The LCA Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 15th July 2023 in the Community Studio, Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre starting at 14.00. Everyone is welcome.
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Councillor Surgeries Finally Restarted
Councillor Surgeries have restarted. They were cancelled at the start of the first lockdown in March 2020 and were never restarted even when lockdowns and restrictions were removed.
Now they’re back. The council did not advise anybody of this change but we have seen the change on the council’s website.
Drop in Advice Sessions and Surgeries
Attended by the Ward’s three Councillors on a rota basis
2nd and 4th Monday 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (except August & Bank Holidays)
Arcadia Library
Yew Tree Ave
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3PH
Active Neighbourhood Update: Documents, Deadlines & Feedback
The LCA has requested all publicity material for the Levenshulme and Burnage Active Neighbourhood Project including in different languages. All material that is currently available can be downloaded below as PDF documents. There are instructions here on how to comment on the plans online, by email and by written questionnaire including deadlines that have now changed.
Be aware that all the maps in the printed materials are different and the deadline for comment has been extended by a week because of a mistake in the printed materials that have been distributed.
As of today (16 October 2020) only the questionnaire leaflet is available in any language apart from English. That language is Romanian.
UPDATE: Urdu version of the questionnaire leaflet added on 23 October 2020
UPDATE: Bengali version of the questionnaire leaflet added on 22 October 2020
UPDATE: Arabic version of questionnaire leaflet added on 19 October 2020.
Continue readingSwimming Lessons At Arcadia
Arcadia have resumed their swimming lessons, for details visit the centre or access the link below. To ensure members of the public and children’s safety whilst learning to swim, safety procedures implemented in line with government guidance. Please also see the video below.
Please note: At present swimming lessons are only for children.
MCR Active says:
Swimming lessons in Manchester are back! We’re pleased to let you know, that in line with the re-start of the academic year, we will be welcoming back children between the ages of 5 and 16 to our Swimming Lessons across Manchester.
Lessons will take place at community pools available to the public. A decision, given the comprehensive Government guidance, we have carefully considered. We will ensure we reopen safely, prioritising all our customers and staff, in the knowledge that our pools can carefully help the city get active again. See the full list below to check when your nearest available pool will be offering swimming lessons.
IMPORTANT: All swimming lessons must be booked in advance online or via the app before your visit.
Full information is available HERE
The Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre website is available HERE
There is a video that you should watch before booking a swimming lesson:
Arcadia Leisure Centre Reopens
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre has reopened to members on a limited basis from today (25th July 2020). The Centre will open to the public from 1st August with swimming available as well as gym facilities but the library will remain closed for the time being.
Full information on the staged reopening is available HERE
Survey On Re-opening Of Arcadia
There is a short survey available on re-opening Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre.
“As we look towards the reopening of our centres, we would love to hear from you! Please use the link below to complete our short survey and feel free to share! What do you use most at the centre? What have you missed the most and are you looking forward to coming back.”
MCRactive / Better
Please follow the link HERE to go to the survey.
The latest service update from Better (operators of Arcadia) on 31 May says:
- Reopening plans for our leisure centres will focus on ensuring we have safe, hygienic facilities that make the most of our unique indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring we can give you plenty of space to use for your chosen exercise.
- We are hopeful that some of our centres will be open from early July, but as you will appreciate the final timetable will be driven by the advice of the Chief Medical Officer and the government. We are also working with all other leisure centre and gym providers to develop safe, but customer friendly, systems of operation.
- Further information is available HERE
Yoga with Mike Heath
Mike Heath provides yoga classes at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre and is now doing a yoga podcast using the Zoom Cloud Meetings application during the Covid19 crisis.
Click HERE to find out what you need to do to get online.
It’s pretty straightforward – but you’ll need the Zoom app before we begin. Zoom works on desktop and laptop computers, and on smartphones and tablets.
Helping Us Be Together When We Can’t Be Together
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre Closure
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre has been closed in line with instructions from the government during the current crisis. A payment freeze has been applied for the duration of the closure.
Better, who operate the centre, has made the following announcement:
“In line with Government instruction, we will be closing all of our Better Leisure Centres and Better Gyms across the UK at the end of Friday 20th March, 2020.
The health and well-being of both our staff and valued customers is paramount. We have a social responsibility to everyone in the local community to take action to protect ourselves and others.
We would also like to help you during this difficult time by automatically applying a payment freeze for all of our members. A payment freeze means that you retain your membership or lesson/course, but will not have to pay during the period that the centre is closed. That means, whether you have an annual, monthly, pre-paid or pay and play membership or lesson/course your Direct Debit payment will not be collected throughout this period. If you would like to know more about how we’re working to help you, or any other queries, visit our dedicated FAQs page.
We are working closely with local public health authorities and receiving all official updates from the Government. We will keep you up to date on what is happening going forward.”
LCA General Meeting February 2020
****NEW DATE 15th FEBRUARY****
The next LCA General Meeting will be held as follows:
14.30
Saturday 15th February
Community Studio
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Manchester, M19 3PH (on Stockport Road)
Topics to be discussed will include:
- Levenshulme Community Directory
- Levenshulme Bee Network
- Village Green Living Tree
- New Identity and Branding for Levenshulme
- Fallowfield Loop £4.9m improvements
- Review of 2019 Election Hustings and plans for Local Elections 2020
- Christmas Lights Switch On Event and A6 Lights Thanks
- Updates from members and forthcoming local activities
LCA General Meeting
The next LCA General Meeting will be held as follows:
14.30
Saturday 14th December
Community Studio
Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Avenue, Manchester, M19 3PH (on Stockport Road)
Hidden Herstories at Arcadia
Hidden Herstories at Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre for International Women’s Day.
18.30, Thursday 8th March 2018
LCA AGM 10th March 2018
Levenshulme Community Association AGM
14.30, Saturday 10th March 2018
Community Studio, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Elections for 2018-19 will be held, the Annual Report will be given and we will discuss and hopefully approve the new Levenshulme Community Manifesto along with the usual updates on community activity and issues.
LCA General Meeting (December)
Levenshulme Community Association
General Meeting
14.30
Saturday 9th December
Community Studio, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Everyone is welcome to share information about what is going on in Levenshulme and propose new ideas. We will also be discussing progress on the Levenshulme Community Manifesto.
Levenshulme Language Day
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>
LCA General Meeting (September)
Levenshulme Community Association
General Meeting
14.30
Saturday 9th September
Community Studio, Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre
Suspected Hate Crime Attack At Arcadia Library And Leisure Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses following an attack on a teenager in Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre. An arrest has been made but witnesses and anyone with information related to the incident are asked to contact the police.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident reference 2469 of 25/05/17. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The BBC News report is available HERE
GMP Report
“Police are appealing for information after a teenager was attacked at a Levenshulme leisure centre. At around 8.45pm on Thursday 25 May 2017 a 16-year-old boy was approached from behind by a man at the Arcadia Sports Centre on Yew Tree Avenue. The attacker pushed him to the floor and then attacked him with a knife, causing cuts to his arms. Fortunately, he managed to kick out and run away. After the attack, the man returned to the reception area of the sports centre and left the area with another man.
Officers launched an investigation and an 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed until Friday 23 June 2017 pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Dave Gilbride of GMP’s City of Manchester Team, said: “This was a shocking unprovoked attack on a teenager who was in a quiet area of the leisure centre with his friends, revising for his GCSE exams.
“Despite this man’s attempts, the boy received only minor injuries, however he is understandably very shaken up by his ordeal. We are treating the incident very seriously and we believe it was a hate crime.”
“Although we have made an arrest, we still need people who may have witnessed the attack, or indeed anyone with any information about this incident at all, to come forward and speak to us.
“Furthermore, I would like to take this opportunity to encourage anyone who has become a victim of a hate incident or crime, to report it to the police by calling 101 or through True Vision at www.report-it.org.uk
“It’s never too late to make a report.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting incident reference 2469 of 25/05/17. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
Crash Course Swimming Lessons At Arcadia
Arcadia Swim School Information
Crash Course Intensives – One 30min lesson a day
Running 30th May – 2nd June – £8 for the week
Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Space for beginners to try before they buy the regular direct debit lessons.
The programme has been expanded to add lessons on Tuesdays and Sundays. Suitable for new and existing customers. Pick a time that suits you.
Contact us for more information.
01616419911 – Phone
https://www.betterlessons.org.uk/book – online (click Arcadia)
Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre – come in the centre.
Friends of Levenshulme Station Annual General Meeting
Just when you were feeling short of an election to vote in!
Friends of Leve Station Annual General Meeting will be on Wednesday 17 May at 6:30 pm at the Arcadia.
Amongst other things the AGM will elect officers for the coming year and set a subscription (the proposal is to set this at a nominal £1 per member) so please try to attend if you can.
Agenda
1. Apologies for absence
2. Minutes of previous AGM
3. Officer’s reports:
a) Chair
b) Secretary – including Annual Report
c) Treasurer
4. Election of Officers for 2017/2018
a) Chair
b) Secretary
c) Treasurer
5. Motions (see below)
6. Any other Business relevant to the AGM
Motions for FoLS AGM 2017:
Motion 1:
The Friends of Levenshulme Station annual membership fee for 2017-2018 will be set at £1.00 per member.
Proposed: Ian Ford, Seconded: John Brown
Notes: the following notes are an explanation only and do not form part of the motion.
a. This isn’t about money – the few quid will doubtless be useful to cover small items we currently rely on individual generosity for but the issue is about sorting out our membership.
b. We currently have a mailing list but no formal membership. The current officers want as many people to be involved as possible and want to keep an open list for everyone with any interest and to continue to welcome anyone interested to our meetings. However we believe that we do need a formal membership who can vote to elect officers and on any policy matters.
c. Our constitution requires us to consider a membership fee every year – which has always been set at £0.00. We thought the easiest way to list actual members was to have nominal membership fee – the members are simply those who have paid.
Free Swimming For Under 17s
If you’re under 17 years old and live in Manchester you can get free swimming during the school holidays.
