422 Manchester

03/10/2026

Meet Zac, he works in the 422 café ☕

How did you hear about 422❓

I first heard about 422 through Manchester Vineyard, while they were in the process of refurbishment. I helped build some of the walls in the basement during the reading weeks in my first year of uni.

An interesting fact about you❓

I’m a big fan of brutalist architecture.

What do you do in the team and any recent accomplishments❓

I make coffee! We recently upgraded our espresso machine so getting to grips with that feels like an accomplishment.

What do you do in your spare time❓

I play lots of music in bands with my friends. When they’re not free I write my own songs!

Favourite work snack❓

Pom bears are pretty hard to beat.

Go to karaoke song❓

You’ve got a friend by Carole King

01/10/2026

The 422 Café is now on Too Good To Go!

Come and grab a little surprise and help save good food from going to waste! 💛

Download the app and search 422 Café to find us.

30/09/2026

🧵 Sewing Club

Sewing Club will be meeting this Thursday at 1pm in the café.

We look forward to seeing you there ❤

18/09/2026

🫵 Are you an established food provider?
📍 Are you looking for a new or additional cafe & kitchen site?
😃 We'd love to hear from you!

422 Community Hub are looking for the right partner organisation to:
☕ Operate the 422 Community Cafe
🍽️ Establish an excellent events catering service
🤝 Collaborate with us and external partners to deliver transformative community projects

Interested? Head to www.422manchester.org/422cafe to find out more

Get in touch:
☎️ 0161 850 3277
💻 [email protected]
👋 Pop-in Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00

We look forward to hearing from you!

09/09/2026

🤩 We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to Clare and the team The Hygiene Bank - Manchester for their generous donation to the 422 Pantry, including shower gel, shampoo and sanitary products.

📍 If you’d like to donate any unopened toiletry items, we can accept deliveries at 422 Community Hub, 422 Stockport Road, M12 4EX from 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday!

🙌 Your donations have such a positive impact on the community we’re here to support, so thank you!

🧴 If you’d like to find out how you could get involved with The Hygiene Bank, visit thehygienebank.com

04/09/2026

🧵 Sewing Club Announcement🧵

⏰ As children return to school this week, we’ll be changing the timings of the Sewing Club, so from Thursday 10th September it’ll be from 1pm to 3pm

🎁 Also, do you have a sewing machine you no longer use? If you’d like to donate it, we’d be super grateful, so please do get in touch!

☎️ 0161 850 3277
💻 [email protected]

👋 We look forward to seeing you!

29/08/2026

🏛️ The hall at 422 has held so many events over the years, from parties and competitions to comedy nights and even the World Tetris Tournament!

With space for up to 230 people theatre-style or 160 cabaret-style, it’s a great space for community events, celebrations and group activities. 🎊

Have you ever hired our hall? We’d love to hear your stories and memories! 💭❤️

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

Meet Hannah, Our Community Engagement Manager!

❓How did you hear about 422.

I attended a fireworks event put on by Manchester Vineyard Church in 2018 which was brilliant. I then started following them on social media and 2 years later, when the church began the project of 422, I followed the progress closely online.

❓A little about your history here:

I love seeing things (and people) be invested in to reach their full potential so 422 was a project I loved from the start. In 2023 I volunteered at 422 for a while, however due to work I had to stop. When the role of community engagement manager was advertised I was delighted that I had the relevant experience to apply and I started the role in March 2025.

❓An interesting fact about you?

I can make my tongue look like a monster munch!

❓What do you do in the team and any recent accomplishments?

As community engagement manager my role is mainly people focused, which I love. I get to work with the team at 422, other organisations who work within or to benefit the Longsight and Ardwick community and with local residents. My role is to help 422 be used in the best way possible for the benefit of the community. There’s lots happening behind the scenes at the moment but I hope some of our accomplishments will be seen in the coming months.

❓What do you do in your spare time?

At work I love spending time with people and it’s the same at home. Our house is always busy with lots of people popping in and out. I live with my husband, 2 teenage girls and my father-in-law so even when there’s no visitors, there’s never a dull moment. I just wish my spare time didn’t also have to be used to clean, cook and tidy. If I won the lottery I would still come to work - I’d just have a cleaner and a chef!

❓Favourite work snack?

I’m not really a snacker but I’m rarely seen without a Diet Coke on my desk.

❓Go to karaoke song?

Anything by Whitney Houston. Queen of the Night or I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Sadly, I can’t reach the high notes in I Will Always Love You.

❓Dream holiday?

Anywhere with quiet, golden sandy beaches, clear water, a palm tree for shade, a cocktail, and a good book.

27/08/2026

🧱 Kids will be starting Brick Club in September! 🎉

A LEGO club for children aged 7–11 with SEND, held here at 422. 🧩🏠

👀 See the poster for more information! 📅✨