Digital inclusion, confusion and that Aha! moment
Tina Cribbin of Hulme Writers & Savers shares reflections on her digital skills-sharing sessions as part of GM Savers Go Digital! project – supported by the National Lottery Community... Continue Reading
Manctopia: Reality TV in a journalism jumper*
“We want Manchester to be this cosmopolitan city…but at what cost?” Judith from Lifeshare in the trailer for Manctopia The series trailer and episode lead-ins for this 4-part BBC... Continue Reading
Its the little wins
Tina Cribbin celebrates recent achievements of local residents and members of On Top of the World in Hulme. In our tower block there was always a sense of hopelessness... Continue Reading
Networks get stronger despite coronavirus isolation
In the third of a series of articles looking at the experiences of some of our members during the pandemic, Rowena Harding asks Sharon Davis about the community response... Continue Reading
Greater Manchester Savers: Our story so far
Explore any urban neighbourhood in Greater Manchester – seek out its craft groups, its over 50s exercise classes, its food banks, parent groups, and meal clubs – and there... Continue Reading
Looking out for each other during lockdown
In the second of a series of articles looking at the experiences of some of our members during the pandemic, Rowena Harding asks Tina Cribbin about On Top of... Continue Reading
Dot the do-er!
In the first of a series of articles looking at the experiences of some of our members during lockdown, Rowena Harding asks Dot Lomax what has been happening in... Continue Reading
Manchester Inner City Exchange
“How can we become more politically savvy?” This was one of many questions posed during an incredible two days at the first Manchester Inner City Exchange which brought together... Continue Reading
Swapping ideas at the Anson community shop
In March, women from Mums Mart Savers in Wythenshawe and Miles Platting Savers visited the Anson Community Grocer in Rusholme to share ideas about bringing residents together and organising... Continue Reading
International Women’s Day
Mums Mart Savers were pleased to be invited by their local councillor Madeline Monaghan to attend the annual International Women’s Day event at Wythenshawe Forum on 8 March. Mums... Continue Reading