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y a huge twist of fate, Selma James was attending an International Women’s Week conference and was able, when asked by the Save Nello James campaigners, to attend the historical Nello James Centre on Withington Road, Whalley Range, Manchester on Saturday 21 March.
Selma – the wife of CLR James, who the centre is named after – visited the beleaguered but much-loved former community centre to show her support to this worthy cause and was overwhelmed by the love and latent community spirit. To mark this memorable moment in the community’s history, an apple tree was planted on the land at the back of
the Centre. Selma James was noticeably touched by the response and local community interaction, particularly after a poem was recited to her by a passionate campaigner.
Also in attendance were councillors Angeliki Stogia and Aftab Razaq who told TNT News they would happily give their time and full backing to see the Nello James Centre restored to its former glory and still able to be used by the community.
An intimate gathering of campaigners Ms Stogia – who has lived in Whalley and the local media met at the Millenium for over ten Windrush Centre, “Where were the councillors Range years – said, “I’ve Alexandra Road, at the beginning? But better always wondered what Moss Side, where the Save Nello James late than never, I guess.” exactly is happening with this building, it’s campaigners held a about time proper action was taken.” presentation and discussion with Mrs James. Whilst there, Selma made a moving A male onlooker stated, “Where were the pledge to help in any way possible and councillors at the beginning? But better offered her legal contacts she met through late than never, I guess.” her many years fighting for women’s rights. The campaign arose when a For Sale sign
went up in February despite it having allegedly been given to the community for public use when actress Vanessa Redgrave bequeathed it to CLR James. Selma James gave TNT News some exclusive information, confirming that Vanessa Redgrave and her husband were indeed friends but unfortunately she herself had no access to any official paperwork confirming the donation. She did, however, reveal that Darcus Howe is a relative of her late husband and so he may hold more information. The Nubian Times has contacted Mr Howe and is currently awaiting his response. Breaking News in regard to the sale of Nello James - see Editor’s Letter.
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On All Fm radio every Wednesday morning we discuss all the taboo and politically incorrect topics, who has got on our last nerves this week as well as ratchet TV and new programmes to tantalise your taste buds: Being Mary Jane, Luther, Game of Thrones and much more. Lots of love and respect to Selma James, who came to lend her support to the worthy Save Nello James campaign, for honouring Manchester and highlighting this ongoing issue. TNT thought it fitting that this plight be on our front page for all the hard work put in by all the campaigners; your efforts have not gone unnoticed! We at TNT salute you. On a sadder note: On hearing on 25 March that Nello James has now been sold to the highest bidder, TNT News contacted Dunlop Heywood to confirm. Estate agent
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We’re growing! Eastlands Homes and City South Manchester Housing Trust will be joining together on 1 April to form a new partnership that will provide 12,000 affordable homes in central, east and south Manchester. The new group will be known as ‘One Manchester’ and will provide greater social investment, innovation and deliver efficiencies in housing services to new and existing customers. Eastlands Homes and City South are two likeminded organisations that have achieved a lot since they were established in 2003 and 2008 respectively. They are now joining together to build on the strengths of both organisations to meet the changing needs of the city of Manchester and its residents. As One Manchester, they will combine their wealth of experience, expertise and resources to provide improved, expanded and better value services.
One Manchester has also opened a new one stop shop for employment in the heart of east Manchester called East Hub which will provide employment and enterprise services for customers and residents, allowing people to build skills, raise aspirations and achieve sustainable employment to further career development. East Hub is based at Belle Vue House, 27 Garratt Way, Gorton, M18 8HE close to Hyde Road with excellent transport links. It will be open for ‘drop in’ three days per week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10am-3pm.
To celebrate the launch of One Manchester the group is offering a helping hand to local groups through a Community Fund. Over the next five years there will be £500,000 available for grassroots organisations, with £100,000 available in the first year of funding. Donations will be awarded to those organisations in Eastlands Homes’ and City South’s areas that can demonstrate that their work is making a change happen in their community.
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as they undercut my prices across my range of goods that I stock. Warburtons bread for example is retailed at Aldi for more than what I pay my wholesaler even though I buy directly from Warburtons in the case of bread.” Having a shop for so long in the area, Dennis has seen as many shops come and go as he has residents. “The loyal customer
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“The sense of community is well on its way back and that’s thanks to this place.” bring your children to dance or playtime classes or simply get some comes to the legal side of things we’re unstoppable!” says Cath. peace. It is funded by charity and aside from a core team of paid People from all walks of life come to use The Place, from nonstaff it is run by volunteers. English speaking people new to the area to the elderly who “Bit by bit our team has grown and we now have a very strong network would otherwise be at risk of social isolation, there is something of people with connections in different areas, meaning that when it for everyone.
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along nicely.” “The one thing I don’t like about the area is that there are too many takeaways and second-hand shops; they deter people from coming here and seeing the real community.” “The council have said there will be an embargo on any more opening but I don’t know if that’s going ahead.”
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Across the UK, there are 7.5 million people who aren’t registered to vote and alarmingly in Manchester, huge numbers have fallen off the electoral register in recent months. In Gorton, Manchester 4,283 people have dropped off the register whilst 1,390 have dropped
“Manchester is tough. People are cynical about the extent of the change their vote will make” from Moss Side’s electorate since the previous elections. The total registrations in Hulme amount to 12,645: a 445 drop from the previous figure. A spokesman for Manchester City Council said: “National research shows
that members of ethnic minorities and students, as well as people who have moved homes recently, are among the groups most likely to be under-registered.” “We’re hoping to register as many people in Manchester, as we can,” OBV’s commercial director Paul Hensby told TNT. Political activist Lee Jasper left passers-by in fits of giggles as he warmly encouraged them to make their voices heard this May. “Manchester is tough. People are cynical about the extent of the change their vote will make,” Jasper later told TNT.
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We must fight for a better future: if you can’t find someone to vote for, find someone to vote against” – Lee Jasper.
the polls have already shown that the election will not be a straightforward choice between the UK’s main parties. In reality it is a multiple party race to a coalition with Labour, Green, Conservative, Ukip, SNP, Liberal Democrats and others all in the run-in.
The UK will be going to the ballot boxes on May 7 in the next General Election. It’s fair to say that since the coalition government took office in 2010 there has been one thing “We must fight for a better future: As things stand, uniting the country’s Labour and if you can’t find someone to vote both restless voters – their the Tories will fall dissatisfaction with the for, find someone to vote against” short of gaining state of UK democracy. a majority, and whoever between the two is to form a A study conducted by the University of government will most likely need the Edinburgh showed that 77 per cent of support of multiple parties to do so. British voters are frustrated with UK Interestingly, both Labour and SNP have politics. Many say they will be resorting to a categorically said that they will not enter process of elimination as opposed to simply into a coalition with each other. The choosing who to vote for. Nevertheless, TNT’s stance has and always will be to vote question, then, is who else can either of for the party that best serves your interests. them work with should they win seats? As the election campaign gets underway,
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don’t like to shatter children’s dreams but I do have a responsibility to give them the truth. I asked my GCSE class: “If you trained harder than Usain Bolt, could you be as fast as him?” 90% of the class thought it possible. When asked again at the end, only two hands went up – I gave them detentions for failing to pay attention. And yet as a society we believe that if we raise our expectations and work ethic we can make the next generation smarter? The education minister is making GCSE’s harder in an attempt to make Britain’s young sparks brighter. GCSE’s are to be made more difficult with the inclusion of questions normally reserved for older students. This will supposedly ‘stretch’ students to reach their full potential, as apparently there is too large a proportion achieving A’s and A*’s. As per usual in politics, on paper it looks good but it’s not so simple in reality. Creating more opportunities for our most gifted students is great but asking all students to reach those heights is unrealistic and may put unnecessary stress on other students. Students do not struggle with exams because they are too easy. Race, gender and other socio-economic factors certainly have not been taken into account in the making of this decision. I suggest that GCSEs be kept as they are but that more difficult papers be made available for those who are more able. You wouldn’t set an Olympic sprinter against an amateur after all! You create an opportunity for novices to succeed, nurture their sense of achievement and then stage an elite race for those who will one day compete against the best in the world.
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“Empowering young people to protect themselves and each other from abuse is vital.”
“Often when there are serious issues affecting young people it is too easy to overlook their own role and voice in addressing them. Our students made the film because they felt it was important to speak out and raise awareness of the dangers of CSE among young people.” Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle said:
“Our CSE Ambassadors programme is one of the first of its kind in the UK and I’d like to congratulate Albion Academy for leading the way with their remarkable work.”
“Empowering young people to protect themselves and each other from abuse is vital. By explaining child sexual exploitation to young people and showing them how to spot the signs, they will be better able to protect themselves and look out for their friends.
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In the Scottish Referendum history was made when 16 and 17 year-olds were allowed to vote. This was thought up by The Scottish National Party (SNP) who has now expanded the idea and proposed that teens be allowed to vote in all elections; this is backed by Labour and the Liberal Democrats. The argument is that the voting age should be lowered to 16 so that teens can have a say in how the country is run, thus increasing their engagement with politics. It worked in the Scottish Referendum so why should it not work in the rest of Britain? However, when I asked my friends whether they would vote if given the chance most of them said that they would not. They
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(these can be purchased over the counter from your local pharmacy), although conjunctivitis can clear up on its own, usually within a couple of weeks. Irritant conjunctivitis will clear as soon as the irritant is removed. Allergic conjunctivitis can usually be cleared with anti-allergy medications such as antihistamines, and if possible the substance that has caused the allergy should be avoided. It’s best to avoid wearing contact lenses until the symptoms have cleared, and any sticky or crusty coating on the eyelids or lashes can be cleansed with cotton wool and water. Other tips include washing your hands regularly and avoiding sharing pillows to prevent it spreading. In the case of any eye pain, sensitivity to light, disturbed vision or if a new born baby contracts conjunctivitis, then a GP should be consulted. Public Health England advises that you do not need to stay away from work or school if you or your child has conjunctivitis unless you are feeling particularly unwell. If you need any more information, then visit your local pharmacy and the team will be happy to give you some help and advice.
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ull of twists and turns, Rachel Abbott’s psychological thriller will keep you gripped and reading till well into the early hours. Told from the perspective of each of its characters in turn, this captivating read tells the story of a woman who goes missing exactly two years after her own husband and children disappeared. This narrative is sure to keep you on your toes.
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ike most women I can’t seem to find enough time in the day to do all the things that need doing. Time Management Secrets for Working Women by Ruth Kleinis is a book which aims to help find the most effective way to utilise time. In a world which sees many of us women trying to juggle a full-time job, a husband, children and outside activities, this book endeavours to alleviate some of the stress involved in time-management.
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ACROSS: 7. To go away; depart (6) 8. To rub or sprinkle; apply an unguent, ointment, or oily liquid to (6) 9. To collect, prepare, and arrange (materials) for publication (4) 10. Intended for use by one person (8) 11. A graphic representation by lines of an object or idea, as with a pencil (7) 13. To sag, sink, or hang down (5) 15. Cultivated land (5) 16. Someone who is not accepted by other people (7) 18. A source of terror (8) 19. ____ Grey Tea (4) 21. (of a woman or girl) having fair hair and usually fair skin and light eyes (6) 22. A wildcat that lives mainly in Central and South America (6)
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NT News spent a few weeks following actor and director Marcquelle Jermaine Ward around as he created his new hit film My House Party.
Here we introduce to you our Ones to Watch, all of whom feature in the film. This talented bunch are sure to be winning Oscars in the next few years, watch this space!
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ymanastics teacher Misha Timmins plays the lead female, Rita, in My House Party. Like the others, Misha has known Marcquelle for years and could relate to the script. “Working with Marcquelle was sooo much fun! Professional, exciting and comfortable. I’m all ready for My House Party 2!” says Misha. A self-confessed ‘drama queen’, this Arts Educational graduate considers herself “very lucky” to be getting work from her passion, for which she is “extremely grateful.”
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anchester-born Andre grew up loving the performing arts. After moving to London at the age of five he became a dancer in his late teens touring with Billy Crawford, Jamelia and Shola Ama, just to name a few. He also featured in music videos for the likes of Five, Cleopatra and Hanson. Andre started acting in his early twenties and was cast for a role in Diamond Stones St Opera from which point it has been onwards and upwards ever since. What was your role? I played the character Timmi, one of the four friends to Chris. What made you say yes to working on this script? The whole concept and comical aspect is what really drew me to this script. I love to laugh and make people laugh also. What is working with Marcquelle like? Working with Marcquelle was really fun but also very professional. There was great food on set! Would you work with him again in the future? I would definitely work with him again. I met some great people on set and made some new friends.
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#MY HOUSE PARTY MARVIN HENRIQUES
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ormer RADA pupil Marvin made his on-screen debut in a Danny Boyle directed BBC Film and has gone on to perform in various theatres in Manchester including the John Cooper Clarke Theatre, Z-Arts and Contact Theatre.
He has also had various film and TV roles, featuring in the likes of Screwed, Britain’s Biggest Heist and Prisoners’ Wives. In My House Party Marvin plays Rob who tries it on with Natasha at the house party after having liked her for a very long time. But the course of love never runs smoothly and Rob completely messes up the situation. Has he blown it with Natasha forever? “I read the script, enjoyed the humour, enjoyed the rapport between Rob, Chris and the rest of the guys and thought the overall story was relevant to our society and circle of friends,” said Marvin, “I’ve known Marcquelle for a long time and class him as a very good friend. We have worked on several projects together and it has been a pleasure and an experience each and every time so taking that into consideration, plus the script and terrific cast, it was a no-brainer!”
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p and coming actor Benji Taylor, 24, took on the role of Pete. Originally from the Midlands, Benji decided to move up north and follow his acting career, leaving everything else behind.
The move turned out to be the right decision and Benji has made regular appearances on a few northern-based productions since.
After meeting Benji at a party and building a relationship via Twitter, Marcquelle turned to Benji at the last minute after being let down by another actor and a few hours later they were on set. “It was the funnest production I’ve ever had the privilege to be a part of and even after a short time filming, I feel like I have made good new friends, Marcquelle being one of them. I would love to work with any of the people involved again,” said Benji about working on My House Party.
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ury-born Ryan, whose father Roy is well known in the RC Model World, has worked all over the UK in film, TV and theatre in productions such as Shameless, Fresh Meat and Fast & Furious 6.
He has worked extensively across the industry on both sides of the lens and in the theatre, usually capitalising on his physical image and taking on such roles as the ‘fat man’ and ‘food lover’. His favourite role to date has been as “Bernie”, a guy who loves his food, in a short film called Hotpots. Ahead of a top secret project that involves working in Morocco for five weeks, Ryan worked with Marcquelle on My House Party after they met on the set of Manchester-based Channel 4 show Banana. “Marcquelle needed a fat man and so who are you going to pick? Me of course! “I hope to work with Marcquelle on future projects; My House Party was a great experience.”
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The Return of Luther
Idris Elba is filming this month for the two-part show that is to air in the Autumn
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Anna Karenina 19 March - 2 May The Royal Exchange Theatre Monday - Saturday 7:30pm Wed & Sat matinees: 2:30pm & 7.30pm, £15+ Originally published in serial instalments, Anna Karenina is a novel written by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. All Stars Of Comedy 3 April The Lowry 8pm, £19.50 - £22.00 including £2 booking fee. The hugely successful international comedy clash is back. Nicki Minaj 4 April Manchester Arena 6pm, £39.50 - £49.50 This month sees rap’s reigning queen Nicki Minaj bringing The Pinkprint Tour to Manchester. The tour will also feature special guest Trey Songz.
Pretty Ricky 5 April Manchester Academy 7pm, £20 American hip hop and R’n’B group Pretty Ricky, who had popular song On the Hotline plus a few others, reunite for this comeback tour. Rick Ross 6 April Manchester Academy 7pm, £35 Maybach Music founder Ricky Rozay comes to town for one night of hot hip hop including latest album Hood Billionnaire. Mental Health Awareness Week Patchwork Exhibition 11 April - 23 May Sale Waterside Arts Centre, 1 Waterside Plaza, Sale, M33 7ZF 9am - 5pm, FREE An exhibition created especially for mental health awareness week showcases work from several artists.
CBeebies Live! Justin & friends: Mr Tumble’s Circus 14 April Manchester Arena 12.30pm & 3.45pm, £16.50 £29.50
Tinchy ‘Strydes’ into Manchester
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Join the stars of CBeebies as they help Mr Tumble’s circus get to town on time and save the day. J Cole: 2014 Forest Hills Drive Tour 14 April Manchester Arena 5.30pm, £30.50 - £34.50 Performing his debut show with hits from his three albums and special appearances from Jhene Aiko, Pusha T and Dreamville artists Bas, Cozz and Omen. Red Bull Music Academy Tour Manchester Leg 16 - 19 April Various times, venues & prices The RBMA Tour comes to a close in Manchester at different venues across the city. First up is Tropical at the Ritz (£15) hosted by Skepta and JME & Co. with DJ sets from Plastician, Logan Sama and others.
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Harlem Globetrotters 19 April Manchester Arena 7.30pm, From £17.00 The Washington Generals look for landmark victory over Harlem Globetrotters during a nine-game tour of the UK.
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K chart-topping rap artist Tinchy Stryder strolled into The Hanger at Unity Radio for a discussion with TNT. The global star was joined by students from Rathbone UK – a youth charity that helps young people transform their lives. Tinchy’s demeanour mirrors the way he glides as he walks; humble. Dedication and hard work were the interlinking themes of the event as Tinchy advised the teenagers to “Believe in yourself. I don’t believe in ‘can’t or’ ‘shouldn’t’,” he added when asked by one of the students about the keys to his rise to success.
Laff ‘Til You Fart 27 April The Comedy Store 8pm, £5 Manchesters’s resident bi-monthly Black Comedy Night for new and established acts returns with more laughs than before.
Rathbone Manchester’s CBM Anita Chouhan told TNT that the idea of the event was to “inspire and motivate young people, and someone like Tinchy is a really big deal and inspired me to work with [Unity Radio] to ensure that our learners got the best” out of his visit. Having sold millions of records all around the world and had three successful solo albums, the Star in the Hood is currently working on his fourth album, 360 Degrees.
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TV Watch List Being Mary Jane BET Sky 187 Monday 10pm
Black Girls Rock BET Sky 187 Start Thursday 9 April 9pm Black Girls Rock! is an annual award show, founded by Beverly Bond, that honours and empowers women of colour.
Free Education MCR 25 April Manchester Academy 11am - 6pm, FREE Join the community for a day of discussions, campaign workshops and creative interactions exploring the meaning of free, liberated and democratic education.
“It’s important for young people to be heard; for someone to listen. [This event] is really positive. It’s the least I can do,” Tinchy told TNT.
Mary Jane Paul is a successful TV news anchor, entirely self-sufficient – an all-round powerhouse. Love & Hip hop www.vh1.com/shows/ love_and_hip_hop/ Every Tuesday
Real housewives of Atlanta ITV Be Sky 179, Freeview 26 Sunday 8.45pm The Atlanta housewives continue to live their fabulous lives in this popular reality TV franchise. Scandal Sky 107 Thursday 10pm
They’ve supported their men on the road to hip hop stardom and are now looking for their share of the spotlight. Game of Thrones Sky Atlantic 108 Start Monday 13 April 9pm
Sister Act 28 April - 2 May The Lowry 2.30pm & 7.15pm, £17.00 - £19.00 including £2 booking fee.
Follows the twists and turns of crisis manager, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and her team of lawyers.
All Saints Musical Productions are to proudly present Sister Act in Manchester.
Grey’s Anatomy Sky 108 Wednesday 10pm
Kwabs 26 April Gorilla, Manchester 7pm, £11 London-based singer songwriter Kwabs comes to Gorilla. He’s best known for the international hit ‘Walk’.
It’s the depiction of two powerful families - kings and queens, knights and renegades.
The medical drama series focuses on a group of young doctors at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital.
Gotham Channel 5 Monday 9pm
How to get away with Murder Sky 113 Sunday 9pm
An action-drama series following a rookie detective as he battles villains in pre-Batman Gotham City.
Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) is a brilliant, charismatic and seductive professor of defence law.
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Jay Z’s Tidal: Spotify’s Rival
Jay Z has released a music streaming website that pledges to pay artists double the standard streaming fees
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of 14 and 24. Manchester’s centre – situated in aving recently taken twenty of their students Wellington House, Piccadilly Gardens – is one to Unity Radio’s The Hanger to an intimate of 40 centres across the UK and was instrumental discussion with UK chart-topping rapper in the charity’s successful support of over 10,900 and businessman Tinchy Stryder, Rathbone young people last year alone. Training continues to do more than just help young Although a quarter of a million people are people transform their lives. The youth charity unemployment in the north west, owing not only offers vocational education as well as fascinating to the Tory-LibDem austerity regime affecting incentives that businesses f a c i l i t a t e t h e “Rathbone unlocks the potential of learning.” but to the low effective transition qualifications of from youth to work-ready adulthood. young applicants, Rathbone offers a means to an
he recent rise in the FTSE 100 to an all-time high has been chorused as further evidence that our economic recovery is in full flow. But beyond the trading rooms and fund managers of London the celebrations were less than muted.
“Rathbone unlocks the potential of learning,” the organisation’s Centre Business Manager Anita Chouhan told TNT before adding, “We work with young people” in order to support their progression to further their education, training and work.
Over 75% of the income of FTSE 100 companies is earned beyond our shores
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The UK-wide youth charity provides training to a range of young people between the ages
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Back in December 1999, at FTSE’s previous peak, when the stock market rose it did so because the nation was better off. Today it’s very different.
end for the young – arguably the worst affected.
The charity offers young people “work experience opportunities, the chance to boost their Maths and English, and gain nationally recognised qualifications to help them secure an apprenticeship or full-time job in their chosen career path,” Communications Officer Rob Tickle told TNT.
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groups” with various projects and branches sharing the aim of giving disabled people, including those with hidden disabilities, a voice in mainstream communities, and TNT Zenia Mamaletou supporting disabled groups and individuals f you ever feel as though your faith in along with their families, regardless of their humanity is lost all you need do is meet culture or religion. To this end, it is run by the upbeat chair of Salford Disability disabled people rather than on behalf of Forum, Josie Browne. At 72 and a lifelong disabled people. It is involved with delivering sufferer of polio – an infection that can cause equality and diversity training to other Greater muscle weakness and Manchester groups, an inability to move “We like to enable not disable,” combating isolation – straight-talking says Josie, who is adamant that and supporting a Josie has a colourful there is always a positive and social enterprise at volunteering history constructive contribution disabled Prince Park Garden and often selflessly in Irlam people can make to society. Centre dedicates up to twelve offering disabled hours of her day to people a chance to learn new skills and gain helping the disabled. Inspirational Josie has experiences with their peers. been chair of the organisation, which has “We like to enable not disable,” says Josie, charitable status as well as being a company who is adamant that there is always a positive limited by guarantee, since 2003 and is driven and constructive contribution disabled people by pure passion: “I’m like a dog with a bone; I can make to society. won’t let go, if I think I can achieve something I’ll plough on for it,” she jokes. email: office@salforddisabilityforum.co.uk Continued at thenubiantimes.com Salford Disability Forum is a “group within
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as the huge intervening shifts in global spending power tilts firms towards the new centres of economic gravity. Consequently, hitherto fairly innocuous developments, such as movements in the pound against the currencies of our main trading partners are more important drivers of FTSE profitability than domestic incomes or budget-day proclamations.
Increasing dependence of UK-listed businesses on the rest of the world forms a cute counterpoint to the government’s promise of reducing net UK migration. This pledge has been blown apart by recent data indicating that net inflows rose by 42% in the year to last September, reaching nearly 300,000. The key driver of the increase is the growing demand for foreign-born workers by UK companies who are increasingly dependent on international clients. A sensible option would be to silently retreat from a policy which is essentially unenforceable and harms UK economic fortunes. But instead the main government partner is set to maintain the pledge in order to shore up its political fortunes while talking up a stock market index which is anything but home-grown. Blog: marshanalytics.wordpress.com Twitter: @marshanalytics
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England’s unbeaten run
England are looking promising for the Euro’s with Townsend’s goal against Italy securing a streak of 8 matches without a loss.
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Manchester Village, which is one of 21 UK LGBT teams competing in the Gay Football Supporters’ Network, have been striving to challenge negativity in the sport since 1996. Manager, Rob Mcpherson said:
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gay we do have quite a few straight players. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and have players of different sexual preferences and race.”
ollowing February’s Football vs Homophobia action month, a Manchester LGBT football manager believes that continuing to challenge stereotypes is the way forward to “Whilst other sports such as Diving, Rugby and Basketball have gay role models, achieving equality in football. Whilst other sports such as Diving, Rugby and Basketball have gay role models, there are currently no openly homosexual British professional footballers.
there are currently no openly homosexual British professional footballers.”
According to 2011’s Homophobia In Sport, The Survey, over 2/3 of the 92 surveyed had experienced homophobia in grassroots sport.
“We provide the players with an atmosphere and environment where they can be themselves and express themselves, and this in itself breeds confidence.”
“Over 2/3 of the 92 surveyed had experienced homophobia in grassroots sport.”
At the top, however, Just A Ball Game? campaigner Lindsay England believes that people still don’t see this as an issue:
“We are proud to have won the local straight league we play in and we have achieved lots of success in gay football. Over the years the club has got bigger by having two teams that play regularly – not just one. Although the club is predominantly
“Unfortunately not too many in sport are proactive in the fight against homophobia, or inclusion and visibility for LBGT’s, so there is very little funding going into work being done.”
SCHOOLS’ RUGBY TOURNAMENT SUCCESS believe that a league specifically designed for Manchester schools would help implement a permanent structure in the schools calendar.
Schools in Manchester have participated in the Champion Schools Rugby League has been an important part of school sport since 2002 Tournament for over 5 years across all age groups. Manchester St Peters with the creation of The Champion Schools Tournament. Hallmarked in particular have been extremely successful, having teams in every year as the world’s largest Rugby League knockout competition, a record group from year 7 up to year 11, with the girl’s teams being crowned 27,537 secondary national champions at various age groups. school students from “A record 27,537 secondary school Primary Rugby League is something that a total of 1,678 teams students from a total of 1,678 teams is also growing across the city. Schools across the country took currently play a lot of Tag Rugby through across the country took part last year” part last year. work carried out by the RFU. Due to the positive responses received from schools The proposal is expected to be put forward in May and if successful within the city, teams such as the RFL, Manchester could begin in September. Rangers, and Salford Red Devils Foundation photo credit: Kieron Curtis
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ome of Manchester’s biggest Rugby League teams and governing bodies are driving plans for an intercity league to be created for schools in Manchester.