Breaking News: Statement from Hulme Festival organisers

We have just received this message regarding significant changes to the Hulme Festival. Its expected there will be more information forthcoming soon."We are sorry to announce that one of the licenses for the Hulme Festival has been revoked. This means that only those activities planned by Zion Arts will be going ahead. The following parts are being cancelled: the Main Stage, Roots Tent, Soapbox Acoustic stage, Holistic Therapies, Urban Activities, Crafty Corner and the Food Court. The Zion will still be hosting a 1940's themed afternoon. There will be performances from the Swing Commanders, the Zion Arts Young Performers and Borhan (hip-hop...

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Hulme Festival 2011: Saturday July 30th 2011, 12pm to 10pm

The newly resurrected Hulme Festival: Saturday July 30th 2011, 12pm to 10pm The free family-friendly festival, at HULME PARK, will include:live music across 3 stagesspoken word and hip-hop battlesfood and textile workshops at Venture Artsyouth theatre performanceart and craft stallskid's area and storytelling at the Pagodathe Zion Centre's 100 year anniversary tea-partya chill out and bar areacraft activitiesreiki / massage / holistic therapies ...and more.There'll be a whole area dedicated to holistic therapies, 'The Kitchen' with food and food education, 'The Lounge' chill out space and bar, as well as 'Kids Zone' playground, and...

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The Manchester Housing Crisis

There is a real crisis developing in Manchester, one that has been growing for some years and which shows no signs of resolution: decent housing for its citizens. (Image: David Oates) The facts The number of households in Manchester has increased by 37,549 in the last ten years whilst there have been 24,000 new homes built in the same period, mostly apartments. In 2010, there were 16,000 households on Manchester Council’s housing register – 7,000 more than in 2001. These are Manchester Council’s statistics. However, according to recent official government statistics, the number of households on the waiting list was actually 22,448, a much...

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Keeping the Hulme Mural...

The Hulme Mural is a vast and vibrant public artwork in Hulme Manchester, comprising six 14 foot panels of sculpted clay along the Hulme Library wall. It was designed and made by Hulme Urban Potters – a collective of students and tutors at the Hulme Adult Education Centre to mark the turn of the century, and was completed and installed in 2002. The mural depicts some of the key moments in the history of this important Manchester community, and has become a local landmark.It was unveiled by actor and comedian Johnny Vegas saying: ”I think it is a really important piece of work that promotes local history and a true sense of pride for the people...

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Hulme and Moss Side Market future in doubt

News is filtering out that the future of Hulme and Moss Side Market is under threat. A recently set up Facebook group, ‘Save Hulme Market Community Protest’ expressed the concerns of many of the traders and members of the public. According to the posts, the 10 year old market, owned by French company Geraud, has been sold to B&M. This news means that the Market as it stands may disappear and prospects for the Hulme traders seem gloomy. But the traders are not taking these reports lying down, with plans build support from local people, launch a petition and get assurances from the new owners that the Market will remain. Local trader...

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MGP Public Event: Why Equality is a Green Issue

Manchester Green Party is pleased to announce that the next monthly public meeting discussion will be ‘Why Equality is a Green Issue’. The North West coordinator of the Equality Trust, Mary Curran, will be talking about ‘The Spirit Level’, by Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett.Thursday July 14th 2011, 7pm - 9pmFriend's Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester. So, what is the book about? Or... Physical Health -People in more equal societies live longer, a smaller proportion of children die in infancy and self-rated health is better. Mental Health - People in more equal societies are far less likely to experience mental illness. Drug Abuse...

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