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