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Levenshulme Community Directory
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2nd Levenshulme Brownies
Brownie Pack that meets at Levenshulme Baptist Church on Thursdays 6.15pm - 7.45pmAddress:
31 Assheton Avenue, Audenshaw
Manchester
M34 5RRTelephone: 0161 371 0010
Email: kapannett@aqa.org.uk
Web address:
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Babies and Toddlers at the Centre
The Baby and Toddlers group meets every Monday and Thursday morning 10.00-12.00 at the Centre on Chapel Street. It is run by and for local parents. Call in at the centre during the sessions for more information.Address:
Levenshulme Community Centre, 44 Chapel Street
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3GLTelephone: 0161 248 7938
Email:
Web address:
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Broom Avenue 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
Email:
Web address:
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Chapel Street Playgroup
Playgroup which operates term time only for children aged between two and a half and five years old. Morning or afternoon sessions. Monday-Thursday 9.15am-11.45am or Monday-Thursday 12.30pm-3.00pm. Limited spaces for children under threeAddress:
Levenshulme Community Centre, 44 Chapel Street
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3GLTelephone: 07748 310153
Email: chapelstplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk
Web address: www.trax.to/playgroup
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Childrens Information service
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:
Vaughan Street, West Gorton
Manchester
M12 5DUTelephone: 0161 223 9730
Email: ruthn@grumpy.org.uk
Web address: http://www.grumpy.org.uk/mcr.htm
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Home-Start Central Manchester
A home visiting service for families who have at least one child under the age of five years. Volunteers provide practical support and a listening ear. We are a voluntary organisation with charity status and have a 'mother organisation - home-start (the national body)'. We provide support in various areas within the city of Manchester and are presently expanding our service into additional areas.Address:
The Cornerstone Centre, 2 Graham Centre
Beswick
Manchester
M11 3AATelephone: 0161 230 2217
Email:
Web address: http://www.homestart-manchester.co.uk
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Levenshulme Parent, Toddler and Baby Group
Parent toddler and Baby group. Runs two groups, one suitable for under 18 months, one suitable for 18months -3 years. But all are welcome at both groups.Address:
c/o 3 Thorncliffe Grove, Levenshulme
manchester
M19 3LSTelephone: 0161 221 3522
Email: sue.macpherson@ntlworld.com
Web address:
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Levenshulme Woodcraft Folk
Local branch of the national children's organisation, provides evening cluba and other activities for children over 6 years, based on principles of co-operation. Meets Tuesday evenings at Levenshulme Methodist Church and St Agnes Church Hall, LongsightAddress:
c/o 13 Lindsay Avenue, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2ARTelephone: 0161 224 4647
Email:
Web address:
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Longsight Youth Centre
Youth clubs, young people's health project shop, 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
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: http://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: louise.marshall@manchester.gov.uk
Web address:
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Rainbow Kids Club
Providing realistically priced afterschool childcare, for children aged 3-11 years. Also runs similar services at Alma Park school. Also provides holday playschemesAddress:
Chapel Street Primary School, Chapel Street
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3GLTelephone: 07863 183512
Email: carrinacottrell@hotmail.com
Web address:
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