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Matanga: How Funerals Bring the Congolese Community Together in Europe and Manchester

21 août 2026 - 07:15 Within the Congolese diaspora in Europe, the death of a community member often goes far beyond the immediate family. In Manchester, as in many major European cities, Matanga remains an important time for solidarity, remembrance, and the preservation of Congolese traditions. In Congolese culture, Matanga refers to the period of mourning surrounding a death and funeral. Relatives, friends, acquaintances, and members of the wider community come together to support the grieving family. Even far from their homeland, this tradition remains deeply rooted in the lives of many Congolese people. In Manchester, organising a Matanga can mobilise a large part of the community. Relatives and friends......

Manchester : les migrants sans accès aux aides publiques peuvent demander conseil

29 août 2026 - 09:44 La mairie rappelle que la mention « No Recourse to Public Funds » ne signifie pas qu’une personne en difficulté doit rester sans accompagnement À Manchester, les personnes immigrées dont le titre de séjour comporte la mention « No Recourse to Public Funds » (NRPF) peuvent solliciter des conseils auprès des services compétents de la ville lorsqu’elles traversent de graves difficultés. La mention NRPF signifie généralement qu’une personne soumise au contrôle de l’immigration ne peut pas bénéficier de certaines prestations financées par l’État......

Manchester: Immigrants Without Access to Public Funds Can Still Seek Advice

29 août 2026 - 09:46 The council reminds residents that having “No Recourse to Public Funds” on a visa does not mean people facing serious difficulties must go without support In Manchester, immigrants whose immigration status includes the condition “No Recourse to Public Funds” (NRPF) can still seek advice from the city’s relevant services when facing serious difficulties. The NRPF condition generally means that a person subject to immigration control cannot access certain benefits funded by the UK government. This restriction may apply to several welfare benefits and forms of housing assistance. However, it does not necessarily mean that no advice or support is available. On......

Free School Bus Travel for Children in Temporary Accommodation in Manchester and Stockport

03 septembre 2026 - 06:47 Since 1 September, children living in temporary accommodation in Manchester and Stockport have been able to benefit from free travel on Bee Network buses to get to school. The measure is designed to make it easier for young people from families facing housing insecurity to attend school, particularly when they are forced to live far from their school. The scheme applies in particular to pupils who are housed more than two miles, or around 3.2 kilometres, from their school. Assistance may also be provided when the walking route is considered unsafe or unsuitable. Local authorities are responsible for assessing individual circumstances to determine whether children are eligible before......

Un délinquant sexuel de Stockport condamné à deux ans et sept mois de prison

09 septembre 2026 - 06:32 Un homme de Stockport, dans le Grand Manchester, a été condamné à deux ans et sept mois de prison après avoir communiqué à caractère sexuel avec une enfant et enfreint à de nombreuses reprises une ordonnance judiciaire destinée à prévenir de nouvelles infractions sexuelles. Selon la Greater Manchester Police (GMP), James Davidson, déjà enregistré comme délinquant sexuel, utilisait Internet en se faisant passer pour un adolescent afin d’entrer en contact avec plusieurs jeunes filles. Cette fausse identité lui permettait d’engager des conversations avec des......

Manchester: ‘Our Future’ Programme Helps Young People with Disabilities Build Independence

15 septembre 2026 - 06:18 Designed for young people aged 17 and a half and over who have a learning disability or are autistic, the “Our Future” programme provides practical support to help participants develop confidence, safety awareness and essential everyday life skills. In Manchester, the “Our Future” programme supports young people with disabilities as they make the transition into adulthood and work towards greater independence. The initiative is aimed particularly at young people aged 17 and a half and over who have a learning disability or are autistic. The programme aims to help participants gradually develop practical skills that are useful in everyday life. Sessions......

Manchester maintains free swimming sessions according to age

16 septembre 2026 - 08:08 Manchester residents aged 60 or over, as well as children and teenagers up to 16, can benefit from free swimming slots in several municipal centres. Conditions of access People over 60 can participate for free in the “Swim for All” and “Swim for Fitness” sessions throughout the year. Young people up to 16 years old benefit from “Swim for All” sessions during school holidays and at selected schedules on weekends during school periods. Participating pools include Abraham Moss, Arcadia, East Manchester, Hough End, Manchester Aquatics Centre, Moss Side and North City. A free card required You must have a free MCRactive Pay As You Go card that matches......

Formation gratuite à la recherche de financements pour les associations de Stockport

17 septembre 2026 - 08:06 Sector3 met à disposition des associations et organisations communautaires un mini-cours en ligne entièrement financé pour les aider à mieux comprendre la recherche de subventions et à préparer leurs demandes. Les associations et organisations communautaires de Stockport peuvent bénéficier d’une formation gratuite consacrée à la recherche de financements. Proposé par Sector3, organisme qui accompagne le secteur associatif local, ce mini-cours en ligne vise notamment les structures souhaitant mieux maîtriser les premières étapes d’une demande de subvention. La formation comprend six......

Friday: a free day to launch a project useful to his community

18 septembre 2026 - 06:02 You have an idea to help your neighbourhood, but you don’t know how to turn it into a sustainable business? Manchester Central Library hosts a day dedicated to the creation of social enterprises, Friday, September 18, from ten to fifteen hours. The event is aimed at people who are beginning to think about a project like those who already have an initiative in preparation. The exchanges will include the activity plan, the choice of an adapted structure, the search for funding and the support available. Speakers from Bubble Enterprises and Flourish are announced. For a local who imagines a local service or a community activity, it is above all an opportunity to ask his first......

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Manchester: Immigrants Without Access to Public Funds Can Still Seek Advice

Free School Bus Travel for Children in Temporary Accommodation in Manchester and Stockport

Un délinquant sexuel de Stockport condamné à deux ans et sept mois de prison

Manchester: ‘Our Future’ Programme Helps Young People with Disabilities Build Independence

Manchester maintains free swimming sessions according to age

Formation gratuite à la recherche de financements pour les associations de Stockport

Friday: a free day to launch a project useful to his community

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