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
Handbags and Briefcases
Handbags and Briefcases celebrates first successful year supporting women in business in Wythenshawe and South Manchester with the Solve It Surgery event where business leaders will share the secrets of their success
Wythenshawe Garden City Festival
The Garden City Festival, an exciting celebration of local horticulture, produce and good food in South Manchester, takes place on Saturday 18th September from 11am to 4pm across Wythenshawe town centre and at the Forum and offers a great day out for all the family, with displays and attractions to entice all ages.
Tree of Life Centre
Tree of Life Centre Wythenshawe is pleased to announce that our second community shop is now open in the former Greenbrow Primary School.
Stand Up Then!
This FREE course takes place every monday evening for 12 weeks commencing on the 6th September 2010. Everyone taking part will have the opportunity to take centre stage at the Comedy store in Manchester for a special showcase night
Free Cooking Course
Free Cooking Course on Thursdays starting on 9th September 2010 1pm - 3pm at Royal Oak Community Centre.
Men’s Cooking Group
Are you a man over 50 who would like to learn how to cook simple, healthy tasty meals? Then why not come along to the Spicerack men's cooking group? For more information please contact Eleanor Murphy on 0161 217 3951
Manchester Mencap Members Consultation Event
We want your views on everything Manchester Mencap. Take part in activities and tellus what you think and what you want. Take part and enter our draw to win a holidayat Entwistle. For more information and to register your interest please phone 0161 437 9465. Email theresaandrew@btconnect.com
Basketball Level 1 Course
This is the basic level of award in couching basketball for those with little or no knowledge of basketball and is suitablefor those coaches wishing to work alongside more qualified coaches in a club or school setting.
The Feelgod Fund
The Feelgood Fund is being delivered by a group of partners. It is aimed at young people aged 16 to 25 years old who can apply for £200 to run one off or short term events.
Parent & Toddler Group
Every Wednesday 9.15am to 11am. Meet New people and make new friends. www.manchesterhealthacademy.org.uk 0161 998 2187
Stay and Play at Benchill SureStart Centre
'Stay and Play' at Benchill SureStart Centre. For children from0-5 and their parents/carers. All activities are completely FREE. 22 Lyndene Road, Benchill, M22 4PZ
Free Canoeing
Free Canoeing On the river Mersey, Northenden Saturday 11th September Advance Booking only, limited places must be over the age of 7
The Six Book Challenge
The six Book Challenge invites less confident readers to read six books and record their reading in a diary. Woodhouse park is holding the coffee morning launch on the 6th September 2010. The Scheme is free of charge and available to all.
What a difference a year makes!
The first cohort of year 11 students at Manchester Health Academy are celebrating outstanding success in their recent GCSE examinations.
New Community Activities at Health Academy
The Manchester Health Academy is launching a number of new activities in September, find out how you can get involved...
Wythenshawe Money Week August 16th – 24th
Come along to Wythenshawe Town Centre where a team of money experts will be on hand to help you with anything from benefits to savings to loan sharks
“Shawe Thing” enjoy residential to Cumbria
Members of Wythenshawe Youth Panel "Shawe Thing" enjoyed a fun packed week of activities at the Lakeside Centre in Cumbria thanks to YOF funding. Young People took part in a mountain expedition, kayaking, Gyll scrambling and film making.
Take That star Jason Orange lends support to Wythenshawe’s Got Talent
Lending his support to the event is Take That star Jason Orange. The closing date for applications is the 24th September with auditions being held on the 9th October at Wythenshawe Forum.
Willow Park announces Tenant Director Election Result
Following the recent Tenant Director elections for Willow Park Housing Trust’s Board, we can now confirm that Dennis Finnegan has been re-elected to the Board.
Summersonic 2010
Summersonic - the summer holiday activity programme for 8-16 year olds - returns for its third year.
