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Helping Oldham Families Discover What's on Their Doorstep

Our Oldham Social Justice Champions have been continuing their work to strengthen their local community, this time by helping families discover the fantastic activities, services and support available right on their doorstep. Following conversations with local residents, the Champions identified a common challenge: while there were plenty of free and affordable opportunities for children and families, many people simply didn't know they existed. Determined to change that, the

Jul 10

A Day of Nature, Connection and Wellbeing at RHS Bridgewater

Our Lifeskills participants recently enjoyed a wonderful day out at RHS Bridgewater, taking the opportunity to step away from the pressures of everyday life and spend time together in one of Greater Manchester's most beautiful green spaces. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, with glorious sunshine making the gardens look even more spectacular. From colourful flower borders and peaceful woodland walks to tranquil lakes and beautifully designed landscapes, there was ple

Jul 2

GTM Footballers Shine at Two Manchester FA Tournaments

It's been a fantastic few weeks for our Lifeskills football team, who have had the opportunity to take part in two brilliant tournaments organised by Manchester FA – the Beyond the Pitch Tournament and the Refugee World Cup. Our players represented Greater Together Manchester with enthusiasm, determination and excellent sportsmanship across both events. More importantly, they had the chance to enjoy the game they love, meet new people and be part of an inclusive football comm

Jun 30

Connecting with Churches at the Manchester Diocesan Clergy Conference

Greater Together Manchester was delighted to attend this year's Manchester Diocesan Clergy Conference at The Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, where we had the opportunity to meet with clergy and lay leaders from across the Diocese of Manchester. Our team members, Vic and Harry, spent the conference manning our exhibition stand, sharing information about the wide range of ways Greater Together Manchester supports churches and communities across Greater Manchester and Rosse

Jun 18

Oldham Social Justice Champions tidy up their community

Our Oldham Social Justice Champions recently joined forces with local residents and community organisations for a community litter pick, helping to make the neighbourhood cleaner, greener and more welcoming for everyone. The event brought together people of all ages and backgrounds with a shared commitment to caring for their local area. Working side by side, volunteers collected bags of litter while building new connections and demonstrating the positive difference that can

Jun 6

An Inspiring Evening at LUMINISCENCE in Manchester Cathedral

Our Lifeskills participants recently enjoyed a truly unforgettable evening at LUMINISCENCE in Manchester Cathedral – an immersive experience combining spectacular light projections, live music and storytelling within one of Manchester's most iconic buildings. The show transformed the Cathedral into a breathtaking canvas of light and sound, with stunning 360-degree projections, live performances by the Collectives Gospel Choir and a moving celebration of Manchester's history,

Jun 4

Bringing Places of Welcome Together Across Greater Manchester

At Greater Together Manchester, we're proud to coordinate the Places of Welcome network across Greater Manchester. While every Place of Welcome is different, they all share the same simple mission: offering a warm welcome, a listening ear and a place where everyone belongs. To support the amazing volunteers and hosts who make these spaces possible, we recently launched our new Places of Welcome Quarterly Catch-Up – an opportunity for people from across the network to come tog

Jan 28