The OSBAs 2010

If we can punish anti-social behviour, why not reward Outstanding Social Behaviour? That’s the basis of the OSBAs, Manchester’s Peace Awards. Now in their third year, the OSBA Award Ceremony and Dinner will be on Saturday March 13 at the Ramada Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester City Centre. Have a look at the OSBA website for photos of last year’s glittering event. Ticket details and more information available soon. If you would like to book your place now, or just register interest, contact the Carisma Office. Email or phone 0161 226 9905.

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ROC Conversations

What will make the difference in YOUR community?

“Redeeming Our Communities” (ROC) is a national initiative by Christian organisation, CityLinks. It’s aim is to be a catalyst for community transformation by promoting prayer and policing in partnership for crime and disorder reduction. After a big city-wide event last year, the ROC Conversations are a series of local events designed to bring churches, communities and police together to discuss practical ideas and ways of working together for the good of the community. The central Manchester event is during PeaceWeek and we are pleased to include it in our events schedule and encourage lots of you to go along (even if you’re not part of a church). Hear about existing projects that could be used in your area, dream up new ideas and get them kick-started.

Venue is the New Covenant Church, Matthews Lane, Levenshulme M12 4QW (near Netto on the A6). Time: 7.30pm. Admission free.

Email for more information. Find out more about ROC here.

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PeaceWeek Shield 5-a-side 2010

This year’s PeaceWeek Shield 5-a-side football tournament is on Sunday March 7th, 11am-4pm at the Manchester College Nicholls Football Centre, Hyde Road, Ardwick, Manchester M12 6BA. There will be two competitions, for school years 6 - 8 and for years 9-11.

Some great prizes being lined up, so why not get a squad together (5 players + 1 reserve) and enter? Phone 07799763857 or email if you’re up for it.

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PeaceWeek Launch Event

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 16 and under). Available from the Carisma Office - 226 9905. Download a leaflet.

Venue: Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road (in Whitworth Park - click on the name for a map).

See the photos.

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Celebrate and connect Peace and Fair Trade

Celebrate and connect Peace and Fair Trade. Swap ideas and resources to create justice and peace within our communities.

Roby URC Church, 307 Dickenson Road, Longsight M13 0YW

conversation - reflection - information - songs - fun

Everyone welcome to enjoy fairly traded refreshments.

Part of Fair Trade Fortnight (Feb 22 - Mar 7).

An ‘Inspiring Worship’ event for the Inner Manchester Mission Network.

Download a poster.

For more information:
contact Sally Thomas 0161 281 6545, email; or Bob Day 0161 428 7001, email.

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Family Lantern Parade

Wherever you’re from, whoever you are, come and be part of ‘Peace in the Mix’ in our community by joining the lantern parade on Friday 12th March from 6-8pm (assemble from 5.30pm).

The parade starts at two points, the adventure playgrounds in Moss Side and Longsight and culminates at Whitworth Park and Manchester Academy for refreshments and entertainment.

Download the leaflet for more information and a map of the route.

Contact the Carisma Office for more details - email or phone (0161) 226 9905.

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Community Choir Event

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 have fun. And then in the evening you can join the singers for a concert that will feature your newly-learnt songs. Or just come to the concert to hear one of the North West’s top choirs. Peace in the Mix through the blending of voices and notes to make beautiful music! Everybody welcome.

St Agnes Church, Slade Lane, Longsight, M13 0GN.

Email for more information.

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The Peace Debate

With the welcome drop in gun-crime in recent years, is there still a need to have a PeaceWeek?

Join Nims Obunge, CEO of the Peace Alliance, organisers of London Week of Peace, plus other guests from Council and Police in Manchester and Trafford, to discuss issues in the community. Is gang crime a symptom of something deeper that has yet to be dealt with, or is it a problem that has been ’solved’? How are those life-chances for our young people coming along? Come and share your views, not just on the negatives, but on positive ways forward. Remember: Positive Energy Always Creates Elevation.

Venue: Zion Arts, Stretford Road, Hulme. 7 for 7.30pm

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Lantern-Making Workshop photos

Photos from the Lantern-Making workshops last week at Sale Water Park are now on our Flickr page.

Click here to have a look.

The Lanterns will be used on the Family Lantern Parade for Peace on March 12.

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imagine

imagine

an hour
free from noise
free from rushing
free from stress

a space
allowing you peace
drenched in grace
safe from fear

a place
in the heart of Longsight
in the heart of God
longing for peace

this Peace Week why not drop in to sacred space and add your hopes, dreams and prayers to our vision for a peaceful city?
4-5pm, Monday 8th to Friday 12th March.

At: St Agnes Parish Church, Slade Lane, Longsight. Email for more information or download a leaflet.

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