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mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoHorizons Festival returns to HOME from Thursday 12th June to Sunday 15th June bringing a bold, multi-arts celebration of community, creativity, and connection as part of Refugee Week 2025. Presented in collaboration with Community Arts North West (CAN), Horizons 2025 embraces this year’s Refugee Week theme 'More in Common'. The theme seeks to build understanding and break down divisions caused by fear and misinformation.
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3 weeks ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
Helen Clarke54 minutes ago1 min readMCRJournoDidsbury-based Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester has shown its commitment to community health by supporting a remarkable cycle challenge in aid of the Wheelchair Football Association (WFA). As an official sponsor of the WFA, Optegra backed the #TheGoodRoadToDerby challenge this May, which saw two dedicated supporters cycle 200 miles in just two days.
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3 weeks ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoHard Rock Cafe Manchester has launched a brand-new catering service delivering its American-inspired dishes straight to events across Greater Manchester. Now you can bring the iconic flavours of Hard Rock Cafe to your next party, work-do, or special occasion without leaving the house. Think burgers, fajitas, loaded nachos, and all the bold sides you’d expect with a fully customisable menu with hot and cold options.
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3 weeks ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
Helen ClarkeSalford was alive with excitement on Friday 30th May as the official Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 trophy arrived in the city, marking a major milestone with less than 100 days to go before the tournament kicks off. As part of its nationwide countdown tour the trophy made several stops across Salford, beginning at Eccles RFC.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
Helen ClarkeManchester United’s Amad and Maya Le Tissier have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to community engagement, each receiving the prestigious PFA Community Champion award for the 2024/25 season. The accolade, presented by the Manchester United Foundation celebrates the players’ dedication to making a positive difference across Greater Manchester.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoManchester’s Festival of Libraries is back from 4th to 8th June promising five days of creativity, community and discovery across all 133 of Greater Manchester’s libraries. Now in its fifth year and fresh from winning Best Event at the Manchester Culture Awards 2024, the festival is the largest of its kind in the UK, offering an impressive 134 events - almost all free and open to everyone.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoManchester, get ready for a night of star-studded fun, music, and memories on Sunday 1st June. From 6pm - 10pm the iconic Fab Café will host a one-of-a-kind Karaoke Meet & Greet with none other than Charlie Schlatter - a name familiar to fans of Diagnosis Murder, The Delinquents, and Heartbreak Hotel. Charlie Schlatter’s career has spanned decades, starting with his breakout roles in 80s classics like 18 Again alongside George Burns and The Delinquents with Kylie Minogue.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoBreakout artist Alessi Rose has revealed details of her highly anticipated headline tour, The Voyeur Tour, which will visit 22 cities across the UK and Europe this autumn. Following her arena tour supporting Tate McRae in the United States, Alessi Rose will return to the UK for 10 dates, including a performance at Manchester Academy on 19th November. The announcement comes as Alessi prepares to release her new EP Voyeur on 25th July alongside her latest single ‘Same Mouth’.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
MCRJournoAs Mental Health Awareness Week shines a spotlight on wellbeing, Manchester’s creative community is coming together for Mend, Tend + Change the Future - a unique event blending art, social change, and healing. Taking place on 21st June at GRIT Studios in the Great Northern, Manchester, this gathering offers a timely reminder that creativity can be a powerful force for mental health and collective transformation.
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1 month ago | 
mcrjourno.co.uk | Helen Clarke
Helen Clarke53 minutes ago2 min readBen MercerThis Mental Health Awareness Week, Ben Mercer at Leisure Lakes Bikes has put together a guide highlighting the benefits of slow cycling for your mental wellbeing. Life is noisy. Deadlines stack up. Alarms buzz before you’re ready to wake and somewhere in between, we’re told to move faster, do more, achieve everything all at once.
