Levenshulme Community Directory
Children and Families
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Levernshulme Sure Start Children's Centre
Provides play care and education to under 5's. Run by Manchester City Council Early Years and Play departmentAddress:
1 Broom Avenue, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2UHTelephone: 0161 431 5136
Fax 0161 274 7252
Email:
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Childrens Information service (This item to be updated)
The Children's Information Service can give you information on all childcare provision (children's centres, childminders, day nurseries, out-of-school clubs and so on) in Manchester. They can also provide information on grants and financial assistance which may be available to help pay for childcare, and have useful booklets to help you choose quality childcare.Address:
The Alexandra Centre, Adscombe Street
Moss Side
Manchester
M16 7AQTelephone: 0800 083 7921
Email: cisinfo@manchester.gov.uk
Web address: www.manchester.gov.uk/earlyyears/childcare.htm
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GRUMPY
Provides good value play, art, craft and recycled materials for playgroups, schools, community artists etc. Some play equipment can be hired.Address:
Grumpy Angels
Endcott Close, Gorton M18 8BRTelephone: 0161 230 6953
Fax 0161 230 7569
Email:
Web address: www.grumpy.org.uk
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Levenshulme Woodcraft Folk
Local branch of the national children's organisation, provides evening clubs and other activities for children over 6 years, based on principles of co-operation. Meets Tuesday evenings at Levenshulme Methodist ChurchAddress:
c/o 13 Lindsay Avenue, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2ARTelephone: 0161 224 4647
Email:
Web address: www.woodcraft.org.uk
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Longsight Youth Centre
Youth clubs, disability project, carers group etc. Part of Manchester Youth Service delivering a programme of informal leisure and educational opportunities for young people 14-25 years.Address:
Longsight Youth Centre, 422 Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4EXTelephone: 0161 273 7588
Email: d.naraynsingh@manchester.gov.uk
Web address:
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Manchester Young Carers Project (to be checked)
Information and support to children and young people 8-18. One-to-one individual support, providing a safe outlet for young carers to talk about their hopes, fears, anxiety or anger, etc., about the caring role they have. Group work and activities to meet other young carers and allow time away from caring duties.Address:
75-77 Ardwick Green North, Manchester
M12 6FXTelephone: 0161 273 6858
Email: nwmyc@mail.nchafc.org.uk
Web address: www.nchafc.org.uk
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Manchester Youth Service
Activities for 13-19 year olds. Support to community groups wanting to run youth activitiesAddress:
Longsight Youth Centre, 422 Stockport road
Longsight
Manchester
M12 4EXTelephone: 0161 273 7588
Email: d.naraynsingh@manchester.gov.uk
Web address:
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Alma Park, Rainbow and Playdays Kids Club
Providing realistically priced afterschool childcare, for children aged 3-11 years. Also runs playschemes and holday provision.Telephone: 07863 183 512
Email: corrinacottrell@btinternet.com
Web address: www.playdays.vpweb.co.uk
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