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   

[ February 14, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 16, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 17, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. February 19, 2009; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] Come and make lanterns and bunting during half-term for the Lantern Parades on March 13.

• Saturday, Feb 14, 10am-4pm: St John’s Centre, St John’s Road, Old Trafford, M16 7GX.

• Monday, Feb 16, 10am-4pm: Old Trafford Community Centre, Shrewsbury St., Old Trafford, M16.

• Tuesday, Feb 17, 10am-4pm: St James Church, 95a Princess Road, Moss Side, M14 [...]

Posted on Feb 03.09 to Community, Events, Family, Longsight, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Young People, workshop