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Here at MCRactive we are continuing to support and broadcast the many ways residents of Manchester can feel healthy and well during the COVID-19 lockdown. We're pleased to welcome Manchester back from Wednesday 2 December and reopen the doors of our selected community leisure centres, swimming pools and gyms. Given that Manchester has been placed into Tier 3, we’re committed to continue to provide choice for all to stay healthy and active, especially during the winter months. Please see below for more information, along with lots of local news, activities and updates to help you feel inspired this December. We hope you find this beneficial to support your current lifestyle and help you and your loved ones move more each day.
Councillor Luthfur Rahman OBE, Executive Member Skills, Culture & Leisure
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 The wait is FINALLY over! We’re pleased to welcome Manchester back and reopen the doors of our gyms, pools and leisure centres across the city. From Wednesday 2 December, there will be more opportunities for grassroots sport and activities with leisure facilities now able to open for the benefit of local communities. Under all tiers, organised sport and physical activity can return along with organised activity for elite athletes, under 18s and disabled people. MCRactive will work collaboratively across the city, with all key stakeholders and sector leaders to understand any changes and help as many Mancunians participate in their chosen activity, in a COVID-safe way. For more information on guidance or any updates to access and restrictions, visit here.
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 We're thrilled to announce that Manchester will host the Para Powerlifting World Cup in the city in March 2021! Taking place at the fully accessible Wythenshawe Forum, the National Lottery funded Manchester 2021 Para Powerlifting World Cup and Tokyo Paralympic Qualifier will be held between 25-28 March 2021. We look forward to welcoming lifters from across the globe and hope it will not only inspire leading lifters to perform at their very best and strengthen their bids to be selected for Tokyo, but also the next generation of athletes keen to get involved in a hugely exciting and passionate sport. Read the full announcement here and stay tuned for more info.
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It’s fantastic to hear that Debdale Outdoor Activity Club has been nominated for the RYA Club Of The Year Award! This is a massive achievement for an inner-city club that was only formed in 2014 and is run by young people for young people. MCRactive would like to celebrate the hard work and success of the club and would appreciate if you could all VOTE today and spread the word!
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 It’s International Volunteering Week from 5 December and to celebrate, we’re supporting MCRVIP’s initiative aimed at driving volunteering within our local communities across Manchester and giving time to help others. Not only will this provide help and assistance to people or areas in need, but there is also a significant benefit to volunteers themselves, often helping you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career! There’s lots of opportunities to volunteer to support Manchester residents during the COVID-19 crisis. Get involved to do something satisfying and that adds to your CV and helps you gain new skills. Whether it is digital, community or even sewing skills, there's something here for everyone! Visit MCRVIP for more info including how to register.
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 Keep your kids active with 3 hours of fun, indoor athletics & multi-sports sessions in the run-up to Christmas! We'll be holding indoor athletics and multi-sports sessions for kids aged 6-11 at the National Squash Centre. The sessions will run from 12pm – 3pm over 3 dates: Monday 21 December, Tuesday 22 December and Wednesday 23 December.
Parents can book their child up to all 3 days however, due to COVID-19 guidelines, sessions will be drop off only, with no spectators allowed. Spaces are limited! Book now and visit here for more information. If you would like to enquire about this activity, please email Rebecca Kemp on r.kemp@mcractive.com or call 07736 918 676.
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We’re delighted to support Manchester City Council with their digital accessible event for International Day of Disabled People (3 December) and UK Disability History Month which they’ve designed and produced with Manchester Archive+, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People and with help from Manchester Histories. The exciting programme celebrates the talents and activism of disabled people in our culture and city. Please join us and head to their page to view the agenda. Don’t miss out!
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 Our Winning Hearts and Mind Community Development Fieldworkers in Collyhurst have been connecting with the local community with their Knit-Tastic project. Working in partnership with Whitley Road Medical Centre, Stacy and Matthew have been able to reach residents across North Manchester. Out of the residents contacted, 68% got involved in Knit-Tastic, many of which were either a complete novice or had not knitted since they were at school. The packs were offered for free in this pandemic in hopes that they could reignite knitting as a passion for residents and give them something to focus on.
Lilly, a Collyhurst resident said: "I’ve really enjoyed the packs and it’s been very good for me, as I live on my own and it’s given me something different to do". Shelly who has also taken part in the Knit-Tastic project said: “I can’t do much, so I’ve been knitting 10 lines a day, this is because I have limited mobility but it’s been great for me and it’s making me want to do more knitting and less time spent just watching television”. Being able to work alongside the local GP practice to offer the resident the activity and Knit-Tastic packs has had a positive impact in short space of time.
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 From 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, Human Rights Day, join Women’s Aid in working towards a future where violence against women and girls is no longer tolerated or legitimised. We're supporting their 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign to end violence against women and girls and bringing people together from across the globe. You can help spread awareness by sharing your exercise to collectively walk 1600 miles across the 16 days. By simply walking, running or exercising, tweet your steps, minutes or miles to @MancWomensAid using #WalkingAgainstDVA and #16DaysOfActivism. We want to ensure that no survivor faces domestic abuse alone. Click here for more information.
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 Across Manchester, we're promoting daily messages of support, inspiration, guidance and updates to the city across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram – tagging #MCRactive.
Follow @MCRactive to stay connected with the latest updates on staying active and healthy and share details with your friends and family.
We'd also love to hear about the innovative ways Mancunians are being active to share with others. If you have inspiring content – a short video, image or message, you can send via: info@mcractive.com or share them through @MCRactive on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
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