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Indian senior citizens centre

In Health, Living and Society on 16.03.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Chhaya Kanani, the Centre Manager of the Indian Senior Citizens Centre, tells Alex Wharton about reducing loneliness and isolation and the effect of cuts in local authority funding.

The making of the Greater Manchester mayor – what next?

In Economy, Living and Society on 10.03.2015
Contributed by Francesca Gains

Opposition to a mayoral model for Manchester overlooks a decade of innovation and collaboration that has delivered economic and social benefits for the region, says Francesca Gains, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester.

M:ACF, MMU & The Union MMU – ‘Tell Us’ event

In Education, Living and Society on 10.03.2015
Contributed by Matthew Millett

M:ACF bring their second ‘Tell Us’ event to Manchester in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and the Union MMU.

Making people laugh: Brinnington Community Association, Stockport

In Education, Living and Society on 04.03.2015
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Alex Wharton talks with Maureen Dalton about Brinnington Community Association, its value to local people and the challenges involved in funding and organising social, recreational and educational activities at Brinnington Community Centre.

'The Langworthy Link' by Flickr user mwmbwls

The Cornerstone of community

In Buildings, Health, Living and Society on 26.02.2015
Contributed by Beth Perry

Beth Perry talks to John Phillips, from Salford’s Langworthy Cornerstone about some of the challenges and joys of running a community centre.

'Winter Hill, Lancashire' by Flickr user Robert Wade

Natural Capital

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Society on 26.02.2015
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Anne Selby talks to Mark Hillsdon about improving the city region's natural environment through partnership working.

Manchester – the smart city

In Energy, Society and Transport on 23.02.2015
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Manchester has provisionally been awarded a share of a €24 million pot as part of a unique ‘Lighthouse Project’ to demonstrate cutting edge green technologies.

Kissing At A Distance

In Buildings, Energy and Society on 23.02.2015
Contributed by Phil Griffin

Following the recent transformation of The Whitworth Art Gallery, Phil Griffin profiles the structural beauty of this Mancunian institution.

Q&A: Manchester: A Certain Future

In Energy, Living and Society on 16.02.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

Manchester: A Certain Future is the city’s recognition of climate change, and a commitment to take collaborative action. Clare Wiley speaks to Gavin Elliot, chair of the MACF steering group

Q&A: Manchester Art Gallery

In Buildings, Culture and Energy on 11.02.2015
Contributed by Clare Wiley

This year, Manchester Art Gallery has been longlisted for the Ashden Awards, which recognise organisations that promote sustainable energy. Here, Clare Wiley speaks to Amanda Wallace and Catriona Morgan, who are responsible for the gallery’s sustainability strategy.