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espite torrential weather that left the city’s sky overcast, Manchester’s celebrations of the Year of the Ram saw thousands come to enjoy the explosive finale to the annual Chinese New Year dragon parade. The most anticipated procession began at a ‘rammed’ St Ann’s Square then snaked through the city’s centre streets before culminating in China Town with stage speeches and performances, fire crackers and a 15-minute spectacular meteor of fireworks.

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was confusion amongst visitors about help the event planners and celebrators to whether it is the Year of the Ram, Sheep know precisely what they are honouring. or Goat. Everyone Hong Kong Post agreed that this year’s “Confusion amongst visitors The backed the translation celebrations marked on whether it is the Year of of the Ram and even the end of the Year of the Ram, Sheep or Goat.” released a collectors’ the Horse, but there series of stamps was no consensus on featuring the Ram. Within China, this what year we have reached. The uncertainty confusion with the translation doesn’t rose from the translation of the Chinese matter but it does to those in the west mandarin character 羊 (pronounced trying to make sense of it. ‘yang’). The literal meaning is ‘horned animal’ but this vague translation does not

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choose, the celebrations bring the most colourful Winter festival to the city for everyone to enjoy.

Following the parade, China Town was filled with traditional lion dancers, martial arts displays, spectacular Chinese acrobatics, workshops and a funfair with over 20 rides on Charlotte Street. The festivities sprayed a colourful burst into the sky which, by the evening, was a clear backdrop for the vibrant display.

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his month we have our new bumper edition of 20 packed pages to keep you informed and entertained. The natural growth of The Nubian Times/ TNT News allows very little time for doing my own thing but enables me to deal with more fundamental, humanitarian, social and community issues.

Within my role as Editor-in-Chief, this month I have made it my business to make time for International Women’s Day (8 March). A substantial amount of the publication has been dedicated to the work, tribulations and, of course, the successes of us women; highlighting the great things we are accomplishing on a daily basis in the local area.

Happy Easter everyone! Especially to those of you who cannot attend the Hands on Hair/TNT Easter Egg Hunt which takes place at Alexandra Park on Easter Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. It will be packed full of family fun – races, hula-hooping, cakes, games, eggs and many more fun activities. Free Easter eggs to a select few of those that register by sending an email to: hello@handsonhair.co.uk.

So, what can you expect from your extra pages? For starters, as well as more local news than ever, go to page 13 for our LGBTQI column on Ruby Rose who is

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inspiration for the many who are dealing with identity issues. On that same page check out Manchester’s Bipolar Sunshine breaking boundaries, and – TNT’s answer to Carrie Bradshaw – Sam Sutton’s titillating tales. Plus, there’s a new What’s On page dedicated to bringing you the hottest happenings about town as well as theatre, TV and gig reviews.

There are also lots of competitions and coupons throughout the newspaper that will help you save, save, save! Just cut them out and away you go.

As if all of that wasn’t enough, you can pop over to thenubiantimes.com to read extended versions of many of our print articles as well as new pieces such as our take on why our girls are headed to Syria. Make sure you get involved by commenting below each post.

Last but not least, does anyone have any photos of the Aba Sindi centre, the Bull Ring, Moss Side Precinct or Alexandra Road when it was a bustling high street?

Send me your favourite and we will publish them with your name. Come on, I can’t wait!

P.S. Happy Mother’s Day when it comes ladies, take a peek at page 8.

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Community hubs closing Last month TNT reported on the Seahawk Lounge, this month we give you the lowdown on the Nello Jamescentre (see page 6).

Hulme library to move Manchester City Council have confirmed that Hulme library will be moving into Moss Side leisure centre. Can it still be called Hulme library? Why move it out of the borough in the first place?

Manchester remembers Malcolm X

People gathered on 20 February to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X via speeches and audience participation.

Competition Question This month TNT have a fabulous prize for our readers and it’s the gift of laughter, something we all could do with at times.

Send your answers into info@thenubaintimes.com and put Aurie styla competition answer in the subject bar.

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The winner will receive a pair of tickets to attend the event at the Comedy Store Manchester on 22 March courtesy of ‘The Nubian Times/ TNT News’

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Here, we clear up what is true and what might not be...

FACT: Vanessa Redgrave bequeathed the centre to the Caribbean community?

This may have happened but there seems to be no official record we can find yet that this is the case.

FABLE: A group of Caribbean men own Nello James?

Walton Cottage Trust (WCT) is the official

owners of the Nello James centre. There are only two trustee’s left – who are both women – after four others recently stepped down.

FACT: There have been several attempts to restore the centre In 2012 our source took action with a view to restoring Nello James back to its former glory.

FACT: The centre is derelict inside and out Rot caused by water damage makes the premises currently unusable and unsafe and therefore difficult to insure. It would cost “hundreds of thousands of pounds” to restore.

FABLE: Manchester City Council (MCC) are forcing WCT to sell?

Find out the answer and more on page 19

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Even people who have similar talents, skills, experience, training and qualifications will achieve different results.

Why was Muhammad Ali the ‘Greatest’?

Why is Ronaldo the ‘best football player in the world’? Why is Richard Branson one of the most successful businessmen in the country?

Is it just down to good luck? I would say it is not. Each of these success stories has something in common: self-belief.

They have absolute trust in their ability even when others don’t. Not to be confused with arrogance, these individuals believe in themselves and what they are capable of.

People who have self-belief have similar characteristics which include: Ambition: They know what they want, they set targets and strive to achieve them.

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aura Hitchen, Family Solicitor at WTB Solicitors LLP, has been awarded Lawyer of the Year at the Made in Manchester Awards 2015 which was organised by Future Pro Manchester and celebrated at the Hilton Hotel in Manchester.

Despite working in one of the most challenging legal markets, Laura was named Lawyer of the Year out of a shortlist of nine strong candidates including Partners and Senior Associates.

Laura undertakes both private and legal aid family work and has particular expertise in dealing with cases where serious allegations of domestic violence and child abuse have been made.

Fran Eccles-Bech explained why they chose Laura: “Laura has really shaped the structure and strategy of her firm and with her really innovative project, ‘Meet the Neighbours’, we thought that she stood out from the crowd.”

WTB Solicitors LLP is proud to serve a diverse community in Manchester. Following cuts to legal aid, funding and services it became very

Determination: They never give up and learn from failure. obvious that vulnerable people were facing extreme difficulty. Laura came up with the idea of encouraging charities and community groups in the area to develop better relationships and work together to meet the needs of the community. The event took place on 9 July 2014 and the attendees were treated to talks from experts about issues affecting the community including a talk from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester, Tony Lloyd. Councillor Suzanne Richards, Afrah Qassim, Chair of Merseyside Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence Steering Group, and Ben Taylor, solicitor and partner at WTB Solicitors LLP spoke about such issues as forced marriage, domestic violence, mental health and housing affecting Manchester communities.

After winning the award, Laura said: “I’m extremely honoured and slightly surprised to have won the Made in Manchester Lawyer of the Year award for 2015. I’m honoured because I truly believe that my career has been made in Manchester.”

So we can all develop powerful self-belief by: Being self-motivated and not relying on others to motivate us. Remember: ‘If it’s to be, it’s up to me’.

Letting go of the people who hold us back.

Sometimes they may be well-meaning, but their negativity can be hampering. Get rid!

Not listening to the negative voice inside us.

We all have it but successful people tend to ignore it. They recognise that it is not their true voice. They silence the negativity by reminding themselves of their successes and their goals.

‘No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,’ Eleanor Roosevelt reminds us all of the importance of self-belief.

Always remember that And always stay focused.

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other of five Tracy Roachford is the last person anyone would suspect to be behind new Hulme chippy The Corner Plaice. Why? Because not only is the Corner Plaice the only chippy in Hulme but it is the only traditional fish and chip shop to be run by a black woman.

Situated on Hulme High Street amongst various food outlets, the Corner Plaice exploded on to the high street in January.

“I want people to be colourful, daring; to be able to express themselves.”

The Corner Plaice’s mission statement is clear: community first as the fish and chip shop is a British institution, great customer service alongside quality food and fair prices.

Roachford explains how sourcing all her ingredients and foods has been a difficult task. “When people come into my place I know they’re getting good quality food.”

Hulme Market creativity, passion and driven business owners. TNT checked out some of the stalls.

“There is nowhere in a 5-mile radius that I can imagine that offers something new, unique and affordable like I do. I want people to be colourful, daring; to be able to express themselves,” says Beauty Box owner Clare Thomas, a 29 year- old beauty therapy student and mother-of-two.

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ulme Market is based in an innercity residential area of Manchester that is popular with students, young professionals and families. Located slightly south of the centre of the city, the market has an assortment of stalls teeming with

Thomas stocks a range of cosmetic brands including Max Factor, Rimmel, Maybelline and Fashion Fair.

What’s encouraging is how Thomas, from Manchester, is juggling studying, motherhood and working with such drive and passion. Having suffered her seventh epileptic attack recently, Thomas manages and owns her small business and lets

nothing stand in her way.

Brownic – an Italian fashion house owned and managed by entrepreneur John Eke – offers fashion, computers with computer repairs, PC software and programming and as if that wasn’t enough, Brownic has a coffee stall with food and a dining space as well.

“We are reliable, we are efficient and we are continuing to better ourselves.”

Hulme Market stall-holders are situated on Hulme High Street – which is council ground – and that means the small business owners have to pay ground rents which vary between £75 and £100.

Once a byword for inner-city despair, Hulme is now a metaphor for urban regeneration.

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“Whitley’s has 600 fish and chip shops they look after and they have no black people whatsoever, which made me feel really good.”

On her idea to open a chippy, Tracy explains, “I didn’t want to, I “A lot of residents and shop owners say the high street is struggling actually wanted to open up a Subway but when I looked at the and maybe now I have at least 75% of the local community dining at my fish and chip shop it may have a domino effect as I have franchise I decided it wasn’t going to be cost effective. created this new foot flow to the area.”

“Whitley’s has 600 fish and chip shops they look after and they have no black people whatsoever, which made me feel really good.

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“Local businesses would not be struggling if the community was supporting, bottom line!”

The healthy alternative

ilver Sage has been on the ever-changing Hulme High Street for five years. Upon entering Silver Sage you can instantly see and feel what a wonderful job owner Dawn Morse has done in creating a great space that exudes positive energy. You can’t tell that just over half a year ago the shop was in tatters when a car ploughed through the front of the store, forcing it to close for three and a half months and opening again just in time for Christmas.

Dawn, a herbalist and naturopath who has been in the health industry for over 25 years, describes the products and services available at Silver Sage as a healthy alternative to conventional medicines.

“What I find is that people are fed up because the drugs they get from their doctors often aren’t helping them and their condition is getting worse, that’s when I see them.”

When asked whether Hulme has got that great community spirit yet? “I don’t think we’re there yet! Because the local community still go outside the area to shop.

Local businesses in the local area would not be struggling if the community was supporting, bottom line! The churches for one are a massive influence; they could start by saying ‘support these local businesses’.

“All the businesses in the area are struggling. Tracy’s new and she opened up with a bang and I’m really happy for her but the rest of us are struggling.”

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A major hindrance, Dawn claims, is the difficulty in finding Hulme High Street on the map. “Manchester City Council could have done more. When these shops were first opened, there was no name on the road, nobody knew where Hulme High Street was and now when people put the address in the Sat Nav they still can’t find where it is, that alone tells a story!’’

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people who came and were scared of trying new things but when they tried the curry goat, they liked it,” she told TNT.

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here are very few diners that match catchy-named Jamaic-away’s cosiness. Opposite what will soon Miss Walker’s biggest challenge is “not be HOME, the sandwich and coffee bar being able to cook on the premises” due to is an independent food place that does only possessing an A1 ‘sandwich’ licence. exactly what it says This means she in its tag-line – ‘put “It’s in a great location, there are can only make a smile on your face fantastic people who came and were sandwiches and and brighten up your scared of trying new things but when reheat food. In day’. order to cook they tried the curry goat, they liked it” on the premises, Self-funded by owner Miss Walker requires an A3/A4 license but Sylvia Walker from Manchester, Jamaicis restricted by the existence of residential away serves Jamaican food with some apartments above the takeaway. There is English staples with Caribbean homemade scope for change should Miss Walker and twists. Situated on a commuter route, the residents reach an agreement.

Walker is hopeful that the forthcoming art centre directly opposite her doors will If you are around First Street, pop in for give people a chance to “stop and come in.” a Jamaican lunch to brighten up your day.

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had a student start school, an athletic Portuguese boy, who plays football. The boy said he was a good player, his mum said he was a good player and he has the typical swagger of a football player. And so there I sit, picturing him receiving the Ballon d’Or saying that he owes it all to his Year 7 PE teacher. This dream is abruptly halted as it dawns on us all how shocking a player he really is...

I made the mistake of assessing him based on a few insignificant factors – his swagger included. Sadly, it would seem that I am not the only one to jump to such conclusions. A recent report shows that students from Britain’s most disadvantaged areas are not being allowed to sit more ‘difficult’ GCSEs. Numerous studies have shown that students from poorer areas perform worse than their better off peers. 1 in 3 disadvantaged students get five ‘good’ GCSEs, whereas wealthier students perform twice as well. When schools consider these statistics it makes sense to not allow disadvantaged students to attempt ‘harder’ subjects and to focus on those they might find ‘easier’; studying double rather than triple Science, for example.

Parents and students accept this form of stereotyping because it will improve their chances of getting into college or a sixth form to continue their studies; and schools accept this because it prevents them from falling in the league tables. But how can we, as a forward-thinking society, accept this?

How can we tell a student from humble beginnings that they shouldn’t bother attempting to aim higher, to compete with their more advantaged peers, and to better themselves? It’s a good job no one imposed such restrictions on the likes of Oprah or Barack Obama!

Of course, not every child is of an academic mind, able to study difficult comprehension and evaluate complicated subject matter, but for schools to suggest that no one in the entire school cohort can master more advanced skills is nothing more than discriminatory.

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ork is near completion on the refurbishment to accommodate the new library service which is relocating from Hulme Library on Stretford Road to Moss Side Leisure Centre on Hulme High Street.

There will be a library presence as soon as you enter the building with a reconfigured entrance and new joint reception desk. The model is based on the library and leisure strategy to develop integrated facilities and a similar model has been developed at the Abraham Moss Leisure Centre. This provides us with an opportunity to market the new library facility to existing Leisure Centre users and potentially increase library membership and usage as there is apparently no library facility in Manchester Metropolitan University. The library facilities will include books for loan, free computers and free WiFi, newspapers and magazines, printing and photocopying.

Opening hours will be extended to allow people to make the most of their visit.

As yet there is no name for the new library facility, when talking to officials they say no decisions have been made on the

“No decisions have been made on the name but it would probably keep its old name. What are your views, Hulme or Moss Side?” name but it would probably keep its old name. What are your views, Hulme or Moss Side?

Saturday 7 March and reopen in its new location, inside Moss Side Leisure Centre, on Thursday 26 March. Library membership is citywide and can be used in any Manchester library. For your convenience the nearest libraries are Moss Side Powerhouse, Chorlton Library and Central Library.

The new Hulme High Street Library will be a modern, attractive, open-plan space with PCs and wi-fi available. We look forward to welcoming you to the new library.

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ave you ever had a day when you’ve woken up, alarm clock screeching like a seagull and thought, ‘not again’? Still half asleep, you stumble out of bed, get dressed and hastily grab breakfast whilst hurrying out the door, regretting how late you stayed up last night. I’m pretty sure we’ve all had days like this...

Set in the back streets of Manchester 1885, the creative team behind this production brings an engaging and rhythmical telling of 19th century street culture. The poor living and working conditions, inadequate housing, and scant wages saw young mill-workers fall into urban gangs, called Scuttlers. The play is an exciting and fastpaced poetry of motion creatively staged in an intimate auditorium. Showing until 7 March.

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Gang feuds are sadly nothing new to Manchester, hence why the Royal Exchange Theatre resiliently contained Rona Munro’s Scuttlers with the sort of composure that only comes after mastery. Initially inspired by 2011’s national riots, Scuttlers revisits the old problem of gang warfare interweaved with its cyclic tragedies.

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can sometimes feel as though all hope is lost. At this vulnerable and impressionable period of their lives, young adults may be affected by the main causes of suicide: mental illness, depression and bullying.

Statistics show that over 1 in 5 high school students have seriously considered suicide, and with suicide now becoming the leading cause of young deaths in the UK, it is very important that we are aware of what action to take if someone close to you, or even you yourself, begins to suffer with suicidal thoughts. The main signs to look out for include: pulling away from friends and family members, showing a lack of interest in schoolwork or losing the motivation to take part in sports or hobbies, and struggling to concentrate or to think clearly. Being there to support loved ones through this difficult time is said by Doctor Melinda Smith to be “the

most effective remedy possible.” There are hundreds of charities within the UK dedicated to helping young people facing difficult problems or despondent feelings which they simply don’t know how to deal with, which also offer guidance to friends and family members worried about the wellbeing of a loved one. Organisations such as YoungMinds, Stem4 and Papyrus provide support and advice for anyone who may need it. Remember that hope is never lost, even if it may seem that way, and help will always be there if you just reach out for it.

A 15 year-old friend of mine told me that “reaching out will always be the best option, because suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.”

Don’t suffer alone.

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Scientific research suggests that the best way to wake up feeling refreshed is to plan ahead. Don’t leave that essay ‘til the last minute so that you end up drinking five cups of coffee, still ploughing through it at 3 am. Start now. Make lists, organise your time and make yourself go to bed by a set time. Setting a routine time that you go to bed will make it easier for your body to relax and drift off to sleep.

Then, to make sure you do sleep well and are not distracted, avoid using any electronic devices and looking at any screen lights for an hour before you go to bed and instead have a relaxing bath, read a book or have a cup of chamomile tea. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep a night so that your body can function optimally during the day.

But where’s the fun in that? Plenty of time for all that when you’re older, let’s chat on Twitter @TntGrowingPains

Please send in your old pictures of famous community landmarks such as the ones pictured.

Do you have pictures of Aba cindi, The Russell/PSV, Shamrock, Moss Side precinct, The Bull Ring, Seven Sisters towers?

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Migraine A migraine is a common health condition usually in the form of a severe headache felt as a throbbing pain at the front or side of the head (sometimes both!). Most people with migraine headaches feel pain in the temples or behind one eye or ear, although any part of the head can be affected. As well as pain, migraines can also cause nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. Some people also see spots or flashing lights which can lead to temporary loss of vision. Migraines can occur at any time of the day, though it often starts in the morning, and the symptoms can last for up to 72 hours. The number of attacks can vary from a couple of times a year up to several times a week and they are more common in females, affecting around 1 in every 5 women but only1 in every 15 men.

There are different types of migraine Migraine with aura – Where there are warning signs before the migraine begins, such as seeing flashing lights.

Traditionally this flower is the national emblem of Wales, along with the leek. It is supposed to start flowering on St David’s Day (1 March) and is traditionally worn on that day.

Daffodils are preferably planted at the end of September in order to bloom for Spring. These bulbs are particularly useful for adding colour to Spring borders and officially marking the start of the warmer weather.

Migraine without aura – Where the migraine occurs without warning signs.

Migraine aura without headache (silent migraine) – Where an aura or other migraine symptoms are present but a headache does not develop.

The exact cause of migraines is unknown, although changes in the chemicals in the blood vessels of the brain are thought to play a part. Migraine attacks can also be associated with certain triggers which include a woman’s period starting, stress, tiredness and certain foods or drinks.

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DrinksCOCKTAILS Mama’s Gin Fizz With Mother’s Day approaching, why not spoil your mum with a fancy cocktail? Simple but effective: gin, strawberry liqueur, elderflower cordial and champagne.

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ith Mother’s Day just around the corner on Sunday 15 March, we all need to get our skates on. Rather than feature the usual suspect flowers and chocolate, let’s try and use our imaginations this year to make a bold but unique statement.

A little trivia for you Catholics and Protestants have traditionally celebrated this as a holiday and it is called

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Mothering Sunday. It generally falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. It was a time for honouring the mother of the children and bestowing gifts upon them.

Although in the sixteenth century it was quite a different kettle of fish as servants were given time off to visit their mother or go to church. The main church in their area held a service usually on the same fourth Sunday in Lent. People who took this holiday were said to be on ‘A Mothering’.

10ml strawberry liqueur 10ml lemon juice 10ml elderflower cordial Topped with sparkling wine or champagne Strawberry garnish Strawberry purée (optional)

Recommended READS Go Set a Watchman Plans by publishers to release the sequel to the critically acclaimed masterpiece, To Kill a Mockingbird, are hotly anticipated. Go Set a Watchman is the 55 year-old follow-up to Harper Lee’s first book of racial injustice.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel and one which addressed the tensions felt in the Deep South in the 1950s. Some may feel that interest in Go Set a Watchman stems from the historical value of the first meaning that this book will be one to look forward to with baited breath.

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The Girl on the Train Follow-up to the best-selling novel and feature film Gone Girl is the novel The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins.

Skilfully written, the novel follows one woman’s seemingly normal commute to work. It is a slow-building suspense thriller which asks the question: ‘Exactly what would you do if you saw something awful?’ An unconventional crime thriller which has won a spot on the New York Times best-selling list, it is a must-read for crime aficionados.

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The Secret History of Wonder Woman The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore is described as a must-read for any feminist out there. It follows the story of Wonder Woman creator, William Moulton Marston, a psychologist and inventor of the first version of the polygraph test who believed that women were more likely to be more honest and hardworking than men. He is said to have based Wonder Woman on the fight for women’s rights in the late 18th and early 19th century. Wonder Women is still a hit for many a fancy dress party and this is most probably due to the strong image she presents of and for women. A journey into the history of this fantastic woman will always be a good read.

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Government tax on tampons Luxury item, this is how tampons are being labelled in order to levy new tax

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Spot the difference Manchester Town Hall Mural Spot the difference.

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DOWN: 1. Behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety 2. A hot wind, often dusty or rainy, blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

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misdirected pass. (Plaural) 19. An Indian fig tree 24. relating to or situated on the other side of the Atlantic 26. A cotton fabric with a pile resembling velvet 27. A binary compound of oxygen with another element or group 28. An enclosed area of ice for skating, ice hockey, or curling 29. The chief or leader of a community or tribe

12. Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis 14. Ship’s jolly boat with four or six oars 15. The period following the Bronze Age characterized by the extremely rapid spread of iron tools and weapons, which began in the Middle East about 1100 bc 17. A small dark speck or stain made by the excrement of a fly 20. Chemical element with symbol Y and atomic number 39.

21. a proton or neutron, especially when considered as a component of a nucleus 22. An offensive smell or odor; stink 23. The concluding portion of a prose work or a play 24. A fine, often starched net of silk, rayon, or nylon, used especially for veils, tutus, or gowns.

25. Used as a traditional Hawaiian greeting or farewell.

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Sudoku

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Two years ago TNT were asking “who is Marcquelle Ward?” and we’re sure we weren’t alone. These days, we and everybody – especially the under 30s – recognise Marcquelle as one of the great faces of Manchester’s leading black actors.

A talented powerhouse whose aptitude extends beyond acting into dancing, rapping, singing and film-making, Marcquelle was also a recognised basketball star when he was 19. He also had his own show called Bump & Grind in 2004 for a while on Trouble TV, “where 8 million viewers enjoyed watching our show.”

project, My House Party, is a comedy written and directed by himself. It is about two best friends who are in love but they are the only people who can’t see it, until things change at a house party that is. The dynamics of the friendship twist and turn in ways you would have to see to believe.

TNT will be following Marcquelle over the next few months to see what he is getting up to and meeting a lot of the actors he comes into contact with from around the Manni scene and beyond. Look out for characters from programmes such as Hollyoaks, Cucumber, Banana, Tofu, Secret to Dating and Eastenders. Let the fun begin!

“I was all up in the camera; I needed to take a step back. I learned that a lot later on in my career,” he admits.

“The Kelly Osborne story went down in the newspapers, me and Kelly had beef!”

As well as all of the above, Ward had a stint presenting Welcome to our House. The experience had Marcquelle in the media for all the wrong reasons, he explains, “This was the time when the whole Kelly Osborne story went down in the newspapers, me and Kelly had beef! It was a show where we all had to be up early in the morning, and they were partying next door and I made a comment alongside everyone else saying, ‘I can’t believe they’re so f****ing insensitive’ and someone in the house quoted me! That was it, all hell broke loose.”

Focusing his many talents on writing and directing, Macrquelle’s current

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Tracks such as Coming Home To You, Be Real and Unmissable had both the floor and balcony moving to the extended six-piece ensembles, tight grooves and catchy, melodic vocals and basslines. With little introduction one track followed another, similar to a DJ set except with interludes of more high energy breaks and a much rawer acid house sound. The live element allowed for this darker, harder sound and the crowd reacted accordingly. Both Matt (RackNRuin) and Kye (Foamo) began their careers listening to, being influenced by and experimenting with the more underground sounds of the UK Dance scene, including Jungle, Drum and Bass, House, Grime, Hip Hop and Garage and in previous interviews have dismissed the commonly misplaced label of Deep House on their music.

After promising to “bring it back to the old school”, vocalist Josh Barry gave a great performance of garage anthem Gabriel by Roy Davis Jr. which proved to be my personal highlight of the night, along with Lulu James’ performance of Jess Glynne’s Right Here produced by Gorgon City.

After an encore, the night ended with the two most commercially successful tracks from the album, Ready for Your Love and the more old-skool Jackin’ House vibe of Go All Night which I’m sure many of those in attendance did.

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“Misha B could have done more, reached out and, I feel, helped create something like a platform for people.”

From boy to KING It wasn’t until he was 12 and touched Jamaica that Burga Boy (real name Colin Burgher but now known as King Burga) says that he began to sing. Although his mother would say he’s been singing since the age of two.

A born and bred Mancunian and successful on the city’s music scene, Burga has a lot to say about his fellow musicians.

TNT asked about his views on the increase of emerging talent in Manchester and the chosen few being featured on mainstream television: “I would say I’m indifferent to it. I feel like they have damaged Manchester, they don’t try and help anyone or anybody else.

without even speaking to me and asking or understanding what I’m trying to do.” The difference with Burga, he says, “As soon as I get to a level where I can help then I will help, people think I won’t but I absolutely will.

“Misha B could have done more, reached out and, I feel, helped create something like a platform for people. Obviously it’s not Misha B’s job to look after or help everybody or Cleo’s job to make anybody successful but helping is important to me; even at my level I help where I can. Maybe they don’t have control – I’m staying in control of my career so that can’t happen, nobody can tell me I can’t help.”

“There are people who even feel and look at me the same way

“Colin Burgher aka Burga Boy aka King Burga is a 24 yearold music artist, label owner, producer, events manager, youth worker. Oh, and a DJ.”

Who hasn’t seen London-based comedian Aurie Styla’s ‘Sniper Pose’ sketch?

Watch the video of Aurie Styla at the BBC UK Black Comedy Show then tell TNT you didn’t used to do the sniper pose or the two finger skank when at old school garage raves. Whether you did or you didn’t, Aurie’s interpretation of how things went down is sure to have you in stitches.

“If you can’t find an opportunity, make one for yourself.”

This 27 year-old is the hottest thing ‘pon road! He’s bringing his show Comedy Mania to the Comedy Store on 22 March and trust us, you’ll want to be there!

“Comedy Mania is a show I put on two years ago; I just wanted to bring together the best of comedy from around the UK.” It all started in and around west London, Aurie explains, “I started to get frustrated by comedy because I felt like I wasn’t getting enough bookings and this really upset me.”

Aurie adds, “I continually live by this phrase ‘If you can’t find an opportunity, make one for yourself’.”

All of his effort, determination and hard work resulted in the Comedy Mania Tour.

The tour line-up consists of Aurie Styla playing host to comedy veteran Slim and a talented bunch that includes Rudi Lickwood, Babatunde and Judy Thomas.

Initially claiming he has no favourite comedian (“You can’t ask me that!”), Aurie finally gives in saying, “I don’t really have a favourite but if I had to choose it’d be Bernie Mac and I really admire Milton Jones. They’re both totally different from each other and me,” before shifting focus to the audience’s favourite, “Ok, especially from the UK black community, it would have to be Slim, as to them he is the most relatable comedian. He’s the guy they love to see, he’s the voice of everyone.”

Aurie Styla is TNT’s one to watch – a naturally funny person who is very down to earth. Follow this guy @AurieStyla.

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International Women’s Day International Women’s Day on 8 March uses the whole of the month to celebrate and commemorate women around the globe through various events. Dates and venues will vary.

A Closer Look Tour 2 March - 31 March Imperial War Museum North 3.30pm daily, FREE Discover the personal stories of the women who played groundbreaking roles during wartime.

Wonder Women 1 March - 31 March Multiple venues FREE Wonder Women is the encompassing festival of art, film, protest, dance, debate and – above all – feminism in various venues across Manchester from 1 March to 31 March.

Casa Tomada 24 Jan – 26 April The Lowry 10am to 5pm, FREE

Oklahoma!

Tue 17 - Sat 21 March The Lowry 2pm & 7.30pm, £18 - £39

A swarm of giant ants made from human skulls have taken over The Lowry in an extraordinary installation from the Saatchi Gallery, London.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA is the original feel-good musical.

Audio Description with sign language interpreter on Saturday 21 March at 2pm.

Cornelia Parker at the Whitworth Art Gallery 14 Feb - 31 May Whitworth Art Gallery 10am to 5pm, FREE

Anna Karenina 19 March - 2 May The Royal Exchange Theatre Monday - Saturday 7:30pm Wed & Sat matinees: 2:30pm & 7.30pm, £15+

Parker’s work leads the ten new exhibitions at the newly opened Whitworth Art Gallery with pieces like ‘Cold Dark Matter’ and ‘War Room’.

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Originally published in serial instalments, Anna Karenina is a novel written by Russian writer Leo Tolstoy.

Romesh Ranganathan and Suzi Ruffell 7 March The Lowry 4pm & 8pm, £11 - £13

Aurie Styla’s Comedy Mania: UK Tour Manchester 22 March The Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks 7.30pm, £12-£15

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan hits the road with his eagerly anticipated brand new show ‘Rom Wasn’t Built In A Day’.

Comedian Aurie Styla debuts his laugh out loud tour,featuring a range of acts from comedy veteran Slim to newcomer Judy Thomas.

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Sarah Millican – Work In Progress 23 March The Lowry 8pm, £8 Sarah Millican is coming to The Lowry to try out lots of new material.

Wild Beasts 26 March Albert Hall 7pm, £16.50 adv booking Having surfaced from Cumbria’s Kendal, Wild Beasts has grown from strength to strength since emerging over the past five years.

Being Mary Jane

Black Messiah, the first album from neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo after a 12-year hiatus, received instant acclaim upon its release late last year and the man himself has followed up with rave reviews from every leg of his tour.

D’Angelo’s highly anticipated return did not disappoint a massive turn-out as Manchester awaited and then honoured the ‘Black Messiah’ on his Second Coming Tour 2015.

The majestic, vintage, soulful voice of the black innovator had TNT caught up and had whispers of the iconic Purple Rain by the artist formerly known as Prince. Who could have thought sweet, soulful, crooning R ‘n’ B and rock could sound so sexy and evoke sweet memories of the How Does It Feel video, which tantalised a nation and gave D’Angelo a new female mainstream following.

Dressed in some questionable attire, it was easy to see he has lost almost all of the much talked about weight – although a little podge around the abdomen area remained. His definitioned arms were a welcome distraction and his sex appeal is still to die for.

Welcome back Black Messiah, TNT enjoyed the ‘Second Coming’!

TV Watch List Being Mary Jane BET Sky 187 Monday 10pm All new episodes air in the UK from 9 March. Mary Jane Paul has it all: she’s a successful TV news anchor, entirely self-sufficient – an all-round powerhouse.

Banana, Cucumber & Tofu

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Love & Hip hop www.vh1.com/shows/ love_and_hip_hop/ Every Tuesday

Tofu 4oD online Tofu is an online documentary series about sex and sexuality.

Scandal Sky 107 Thursday 10pm Follows the twists and turns of crisis manager, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and her team of lawyers.

They’ve supported their men on the road to hip-hop stardom but the women featured in this docuseries have mostly remained in the background. Now they’re looking for their share of the spotlight.

Grey’s Anatomy Sky 108 Wednesday 10pm

Banana Channel 4 Thursday 10pm

How to get away with Murder Sky 113 Sunday 9pm

Follows eight stories “celebrating love without labels” and, by the sound of it, a few rejections too. Expect a very modern look at gay culture, where hook-up apps play a huge role.

Cucumber Channel 4 Thursday 10pm This eight-part drama sees Henry Best leave his stale relationship behind to face a tonne of drama.

The medical drama series focuses on a group of young doctors at Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital.

Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) is a brilliant, charismatic and seductive professor of defence law.

Mr Selfridge ITV 103 Sunday 9pm TV’s favourite store re-opens and it’s a tumultuous time for Harry (played by Jeremy Piven) as he tries to cope with the death of his wife.

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RUBY ROSE

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he ‘T’ in LGBT is arguably the least accepted, acknowledged, discussed and understood subject amongst people. Despite times having changed – albeit only slightly – there are more questions than anyone has answers for when it comes to gender orientation.

Many people struggle and suffer (in silence) with their thoughts, confused and scared about what they are feeling even though they have likely felt ‘different’ since birth. TNT takes you on a journey with an iconic LGBT figure who seems to have helped at least a handful of homosexual and/or transgender people.

On 20 March 1986 in Melbourne, Australia, a baby girl was born. She was named Ruby Rose Langenheim.

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Born to a young single mum and reportedly named after Australian boxer Lionel Rose who is her Godfather, Ruby had a tough upbringing. Often subjected to physical and mental abuse at school, Ruby somehow found the courage to come out as gay at just 12 years-old after feeling like she wanted to be a boy from a very early age.

Years of being bullied at school because of her sexual orientation resulted in her being hospitalised at the age of sixteen which subsequently triggered a lifelong battle with depression.

These days, 28 year-old Ruby is more confident and sure of herself: “I am very gender fluid, and feel more like I wake up every day sort of gender neutral” she told the Guardian newspaper last year.

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I just can’t believe he’s gone,” said Benjamin, knocking back his second shot at the funeral reception.

“Neither can I,” said a teary Nia, “Do you know he was the one who encouraged me to become a fashion designer?”

“Yeah I believe you. he used to big me up and tell everyone about my DJ jams and poetry skills,” Knight added.

“Clarkie was always running jokes,” Lela smiled sadly.

“Yeah he was…Do you remember when he put on a coach from Leeds to go to that dance in Manchester?” Knight said, “Clarkie was bussing bare jokes on the coach, we were all killing it. Oh they were good times man.”

Steele nodded in agreement.

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ipolar Sunshine may sound like a description of our perpetually wet weather but in fact it is the name of one of the hottest stars of the minute hailing from Manchester.

Doing his bit to keep Manchester firmly in the top ranks for quality of music, Bipolar Sunshine is responsible for chart hit Daydreamer. You almost wouldn’t believe it looking at and speaking to him though.

Not to stereotype, but Bipolar, real name Adio Marchant (as he will be referred to as from now on because neither ‘Bipolar’ nor ‘Mr. Sunshine’ sound right), is your everyday born and bred inner-city Mancunian.

Having a casual chat with him on a Friday evening, his raw Manc accent, chilled out attitude and colloquial speech (no media training for this one) made it easy to forget that this was an

interview and not just a catch-up with a mate.

31 year-old Marchant has been in the music business for some years. He originally found moderate fame with Mancunian band Kid British and whilst they enjoyed success and are still very good friends (“I was with them all yesterday, I see them all the time.”) there are no plans to reunite.

“A reunion wouldn’t happen. Our split was a mutual and amicable decision because we all wanted to make different music and go different ways and that’s still the case now.”

Now, as Bipolar Sunshine, Adio’s sound is completely different to his Kid British days. I told Adio about my misconceptions relating to his voice and appearance and he wasn’t surprised. “A lot of people don’t expect me to make the music that I’m making but this is what I like. Boundaries need to be broken down between what’s classed as ‘urban’ music and other types.”

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“Yeah, he would lift your spirits when you were down,” Lela said, “That’s why I’m just so maddened that he would take his own life when his own life revolved around motivating and inspiring other people.”

“I’m gutted that in his time of need he had to resort to suicide...” Ben sighed, “If only I had reached out to him.”

“Don’t do that to yourself,” said Steele.

“But boy just 43 years young and he’s gone,” said Benjamin.

“You know mental health within our community is real and we just don’t address it. We’re looked upon as weak if we seek help,” Sasha said.

“I hear you, and the first thing people say to a person who is low is‘Oh come on, snap out of it’,” Nia added.

“Yeah, when someone is depressed they don’t wanna hear you say ‘I’ve got problems too’ or ‘you’re not the only person suffering’,” said Steele before draining his glass.

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A-listers Oprah Winfrey and Lupita Nyong’o attended Essence’s annual event

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“I had a brain tumour six years ago and then after that I really do live for today rather than for tomorrow, because you’re here for a good time not a long time! I had had lots of fits and seizures and after numerous visits to the doctor, I found out that I was ill and had a brain tumour. I had it removed quite quickly and was looked after very well by a good client/friend. I stayed at her house whilst she looked after me. It just puts everything into perspective; what’s important and what’s not important.”

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Andrew “We used to have this chalet when we were younger that we used to go to every weekend. My dad would finish work on a Friday and we’d all head off to this chalet. I can even now remember the sound of the stairs when we used to run up them, because they were metal.

Then every now and again we would drive up to it and I would think to myself, ‘Aw, I wish we still had it’. I think I loved it so much because it was just me, my dad and my brother – it was just nice family time.”

“Sometimes I think to myself, ‘I wish I’d done that differently’ but then I think if I had done it differently, then I wouldn’t be where I am today and it sort of justifies it. I’ve always said to myself, I want to go to New York and I finally booked it the other day – that’s the ultimate thing I’ve been looking forward to.”

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an you refuse to be searched if you are on your own? What are your rights if you feel you are being unduly targeted? What questions are they entitled to ask and why?

If you are stopped by the police it doesn’t mean you have done anything wrong. However, you are obliged to cooperate with the search so if you are stopped, be patient and stay calm to help the process.

The police can ask you what you are doing, where you have been, where you are going and what you are carrying. They can ask you to remove your coat or jacket and your gloves but for anything more than this, or if you are asked to remove an item of clothing worn for religious purposes, you must be taken somewhere out of public view and searched by an officer of the same sex as you.

The officer will ask for your name, address and date of birth but you don’t have to give it unless you are being reported for an offence. You will also be asked to define your ethnic background, but again, you don’t have to provide this information.

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hanks to the power of social media campaigns, the public is now awakening to the reality of the serious numbers of black people of all ages and genders killed at the hands of US Police and private law enforcement officials. ‘Black Lives Matter’ has been the call that community activists have voiced in their travels all the way from Ferguson, Missouri to the Tottenham, London, spreading the word that the injustices within the US system are indeed a global issue.

Meanwhile, here in the UK, the Police Federation representing police officers in England and Wales has wasted no time in calling for all police officers to be armed with the controversial Taser guns. This is in response to the terrorist attacks on police officers in France. A Taser is

a supposedly non-lethal gun that delivers a high voltage electric shock to incapacitate a suspect.

There is always the potential for unintended consequences when significant policy changes are made at times of heightened public outrage about issues, particularly where the safety of citizens is concerned. In this case, the Police Federation’s claim that introducing Taser guns to all frontline officers will improve their safety strikes me as being devoid of any foundation. In reality, this policy is more likely to create more conflict; for example, the disproportionate stopping and searching of black people could simply transfer into Taser use. What is even more concerning is the real potential for this Taser policy to slide us towards a fully armed UK Police Force. We have all seen the deadly consequences of this across the US.

If you feel you have been treated unfairly or that you were stopped because of your age, race or faith, for example, then you have the right to complain. You can complain to GMP by calling 101 or going to your local police station.

Realistically, how easy is it for a police officer to fabricate grounds for a stop and search (i.e. if there were no reasonable grounds for suspicion, how easily could an officer still get away with a stop and search? - we know in the past officers have fabricated suspicions, the old favourite was ‘bladed articles’ or ‘items which could be used in a robbery’).

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Star Trek’s Mr. Spock will no longer ‘live long and prosper’ after the actor who played him has died

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yalgic Encephalopathy (ME) is a very misunderstood condition.

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was diagnosed with ME thirteen years ago. “ME has been completely devastating for me. Before I got ME, I was a career professional who worked hard and played hard.”

Indeed, Debbie and her husband decided not to have children as they wanted to experience all that life has to offer, from travelling to going to gigs and socialising with friends. But Debbie’s lack of mobility meant that this all had to stop. Debbie said, “I feel stupid. I have lost my confidence. I travelled to India alone, now I can’t even leave the house alone. I haven’t been to a shop alone in over ten years. I cry myself to sleep, I cry in the day; I just want to feel well.”

Despite saying that friends dropped her because she was not fun anymore, Debbie says her husband, Richard, was her rock. She is now determined not to let her ME hold her back.

With a new positive and optimistic outlook, Debbie developed a home-based business called GlamSticks,, producing high-quality, stylish mobility aids. In 2011 she won Mobility Product of the Year but later sold the successful business due to continuing ill-health.

Again, Debbie made the best of her situation by establishing Seren Photography after experimenting with the new camera she had to buy to take product photos for ‘GlamSticks’.

“As I was often too ill to go out I used my camera to take photographs of things I owned such as handbags,

shoes, ornaments and jewellery.” It was this joy that motivated Debbie to attend some photography courses with likeminded people which developed her passion for wildlife photography. Debbie’s photos have since gone on to win such awards as Ulster Wildlife ‘Nature Matters’ Photographer of the Year and Countryfile Magazine’s Photo of the Month in Northern Ireland where she now lives, whilst BBCNI weather have featured around thirty of Debbie’s pictures.

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t is evident why the vast majority of parents invest huge amounts of time, energy and – increasingly – cash in securing a solid academic performance from our children.

Although we can all cite at least one counter-example, the relationship between scholastic credentials and positive economic adulthood, on average, is fairly indisputable.

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But is inherent ability, the right school, careful supervision, and parental push enough? Increasingly, researchers are concluding that it is not. In fact, the accumulating evidence suggests that independently of learning capability and other resource-based enablers, it is our children’s selfcontrol, and in particular their ability to delay gratification or immediate satisfaction, that is key to avoiding trouble at school or with the law, and generating academic success.

While it may seem obvious that skipping the console or latest reality TV buzz in favour of homework is bound to underpin achievement throughout adolescence, the impact of self-control appears to extend over into adulthood. This manifests itself in the ability to develop and sustain enriching relationships, securing wealth and making health-enhancing decisions such as avoiding smoking and drug or alcohol abuse. Studies which have asked teenagers whether they would prefer £100 now or £1000 in 10 years’ time have then followed them over their lifetimes and have almost invariably found that those less patient are more prone to low pay, unemployment, obesity, teenage parenthood, criminal convictions and even premature death.

arkos Zounzouras is a man from Greece whose company, Inox Imagine, makes bespoke ‘Chopper’-style bicycles, drawing from his own experience working with iron and steel.

“The innovative idea behind the Imagine Bike stole the attendees’ attention, regardless of their age, and that was the point at which I realised how much I wanted to continue working with the bikes.”

Markos explained to TNT how he hopes to turn his hobby into a profession: “The love I had for Chopper motorbikes was already known to my family and friends.

Like the iconic Chopper motorcycles, the bikes are designed so that they ride low to the ground and usually have extended forks, giving them a long front end.

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“It represented a unique opportunity for me to create a special kind of bike that attracts everyone’s attention.”

But can self-control be improved by intervention or is it just fixed in all of us by nature? It’s still early days but there is some evidence that presenting the findings of such experiments as that outlined above as part of the school curriculum can encourage impatient youngsters to re-evaluate their choices and consider their long-term impact.

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MCC, along with community organisations, have advised WCT that selling may be for the best but, “It is not the Council that can allow or prevent owners from selling assets that are under their responsibility.”

FACT: The property has debts Part of the reason the rumour about MCC’s involvement arose is because MCC is owed money, “The Trust has not paid business rates or the cost of boarding up the building to the Council. The building has a debt and Councillors felt after spending so much officer time on the gentle approach – whoever has legal responsibility needs to act fast.”

FABLE: The owners of Nello James refused to sell?

This is partly FACT. According to our source, the Council and several community organsations offered advice and support to the trustees but “Disputes were arising constantly with regards who are the trustees, who speaks for the Trust and who acts for the Trust.”

FACT: Nello James is up for sale by owners Walton Cottage Trust (WCT) The two remaining trustees at WHT have finally decided it is best if they try to sell the property.

The original building and land will be restored and most likely be used as an educational facility.

MCC, along with community organisations, have advised WCT that selling may be for the best but, “It is not the Council that can allow or prevent owners from selling assets that are under their responsibility.”

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amed after Cyril Lionel “Nello” Robert James (C.L.R James), a Trinidadian historian, journalist and social theorist, history has it that British actress Vanessa Redgrave and Nello James were good friends. This resulted in the building currently known as the Nello James Centre, on Withington Road, being bequeathed by Redgrave through C.L.R James.

funds to restore the venue back to its former glory and also that they have refused to sell.

Several people from the local community have in the past attempted to purchase the property but, in one instance, an incident with affiliates of one of the trustees prevented this from going ahead.

It has also been alleged that, after spending money making the property safe, Manchester City Council are effectively forcing the owners to sell the land because they want their money back. The Council have denied that this is the case.

“Manchester City Council are effectively forcing the owners to sell the land.”

In 1967 the venue was a “non-profit social enterprise” used as a nursery, community education centre and printing workshop. It also served several other purposes including dance nights and a community university not just for West Indians but for everybody regardless of race or occupation.

To safeguard and organise the use of the property, a charity was set up in 1971 called Walton Cottage Education Trust. Two years later it progressed to Walton Housing Association and is now known as Arawak Housing, one of the North West’s largest housing associations.

Despite the formation of this board, of the eight trustees most recently known to the public only two remain. This in itself is a problem when dealing with the legalities of the Nello James.

It is alleged by different sources at different times that the trustees have in the past both attempted to raise

At the time of going to print, TNT had made several attempts to hear Manchester City Council’s version of events but nobody was available to comment.

Despite the original conditions outlined on the sale notice, “The existing property is considered as a non-designated heritage asset within a Conservation Area, therefore in the first instance we would wish to see the existing building retained as part of any scheme on the site”, several companies have come forward stating they would knock everything down and start again.

several attempts from many upstanding members of the local area to buy the building but to no avail.

Come Friday 6 March, all offers for the property will have been received and no more considered.

The ‘For Sale’ sign has caused fond memories to resurface and reignited a passion for a much-loved, well-known community centre, spurring many into action to save the Nello James. Throughout the first week of March several meetings will be taking place including a meeting at the West Indian Sports and Social Club, Westwood Street, Moss Side and a demonstration outside the Nello James on Saturday. The Nubian Times will keep you informed of updates and new information online.

“Come Friday 6 March, all offers for the property will have been received and no more considered.”

There have been several campaigns and attempts in the past to find out what is happening to the Nello James and, as previously mentioned, also

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ince the opening of Manchester Giants junior academy over two months ago, the programme has offered a huge incentive to young, aspiring basketballers all over Manchester.

The academy is one of the first in the country to provide a direct link up to the British basketball team. Though aimed at elite children, coaches have even offered developing members of their all-ability community sessions the prospect of stepping up to the programme.

With the assistance of eight voluntary coaches, the academy already holds 75 boys spanning across under 12, 14, and under 16 age groups. Rather than focusing on the winning aspect, the training is designed to develop more rounded and disciplined athletes – something they can take into everyday life.

Academy Coach Richard Hill said: “Our emphasis is to offer a quality service of coaching and professional setting. We are never going to compete with football but our aim is to access everyone else to

attract them to the sport.

“I feel the issues with encouraging people to get involved lie with the likes of Sport England as all funding is aimed at 14+. I feel we should be delivering basketball at a younger age within primary schools to allow them to choose what sport they would like to play.”

With ambitions to enter teams into the national leagues next season, coaches have also been working with communities in East Manchester in a bid to inspire talents from the streets.

“I would like to allow players to access the highest level possible for them. Whether that be the USA, Europe or for our own professional team.”

The academy is hosting a trial in May with the intention of signing more players on to the programme. For those who think they have what it takes the club are running community half term camps, which could be your chance to shine.

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anchester can be proud of its sporting prowess. Besides the outstanding achievements of their football teams, Manchester also boasts such powerhouses as the Giants, Harriers and Thunder. Hovering under the surface, Manchester also has some ‘killer bees’ who are beginning to add an extra sting into sport in Manchester.

Described as one of the fastest rising sports in the country, Manchester Bees dodgeball team recently celebrated their two-year anniversary.

What began as four passionate graduates who met whilst playing at The University of Manchester, has developed into the creation of a competitive men’s and women’s team, as well as an all-ability club for those who wish to play for fun.

Since January 2013 the club has appeared on ITV’s Tonight show and has worked with Manchester City to gain exposure in the community. Senior sides have also won the top Northern League as well as securing wins in regional tournaments.

From grassroots to elite level, the club is insistent on the

importance of fun experiences. Head Coach Bru Cousins said, “We aim to get as many people as possible playing the best sport in the world – dodgeball!

“We run all-ability sessions every week. It is really fun and easy to pick up. We have run several tournaments in Manchester in which anyone can play, and which have proved very popular with the Manchester Cup seeing teams enter from Hull, Salford, Derby, Sheffield and Manchester.

“We have just started a youth academy to bridge the gap between our adult clubs. We welcome people who have played before at school or another junior club, or just fancy trying something new. Everyone who has come so far has absolutely loved it! Manchester Bees Dodgeball Academy is the first club in Manchester to cater for this age range.”

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