Chorlton marches against cuts this Saturday

Article published: Friday, June 10th 2011

Chorlton residents are preparing to march against privatisation and cuts to health, education and local services this Saturday 11 June.

Anti-poverty charities bring campaign to save children to Manchester

Article published: Thursday, June 2nd 2011

World development charities the Global Poverty Project and ONE are hosting an awareness evening tonight, Thursday 2 June, to discuss how local campaigners can take action to fight global poverty.

This Tuesday: Levenshulme social centre holds ‘Ideas Night’

Article published: Monday, May 9th 2011

South Manchester community centre Levenshulme Inspire is holding an ‘Ideas Night’ this Tuesday evening. Members of the public are invited to share their views for how the non-profit venue can develop as a host for local activities, entertainment and workshops.

BNP challenging for local seats again

Article published: Thursday, May 5th 2011

Two years ago at the 2009 European elections, the spectre of the far right gaining a significant foothold in the UK’s electoral politics seemed a realistic prospect. The BNP’s Nick Griffin and Andrew Brons crept into the European Parliament, and the party appeared to be gaining a grip on local councils in several parts of [...]

Longsight Against Cuts calls on residents to defend youth service

Article published: Wednesday, May 4th 2011

Newly formed campaign group Longsight Against Cuts is calling on members of the public to attend its first meeting this Saturday 7 May to discuss action to defend the area’s youth service.

Take a hike

Article published: Thursday, April 28th 2011

This weekend the Manchester Modernist society will be hosting the Modernist Mile as part of Sights From the Other City, a weekend of creative events taking part in Salford.

Tickets for TUC march this Saturday 26 March

Article published: Thursday, March 24th 2011

Manchester TUC now has a number of additional seats on the coach down to London for the TUC ‘March for the alternative’ demonstration this Saturday, leaving at 7am from Chorlton St bus station.