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500 Words Competition Winners

500 Words Competition Winners


This year we received a record number of entries into the 500 Words Competition, and everyone made it very difficult for our panel to choose from! The quality of entries was incredible, and reading everyone's stories really warmed our hearts. After lots of discussion, we are pleased to announce this…

Akeisha’s Blog – Remembering the Pan-African Congress


I hope you’re in the mood for a bit of a history lesson today! As someone who lives and works in Greater Manchester as an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, I find it amazing that so many incredible events have happened in our region which have led to huge societal…

Breaking Bias at Be Free Festival

Breaking Bias at Be Free Festival


Over 200 people visited Creative Together’s annual two-day ‘Be Free’ arts festival last weekend in Manchester, a celebration where everyone is encouraged to be their true selves, no matter their identity, background or experience. This year’s event featured a stellar line-up of musicians, artists, poets, and performers, including local talent,…

Join us at Manchester Pride!

Join us at Manchester Pride!


We are so excited to once again be taking part in the Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday 23rd August and would love for you to join us! We have a number of spaces available to either walk in the parade, or you can hop in our Pride-decorated bus and enjoy…

Creative Stars – May Winners!

Creative Stars – May Winners!


Congratulations to our latest round of Creative Stars winners! Our service user awards celebrate the people who shine brightly and do wonderful things for each other. We have four exciting category winners, who will receive a badge, £30 Love2Shop voucher and a certificate. Congratulations to this month’s round of winners:…

You’re Invited to Creative Together’s Be Free Festival

You’re Invited to Creative Together’s Be Free Festival


It's that time again! Creative Together is holding the 'Be Free Festival' 2025, a fully co-produced two-day event on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th July between 12pm-6pm. This year, the festival is hosted by the 53Two Theatre at Arch 19, Watson Street, Manchester, M3 4LP. The venue is fully inclusive…