From Monday 9 March to Monday 23 March 2026, Greater Manchester came alive with a two‑week celebration of the people, places and partnerships that grow and bring Live Well to life across the 10 GM boroughs.
On Wednesday 11 March more than 80 local residents joined us at the recent Hands Up Whitefield event to discover how Live Well is supporting the community and to help shape plans for the future.
Attendees had the chance to preview early designs for the new building, explore seating and colour options for the café, and share ideas about the types of activities they’d love to see in Whitefield.
We were thrilled by the fantastic suggestions for possible names for both the café and the wider centre, as well as the helpful feedback on what the café’s food offer should include.
The session opened with a warm welcome from the BOPN Chair Joanna Mawdsley followed by updates from guest speakers Lynne Ridsdale, Chief Executive, Bury Council and Tamoor Tariq, Cabinet Member for Adult Care, Health and Public Service Reform.
Tuesday 17th March at 11am, Online. The session will last between 60–90 minutes.
We would like to invite you to take part in a Bury focus group allied to the Greater Manchester State of the Sector research currently being undertaken. These conversations will provide deeper insight into the experiences, challenges and strengths of VCSE organisations working across Bury.
The focus group will be facilitated by Joe Kendal from Salford CVS. The discussion will explore:
