Who's doing what in our area
Adult Education Service (MAES)
Various classes at Victoria Mill and Miles Platting library e.g. yoga, computer skills, and English for speakers of other languages.
For details and more info call 234 5640
Alcoholics Anonymous
Local weekly support group for alcoholics who want to quit. Trinity Church, Butler Street, Ancoats. For details and more info call AA on 236 6569
Bridge 5 Mill, Centre for Sustainable Living
22a Beswick Street, Ancoats.
Free Internet access, ICT training and Open Source Software, environmental information and resources, room hire and community garden project. Volunteers always welcome.
Contact MERCi on 0161 273 1736
Credit Union
Member owned organisation cheap loans and saving schemes-regular collections: Collyhurst Nursery Wednesday 2.30-3 pm
New collection at the library to be announced soon. For details and more info call 0161231 5222
Council Services
Housing support services, wardens, housing, refuse, the whole caboodle - find what you need from their website www.manchester.gov.uk
or phone 0161234 5000
Eastserve
Cheap broadband packages and really cheap reconditioned or new computers (from £50). Web training available. Call 0161231 9534
FWA (Family Welfare Association)
Formerly the FSU (Family Service Unit!) - Varley Street, Miles Platting. Family support, counselling, childcare and childrens’ play.
For more details call 0161 205 7402
Herbie
Mobile fruit and veg van. Good quality affordable produce on sale throughout the area. Call for more information - 0161 273 1736
Library (Varley Street)
Internet access, internet support / individual training, DVD, book and CD loans 0161 254 7021
Miles Platting Advice Centre
Queensbury Parade, Miles Platting.
Free, independent advice sessions in person or by telephone 0161 205 5031
Miles Platting Swimming Pool
2 lovely pools with activities and a gym: 0161 205 8939
Mustard Tree (Bengal Street Ancoats)
Low cost good quality furniture, household items and clothing to people on low income or benefits
Northwards Housing
Housing management services,(Victoria Square) Wardens and support in North Manchester 0161 953 2662
Sure Start
Support and activities for families with children under 5, call for more info on 277 8550, or Collyhurst Children's centre on 0161 205 1744
Stop Smoking Service
Advice and support Victoria Mill drop in 1.45-3.30 or on 0161 861 2918
Stepping Stones
Rita's on hand at the library to give advice and support to people on long term sickness benefits who are thinking about returning to work.
Call 0161 629 9174
Zest
Healthy living project, activities include yoga, tea dances, salsa, aqua fit, cook and taste. Also as health forum to shape healthy choices in the area. Why not get involved! Call Fiona 0161 277 8816
