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The Baby Bugle
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Space But good news! Back in February! So, if you have ideas for a show, you're a performer, you want to help out, or you would like to provide a venue and host the station, contact Radio Space care of 834 5143. Big thank you to all our volunteers. They were all very wonderful. You have restored my faith in humanity, all you lovely Space Cadets, Station Managers, Technicians, DJs and Presenters, Poets and Performers! And special thanx to the Luverly Dolan and the Luverly Judd, without whom 48 hours would have been about 10 minutes. 48 Hours - Street PartyEveryone was missing the Street Festival so much, that, despite the shrunken budget, a last minute decision was made to throw a bit of a street party. The Saturday was billed as Retail Therapy day and included various competitions. Thanks to all the businesses who contributed to the organisation of the Treasure Hunt with prizes and encouragement: Mule, Organix, Java, Buddhist Centre, Arc, Harry Halls, Mick theBarber, Dr Hermans, Forbidden Planet, Mambo, Origin, Westworld, Aquatech, Fred Aldous, Riding High, Matt & Phred's and Manchester Craft & Design Centre. And all those lovely record shop people who helped out with the Record Shop Quiz Trail: Ambicus, Attitudes, Slam Jamz, Spin Inn, Beatin' Rhythm, Eastern Bloc, Fat City, One Way, Pelicanneck, Piccadilly Records, Vinyl Exchange, Vox Pop, Vinyl Revival and Earwaves. Well done to the Wonderful Palace of Affleck for managing to construct their very own Giant Crossword Puzzle. The Castle hosted a Pub Olympics where lots of beer guts competed at the noble sports of Pool, Darts and Table Football. As
we know, the sun shines on the righteous, so Sunday's Alfresco day was
music and beer on the sunny streets and lots of sunny chilled people
enjoying the delights of the sunny Northern Quarter. Thanks to
all those who contributed to creating that ambience, particularly Chris
Jam who stepped in at the last minute to mc the fashion show [new career
move?]. Consultation workshops Two consultation workshops took place on 17 and 18 August led by BDP and Urbed.The workshops were open to the public and about 40 residents and local business people turned up on each night. Most of the work was done in small groups, which gave a chance for people to discuss the proposals and come up with suggestions. The first evening invited participants to formulate their 'vision' for the Northern Quarter and then to examine their hopes and fears for the Smithfield development. On the second evening, we looked at the proposals for the development as they stand, in the light of the previous night's discussion. BDP are now in the process of drawing from the workshops a 'memorandum' to present to Ician. This will outline the most crucial issues raised by workshop participants. Ician will be invited to respond to the memorandum, giving details and timescale for how they intend to build these suggestions into their design process. Mackie Mayor We had been hoping that this fabulous and largely unknown building would be made available for events and exhibitions in the short term until a permanent use is found. Unfortunately, the stains on the beautiful stone floor are not a vestige of the masses of Victorian dead animal that used to grace the building, but rather an indication that the roof leaks. Nor does the neolithic heating system work. So a fair weather venue only. Amec are willing to put up £20,000 to do remedial work on the roof, but would need a guarantee that they could recoup that amount in the first year of operation. Fish market facade At the consultation workshops, the latest plans for this area of the development site were illustrated in the form of one of those lovely models that architects do - high class Blue Peter stuff. A six storey Klingon ship seems to have landed behind the facade. Could produce major income in parking revenues. I'd like to see the local Parking Attendants give a ticket to a Klingon ship! Craft Centre extension Latest plans for this are a five storey block comprising two parts: one residential, one for workshop units, with a link to the existing Craft and Design Centre. The Big Issue Are you interested in knowing more about the work of the Big Issue in the North and the Big Issue in the North Trust? Do you have any issues that you would like to raise with the Big Issue? Are you keen to know how you can help homeless people in Manchester? If the answer is yes to any of the above and you are a member or a resident of the Northern Quarter we would like to invite you to an Open Meeting: Thursday, 14 October, 6pm at The Big Issue, 135-141 Oldham St Looking
for accommodation and studio space? Smithfield
Market Site to be used for Markets again
CIDS is a flagship project which aims to co-ordinate, consolidate and develop cultural production across Manchester's metropolitan core.Two jobs are now available: Information Resources Manager [£20,170 to £21,370] The Information Resources Manager will play a key role in the development of this service through the management, development and dissemination of information services to partners and clients. The successful candidate must have experience of information management and will need to demonstrate good knowledge of Access Database and other Information Communication Technologies.They will be able to develop secure internal and external network systems in complance with the Data Protection Act.They must be proactive in researching and producing information from the sector and for the service. They must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and interact with a diverse range of partners from the sector and beyond. Administrator [£15,110] The Administrator will provide general administrative support to the Director, Information Resources Manager and Development Officers. They will be responsible for the set-up and implementation of a range of administrative and internal management systems for the service. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a sound knowledge of a range of administrative systems. They will have effective information management and communication skills. They will be experienced in the use of information management tools. They must be flexible and willing to take on other responsibilities within the service. Experience of Information and Communications Technologies would be an advantage. For full details, contact: Maggy Taylor: tel: 247 3443; fax: 247 6360; MMU Rm 110, Geoffrey Manton Building, Rosamund St West, M15 6LL. Closing date for applications: 18 September. Problems
with Insurance? Taking place 27 September to 10 October at major venues in Manchester, including in n/4: Black Arts Alliance are running two workshops for men only: tel: 07000 222278 Special film screening of Pure, Frog & Bucket, Wed 29 Sept, 7.30pm,free. Mask workshop (10am - 12) and shadow puppetry workshop (1.30-4.30pm) Mon 4 Oct, Community Arts Northwest, 3 Stevenson Square One-day
events at Band on the Wall: Band
on the Wall: Back after summer break As part of Manchester Food & Drink Festival, the very wonderful Market Restaurant will be launching the Magnificent Manchester Martini [do I get a sample for mentioning it?] and making Personalised Pudding Clubs available throughout the Festival [think I should have a sample of that too]. Market Restaurant, 104 High St, tel: 834 3743. N/4
Newcomers ... This
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week of every month. If you've got an event or news item you want included,
send to Lorna by the end of previous month. We can also send out leaflets
(not too heavy) in our mailing to over a hundred Northern Quarter Association
members. Also, contact us if you would like more copies of this bulletin.
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