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PEOPLE Ardwick in Wonderland In July Sunday Assembly and Commonplace with their amazing double decker event space, hosted a ‘Celebrate Wonderland’ event at Wonderland Park in Ardwick. Supported by One Manchester and We Love Manchester, the idea of setting up in the park was to take the familiar Sunday Assembly mix of inspiring talks, music and poetry right to the people, with the bus offering just enough shelter to escape the Manchester showers. Musical entertainment was provided by talented young singer and songwriter Chia Kali ( chiakali ) from Moss Side, with some Manchester classics performed by Ian Lawton ( ianlawtonmusic ). There were also fantastic readings from local poets Oliver-James Lomax ( Oliver James Lomax Poems ) Yvonne McCalla, Natalie Lek and Remi Adefeyisan. Tasty treats were also provided by Back on Track, a Manchester charity which supports adults experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs, offending, homelessness and mental health to make lasting, positive changes in their lives. Sunday Assembly Manchester meets every month, usually at The Wonder Inn at Shudehill, for chats, motivational talks, poetry and a good old-fashioned sing-along. Fancy popping along? To find out more visit Sunday Assembly Manchester or follow them @SunAssemblyMCR The pride of Gorton Gorton Carnival celebrated its 8th year in September with a colourful parade through the streets involving community groups, local organisations and schools from the area. The event has been going from strength to strength from its beginnings in 2009. This year the procession began at Sacred Heart Primary School led by a brass band, with the Sea Cadets, British Legion, Gorton Horticultural Society and Gorton Visual Arts taking part. The afternoon saw a lively Debdale Park hosting live bands, exciting birds of prey performances, and a show from the residents of Manchester Dogs’ Home. In true Mancunian spirit and despite some rain, Gortonians turned out in their numbers to celebrate with their community. The Reverend David Gray gave a poignant speech for the 22 Manchester Arena victims, and also offered a silent prayer while 22 doves were released in their memory. One Manchester supports many community initiatives, so if you would like to get involved get in touch with the Customer Involvement team on 0161 230 1013 or email them at customerinvolvement@onemanchester.co.uk 6 @onemcr
MESSAGE FROM GREATER MANCHESTER FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE HOME Fire update Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in London, Mayor Andy Burnham set up the Greater Manchester High Rise Task Force to provide fire safety reassurance, building by building. We have been working alongside your landlord to ensure you feel safe in your home as quickly as possible. As part of this work, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has been carrying out inspections of all high rise premises, including your block, to ensure buildings comply with fire safety regulations and the right fire safety advice is in place. Fire crews have also visited high rises to familiarise themselves with the building - its layout and emergency systems - in case a fire does happen. However, it does mean that you need to consider your own fire safety and how a fire in your home could impact on other residents in your block. Make sure you understand what to do in the event of a fire, whether it’s in your flat or somewhere else in the building. If you still have concerns about fire safety in your building or want some fire safety advice than please contact the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service on 0800 555 815 or speak to your landlord. Residents are also being offered a Safe and Well visit to assess your fire risk and take into account factors such as your health and wellbeing and crime prevention - if you would like a visit call us on 0800 555 815 or ask your landlord. Please be assured that we will continue to work with your landlord so you can be confident your home is safe. Please also remember that serious fires in high rise buildings are rare. Purpose-built blocks of flats are designed to keep people safe if a fire breaks out elsewhere in the building. If you’re unsure whether your cream is paraffin-based, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist and if it is, follow these steps to keep yourself safe: Do you use emollient creams, lotions or ointments to treat your eczema, psoriasis or other dry skin condition? White soft paraffin, white soft paraffin plus 50% liquid paraffin or emulsifying ointment, can soak into clothing, bedding, towels and other fabrics and furniture, which can cause them to catch fire if they come into contact with a burning cigarette or naked flame. They have been linked to more than 30 deaths in England since 2010, so it’s really important to take care if you use them. 1. Do not smoke, or go near people who are smoking near naked flames while these products are in contact with your clothes, bedding, dressing or bandages. 2. Change your clothes and bedding regularly (daily if possible) as the paraffin soaks into the fabrics. Even washing might not remove all traces of the cream unless items are washed at a high temperature. 3. Make sure that the paraffin doesn’t soak into chairs, seating or furniture. 4. Tell carers that you are using these creams and show them this article. 5. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you smoke and use these creams. They might be able to give you a different cream or help and support if you want to stop smoking. 0330 355 1002 7
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