As Mancunians describe their concerns about the city, one is subjected to a shocking xenophobic attack caught on video.
Housing activists criticise jailing of Chris Blaine and council’s homelessness policy
Greater Manchester Housing Action (GMHA) are campaigning to improve the housing situation within Greater Manchester. GMHA are appalled at the jailing of homeless activist Chris Blaine, who recently carried out a rooftop protest in an attempt to stop the eviction of homeless people squatting in the Ducie Bridge pub. They have written an open letter […]
Manchester needs to put Housing First to reduce homelessness
Walking around the city streets of the UK, it is impossible to miss the growing levels of homelessness. Ever more homeless people appear, asking for change or sheltering in doorways. Are they asleep, unconscious, or worse? It’s hard for passers-by to tell, and few are willing to check. It is often the most vulnerable people […]
Wythenshawe’s urban poet masterminds exhibition of homeless artists
An exhibition of work from Manchester’s homeless artists was displayed at Nexus Art Cafe in the city’s Northern Quarter. The artwork was available to buy and the money raised will be used to buy vital winter provisions for the homeless. The exhibition featured work produced in homeless centres, including The Booth Centre and The Mustard Tree, […]
Young homeless artists exhibit mindful art at Nexus Art Gallery
Mindful meditation helps young homeless people express their emotions by “putting their feelings on paper”.
The Meteor Events Round-Up October 2025
Events and actions taking place this month.
Events Round-Up September 2025
Summer may be winding down but festival season isn’t over just yet – with the final installment of Green Island Festival taking place in Hulme next weekend, a whole programme of events to celebrate Manchester’s Japan week, and a load of Heritage Open Days taking place across Greater Manchester, this month’s events calendar has something for everyone.
Anti-fascists call for Manchester City Council to ban racist rallies
Anti-fascist campaigners are launching a petition aimed at preventing Manchester City Council from allowing their land to be used for racist gatherings.
St Peter’s Square camp eviction hearing 13 January 2025
The red tents in St. Peter’s Square have been there for 10 months now, and the council want them gone. Their time may be up, depending on the outcome of a possession hearing.
Rochdale Festival of Ideas
In March, Rochdale hosted its first ‘Festival of Ideas’. Coinciding with the reopening of the renovated Rochdale Town Hall, it brought together artists, musicians, community groups, and schools to explore the power of creativity in bringing together everyone across Rochdale’s diverse community.