Category Archives: Young Women’s Group

Young Womens Allotment wins awards!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Claire

Last Sunday the Young Women’s Group entered an allotment show with our friend Mary from Bike Right! It was a beautiful day and we were very impressed with Mary and Phil’s beans …and by their leeks …but especially by their … Continue reading →

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Young Women’s Group – 14th of September – Allotment session

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Claire

Sunday’s allotment session was epic with some of us staying for 7 hours in total (thank goodness we brought the kettle). We did a lot of digging and had a lovely lunch together with just the right amount of food … Continue reading →

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Friday Summer School

Posted on August 26, 2011 by summer school 2011

Friday! here already! so now there is a last minute panic…. costumes to make, towers to paint, banners to touch up and bunting to sew! We had a visit from the Lord Mayor at lunchtime, he came to see what … Continue reading →

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Young Women’s Group – 13th Aug – Bike Right!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Claire

This Saturday was the session we’ve all been waiting for as Heather’s trike has finally arrived! It was brilliant and a few years without riding hadn’t made a difference for Heather as she breezed through her level one and got straight … Continue reading →

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Young Womens Group – 7th August Sky Ride

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Claire

On Sunday our group of new cyclists took to the streets and rode the Manchester Sky Ride. It was lovely to ride around on traffic free roads and great to see everyone enjoying themselves. But it wasn’t just the traffic free … Continue reading →

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Young Women’s Group – Allotment 6th August

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Claire

The young women’s group were at the allotment this Saturday and working hard. We were interviewed by Craig from Exeter University who is writing his PHD on the ways that Universities work with Community Groups while conducting research. He was … Continue reading →

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Young Women’s Group – 2nd of August – B Day

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Claire

This Tuesday Young womens’ group had our 3rd session with BikeRight! This is the day we’ve been counting down to, it was B Day and our new bikes had arrived. Three of the young women had their first rides on their new … Continue reading →

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Australian’s Visit!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Claire

  Last night at young women’s project a group of youth and community workers from Melbourne, Australia came to visit us. We told them a lot about what we and Lesbian Gay Youth Manchester do, and swapped a lot of … Continue reading →

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Young Women’s Group – Tuesday 10th May

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Claire

Young women’s group recorded their first set of interviews for A Little Piece of Our Hearts this evening. They went really well and we’re excited about hearing the finished project. Thank you to all our participants!

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Young Women’s Group – Allotment – 2nd of April

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Claire

Young Women’s Group took another trip to the allotment today. We tried out our new bus route (a LOT quicker – yey) and then got stuck into moving the strawberries into their new home. Hannah and Niamh dug them up … Continue reading →

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