Category Archives: Other Projects

Performers to celebrate the sproing of spring

Posted on March 30, 2017 by greening

Greetings, Redbricks Lovelies! As you may already know, the bid to get funding for a number of events this year to celebrate our estate’s 70th anniversary was successful. Hurrah! The programme has been called Celebrate and the first big occasion … Continue reading →

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Redbricks film project: interviewing past & present residents from different generations & communities

Posted on March 28, 2017 by greening

Current and former Bentley House residents from different generations and communities are invited to be part of a film about what The Redbricks means to them, and to film this year’s 70th birthday celebrations. Want to get involved, learn skills, … Continue reading →

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People’s Kitchen Summer Update

Posted on July 2, 2015 by tara

Summer is here and lots of people leave the estate for festivals, holidays etc so we’re not going to be holding People’s Kitchen in July. There aren’t enough volunteers to run the event and this is likely to be the … Continue reading →

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Letsby Avenue gardening events

Posted on April 19, 2013 by greening

Twelve month ago City South commissioned Hulme Community Garden Centre to maintain and plant the Avenue. Flags were removed, woodchip paths were created, woodland plants and spring bulbs flowers were established and pruning took place in winter. The pruning was … Continue reading →

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Bentley Bike Club!!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by bentley-bike-club

The Bentley Bike Club is up and cycling! We have all the tools for repairing your bicycle and a little bit of knowhow if you need a helping hand! The BBC runs the first weekend of every month in the … Continue reading →

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Video Montage of Redbricks and Green Zone over the last year

Posted on May 22, 2011 by makery

Check out this montage of life on the Redbricks with different Green Zone activities, Hulme St Party, Spider Park Demolition etc. The Green Zone project has nearly ended. The last bit is to do some evaluation and write a toolkit … Continue reading →

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Drop In D.I.T. bike workshop and bicycle confidence classes

Posted on May 13, 2011 by greening

Drop-In D.I.T. bike workshop – Tuesday 24th May – 4.30 – 6.30 outside residents office, 26a Humberstone Avenue Drop in to fix up your bike using our tools. There willll be experienced mechanics on hand to give you advice and … Continue reading →

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March Bike Repair / Check with Pedal MCR

Posted on February 21, 2011 by makery

Title: March Bike Repair / Check with Pedal MCR Link out: Click here Description: 2pm Sunday 6th March Bike repair / check with Pedal MCR. You can learn how to maintain and repair your bike at this workshop. You may … Continue reading →

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Graphic Design Taster Session

Posted on January 27, 2011 by makery

Title: Graphic Design Taster Session Location: TARA office Time: Monday 14th Feb – 6pm Description: An inspirational graphic design taster session with an industry professional… introducing techniques in illustration and graffiti to produce cutting edge designs that the participants can … Continue reading →

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Building Bird / Bat boxes 5th Feb

Posted on January 27, 2011 by makery

Title: Building Bird / Bat boxes Morning Session Location: Letsby Av Description: Local carpenter Lance is running 2 sessions on Sat 5th Feb to help us build bird and bat boxes for the Estate. One at 11am and one at … Continue reading →

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