X-Factor favourite, James Arthur, and new kids on the block, The Vamps, have been announced as the headline acts to push the button at Manchester’s Christmas Lights switch-on. Manchester’s Christmas celebrations will kick off from 7pm on Friday 8 November with an evening of high-energy... 

What – Ski and Snowboard Show North Where – EventCity, Phoenix Way, Manchester, M41 7TB   When – Friday 25th October 10-6pm, Saturday 26th October 10-6pm and Sunday 27th October 10-5pm Ticket Prices - £12 Adults,  £8 Concessions, £4 11-16 year olds, Under 11s Free, £25... 

Trafford Park-based food giant Kelloggs has launched a blitz on child hunger in deprived areas and Wythenshawe schools are feeling the benefit. Kelloggs has stepped up its breakfast crusade to ensure no child goes to school hungry by promising to donate two million meals to school breakfast... 

Conservative Party delegates gathered for their annual party conference in Manchester this week, amid tight security. The start of the conference, on Sunday 29 September, attracted more than 50,000 protestors who marched through the streets around the conference centre shouting slogans meant... 

Young people are being invited to apply now to take part in a Greater Manchester Police apprenticeship scheme. The lucky recruits will form part of a team of around 50 apprentice Operational Support Officers. They’ll work alongside police officers and staff and receive on-the-job training... 

WYTHENSHAWE WHEELERS APPEAL FOLLOWING WYTHENSHAWE PARK BIKE THEFT Wythenshawe Wheelers needs your help to get back two expensive bikes stolen from Wythenshawe Park last month. Thieves stole 17 bikes after cutting through a fence and breaking into a container sometime between Wednesday... 

Here is a wonderful opportunity to own a stunning mock, fully furnished Victorian detached dolls house with accommodation over three levels. This could be yours by buying a charity raffle with all proceeds going to the Starlight Children’s Unit at Wythenshawe Hospital. The unit cares... 

There is a fab new event in Wilmslow. Scooters The Race! Designed for all children under the age of 8 who can now ride their scooter in a fun, safe and controlled environment. The aim of the event is for children of all abilities and skill levels to come together to have fun and develop... 

Manchester singing competition Open Mic UK have just released their 2013 audition dates, and are calling all singers, singer-songwriters, vocal groups, rappers and solo artists to get involved! Over 9,000 people entered the Manchester singing competition last year, and with a fifteen-date... 

How would you like to Win a pair of tickets to the Manchester date of the Headbangers Balls Tour at Club Academy on this weeks The Rock Pit 8.30pm – 10pm on Friday? You can by answering a simple question, which we tell you on the show. Tune in from 8.30pm till 10pm  every week for tickets... 

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) in South Manchester is delighted to announce that they will be building a landmark Extra Care Housing Scheme following their successful Care & Support Specialised Housing fund bid through the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). This news was announced... 

The historic courtyard cafe at Wythenshawe Park is set to open its doors again after a two-year closure, while long-term funding options were explored. The tearooms – which closed temporarily while a sustainable plan was made for their  future – will now be operated by social... 

A community sporting event inspired by the Olympics is back this year in Wythenshawe – and is aiming to beat its record of getting 10,000 residents to take part in its sport and cultural programme. Last year’s Wythenshawe Games was a 9-day community replica of London 2012. The event... 

This Event has been Cancelled ABD Productions’ professional production of “Peter Pan” takes over Wythenshawe Forum this summer.  With it comes a unique opportunity for youngsters, in the surrounding area, to join the cast and take part in this spectacular production.  Whether performers...