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Levenshulme Community Directory

Community groups and support organisdations

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ALL Community Group Network (This entry may be out of date)
A network for voluntary and community groups in Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme, helping groups to engage with local political processes and to support and work with each other.

Address:
19 Albert Road,
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2EQ

Telephone: 0161 248 4248
Email: nancy@allnet.org.uk
Web address:

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ALLFm Community radio
Broadcasting on 96.9fm, Allfm radio is a non-profit community radio station serving Ardwick, Longsight and Levenshulme, with community news and great music.

Address:
19 Albert Road, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2EQ

Telephone: 0161 248 6888
Email: info@allfm.orginfo@allfm.org
Web address: www.allfm.org

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Bankley House Artists Studios
The studio currently has over 30 Artists in residence working across a range of disciplines including painting, textiles, photography, installation, sculpture and ceramics. The studios were set up in 1992, officially becoming a co-operative in 1998.
In addition to the studio spaces there is also an artist run gallery space, and has an exhibition program of roughly 8 exhibitions per year. There is also an Open Studios event which happens once a year.

Address:
Bankley Studios, Bankley House
Bankley Street
Levenshulme
M19 3PP

Telephone: 0161 256 4143
Email: studios@bankley.org.uk
Web address: www.bankley.org.uk

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Birch Housing Co-op (This entry may be out of date)
We are a group of people working together to provide ourselves with good standard low rent housing in the Longsight area.

Address:
Flat 1, 143 Hamilton Road
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0PL

Telephone:
Email:
Web address:

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Burnage Community Association
Activities include Adult education classes, Weight Watchers, Sequence dancing, Line dancing, Drama group, Keep fit, Tai chi, Mother and toddlers- Monday & Wednesday, Burnbage good neighbours care group

Address:
Burnage Community Centre, Burnage Lane
Burnage
Manchester
M19 1EW

Telephone: 0161 431 7220
Email: cathbigger@tiscali.co.uk
Web address:

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Burnage Multi Agency Group
BMAG is a group of 27 statutory and voluntary organisations working for Burnage, providing a focus for agencies and organisations, involving local people in activities, bringing resources into the area.

Address:
The BMAG Centre, 345 Burnage Lane
Burnage
Manchester
M19 1EW

Telephone: 0161 431 0797
Email:carolyn@bmag96.org
Web address:

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Community Accountancy Service
Accountants to the voluntary sector and payrol bureau, offering accountancy training and support.

Address:
The Grange,
Pilgrim Drive
Beswick
Manchester. . M11 3TQ
Telephone: 0161 230 1429
Fax: 0161 230 1428

Web address: www.c-a-s.org.uk

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Community Hubs at Gtr M/c Centre for Voluntary Organisation
Community Hubs is a specialist team within GMCVO with the task of strengthening the voluntary and community sector through the development of Hubs – i.e. places or spaces, of energy that generate community or neighbourhood activity. We achieve this through grant-funded programmes and project-based consultancy services. We concentrate on enhancing community buildings and open spaces.

Address:
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FZ

Telephone: 0161 277 1022
Web address: www.gmcvo.org.uk/hubs

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Cringle Park and Field Friends Group (this entry is out of date)
Friends group supporting the care and development of Cringle Fields Park( also known as Errwood Park)

Address:
C/o 9 East Avenue,
Burnage
Manchester
M19 2NR

Telephone: 0161 224 5098
Email: paul.roberts340@ntlworld.com
Web address:

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Emerge Recycling
Recycling collector of paper and other materials. Some arts and education work promoting the 3 R's of recycling: reduce, recycle, re-use. Network of community recycling champions

Address:
Unit E1-E4, New Smithfeild Market
Openshawe
Manchester
M11 2WJ

Telephone: 0161 223 8200
Email: office@emergemanchester.co.uk
Web address: www.emergemanchester.co.uk

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Greater Manchester Bangladesh Association
The Bangladesh Welfare and Community Project is a welfare and advice centre providing youth activities, volunteer groups for women and children and older adults. It is also an accredited learning centre offering ESOL and computer courses, leading up to NVQ level 2 awards provided by national examination bodies. Advice and information sessions on various days and times.

Address:
Bangladesh House, 19a Birch Lane
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0NW

Telephone: 0161 225 4012
Email: info@gmba.org.uk
Web address: www.gmba.org.uk

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Highfield Country Park Friends Group
For park users and local residents who are interested in preserving, restoring and maintaining Highfield Country Park. We hold health walks and activity days on the park

Address:
C/o 18 Corringham Road, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2RG

Telephone: 0161 442 8324
Email:
Web address:

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Jain Community Centre
The Jain community centre provides sports and cultural facilities to the local neighbourhood. Its primasry purpose is to provide facilities for the young and displaced people.

Address:
677 Stockport Rd, Longsight
Manchester

Telephone:
Email:
Web address: jainsamajmanchester.org/

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Levenshulme Churches Printing Service
Offers a basic printing service to voluntary groups and individuals

Address:
27 Errwood Road, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2PN

Telephone: 0161 224 5877
Email: lesireland@compuserve.com
Web address:

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Levenshulme Civic Society
Levenshulme people working to improve the Levenshulme environment

Address:
1 Poplar Vilas, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3AJ

Telephone: 0161 224 4723
Email:
Web address:

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Levenshulme Community Association
Community organisation promoting community activities, networking and local empowerment. Campaigning to develop new local facilities and working to involve the community in regeneration initiatives. Produced this community directory

Address:
c/o St peters Church, Levenshulme
Manchester M19

Telephone: 07796 078 310
Email:
Web address: www.levenshulmecommunity.org.uk

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Levenshulme Festival
Annual community festival celebrating music, dancing, sport, comedy, food, arts, within a multi-cultural Levenshulme.

Address:
1st floor, 908 Stockport Road, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 3AD

Telephone: 0161 257 2484
Email: info@levenshulmefestival.co.uk
Web address: www.levenshulmefestival.co.uk

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Levenshulme Greening Group
A volunteer led community group that works to further green initiatives in Levenshulme. Everyone welcome.

Address:
C/o Levenshulme library, Cromwell Grove
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2QE

Telephone:
Email:
Web address:

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Levenshulme Rainbow Group
Welcoming Asylum seekers and refugees and bringing communities together.

Address:
C/o 12 Beech Avenue, Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2EU

Telephone: 0161 256 3507
Email:
Web address:
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Levenshulme Station Friends Group to be modified
We are raising funds for art work and notice boards on the station

Address:
C/o 7 Berrie Grove,
Levenshulme
Manchester
M19 2QA

Telephone: 0161 431 0093
Email: hrolandpare@yahoo.co.uk
Web address:
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Levenshulme Traders Group
Group of local traders looking to help improve the Levenshulme area.

Address:
Lawrence Hennigan
Levenshulme Traders Association
First Floor
908 Stockport Road
Levenshulme
Manchester M19 3AD
Telephone: 07771 782 104
Email: info@levenshulme.com info@levenshulme.com
Web address: www.levenshulmetraders.co.uk

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Manchester City Council Regeneration - South
Coordiantes regeneration work in Levenshulme on behalf of the City Council. Holds regular ward coodination meetings in the community.

Address:
South Manchester Regeneration Team, Level 2 (Northwing), Entrance 2,
Daisy Mill Complex, 345 Stockport Road
Manchester
M13 0LF

Telephone: 0161 277 1880
Email: Southmanchesterregeneration@ manchester.gov.uk
Web address:

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Manchester City Council Ward Co-ordination Team
Levenshulme ward coordination team supports to improvement of services in Levenshulme ward. It meets around 4 times a year, and maintains a plan of work that is needed in the area. It works closely with local councillors and produces the bi-annual Levenshulme Matters leaflet, delivered to all residents. If you want information on local council services it may be useful to contact the ward support team.

Address:
Daisymill, 345 Stockport Road
Longsight
Manchester
M13 0LF

Telephone: 0161 277 1962
Email: k.ayling@manchester.gov.uk
Web address:

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Manchester Community Information Network
Web site connecting and informing Manchester communities

Address:
1st Floor, Victoria Mill,, 10 Lower Vickers Street
Miles Platting,
Manchester,
M40 7LJ

Telephone: 0161 203 4422
Email: enquiries@peoplesvoicemedia.co.uk
Web address: www.mymanchester.net

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Manchester Disabled People's Access Group
Manchester Disabled People's Access Group is an organisation of disabled people promoting best practice in access. Our services and activities include access audits, training, publications, consultancy and the provision of information on the Disability Discrimination Act, design standards and Access Statements. We are not be able to offer advice on individual issues.

Address:
Business Employment Venture Centre, Aked Close
Ardwick
Manchester
M12 4AN

Telephone: 0161 273 5033
Email:
Web address: www.mdpag.org.uk

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Slade Lane Neighbourhood Centre
Slade Lane Neighbourhood Centre is a community based resource for voluntary and community activities. We provide Playgroup, Playschemes, Youth Club, Elderly groups/ socials, computer training, Rooms for hire.

Address:
Pat Coleman
642 Stockport Road, Longsight
Manchester
M13 0RZ

Telephone: 0161 224 1451
Email: Pat@kelsall.fsnet.co.uk
Web address:

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The Scarman Trust Community Directory
Advice to community groups and producers of the Manchester Directory of Voluntary and Community Groups, listing the details of Community and Voluntary Groups throughout the city of Manchester, plus organisations that support the work undertaken within the sector. It is FREE to get your details listed in the Directory. Also available online at the Scarman Trust Manchester website. See also: www.manchester.candoexchange.org - the on-line social market place.

If you would like change or include any further details in our directory please alter and email your changes to: support.manchester@thescarmantrust.org

Alternatively post your details to: The Scarman Trust Manchester, 225-226 Manchester Royal Exchange M2 7DD

Address:
225-226 Manchester Royal Exchange,
Manchester
M2 7DD

Telephone: 0161 839 2613
Email: support.manchester@novasscarman.org
Web address: www.thescarmantrustmanchester.org

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South Manchester Credit Union
Credit union covering South Manchester but with a paying-in point at St. Peters Church, Levenshulme, allowing people to save regularly and providing low cost loans based on savings. Produces a bi-annual newsletter for its 1300 members.

Address:
South Manchester Credit Union Ltd, Christ Churchhall
Corner of Parrswood/Fog lane
Manchester
M20 6EE

Telephone: 0161 448 0200
Email:
Web address: www.smcreditunion.co.uk
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Voluntary Action Manchester
Support and development to voluntary and community groups. Links with a range of voluntary and statutory agencies.

Address:
Voluntary Action Manchester
Unit 6,
Cornbrook Enterprise Centre
70 Quenby Street
Hulme
Manchester M15 4HW

Telephone: 0161 832 0934k
Web address: www.vamanchester.org.uk

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