Posted by Vicky Harrold 
on Wednesday 29th September 2021
Cindy (36) and William (71), were introduced through our Love Your Neighbour programme in spring this year. The pals exchanged over 30 calls before finally getting to meet face to face. Six months into their friendship we caught up with them to find out what's so special about their friendship.
Posted by Laura Wilkinson 
on Thursday 26th August 2021
Manchester Cares is hiring! If you're looking for a challenging and exciting new role in the community, tackling loneliness and isolation across the city of Manchester, we want to hear from you.
Posted by Izzy Zimšek 
on Tuesday 10th August 2021
Our younger neighbours bring so much to our community network, so in this month's blog we shine a spotlight on some star volunteers from across our programmes. We chatted to Matt (32), Jaimie (28) and Jenny (36) about what getting involved in Social Clubs, Love Your Neighbour and Fundraising means to them, and why they’d recommend volunteering with Manchester Cares to their friends.
Posted by Fiona Bevans 
on Thursday 22nd July 2021
Summer is at its peak bringing with it some fabulous weather and allowing us to meet up outdoors where we have been able to see many of you again. With restrictions gradually easing we’re excited to be bringing you a range of clubs this month both outdoors and inside and hope you can come along to some too!
Due to popular demand Bowls and Brews is back! We’ve also got a face-to-face club at Platt Fields Market Garden and an exclusive virtual tour of the International Slavery Museum, led by a trained historian! Check out the full list below:
Posted by Isabel Rivera 
on Wednesday 14th July 2021
Are you into running or looking for some motivation to kick off your couch to 5k? We have exciting fundraising opportunities for runners wanting to test themselves and also tackle isolation and loneliness across our city.
Posted by Vicky Harrold on Friday 2nd July 2021
Over the past month, we have slowly and safely been transitioning back to face-to-face programmes, here we share some of our favourite stories and how we are ensuring safety is our number one priority.
Posted by Amy Saunders 
on Monday 21st June 2021
It has been an up and down month! Restrictions have changed, people are venturing back out in to the world and we are right behind all the fantastic restaurants, businesses and organisation across Manchester that are adapting and surviving the turbulence of Covid-19. Check out our full programme for this month right here.
Posted by Heather Madden 
on Monday 14th June 2021
For the final time, older neighbour Tony shares some picks from his great music collection. As a bonus this is a slightly longer playlist '… two cups of coffee and a packet of crisps please!'
Posted by Izzy Zimšek on Wednesday 9th June 2021
Today marks one year since friends Gloria (70) and Rheanne (29) were first introduced through our Love Your Neighbour programme. Find out more about their weekly natters on the phone and what they've got in common.
Posted by Isabel Rivera on Monday 7th June 2021
"I have loved having Manchester Cares and their virtual social clubs through lockdown. Seeing familiar and friendly faces has done no end to lift my spirits" - Alice, younger neighbour
