Battle Of The Bands
Music Evermore and the We Will Rock You Project are delighted to announce that Manchester music legend Rowetta will be joining us as a guest judge at our upcoming Battle of the Bands, alongside Rachel Waters (Brighter Sound) and James Ryan (Manchester City Council).
Taking place 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Friday 20 March at the Wythenshawe Forum Library Creative Space, the event will see eight young bands from across Manchester take to the stage to perform one song each, before the judges select the overall winner.
The evening will showcase the incredible talent and dedication of a growing community of young musicians aged 7–16, all of whom take part in regular band sessions delivered by the We Will Rock You Project across evening and weekend band sessions in various Manchester locations.
Tickets are £5, with all proceeds going directly towards supporting the work of Music Evermore CIC, helping to ensure that music education remains accessible and affordable for as many young people across Manchester as possible.
Tickets can be purchased via: muscevermore.com/live-events-1
Men of Manchester Urged to Get Life-Saving AAA Screening at Manchester City FC
Men across Manchester aged 64 to 66 are being urged to take advantage of a free, potentially life-saving health check at a special Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening event hosted at Manchester City FC’s Etihad Campus.
The event will take place on Thursday 26 February 2026, from 9:30am to 5pm, and is open to men aged 64–66 who have not previously been screened.
AAA is a serious condition that occurs when the main blood vessel in the abdomen becomes weakened. It often develops without any symptoms, meaning many men are unaware they have the condition until it becomes dangerous. A simple, painless screening can detect AAA early and significantly reduce the risk of life-threatening complications.
Incentives and additional support
To make the day even more appealing, men who attend the screening will be entered into a free prize draw, with the chance to win:
• A signed Manchester City FC shirt
• A stadium tour voucher
• Match tickets to the final game of the season
Alongside AAA screening, attendees will also be able to access:
• Free blood pressure checks
• A range of health services and community groups
• Support and advice from vascular specialists, who will be available throughout the day to answer questions
Complimentary tea and coffee will be available, helping to create a relaxed and welcoming environment.
For security reasons at the venue, attendees may bring one family member only if required on the day.
Booking information
Booking is essential, and places are limited. Men are strongly encouraged to secure their appointment as soon as possible by contacting the AAA Screening Team:
Phone: 0161 291 5716
Website: www.manchesterlco.org/aaa-screening
Event details
Venue: Manchester City FC, Etihad Campus, Manchester, M11 3FF
Date and time: Thursday 26 February 2026, 9:30am – 5pm ENDS
Mend + Tend is Back
Mend + Tend is an event to inspire leaders, managers and teams in health, education and community settings to step out of constant urgency and leave with practical ways to design secure, sustainable ways of working that actually fit real life and real people.
Mend + Tend is a response to repeated requests from leaders and teams for a collective pause to replenish, reflect and redesign.
The event is at the iconic Manchester Museum Top Floor Hub, a dynamic, community-centred space for action, learning and dreaming.
You'll hear inspiring speakers who will share their real stories and give fresh perspectives and practical insights about healthy work that values wellbeing alongside impact.
Powerful Networking to connect and rethink work-world design with other brilliant people and Nurturing workshops to try creative, reflective activities that help you tend to your wellbeing.
Mend + Tend is for people who care deeply about impact, but are feeling the strain of constant urgency, rising pressure and ways of working that no longer fit real life.
You can expect a warm welcome, inspiration, space to nurture your ideas, wellbeing and purpose.
Mend + Tend is shaped though Healing-Centred Design® an approach that goes beyond trauma-informed practice to actively design work that is safe, supportive and sustainable by default, not just responsive when things break.
Join us in redesigning how work works!
More info and tickets can be found here: https://brilliantthing.co.uk/mend-tend/
Moonlit Miles Volunteers Needed
We are looking for some volunteers to help out at Moonlit Miles on Saturday 31 January.
Moonlit Miles is a collaboration between Manchester City Council and Slow Run Club focused on raising awareness about women and girls’ safety within parks. It is taking place in Platt Fields with laps of a 3km route around the park wearing lights and glow in the dark clothing. It will also be an opportunity to network with local running clubs.
We are looking for:
Route marshals
Volunteers to welcome people to the park and check tickets
Volunteers to see attendees out of the park
Volunteers will have an opportunity to run the route in the first couple of waves if they wish to.
You can sign up via the MCRVIP website here: https://mcrvip.com/volunteers/opportunity/10264193