What's On Guide

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Listed below are details of current What's On events being broadcast on Wythenshawe FM.

  
  


 GMP COMMUNITY MEETINGS - All Wythenshawe residents are invited to
 attend a community meeting arranged by Inspector Caroline Hemingway.  The
 first, between 6pm - 7.30pm on Thursday 29th July, will be held at the Benchill
 Community Centre and the second on Monday 23rd August (again at 6pm -
 7.30pm) at the Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre.  This will be a chance to
 discuss any concerns you may have with your Neighbourhood Policing Team.




 BROOKLANDS TENANTS & RESIDENTS - 2nd year Summer Fair on Saturday
  7th August 12pm - 4pm.  Michelle Kegan from Coronation Street will be there to
  open the event which will be held at Wendover Road on Sparkford Fields.



 ALTRINCHAM FESTIVAL - Events taking place between July and September.
 For more information please visit www.yourfestival.org.uk



 THE SEED FUND - Do you have an idea to help others in the community? Has
 your group been established for less that 12 months?   If so, the Community
 Foundation for Greater Manchester has a new fund available with grants up to
 £1000.   For further information and to request an application pack, contact the
 Foundation on 0161 214 0940 or e-mail: enquiries@communityfoundation.co.uk




 ROYAL OAK COMMUNITY CENTRE, Brookcot Road are hosting an evening of
 live music on Friday 30th July 7pm til late.  For further details call 0161 998 2146
  or e-mail: royaloakcommunitycentre@ymail.com



 SUMMER PLAYSCHEME at Benchill Community Centre.  Ages 6-14 (donation
 of 50p per day towards refreshments).   The Playscheme is open 9.30am - 3pm
  and places are available for  26th - 30th July,  2nd - 6th August and 9th - 13th
 August. Bring a packed lunch and stay all day.  First come, first served basis.
 For more info call 0161 945 0879




 WFM is creating its first COMMUNITY RADIO NEWS & FEATURES TEAM.  It's
 an exciting project which will give you the chance to make your own radio
 reports covering all parts of the community.  So if you've ever fancied producing
 and presenting your own radio pieces - then we can make it happen.  Don't
 worry if you haven't done anything like this before, we'll give you all the training
 you need and you'll be working as part of a team.    Interested?  Then e-mail
 Nika (WFM's Journalism Co-ordinator) at nikawfm@hotmail.co.uk, that's N-I-K-
 A-W-F-M@hotmail.co.uk or call the office and ask for Nika on 0161 499 7982





 VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES with Barnardo's Sure Start in
 Wythenshawe.  New volunteers wanted to offer time and provide practical
 support to parents and children in the community.  If you are interested in joining
  please contact Volunteers Coordinator Dona Mairs at the Barnardo's Sure Start
  Childrens Centre, 22 Lyndene Road, Wythenshawe, M22 4PZ.  Tel: 0161 998
 7280 or email dona.mairs@barnardos.org.uk   This role is subject to an
 Enhanced CRB Check














 TESCO MOBILE SUMMER DAY.
 On Saturday 31st July, Tesco Mobile will be hosting a "Summer Day", Free Of
 Charge, in Wythenshawe Park from 10am to 4pm.
 The outdoor event aims to bring friends and families together with some old
 fashioned fun and games including giant board games like Draughts, Connect 4
  & Jenga. Sports included are football, vollyball, short tennis and for the younger
 ones, face painting and even Punch & Judy at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.
 There will also be Circus Skills like Spinning Plates, Juggling & Stilt Walking.
 All visitors will get the chance to win a New, Sleek LG Viewty GM360 Mobile
 Phone courtesy of Tesco Mobile.





 FAMILY FUN DAY - at Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre on Sunday 15th
 August.  If anybody would like to run an activity, stall, volunteer on the day or
 have any ideas of how they can make the day a great success then please
 contact Jordan Tyms on 0161 436 0567 (jordan.tyms@willow-park.co.uk) or
 Jodie Deakin on 0161 436 0566
 (jodie.deakin@willow-park.co.uk)




 NEW BABY GROUP (0 - 12 months) - Every Friday 10am - 12pm at Sure Start
 Woodhouse Park Children's Centre, Dinmoor Road.  This Friday 30th July the
 activity will be "Footprint Keepsakes" with Anne-Marie from Forum Library. Lots
 of other events planned for August. If you have any questions please get in
 touch on 0161 499 0525




 MANCHESTER AIMING HIGH FUND.
 A new small grants fund has been launched in partnership with Manchester City
  Council, the Community Foundation and 4CT.
 Voluntary, community and faith sector groups can apply for up to
 £5000 to develop new or existing activities that provide short breaks for
 children with disabilities.
 For more information call 0161 214 0940




 FREE BRASS BAND CONCERT.
 The Tame Valley Brass Ensemble will be performing in the Stable Courtyard,
 Wythenshawe Park on Sunday 8th August between 1pm & 3pm. As we
 mentioned, it's FREE, so get yourselves down there.




 MAGIC GARDEN FAMILY DAY.
 On Thursday 5th August in The Hall Gardens at Wythenshawe Park will play
 host to Magicians, Storytelling, Bouncy Castle, Drumming, Treasure Trail &
 Balloon Modelling. The kids can even have a go at some Arts & Crafts. The
 event is open to children under 12 and their carers an runs from 1pm to 3pm.




 THE UNITY RADIO BUS IS COMING TO WYTHENSHAWE.
 Think you've got a talent for writing lyrics? Would you like to learn all about
 Graffiti Design?  This could be just the thing for you. On Friday 6th August,
 between 7pm and 9pm, The Unity Radio Bus will be parking up at the Forum
 with Live Dj & MC Sessions and they will be giving you the chance to get
 involved in Lyric Writing & Graffiti Design.











 FUN DAY at Tree of Life Centre Wythenshawe, Oatlands Road, Woodhouse
 Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 1AH.   The event is on Friday 6th August
 from 11.00am - 3.00pm - Tombola, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting,
 Refreshments & Information Stalls.