The increase in car journeys to and from school over recent years is harmful to the environment, raises the risk of accidents, and damages the health of schoolchildren, parents and public alike. But the reasons why more parents are choosing to drive their children on the school run are complex – shortage of time, longer […]
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Like so much else, it’s been badly missed during the last two years of lockdown and bans on public gatherings, but today it was finally back, better than ever. The Whalley Range Celebrate Festival is 25 years old, and Manley Park was filled with music, stalls, food, activities, workshops, entertainment and information from a wide
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Today marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan which Muslims across the world observe by prayer, and fasting during daylight hours. To the many families and residents of Whalley Range who celebrate their faith by following this tradition, the three Councillors (Aftab Razaq, Angeliki Stogia and Muqaddasah Bano) wish a very peaceful and
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Aftab Razaq, Angeliki Stogia and Muqaddasah Bano, the three Whalley Range Labour councillors, are frequently in contact with Greater Manchester Police (GMP) about issues which have been raised with them by local residents. Now, GMP are carrying out a wide ranging public consultation on their neighbourhood policing. This includes an
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A group of local residents and garden enthusiasts recently approached the British Muslim Heritage Centre about creating a small avenue of five new trees in the grounds, close to the College Road frontage. They proposed a range of species which will all blossom in the spring, intended to provide an annual reminder of the onset
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Today (8 October) is International Clean Air Day, and local schools Manley Park Infants on York Avenue, Manley Park Juniors on College Road, and Our Lady\’s Primary on Whalley Road are marking the occasion with temporary road closures at the start and end of the school day. They have three main aims: Assia Shah (Whalley
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Thursday (October 1st) was International Older People’s Day – to celebrate the occasion Age-Friendly Whalley Range organised a (socially distanced) walkabout, visiting some of the age-friendly benches in Whalley Range and providing an opportunity for some of our less mobile older residents to meet others at their nearest bench for a quick chat. Councillor Mary
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Whalley Range for Peace and Justice are putting on two events to mark the bicentenary of Peterloo. Both will be held at St Margaret’s Church, Rufford Road (M16 8AE) on Tuesday 30th April and Tuesday 21st May respectively, from 7pm to 10pm . Full details can be found on their flyer which can be downloaded
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This year our summer fundraiser and social get-together is being kindly hosted by Marcia Hutchinson. Do come along and meet Afzal Khan MP and fellow Whalley Range Labour Party members, families and supporters. Marcia will also be briefly introducing and explaining the Migrants’ Union project which she launched recently. There will be some delicious food
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The great work by local volunteers in the Whalley Rangers group has been recognised with the shortlisting of the group as finalist in two categories of the ‘Be Proud‘ Awards, organised by Manchester City Council. The ceremony will be held at the Town Hall on 24th November. Meanwhile Alexandra Park is in the running for
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