Browsing all posts in November, 2008.
Boost for Neighbourhood Police Teams
Neighbourhood policing in Wythenshawe is being boosted by eleven extra officers on the beat, working to tackle local priorities.
The additional officers will form a new Priority Neighbourhood Unit and work in Baguley, Woodhouse Park and Benchill, to tackle the issues that are most important to people in those areas. Their roles will include targeting prolific [...]
The Spirit of Africa
A film premiere, starring BBC comedian Tim Vine was held in Wythenshawe by an HIV/Aids charity to capture the imagination of Greater Manchester.
The free event was held at the Head Office of The Message Trust in Sharston.
Altrincham charity Act4Africa is showcasing a string of mini-films to encourage local support in its pledge to deliver [...]
Positive Image Campaign
Residents from Wythenshawe attended the launch of an exhibition as part of an image campaign, which aims to shift perceptions of the place they call home.
Wythenshawe is often incorrectly referred to as ‘Europe’s largest council estate’, and the City Council is looking to challenge outdated and negative perceptions through facts and first-person accounts, from residents [...]
Ghouls, Ghosts and Gore Galore
Virgin Media employees in Wythenshawe transformed their office into a ghoulish grotto for Halloween.
Ghosts, witches and monsters at the contact centre were bobbing for apples, racing on broomstick, munching on scary treats and carving pumpkin. Money raised from the sale of ghoulish goodies will be donated to Lancasterian School in West Didsbury.
Employees also watched horror [...]
The Paralympian and the Parliamentarian
Wythenshawe and Sale East Member or Paliment Paul Goggins met Paralympian Ian Jones to congratulate him on his double bronze winning achievement.
The 18-year old sprint star who lives in Sharston won bronzes in the T44 200m and 400m events in Beijing, setting a new European record and 3 personal bests at the games.
“The whole of [...]
What Would You Like to be?
Several pupils from Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Newall Green have had a taste of what real life’s all about with their work related learning course placements. The school offers work placement opportunities to its Year 10 and 11 providing them with a great chance to experience working life and develop the skills they’re [...]
‘Get Online’ Initiative
Local MP Paul Goggins visited Benchill Community Centre to back “Get Online Day” – a community initiative to encourage people in Benchill to use the internet.
16 years after the World Wide Web was created, around a third of adults in England remain off-line having never used the internet. ‘Get Online Day’ offers people who have [...]
Everything Including the Kitchen Sink
A sink, an ironing board and a supermarket trolley were among items found amongst the trees by 22 missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who went to Nanook Woods in Northern Moor for a service project.
‘It’s sad to see those things but maybe we can restore the woods then people will [...]
80% Satisfaction
Patients about to be discharged from Wythenshawe Hospital have been electronically rating their quality of care, and 85% are very satisfied.
The ‘Patient Experience Tracker’ has been trialled on 10 wards at the hospital over the last 3 months. It is a small handheld machine which asks patients to rate the cleanliness, attitude of staff, information [...]
New Offices for Lettings Company
Established in 1998 ARLA Member TLB Homes new offices at 22 Roylegreen Rodd Northenden, M22 4NG, give them an excellent base to cover the rental market in South Manchester. This together with their experience and knowledge ensures that they can find the right people for your property in the shortest time. Based so close to [...]