Cheetham Park

Working with local partners Zest is interested in supporting the improvement and development of Cheetham ( Elizabeth st ) Park. This lovely hidden green space has the potential to provide the community with a safe and healthy place to get fit, socialise , give back to the community, play, learn and improve family and community life. We held a really successful event as the Torch went past on 23 June 2012, with around 1000 people in the park and thronging the street. Ross Mcguigan, (Community and Cultural Services,Neighbourhood Services , 07760 328273 or 0161 227 3779. r.mcguigan@manchester.gov.uk) is gathering interest from people who may want to support the work with the park , going forward. Rev. David Gray (Faith Network for Manchester,E: mail@fn4m.org Web: www.fn4m.org Rev. David Gray (Secretary) T: 07927 734 419) has developed a facebook page to help people chat about the park especially their memories and what might be good for the parks future. http://www.facebook.com/groups/CheethamElizabethStreetPark/ If anyone would like to contact Zest about the planning for the park , healthy activities they would like to see or to get involved , please email Naomi , n.davies1@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 908 2848.

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.

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

During 2011, the "Dirty Dozen" garden club began cultivating the grounds of Trinity Church at the junction of Greenhill and Cheetham Hill Roads with a view to growing fruit and vegetables for the "Welcome Centre" drop-in at the church. The club is now ready to take on new members for the 2012 growing season. If you want to learn new skills as part of a great team with a project that promises to grow into a dynamic Cheetham Community enterprise, Contact David on: 07927 734 419 or call into the Welcome Centre around midday on Thursday.