The Shaw Centre

20/02/2026

We all love a Friday Afternoon singalong. 🎤🎶😊

20/02/2026

Laura and Ronnie made us some cupcakes today and delicious they look too.😋 They both did a fabulous job. 😊 🧁 🧁 🧁

19/02/2026

📢 Help us call for free transport for carers 📢

From 1st March, older and disabled people in Greater Manchester will benefit from free round-the-clock travel on Bee Network buses, with the permanent lifting of the 9.30am restrictions on concessionary passes. This is a really positive step towards reducing inequality and helping older and disabled people retain their independence.

However, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) does not currently offer free transport for carers. We think this should change. Carers often struggle financially as many have to leave work or reduce their hours in order to provide care, and Carers Allowance is not enough to live on. According to research by Carers UK, 49% of carers have cut back on essentials such as food, heating, clothing and transport, and 74% are worried about their future financial security.

We believe carers should not be financially penalised for supporting their loved ones, particularly when the person they care for could not travel without their support. Carer or companion travel passes have been successfully rolled out in places like Bristol and Warwickshire, and could make a big difference for carers in Manchester.

TfGM are currently running a consultation to get the public's views on their new Transport Strategy. We are encouraging our readers to complete the survey and call for free transport for carers. While there are no specific questions about carers, there are text boxes where you can write comments.

Participate in the consultation: https://www.gmconsult.org/transport/transport2050/

18/02/2026

🎉 Special Offer – Shaw Centre T-Shirts! 🎉

Get your Shaw Centre T-shirts at half price OR BETTER:

👕 1 for £7.50
👕 2 for £15.00
👕 3 for £20.00

We don’t have many left, so grab yours fast!

📍 Available from the Centre from tomorrow
📦 Postal orders available – P&P paid by the buyer

Support the Shaw Centre and wear your pride in style! 💙

18/02/2026

Did you know we have a YouTube channel?!
Over there you can find things like our 🎭 radio drama, 🎙️ radio shows, and other great content and we’re hoping to add even more in the future!

We’ll be honest… we’re not the most frequent uploaders but we’re making a real effort to start adding content more regularly, so now’s the perfect time to subscribe and keep an eye on us 👀✨

Here’s one of our latest Shorts to get you
Head over, take a look, and let us know what you think!

🔗 https://youtube.com/shorts/Z6Z8S81flw8?si=kCVDWRodrANxAx7S
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Like, comment, and subscribe 📌 exciting things are coming 🚀🎬

18/02/2026

17/02/2026

Bobby and Heidi had fun biking this morning!

🚲🚴‍♀️🚵‍♀️

17/02/2026

馬年好運 Happy Lunar New Year 🐴

🧧Wishing all our Mancunians luck, strength and health in the Year of the Horse and stride into the year with confidence, warm-heartedness and generosity.

Here's to 2026 being a brilliant year for you and all your neigh-bours 🎉

17/02/2026

Niall enjoying some caricature coloring-in.
Well done Niall! 🖍🎨👨‍🎨

16/02/2026

This Wednesday is our Crumpsall/Cheetham carers group in North Manchester.

It will be taking place Ukrainian Cultural Centre AUGB Manchester 31 Smedley Lane, Cheetham Hill M8 8XB from 12.30pm-2.30pm

If you would like any more information on the group please ring Karen on 07903 685435

15/02/2026

The last of our valentine party pictures on this romantic weekend. We hope you had a good one. Have a great day everyone ❤️