Whalley Range Community Forum

15/06/2026

Join the Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) at Alexandra Park for a community festival honouring the incredible legacy, culture, and contributions of the Windrush Generation.

📍 Where: Alexandra Park, Manchester, M16 7JL
📅 When: Saturday, 20th June 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Cost: FREE! (Registration required)

What’s On:

Live music, dance performances, and cultural showcases
The special "Caribbean Living Room" heritage installation
Authentic Caribbean food vendors
Football tournament, bouncy castle, and face painting
Free health checks and community information stalls
Special appearances from civic and community leaders

Bring the whole family to celebrate shared identity, culture, and connection across generations.

🎟️ Reserve your free spot: https://WindrushDay2026.eventbrite.co.uk

📧 Enquiries: [email protected]

15/06/2026

15/06/2026

🍃☕️WHAT’S ON AT BEMBE CAFÉ THIS WEEK☕️🍃

We have an amazing range of events on every week at Bembe Cafe. Come along and try something new!
Whether you’re looking for a cosy spot to have a coffee, or catching up with friends and family over lunch.
Bembe Café is here to satisfy all your needs.

12/06/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️🌍 RACE FOR PEACE 2026 🌍🏃‍♂️

Join us for an inspiring evening of unity, community and wellbeing as we come together to run, jog or walk for peace.
📅 16 June 2026
⏰ 4:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Moss Side Community Park (Broadfield Park), Manchester

This family-friendly event welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate diversity, promote peace, and strengthen community connections through sport and fun activities.
✨ Run. Jog. Walk. Together.
🌎 Stand together for peace

11/06/2026

Not specifically in Whalley Range but across different community locations...

Submitted by conor.peart on Mon, 08/06/2026 - 07:23 We're looking for someone who is genuinely good with people, who enjoys being curious and can relate to others’ points of view and who takes the time to really listen. You'll be meeting and working with individuals who care deeply about their com...

11/06/2026

OLD TRAFFORD WALKERS ✨
Come and join our Old Trafford Walking Group which meets every Wednesday at 12:30pm outside Limelight on St Brides Way. Our friendly and inclusive walks are open to everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or walking experience. We adapt our sessions to suit all abilities, ensuring everyone feels welcome and supported.

We walk in all weathers so come prepared with sunglasses, scarves and/or umbrellas! You can enjoy the benefits of getting outdoors, getting active and connecting with others. Sessions last up to one hour and there’s always the option to stay afterwards for refreshments and a chat.

Thanks to funding from Voice of BME these sessions are completely FREE to attend, making them accessible to everyone in the community. You can get signed up to join us at https://www.mileshyclub.com/referralformwalking

09/06/2026

Next week Saturday! 📆

Join us next weekend for the Whitworth's 2026 Community Day 🥳

This year's event is inspired by Universally Manchester Festival and Refugee Week. It brings together partners, artists and communities from across Manchester to celebrate creativity, connection and belonging ✨

Get involved and discover: workshops, performances, exhibitions and conversations, share stories and experience how art can create connection, foster understanding and celebrate Manchester’s diverse communities.

📅 Saturday 13 June
⏰ 11am - 4pm
📍the Whitworth
🎫 Free entry, drop in
Book your tickets and find out more about the workshops: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-whitworth-community-family-day-tickets-1989395239715

The day highlights a variety of Whitworth led partnerships and projects including; Whitworth Young Contemporaries ✨ to the inclusive creativity of Venture Arts 🎨, the cultural vibrancy of Afrocats🥁 the reflective strength of Still Care 🍃 and the intergenerational connections nurtured through our Age-Friendly Programme 🪡 the event celebrates the many communities and programmes that shape the Whitworth.

See you there 👋