What is the LDF? Do you want to find out about the Core Strategy and what it means for Hulme?

The Core Strategy will set out the long term strategic policies for Manchester's future development and will form the framework against which planning applications will be assessed. Manchester City Council have invited people to comment on the draft Core Strategy document from 9th November 2009 until 4th January 2010 - its more difficult to complain about planning decisions further on in the process. City Planners will be holding informal drop-in sessions in Hulme(and else where) to help explain the document and hopefully answer some questions. The drop-in sessions will be held across Manchester from the17th to the 26th Nov.

Drop-in date: 5.00pm – 7.30pm, Thu 19 Nov – Zion Community Resource Centre (Room 6)
These will be followed by an event in the Town Hall on Tuesday 8th December where you can join in discussions on the draft document and how(and if) it addresses the challenges and opportunities Manchester faces in the future. For more information or to pre-register to take part in the discussion event at Manchester Town Hall, call 0161 234 4579 or e-mail: http://uk.mc284.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=planningstrategy@manchester.gov.uk.

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Out Now!!October Events Guide for Hulme

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Hulme Events This September!!!

Hulme Climate Flashmob - Mon 21st - 5:15pm
Hulme Common, opposite the Post Office, Stretford Road

This event is part of the Global Climate Wake-Up Call -- a wave of local events throughout the world on and around Monday September 21. From Singapore to Sydney and Johannesburg to Buenos Aires, together we'll be sounding the alarm calling for climate action from our leaders. Just RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/flashmob2109 with your details, and you'll receive instructions and a reminder as the event approaches. Remember to bring your friends!


SUST Swapshop - Mon 21st - 5:45pm to 7:00pm
The Eighth Day Café, Oxford Road, Manchester

SUST Swapshop is back! Update your wardrobe and beat the credit crunch by bringing a minimum of three items of clean clothing to the SUST Swap Shop at 8th Day Café on Oxford Road, Manchester on Monday 21 September, clothes drop off 5.45-6.15pm Swapping 6.15-7pm FREE if you have three items of clothing and £1 if you don't.
Donations also welcome. Items can include garments, shoes, bags, accessories, please make sure all items are clean. Please, no underwear!
Contact no: 07989 595 327

People’s Kitchen - Tues 22nd - 6:30pm
A-fe-we pub (a.k.a The Grants)

Tuesday 22nd September 2009 6.30pm for dinner (£1.50), eat food and meet people in your community. All welcome! Followed by a meeting at 7pm to discuss plans to oppose the proposals s the MMU Development on Birley Fields and also the plans to work with MMU to get a better deal for residents.




Manchester Bike Friday - Fri 25th - 8am Chorlton Library

Manchester's Bike Friday happens on the last Friday of every month.
Meet outside Chorlton Library (8.05am) or join the ride anywhere on Upper Chorlton Road (after approx. 8.10am).
Whether you're new to cycling, returning to your bike after a break, or cycle every day, join us on our monthly commuter rides (except December). They ride at a moderate pace and have experienced ride leaders. It is entirely law-abiding. For more info: http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/lyb/bikefriday.php

Beer Making - Sat 26th - 9:30am to 5pm Cider Making - Sun 27th - 9:30am to 5pm
Hulme Community Garden Centre

This is a course for those out there who would like to learn how to brew beer of the quality produced by professionals. The session will be largely practical but will include a brief overview of the theory necessary to brew good beer from a malt mash. A set of course notes will be provided.
All equipment and ingredients will be provided but students should bring a sterile demijohn or other container (for example, a 5 litre plastic bottle with a secure top) to allow them to take home a quantity of wort for the final fermentation. Brewing can be messy and some sort of protective clothing is advisable.
The course is run by Chris Holliland of Brewlab.
This course and cider making are run on consecutive days, so that you can do them individually, or have a go at both in the same weekend.
Book online: http://lowimpact.org/hulme_beer.htm
Price: £60
Parent and Toddler Group - Every Thursday - 11am to 12pm Hulme Garden Centre, Claremont Centre, Rolls Crescent, Hulme

The group meets every week throughout the year to learn and grow together through horticulture.
The sessions are open to all 0-5 years old, accompanied by an adult. Each session costs £2 per child and refreshments and materials are included in the fee.

Downloadable schedule:

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