Fantastic Christmas Tableau this evening at St.Clements Church Chorlton. The Christmas story told by local people to a very appreciative audience. I was ,as usual, portraying a Wise Man (obviously! 😂)

Last night I went to Moonwalkers at the Aviva Studios, one of the most amazing shows/events I've ever been to. Breathtaking sound , vision. The story is a reminder of when the USA reached for the stars not wallowed in the gutter. A must see. On until 11th January.

In Manchester, residents over 60 are eligible for free swimming. We understand how important it is to keep active so we are proud of this scheme! #mcrlabour24daysofxmas

Great night last night watching the legendary Lindisfarne at the excellent Stoller Hall. Feels Christmassy now! 🎅🏾🎄

Support our calls to make bus travel free for older and disabled residents before 9.30am. The last Labour government introduced free bus passes for older residents, Manchester Labour has been campaigning for that to be extended.

Labour's landmark Employment Rights Bill has PASSED both Houses of Parliament. The new rights in this Bill will be transformational, putting power back into the hands of working people.

Manchester Labour are committed to investing in our youth. More than 7,000 children and young people in Manchester took part in Parktastic in the summer. This was a celebration of play, popping up in parks across Mcr. The sessions ran across 330 Parktastic events in 55 parks. #mcrlabour24daysofxmas

Pleased to see that the Labour council have been able to bring over 350 long term empty homes back into use all over Mcr in the last year - in addition to over 700 new, low carbon, social & affordable homes that have been built in Mcr in the last 12 months. #mcrlabour24daysofxmas

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Earlier this month I was delighted to be part of the launch of The Manchester Coaches Program which will recruit & train 100 community basketball coaches in a partnership between the NBA, Manchester City Council and Basketball England. share.google/7eJ0pB5GPoDV...

#mcrlabour24daysofxmas @ChorltonLabour @McrLabour

Absolutely delighted to be part of the fantastic Manchester Christmas parade today. What an amazing event. Thanks to all the participants, organisers, volunteers and sponsors. Wonderful. Manchester at its best!

Great Christmas Fair at St.Clements Chorlton today. And Santa paid a visit! 😉🎅🏾😉🎅🏾😉

Today. With Santa. 😉🎅🏾😉🎅🏾😉

Last night I attended the opening of a new £10 million, three-story building called St Vincent's at Loreto College Hulme. The extension includes 20 classrooms, a new lecture theatre, new labs, and a study centre. A great addition to the city's post 16 education and skills offer.

Today I visited Clayton Hall with local councillor Tom Robinson to begin a conversation with the amazing trustees about how best to start sharing the story of the building through @manclibraries.bsky.social , & what more can be done to preserve, promote & use this fabulous Mcr asset.

Wonderful to join staff, volunteers and partners at the @MancLibraries conference today. A great event highlighting the amazing work done across all 22 of the city's public libraries.

Terrific night at @thelowry.com tonight with Cate Allison watching Count Arthur Strong's hilarious "interpretation" of A Christmas Carol. Comedy genius.

This week I visited Wythenshawe Community Housing Group to see their work as part of the MCC Economic Inactivity Trailblazer. The project provides support from community-based health & employment support services to help residents into employment.

The programme for the new cinema at The Edge Chorlton is here...What's on Cinema - The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre share.google/6ncnJLh1dlEO...

A great night on Saturday at the Mcr Sports Awards. I was delighted to be able to present the Volunteer of the Year award to the amazing Elaine Mann from Taekwondo Machine. Congratulations to Chorlton Park Primary PTA Bike Train for coming runner-up as Community Project of the Year. @mcractive

Chess Clubs in @MancLibraries ♟️Chorlton is 2-4pm on Saturdays. #chorlton manclibraries.blog/chess-clubs-...

As a Trustee of The Edge in Chorlton I was delighted to attend the official opening of the first cinema in Chorlton for decades. I hope you visit soon and support this terrific new venture. The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre share.google/xnozjHS82EQG...

As a Trustee of The Edge in Chorlton I was delighted to attend the official opening of the first cinema in Chorlton for decades. I hope you visit soon and support this terrific new venture. The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre share.google/xnozjHS82EQG...

#OnThisDay 46 years ago, 16th November 1979, The Jam released 'Setting Sons', their 4th studio LP. I bought it the day it came out, from Picadilly Records. Still my favourite Jam album.

I did my councillor advice bureau this morning. Your Chorlton Labour councillors are at the beautiful newly refurbished Chorlton library 10.30-11.30am on the first and third Saturdays of the month. No appointment needed.

I've #justsponsored Manchester Labour Councillors (including my amazing ward councillor colleague @kirwin_mc ) , who are fundraising for the Booth Centre on @JustGiving. @BoothCentre @McrLabour Donate now www.justgiving.com/page/manches...

Recently I visited the Volition Project bssed at Manchester Cathedral. @MCVolunteerTeam They do great work with volunteers to build pathways to work. Everything from language skills to beekeeping! A great project proudly supported by @MCCWorkSkills

Absolutely fantastic news!!

🎙️Ahead of #LivingWageWeek, Resolve Poverty’s Greater Manchester Living Wage Campaign Coordinator, John Hacking, sits down with Mayor of Greater Manchester @andyburnham.bsky.social to discuss the Living Wage. 🎧 Tune in here: www.resolvepoverty.org/wp-content/u...

Ahead of Living Wage Week from 10/11 in my role as Co-ordinator for the GM Living Wage Campaign I did a podcast with GM Mayor Andy Burnham. I hope it's of interest. resolvepoverty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Audio-Andy-podcast-20251105_111617-Meeting-Recording.m4a share.google/xF8rbtyIl4uc...

Chorlton Library has a new children's reading group. It's a small supportive group where children can feel comfortable sharing thoughts on books and reading. Suitable for avid or reluctant readers. Aged 7-11, on the first Tuesday of the month, 5-6 pm. @MancLibraries

Really good to visit the incredibly busy jobs fair at Mcr Central Library today. Lots of employers meeting lots of residents looking for jobs, careers and training. @MCCWorkSkills @ManCityCouncil @MancLibraries www.manchester.gov.uk/work

The 3 Chorlton councillors, myself, Mathew Benham and Tina Kirwin-McGinley were out listening to residents yesterday and discussing a wide range of local issues. A big thanks to the many Chorlton Labour Voice who joined us. A very positive response and plenty of casework picked up.

Good to see poppies going up across Manchester, including these in #Chorlton as part of @ManCityCouncil three-year partnership with the Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion There is a war memorial at Manchester Rd Methodists. share.google/OM7HfBDjdUWN...