New National Taekwondo Centre opens to Olympians and stars of the future in Newton Heath

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On 8th March 2016

The state-of-the-art facility, which opened at the Ten Acres Lane Sports Complex in Newton Heath on Monday 7 March, will be the home of GB Taekwondo and gives star athletes like Jade Jones and Lutalo Muhammad a permanent base – where all of their training and conditioning needs are met under one roof. And local […]

Have your say on new ten-year vision for Manchester Parks

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On 7th March 2016

The consultation, which is available online, gives everyone the chance to have their say on how they would like to see the city’s parks and green spaces develop over the next decade. The council’s proposed vision for parks and green spaces sees them as vital, well-used community assets, with more opportunities for residents to be […]

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On 26th February 2016

Lord Peter Smith, Chair of the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Strategic Partnership Board, said that the year since the historic signing (Fri, Feb 27, 2015) of the Memorandum of Understanding had been both inspiring and dynamic. Lord Peter said: “The energy and sheer momentum of the last year has been focussed on bringing […]

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On 15th February 2016

The results of the Taking Charge Together campaign – launched on Monday 15 February – will help shape health and social care plans for the next five years. People can join a conversation about everything from exercise to mental health by going to www.takingchargetogether.org.uk and filling in a quick survey, or by attending one of […]

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On 20th January 2016

Manchester City Council has earmarked the money for modernising Moss Side and Abraham Moss leisure centres as part of a city-wide strategy of providing state of the art facilities and increasing participation in sport across the city. The money will provide high quality modernised pools and fully refurbished sports halls and studios, as well as […]

Plea to residents to get involved in five-year plan to create a Healthier Manchester

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On 18th January 2016

Manchester’s Health and Wellbeing Board has heard further details on how to make the city’s five year vision for health and social care a reality. The vision – a locality plan called ‘A Healthier Manchester’ – details the transformation work needed to improve health outcomes across the city, and the steps required to ensure that […]

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On 4th August 2015

The research looked at 48 cities and towns across the country and focused on 12 separate categories, including: value for money, success, atmosphere, history, venues and transport links. Manchester topped the ranking after scoring highly in the majority of factors examined – beating its closest rival London. The in-depth analysis took place over several months […]

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On 28th July 2015

More than 40 parks across Manchester will receive improvements under the project as part of a wider scheme to raise the standard of all of the city’s green spaces and make sure even more residents visit them on a regular basis. The £1.5m scheme has been paid for by Manchester City Council’s clean city fund, […]

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On 10th July 2015

It will focus on preventative and targeted work to help 2.8 million people stay healthy, able to work and have better family life. The unique move for Greater Manchester places more emphasis on prevention and early intervention to stop people becoming ill – so that they can remain independent and have the best family, work […]

John’s “Boy’s Own” tale one of many in Manchester footballing archive at Central Library

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On 24th June 2015

The archives of the Manchester Schools Football Association, which was formed in 1889, have been deposited at Central Library’s Archives+ Centre. The collection, including photographs, match reports, pennants and programmes, documents the history of more than a century of sporting Mancunian schoolboys – and includes a portrait of the Collyhurst-born World Cup winner Nobby Stiles, […]

Walking routes in Philips Park

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On 27th April 2015

Health Walk 1 15 mins approx Health Walk 2 20 mins approx Health Walk 3 25 mins approx Health Walk 4 30 mins approx Walking for Health There’s no doubt about it, walking is good for you. It’s good for your heart, it’s good for your lungs, it’s good for the muscle and bone growth […]

Philips Park-Facilities

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On 26th April 2015

Come and visit Philips Park, see what’s to do and how you can make the most of your experience here: Allotments Located next to the Community Orchard (opposite Fairclough Street entrance). If you’re keen to exercise your ‘green fingers’, or are simply looking for gardening tips, then this is the place to visit! For more information contact the […]

Historic Maps Phillips Park

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On 21st April 2015

Phillips Park Timeline

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On 19th April 2015

1792 – Work begins on the Manchester to Ashton canal, one of the earliest canals in the North West. It would be used to carry raw materials, finished goods and coal for the cotton mills in the area. Today it serves the leisure industry, being used by holiday boats and supporting a cycle route. It […]

Philips Park History

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On 19th April 2015

Philips Park opened on 22nd August 1846 as one of the world’s first municipal parks, intended for free use by the public to encourage (a mixing of the classes). It was established by funds raised by public subscription and purchased from the estate of Lady Hoghton, a local landowner, for £6,200 (approximately £400,000 in today’s […]

Directions Philips Park

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On 26th March 2015

Philips Park Wardens Service Philips Park Visitor Centre Stuart Street Manchester M11 4DQ Tel: 0161 231 3090 / Fax: 0161 231 3848 The Visitor Centre (the Lodge) is located at the entrance on Stuart Street, when open please feel free to visit and browse our displays. Main entrances – Stuart Street via Manchester Velodrome […]

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On 13th February 2015

World number 16 Sarah Jane Perry even paid a personal visit to Cheetham Hill squash club last night to meet some of the club’s youngest players. The budding squash stars were able to have a game against the 24 year old and quiz her about being a professional athlete. Manchester City Council in partnership with […]

New leisure centre opens at Beswick community hub

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On 30th October 2014

The new leisure centre – part of the Beswick Community Hub which has been developed in partnership with Manchester City Football Club and Sport England – opened Thursday, 30 October. East Manchester Leisure Centre is one of three new leisure centres planned for Manchester with other new facilities at Hough End (opening in spring 2015) […]

The Great Flood Song

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On 26th September 2014

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On 10th June 2014

The 2014-2019 Major Sports Strategy will build on the city’s impressive record of using high-profile events to create opportunities for residents to take part in organised sports. Rugby Union has already received a boost in popularity after it was announced that Manchester City Stadium will host a Rugby World Cup match in October 2015. The […]

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New National Taekwondo Centre opens to Olympians and stars of the future in Newton Heath

Have your say on new ten-year vision for Manchester Parks

Devo Diary: What’s happened one year on since the historic health and care agreement for Greater Manchester

Residents asked for struggles and successes in making healthy lifestyle choices

£16m spent on refurbishing two Manchester leisure centres

Plea to residents to get involved in five-year plan to create a Healthier Manchester

Manchester is officially the greatest sporting city in the UK

£1.5m airport cash invested in Manchester parks

Unique public health agreement in latest wave of health and care devolution