[ February 20, 2012; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. February 22, 2012; 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm. February 25, 2012; 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] There will be Lantern-Making workshops for PeaceWeek as follows:

Monday February 20 and Wednesday February 22, 4pm to 5:30pm, at the Amani Centre, Quinney Crescent, Moss Side, M15 7DG

Saturday February 25, 11am to 1pm, at Coverdale Church, Coverdale Crescent, Ardwick, M12 4FG

Learn how to make your own lantern and bring it to the PeaceWeek Lantern Parade [...]

Posted on Feb 03.12 to Ardwick, Events, Family, Hulme, Moss Side, workshop   

[ October 23, 2010; 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. ] PeaceWeek 2011 will be launched at the “Guns into Goods” event this Saturday at Stretford High School. This is an event for all, but particularly young people, coming out of the partnership with Salford University and Greater Manchester Police, through which metal from seized weapons is melted down and turned into useful and positive objects.  [...]

Posted on Oct 21.10 to Events, Exhibition, Family, Guns, Old Trafford, Peace Coins, Young People, design   

The Lantern Parade for Peace last night was a great success, despite a few hiccups (like lack of lanterns for Longsight!). Once again, we had dry weather. The two marches converged on Whitworth Park from Moss Side and Longsight, led by samba bands and attracting loads of interest and positive comments. In the park we [...]

Posted on Mar 13.10 to Community, Family, Longsight, Moss Side   

The PeaceWeek 2010 Launch event was a brilliant evening, a real success.  Lots of young people and their parents turned out. Great acts, lots of fun, and one or two surprises. More photos here.

Posted on Mar 07.10 to Community, Family, Music, Young People   

[ March 12, 2010; 12:30 am to 8:00 pm. ] The annual Family Lantern Parade for Peace - 6-8pm, March 12. Be part of the mix.

Posted on Feb 24.10 to Community, Events, Family, Longsight, Moss Side, Peace, Uncategorized, Young People   

[ March 7, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] A special community event for PeaceWeek in two parts led by Jeff Borradaile and the Ordsall Acappella Singers.  In the afternoon there will be a workshop with Jeff and the singers where you can learn songs and parts. No previous experience or ability to read music needed, just a willingness to have a go and [...]

Posted on Feb 24.10 to Community, Events, Family, Longsight, Music, Planning, Young People, workshop   

[ February 18, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 19, 2010; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Make lanterns for PeaceWeek at Sale Water Park

Posted on Feb 08.10 to Community, Events, Family, Peace, workshop   

Here are links to some newspaper articles about PeaceWeek.
Peace parade is a beacon of hope
Honours for Peacemakers
Giving peace a chance
Giving peace the upper hand
Old Trafford Lantern Parade

Posted on Mar 30.09 to Community, Family, Hulme, Longsight, Manchester, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Peace, Uncategorized   

This year we are delighted to welcome the Old Trafford area into PeaceWeek. Even though this is a separate borough of Greater Manchester, it’s actually right next door to Moss Side and has also had its share of problems with gun, gang and knife crime. So, as well as other activities and assemblies in local [...]

Posted on Mar 09.09 to Community, Family, Old Trafford, Peace, Uncategorized   

[ March 7, 2009; 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] It’s back! The all-singing, dancing, rapping, acting, rhyming window on our mega-talented young people. Whitworth Art Gallery.

Posted on Feb 04.09 to Community, Events, Family, Longsight, Moss Side, Music, Poetry, Young People