This morning we held the first planning meeting for PeaceWeek 2011. Get your diaries out… the dates will be March 5 - 12. We hope (funding and personnel permitting) to run the usual main events: The Launch, Peaceweek Shield, Lantern Parade, Schools Showcase and OSBA Peace Awards. We will also once again be putting together [...]

Posted on May 12.10 to Community, Longsight, Meeting, Planning   

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   

[ March 6, 2010; 12:30 am to 8:00 pm. ] An exciting line-up is being put together of young singers, dancers, rappers, poets, actors and musicians - all from our local area - once again showing that Manchester’s Got Talent.

Admission is by ticket only and numbers are limited.

Adults: £5, 16s and under and concessions: £3. Family Ticket: £12 (2 adults & up to 3 children [...]

Posted on Feb 24.10 to Community, Events, Longsight, Manchester, Moss Side, Music, Peace, Poetry, 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   

[ March 9, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The Peace Debate: Do we still need a Peace Week? Nims Obunge & guests.

Posted on Feb 23.10 to Community, Discussion, Events, Forum, Guns, Hulme, Longsight, Manchester, Meeting, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Peace, Planning, Young People   

imagine… a sacred space to add your hopes, dreams and prayers to our vision for a peaceful city.

Posted on Feb 22.10 to Community, Longsight, Peace, Prayer, Reflect   

The next PeaceWeek planning meeting will be on Thursday February 11, 10am at the Amani Centre, Moss Side. Everyone welcome. Not long to go now, so any extra offers of help will be appreciated!

Posted on Feb 04.10 to Community, Longsight, Meeting, Moss Side, Planning   

[ January 28, 2010; 10:00 am to 11:45 am. ] The next PeaceWeek planning meeting will be on Thursday January 28, 10am at the Amani Centre, Moss Side. Everyone welcome.

Posted on Jan 20.10 to Community, Events, Longsight, Meeting, Moss Side, Planning   

[ March 6, 2010 to March 13, 2010. ] PeaceWeek 2010 - March 6 to 13 - “Peace in the Mix”

Posted on Aug 14.09 to Community, Events, Longsight, Manchester, Moss Side, Old Trafford, Peace