Levenshulme Traders Association
The Levenshulme District Centre Action Plan 2009 2019
The Levenshulme District Centre Action Plan 2009–2019 is now available to download as a pdf ( 2.8 mb )
The Levenshulme Traders
If anyone has any positive stories of trading in the area please let us have them.
email lawrencehennigan
The Christmas Lights Switch On 2011
This years Christmas Light Switch On will be held on Friday 9th December with entertainment from 4.30pm to 6pm. The date has been changed from the previously published date to accommodate everyone who wanted to attend.
Local Children can meet Father Christmas on the Village Green on the Corner of Chapel Street and Stockport Road from 4.30pm
The event is the result of a joint partnership between the Local Traders and Manchester City Council.
As traders we all benefit from this event and it will cost the Traders Association around £1650. This money is raised each year from donations from a small number of local traders.
The Lights are paid for by Cash Grant applications by the Levenshulme Community Association to whom we are very grateful.
We all know how much the local community appreciate this event which involves over 400 presents being given to local children and who can all have their photos taken with Father Christmas. No other district shopping centre does this and it is what makes the Levenshulme event unique.
We are looking for some main sponsors (i.e. four at £250 each and the rest from donations from you all). Some of you may feel that you can give £10, others may give a lot more. I can personally assure you that every single penny that you give is very much appreciated.
I'm sure you will feel very proud to have donated to you see the childrens eyes light up when they receive their present from Father Christmas
Afternoon Tea @ Bankley
Introduction to YOUth Workshops Planning 2012
You are invited to come and have a look around Bankley Studios & Gallery and talk to some of the artists that are interested in getting involved in young people’s art workshops in Levenshulme.
There will be opportunity to discuss ideas around creative youth work, examples and displays of previous events at the studios, as well as the current exhibition on display in the gallery:
Captured Images - The Photograph Comes to Prison - Michael Jacobson-Hardy
Refreshments with be provided.
For more information:
www.bankley.org.uk
www.sams-art.co.uk
Open Afternoon:
2.00 – 4.00pm
Friday 18th November
If you would like to come along, or find out more information, please contact Stacey on:
stacey@sams-art.co.uk
07967 621 860
e: gallery@bankley.org.uk
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Download Invitation Bankley Afternoon Tea pdf
Business Debtline
The Business Debtline offers a free, independent and confidential telephone helpline and online service for businesses seeking debt and money advice
0800 197 6026
http://www.bdl.org.uk/index.asp
It is aimed at small businesses and provides separate services for England/ Wales and Scotland. It is not available in Northern Ireland.
More information on Business Debtline is here
"British Association of Women in Policing - Support Staff Achievement Award 2011"
PCSO Tracy Threadgold-O'Sullivan
Our local PCSO Tracy Threadgold-O'Sullivan has won the British Association of Women in Policing - Support Staff Achievement Award 2011.
She is shown in the photo below receiving a present and a thank you card from Monica Johnson and Lawrence Hennigan on behalf of the Levenshulme Traders.
"British Association of Women in Policing - Support Staff Achievement Award 2011"
PCSO Tracy Threadgold-O'Sullivan
Our local PCSO Tracy Threadgold-O'Sullivan has won the British Association of Women in Policing - Support Staff Achievement Award 2011.
She is shown in the photo below receiving a present and a thank you card from Monica Johnson and Lawrence Hennigan on behalf of the Levenshulme Traders.
Levenshulme Salon
Friday 29th July
On 29th July 2011 up and coming musicians will gather at the Klondyke Club to battle it out for their chance to bag a record deal. A thrilling mix of acts will play for industry scouts and a rapt audience at the latest Unsigned Bands Night.
The community networking group, The Levenshulme Salon, aim to provide a platform for some of the most exciting acts to showcase their work and impress record executives looking for their next signing. With an exciting line-up of performers, you will discover rising stars on the music scene and find inspiration in the electrifying atmosphere.
more about the Levenshulme Salon Unsigned Bands Night
"Independents’ Day 2011"
your high street needs you!
Monday 4th July
On 4th July 2011 across the country, the public will be encouraged to buy at least one item from their local, independent shop to keep the high street alive.
Skillsmart Retail and the National Skills Academy for Retail have teamed up with independent retailers and trade associations around the country to encourage the public to celebrate diversity on the high street and support their local, independent retailers on 4th July.
Retailers can download the ‘Your high street needs you!’ poster online, ‘like’ the campaign on Facebook and following it on twitter.
Fresh data from Local Data Company’s surveys of 2,700 UK retail destinations (out of a potential 4,400 total UK destinations), highlights that high street vacancy rates have started to rise again.
The Local Data Company states that 14.6% of outlets are now vacant. This indicates that approximately 50,000 units are now not currently open to business on the UK high streets, showing just how challenging the situation is on the ground.
In Levenshulme activities will be taking place on the day at various premises.
Anne Seaman, Chief Executive of Skillsmart Retail said: “We are delighted to lead this campaign and support small retailers.
Raising awareness amongst the public is one of the biggest challenges smaller retailers face and our message is about encouraging the public to use their local high street and understand how important a diverse retail sector is.
It’s also essential that local retailers understand that to compete today they need to be top of their game. The time for sitting back has passed and action is required: Your high street needs you!”
The Levenshulme Festival 2011
As you know Levenshulme hosts an annual multicultural community festival every year.
Friday 21st October to Sunday 6th November 2011
It is now established as one of the longest and biggest community festivals in the UK.
Over 40 venues and groups are involved putting on over 100 Art, Business events, Craft, Community, Dance, Food, Live Music, Pub & Club, Literature & Sport Events plus special Children's events
Highlights include the massive Party in the Park and Fireworks Display, Levenshulme Means Business week, Levenshulme Food & Craft Market and lots more.
Now is the time to start planning events for the annual celebration of all that Levenshulme has to offer.
If you have any ideas or listings for this years festival, please email them back to this email as soon as posible
Levenshulme is home to a wealth of creative talent and we welcome involvement from everyone who lives or works in the area.
There are lots of ideas on the festival website, have a look at last years listings for inspiration
We are keen to promote everything that Levenshulme has to offer so please tell anyone working or living in Levenshulme, or who just wants to get involved in this massive community celebration.
www.levenshulmefestival.co.uk/contact-us
info@levenshulmefestival.co.uk
Levenshulme Means Business
Monday 21st March to Sunday 27th 2011
Levenshulme really does mean business. We talked about it for long enough. Yes it happened and it showed that if we all work together we can make things happen.
Over the next weeks I will compile all the information and collate a report from the traders and council. Once again well done to those who took part and look forward to working with you very soon
Here is a link to some images of the events during Levenshulme Means Business Week . If anyone has more photos of their events please send them with a short report on the event and we weill post them...
A Gallery of Photographs of events during Levenshulme Means Business March 2011 are here
The Levenshulme Treasure Hunt
Saturday 2nd April 2011 saw the prize giving for the Levenshulme Treasure Hunt at Inspire.
Details of the Levenshulme Treasure Hunt with a gallery of photos are here
Levenshulme means Business was a week of events in Levenshulme organised by Manchester City Council and the Levenshulme Traders.
Full Details of the event s during Levenshulme Means Business March 2011 are here
For more information contactl
Lawrence Hennigan (Levenshulme Traders)
07771 782 104
email: lawrencehennigan@gmail.com
Lawrence
Levenshulme Means Business
What does Business in Levenshulme mean to you?
Surving in a tough economic climate?
Developing and growing your business?
Giving your customers what they want?
Levenshulme Means Business - Do You?
Contact Cassim Kaaba (Concil) 07970 162330
email: c.kaaba@manchester.gov.uk
or Lawrence Hennigan Levenshulme Traders 07771 782 104
email cassim email: lawrencehennigan@gmail.com
For the past six months Lawrence, Mike and Monica from the Levenshulme traders have been very concerned about the damage to trade not only from the current economic climate but the roadworks in the Levenshulme area.
Since these meetings Lawrence has had several meetings with Cllr. Commons and Cassim Kaaba from the regeneration team to discuss ways of helping.
As a result of this there will be a business week in March 2011. This will involve a series of seminars for business help and advice
Before that, as part of the Levenshulme Festival, on Wednesday 3rd November 2010, the Levenshulme Traders Association in partnership with Manchester City Council will have a “Levenshulme means Business” event at m19 bar from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
We can all network together and discuss what the local traders would like to see happen during the business week next spring.
Please come and join the growing number of local businesses and find out how the Levenshulme Traders Association with Manchester City Council and its partners can help you.
You can meet your local council officers and Councillors, find out what they can do for your business and share your ideas for developing the Levenshulme Business Week in the Spring 2011. We also encourage you all to join The Traders Association.
The event is sponsored by Manchester City Council and The Levenshulme Traders Association.
This event is FREE. There will be refreshments on the night
Wednesday 3rd November 2010
“Levenshulme means Business” event at m19 bar from 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
For more information or to book your place
contact Cassim Kaaba on 0161 277 1880
or email c.kaaba@manchester.gov.uk
or contact Lawrence Hennigan on 07771 782 104
or email lawrencehennigan@gmail.com
Download Event Invitation in pdf format
Lawrence Hennigan states
"I have had the pleasure of trading in The Levenshulme area for the past 21 years and I am very proud to say its been been a fantastic experience. The reason I am still here, trading strongly, is that the community has supported my business. We employ 27 people and aim to continue to expand."
The Next Levenshulme Street Market
will probably not be held on Friday 23rd December
The market is supposed to be held on the corner of Stockport Road and Chapel Street every fourth week of the month
"Vince Cable in Levenshulme"
Thursday 14th April 2011
Vince Cable M.P. visted Levenshulme at the invitation of Cllr. John Commons and Cllr. Simon Asley. He spoke to the Levenshulme Traders and visted the Inspire Centre where he received a warm welcome.
A Gallery of Photographs of the event is here
Levenshulme Christmas Lights Switch On
This years Levenshulme Christmas Lights Switch on and Outdoor party on Tuesday 30 November had a touch of glamour, when ‘Elvis’ made a surprise visit to bring a touch of ‘Tinseltown’ to the area.
More about the Levenshulme Christmas Lights Switch On here
Levenshulme Traders Association
First Floor,
908 Stockport Road,
Levenshulme,
Manchester
M19 3AD
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Lawrence Hennigan
07771 782 104
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