help at local jobcentres, who havent yet been able to afford to see the film which depicts their daily experiences with the DWP. Other tickets will be availabe on a pay as you feel basis. all profits will be split equally to help local food banks, the unemployed worker`s centre.
A vegan curry with rice will be available for all after the film, followed by an optional open disscusiion and questions and answers with a well selected panel.
Sweets, popcorn and other refreshements availble PLEASE NOTE …. The Klondyke have kindly offered the room for free so any beverages alcholic or soft must be purchased from the bar.
There is a raffle on the night and also an online raffle both with a large ammount of prizes all donated by local people and businesses.
Please remember when at the payment stage on the booking site when it says a donation the suggested amounts are: £3.50 minium / £5.50 / £8.50 generous
Book HERE
Pauline Johnson who runs the LoveLevenshulme website has teamed up with Levenshulme Market for a one day litter picking event.
“Love Levenshulme have teamed up with the Levenshulme Market crew at the relaunch of their 2017 season (YES!). On Saturday 4th of March at 10am we’re doing a big community litter pick, a proactive approach and hoping to tackle attitudes towards flytipping in the area with a community stall/info point and posters dotted about the district centre in advance. We need to rally the cleaning troops!”
Full details are available HERE
Arcadia’s 1st Birthday Celebration Event
We’re having a Fun Day on Saturday 18th February from 12 noon with exciting and unusual activities and sessions to try out….
There will also be refreshments available, a cake stall, a charity tombola, face painting, plus a fruit bar for the more health conscious.
The event will be opened at 12 noon by Councillor Rahman, cutting a cake and joining in the activities.
Come along and join in the fun!
No walls. No Visas. All welcome to Visit My Mosque day this Sunday, 5 February.
Find your nearest mosque HERE
Yes, that’s right. Levenshulme is having its very own gin festival. Not just for Mothers either.
Friday 17th February, 19.00-00.00 at The Klondyke.
‘Supper Club’ fundraiser for the Levenshulme Old Library Group – 11th February 2017, 7pm till late at St Mary’s Church Hall, Elbow Street, M19 3PY.
Expect a 3 course feast (vegetarian options), with a complimentary glass of wine, live music from the Jazz Biscuits, dancing and entertainment.
To get your tickets for what promises to be a simply fabulous evening click HERE
Or get in touch via our Facebook page – Levenshulme Old Library Group (LOL)
No entry without a ticket.
Levenshulme Community Association has organised a Community Forum on policing, crime, safety and securty for Wednesday 11th January, 19.00 at the Klondyke (1 Burnage Range) following a reported rape of a 12 year old girl.
The meeting is public and an opportunity to hear from Greater Manchester Police and councillors. There will also be the chance to raise any questions or concerns directly on crime and policing in the area.
This is understandably receiving considerable media coverage.
Manchester Evening News
ITV
http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2017-01-03/police-appeal-after-12-year-old-girl-raped/
BBC
Come and get in the festive mood on Friday 2nd December at the Levenshulme Christmas Tree Lights Switch On and Party on the Village Green.
One of the highlights of the year with entertainment, celebrity guests and free presents for the first 300 children.
Star entertainers include the award-winning, Levenshulme based – ‘The Thomas Cliff School of Dancing’.
The event starts at 16.30 with the lights switch on at 17.30.
The event is organised by Levenshulme Traders’ Association in collaboration with Levenshulme Community Association and supported by local businesses, groups and Manchester City Council.
We’re also looking for stewards and other helpers who will need to be there for 4.15pm at the Village Green.
Always a lovely day:
“An annual event at our litlle garden centre, where we raise money for charity from the sale of locally made mince pies and Fairtrade mulled wine. Money raised this year will be donated to Perennial, a charity which helps gardeners and horticulturalists who fall on hard times: www.perennial.org.uk
Levy Uke Up and Levy Chorus will provide entertinment, in addition to a brass ensemble from Stockport. Lovely to listen to whilst warming your hands at our giant fire bowl.
The garden centre will be open as usual (from 10am) selling Xmas trees, wreaths, ethical gardening gifts (Fairtrade/made in the UK) and plants, which make great presents!”
The communities of Levenshulme and Burnage were out in strength in Cringle Park today to show solidarity against fear and violence following a reported rape.
The Lord Mayor, Carl Austin-Behan, who is also a Burnange councillor spoke of the need for solidarity and for people to not just use the park but speak to each other and make it a safe place for everyone. (pictured with his consort, Simon Austin-Behan).
There was also a police presence to reassure people and give advice.
We will not stand by and allow violence to happen unchallenged in our community. We will stand together. We will stand strong. We will stand against fear, violence and hatred.
The police report is available HERE
Anybody with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident number 824 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
UPDATE:
Read and view the ITV News report HERE
Read the Manchester Evening News report HERE
(photos, Jeremy Hoad)
Christmas activities at St Peter’s and St Mark’s.
