Skyride - Cycle Traffic Free Manchester on 15th July

Manchester Sky Ride is taking place on Sunday 15th July 10-4pm. It's a great day out with a range of fun activities taking place in City Square (Sportcity) including Go-Ride cycling, skate-boarding, tennis, squash and athletics tasters, amazing flat land BMX displays and more! If people don't have bikes, not a problem! Come along to Sportcity anyway to join in the fun! See www.goskyride.com/manchester for details. Don't forget also; the National Cycling Centre has live screenings of The Olympics throughout summer with a BBQ, bar, BMX and skateboarding ramp and more! The National Cycling Centre Open Day and Party in the Park are Sunday 29th July.

LGF Albert Kennedy Trust Youth Almighty Project

The Lesbian & Gay Foundation and The Albert Kennedy Trust have recently launched the Youth Almighty project, an initiative to provide support and opportunities for LGBT people aged between 14 and 18 living in Manchester. We now need young people and their friends to get involved in shaping the project, by coming along to our workshop on Saturday 23rd June between 12-4pm at The Albert Kennedy Trust, 5 Oak Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JD. It’ll be a great chance to meet new people, be part of an exciting new project which will benefit young LGBT people across Manchester and we’ll be providing lunch from Pizza Express and can reimburse travel costs. For more information, contact Lucy at the LGF on 0161 236 8035 or email lucy.rolfe@lgf.org.uk. Please note that for young people under the age of 16, we will need you to complete a parent/guardian consent form and can be obtained by contacting Lucy on 0161 236 8035 or email lucy.rolfe@lgf.org.uk.

Books to Go - Library Delivery Service

Books to Go Books to Go provides a home delivery service for Manchester residents. If you have limited mobility, a visual impairment or any difficulty leaving your home, you are invited to apply to become a Books to Go customer. How does it work? When you join our service you will be asked to give us an idea of what you like to read and our experienced staff will choose books for you according to your preferences. Is there a charge? No, the service is completely free. How often will I receive a delivery? You will receive a delivery every four weeks. What can I borrow? Our central store of over 30,000 items of stock means that we are bound to have what you like to read. We have books in both ordinary and large-print size, talking books and DVDs. How many items can I borrow? You can borrow up to 15 items every 4 weeks. How can I apply for Books to Go? You can complete the form on the website, e-mail the Books to Go team at mobilelibraries@manchester.gov.uk, or call 0161 227 3800. Alternatively you can call your local library who will be able to fill out a form for you over the phone.

Free Cancer Screening Awareness Training - Friday 22nd June

Places are still available free of charge on the Public Health Development Course: What you need to know about Cancer Screening The target audience who may be interested in attending this course are GP staff including practice managers and receptionists and those working in health & social care through the local authority or third sector, as well as community ambassadors’ and volunteers. This half day course is due to take place on Friday 22nd June 2012 – 1.00pm – 4.30pm at Victoria Mill Training Room, Miles Platting. The course aims: To enable participants to raise awareness and signpost into services To look at Bowel, Breast & Cervical cancer screening programmes provided across the city and to explore reasons for low uptake in Manchester To look at rates of cancer in Manchester, signs, symptoms and theimportance of early detection. To provide you with information about various treatment options and how screening programmes operate. If you or any of the organisations you work alongside are interested in attending on 22nd June or would like to attend on an alternative date please contact: Brian.Goodman@mhsc.nhs.uk or Peter.Stretton@mhsc.nhs.uk or call 0161 248 1750 for an application form.

Social Cafe June July 2012 Miles Platting

The Social Cafe at Church of the Apostles runs every Friday morning in term time from 10 - 11.30am. The cafe sells tea, toast, coffee and crumpets. Zest provide free health activities such as pampering, dancing, armchair exercise, tai-chi and crafts. For more details please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Free Training for 19 - 24 year olds

Impact Training Centre is offering 6 programmes for 19-24 year olds. Courses include: - Introduction to Painting and Decorating course Driving Theory with practical experience SIA Door supervisor course Introduction to Hair and Beauty CSCS Card Food and Hygiene qualification The above courses is a blended programme which a Numeracy qualification. How do I know if I am eligible to complete the course? Have you lived in the UK for 3 years + Are you aged 19 or over? Are you unemployed? Not attending any other form of training or education? Have a National Insurance Number? If you can answer yes to all questions above you are eligible! Will attending this programme affect my benefits? The programme at Awaaz Learning Centre will not affect your current benefits Will the course cost me anything? There is no cost to you for the course. What is the next step? Contact an advisor at Impact Training centre on 0161 839 9817 or you can come to the centre at 122 Waterloo Road, Manchester M8 8AF and we will discuss the course with you in more detail.

Front Row Newton Heath presents Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, Guy Ritchie's follow up the hugely successful 2009 original in the new series. Come along and enjoy the brand new release in a comfortable setting while meeting new people. Front Row meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. £1.50 donation towards refreshments and DVDs. To book a place or request more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Free Growing Course in Miles Platting

Free Growing Course from Groundwork and Adactus in Miles Platting. Thursday 14th June, Friday 15th June, Thursday 21st June, Friday 22nd June, Thursday 28th June. Learn how to plan your plot and practical growing skills. All sessions take place at Ridgeway Street Garden. Sandwiches and refreshments are provided. Places are limited so book on now!! To book contact Issie at Adactus on 0800 234 6826.

Learn to cycle in Cheetham Park with Wheels for Wellbeing Do you want to learn to ride a bike or improve your cycling skills? Do you want to meet new people, have some fun and found out more about exciting developments for Cheetham Park? Why not come along to our FREE cycling sessions with qualified instructors. Sessions will take place in Cheetham Park on 14th, 19th and 21st of June 12-3pm If you would like more information please contact Jenny on 07795567447 or jennylouson@refugee-action.org.uk

Charlestown and Higher Blackley Tea Dances

12th June & 11th September 2012 12.30-3.30pm St John Bosco Church Hall, Charlestown Road 19th April & 2nd August 2012 Higher Blackley Community Centre, Victoria Avenue 1 - 3:45pm £1.50 including hot pot and refreshments ALL WELCOME For More information Phone Zest on 0161 908 2882 Or email zest@manchester.gov.uk

Apprentice Court Knitting Group - Harpurhey

Members meet, chat and knit for premature babies at St Mary's hospital. A great way to meet new people, learn new skills and do something great for charity. Every 2nd Monday of the month. At: Apprentice Court, Caversham Drive, Harpurhey, M9 4JH (Upper Conran Street, opposite LIDL) Buses 77,81,112,113,115,118,145 and 151 stop outside Monday 11th June, Monday 9th July, Monday 13th August, Monday 10th September, Monday 8th October, Monday 12th November, Monday 10th December 2012 DONATIONS OF WOOL OR NEEDLES GRATEFULLY RECEIVED AT APPRENTICE COURT BY CAROL PRIDDING