Real Investment
Wythenshawe has seen a programme of long-term investment which isn’t just about big business, it’s about bringing communities together and providing facilities that local people really need like new health centres and leisure facilities, improving housing, and investing in education.
Real Skills
Every high school in Wythenshawe is being rebuilt or refurbished to create 21st Century learning facilities. Major employers are working with local people of all ages to provide the skills they need to get into work.
Real Homes
Homes in Wythenshawe come in all shapes and sizes from large family homes to brand new apartments and townhouses.
Real Connections
Wythenshawe is Manchester’s original garden city – built on the principles of being ‘close to town and country’ and this remains true today. Only seven miles from Manchester’s City Centre but surrounded by South Manchester’s most affluent suburbs and directly linked to the Cheshire countryside.
Real Change
“I’ve been on the project for a month and a half, I’m enjoying it. I grew up around here. The people are the best part of Wythenshawe. When people are moving into their new houses, we go in and sort the gardens out so they’ve got a fresh start.”
Daniel – Parkway Green Trainee
Real Jobs
“I took part in the Enterprise scheme, which tells you how to go about setting up your own business. Six weeks after the course I had my first contract. I still get help from the people I met on the course.”
Anne Meadowcroft’s Cleaning Services
Real Community
The people are very friendly. We’ve got lovely customers. Some of them I see now, their parents and grandparents used to come here. I’ve served three generations of some families.
Real Space
I’ve lived in Wythenshawe since 1950. That’s 58 years in all. Since I retired I’ve been on my allotment practically every day. I’m happy here. I grow everything there. Potatoes, fruit, corn, sprouts, all sorts.
Latest news
Latest news from the Real Lives Wythenshawe website
Big Lottery Fund is Holding A Funding Workshop
Big Lottery Fund are keen to raise awareness of funding opportunities for community and voluntary groups in Wythenshawe.
Card Making Class
Do you want to amaze family and friends with personalised birthday cards or a card for that special occasion?
Rewind. Manchester’s Music Scene Remembered
A programme celebrating Manchester’s eclectic music scene: it’s heritage: the people, the places and the music. Using footage from the North West FilmArchive’s magnificent collection, this selection of films spans the 1960s – 2000s & includes an arty student documentary about Roxy Music fans & frenzied backstage footage of a Beatles concert, at venues you [...]
Forum Library Cd Clearance Sale
Saturday 28th January 9am – 12.30pm Meeting Room B, The Forum Forum Square, Manchester m22 5rx Cd Sale Clearance of withdrawn stock Bargains Galore.
February Half Term Fun
This February Half Term, the Manchester Health Academy Community Team will be hosting another fun-packed week at the Community Facility on Moor Road. Click here for further details!
Improving Customer Focus through Social Media
This fully funded two-day programme, will assist SMEs in developing and retaining customer focus through the implementation and integration of social media tools and techniques.
Volunteer Center in Manchester – Open for business
Volunteer Centre Manchester is in development phase but is open for business
Police launch new non-emergency phone number
Greater Manchester Police has launched a new non-emergency Police telephone number – ‘101’.
Are you interested in growing your own food?
..Then join our programme to help support and teach you to grow your own food!
Are you a young parent?
Are you at home with small children? Want to meet and chat to other young parents? Then come to our young parents group for under 25 years olds..
Are you interested in the history of Wythenshawe?
…then join our new Wythenshawe Local History Group Wednesdays, 1pm ‘till 3pm at Tree of Life Centre.
Get ready for ‘a grand day out’
Manchester City Council is launching an initiative aimed at getting older residents out and about, meeting new people, and taking part in healthy and fun activities. The launch takes place at Wythenshawe Forum on 11 January from 10am – 4 pm for residents who are over 55 and want to broaden their horizons.
Big Lottery funding workshop
Manchester Community Central in partnership with the Big Lottery Fund is holding a free workshop specifically to engage voluntary and community groups within the Wythenshawe area.
Baguley Children’s Centre What’s on January-March 2012
Baguley Children’s Centre What’s on January-March 2012 2011.12.23 Jan- march whats on
Early Start at Royle Green & Brooklands Children’s Centres
Free literacy course at Brooklands Chuldren's Centre
Forum Learning Open Day 4th January
New Opportunities for 2012 Forum Learning Open Day 4th January & MAES Spring course guide
A Grand Day Out – at the Forum
Over 55 ? Looking for a change, want to meet people or just have some fun? Join us each Wednesday at the Wythenshawe Forum 10am - 4pm
Saint Paul’s Winter Fayre
The Winter Fayre held recently at Saint Paul’s Catholic High School in Wythenshawe was a great success with almost £1,700 being raised for school funds.
