Browsing all posts in July, 2009.
Making the Grade, Again
Two experienced Karate instructors re-earned their Black Belts at a grading in Sale under Sensei 6th Dan Tony Boyer.
Both Senseis Ken Wilson 2nd Dan an Alan Burrows 1st Dan had to fight against other Black Belts in ten 3 minute contests, wearing white belts for the grading. Th two local lads, who have 35 years [...]
Young Keeper Wanted
Wythenshawe Town Under-8 Lions, are looking for a goalkeeper for their new exciting team.
Contact John on 07731 692360
Stop, Look, Listen… and WIN CASH!
Road safety was top of the agenda as eight schools battled it out at the final of the Junior Schools Road Safety quiz , organised by Manchester City Council’s Road Safety Team.
Following an exciting finish at the Town Hall this year’s winners Abbott Community Primary School, Collyhurst were presented with their trophy and a cheque [...]
Residents Claim Free Burglary Packs
Residents in Wythenshawe have been collecting their free burglary packs thanks to Manchester City Council and Wythenshawe World.
Police, council and communities through the Manchester Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership are working hard to drive down burglary and according to Roger Burton, the community safety co-ordinator for Woodhouse Park and Sharston, there are a number of [...]
Churches Together Fund Raiser
Churches Together in Wythenshawe raised a total of £2450.08 during Christian Aid Week through a house-to-house/collection in Baguley, Newall Green, Royal Oak, Spinney and Bideford Estates (£1704.15); a sponsored walk at St Peters School, Newall Green (£587.93); and other activities (£163).
Area organiser Joan Starr says, “Thanks to all who supported the event, and all who [...]
Wythenshawe Community Initiative
Wythenshawe Community Initiative are holding their annual PlayDay event at Woodhouse Park Family Centre, 7 Stoneacre Road, on Wednesday 5th August (11am-3pm).
The theme of this years PlayDay is ‘Making Time’ and is aimed at encouraging everyone to make time for play.
Activities will include junk modelling, street games, Stoneacre beach party, face painting and much more. [...]
Mobile Library Extra Stops
The Mobile Library service in Wythenshawe has been extended, with two extra stops each month as follows:- First Thursday of month (2pm) Junction of Woodhouse Lane/Brownley Road; then for another half hour at the Junction of Royalthorn Road/Mullacre Road.
CATS Drama
CATS Drama are looking for people to join their preperations for an upcoming production of St. Trinian’s – a play with songs - to perform, work backstage, control light or sound, and help in costume or make-up departments.
The group meet at St Andrew’s Church, Brownley Road, Wythenshawe on Tuesdays (5.30pm),
No previous experience in stage work [...]
Tree of Life Fun Day
The Tree of Life Centre will be holding its Fun Day on Friday 7th August from (11am – 3pm), attractions will include, face painting, magician, circus skills, hook and duck, bouncy castle, raffles, tombola, tai chi demonstrations, and lots more. The popular café will be open for food/drink as well as BBQ.
Firbank Truck Pull
The Firbank Pub’s Annual Charity Truck Pull for Christie’s will be held this Saturday 25th July, and volunteers are beeded to haul the vehicle around Wythenshawe and collect cash.
If you are over 16, fit, and keen to help, arrive at the pub on Firbank Road, Newall Green at 10.30am on the day to sign up [...]