Platt Chapel

The Chapel: WEEK 3 (take 2)

2009-04-30T21:48:00.008+01:00

Chums of The Chapel Featurette: Dream Factory

2009-04-10T13:59:00.002+01:00

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Zara Khalique's brand of custom designed, one-off clothing, accessories and artwork has taken The Chapel by storm....

The young fashionista has been in the game for 2 year, revamping your hand me downs, recycling your rags into more vibrant, fresher pieces of material mastery. Whatever you want, whatever you need, she'll customised those airforce1's sending them into limited edition status.

But you can't man a movement on ur lonesomes, backed up by the DT family there's a whole gaggle of artists, musicans, models, DJs and MCs ready reppin' those skills to a wider audience. But don't take our word for it, take hers:

"I've like to do a bit of everything, check out the picture galleries for examples of my techniques and work, but if you want something you haven't seen, just ask. My stuff has been stocked in a few shops and that, but i'm gonna sell it by myself for the time being, whether online or at stalls.

Dream factory is definately not about the money, but the love ;) i know what it's like not to have loads of $$$ to shell out for lovely things, so i keep prices as low as i can.

I keep things personal; if you email me, you'll only get a reply from me, i run every aspect of the brand.

Dream factory fully supports and has so much love for anyone whos doing anything positive, passionate, anything that helps you grow. It's all about skillz & thrillz, right? and helping each other to get to where we want to be."

For more check out the website
http://www.allihavetodoisdream.co.uk/

or come on down to the show tonight:

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Chums of The Chapel Featurette: Church of Craft

2009-04-09T14:41:00.003+01:00

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For those of you who like to get your creative juices flowing to the sound of knitting needles clicking, scissors snipping away at materials that need stitching, paper mache to tissue paper displays, its all happening here when Church of Craft Manchester meets The Chapel!

Our aims are to "create an environment where any and all acts of making have value to our humanness... To find moments of creation in our everyday activities and simple satisfaction". "The power of creating gives us the confidence to live our lives with all the love we can". What a mantra hey?!! Church of Craft Manchester and The Chapel don't affliate ourselves with any religions, we promote people of all faiths and of no faith to come along and get stuck in no matter what the dogma, so check it out!

Watch this trailer for Faythe Levine’s new documentary "Handmade Nation" for an idea of what we do.

http://churchofcraft.org/category/all-chapters/manchester-uk/
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Chums of The Chapel Featurette: STAR

2009-04-09T13:01:00.002+01:00

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What is STAR???

STudent Action for Refugees is a unique organisation giving university students the opportunity to:

-educate awareness of refugee issues in innovative ways
-support refugees in their local communities through volunteering
-campaign with & for the rights of refugees

Why refugees and why students???

Refugees and asylum seekers are a vulnerable group of people who often have a long & difficult struggle to secure their safety in another country. As people fleeing persecution, torture & prejudice they need & deserve our support.

As a new generation it is vital that students have a positive attitude towards refugees, asylum seekers & displaced people. Students have time, energy & enthusiasm to give to supporting refugees & asylum seekers.

STAR aims to cater for all its members & supporters. Whether you want to participate in volunteering projects, campaigns, organise publicity stunts, work with refugees in your local area or simply turn up to a meeting to hear a speaker or receive our quarterly newsletter, it’s here, it’s fun and it’s yours for the taking.

Contact Rick on 07891095245 if you’d like to find out more about Manchester based student groups & how you can help supporting this work.

http://www.star-network.org.uk/index.php/

support the national campaign for 'Let Them Work'

http://e-activist.com/ea-campaign/clientcampaign.do?ea.client.id=121&ea.campaign.id=2672
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press ☮'s

2009-04-08T21:01:00.007+01:00

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"Old Chapel's Lease of Life" by Steve Cunliffe

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1106607_old_chapels_lease_of_life

Reviewed: 04 April, 2009

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"The Chapel" by Chris Gilliver

http://www.citylife.co.uk/clubs/reviews/16117_the_chapel_sparks_with_eclecticism_and_fun

Reviewed: 24 March, 2009

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"CHAPEL’S KISS OF LIFE" by Miranda Nairn

http://www.student-direct.co.uk/2009/03/chapels-kiss-of-life/

Reviewed: 16th March , 2009

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Community Events MARCH / APRIL / MAY / JUNE (free unless otherwise stated)

2009-04-05T15:51:00.002+01:00

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The Everyday, Everybody Jam
Thu, March 26, 24 hours

(A day of musical delights…
Guitars, piano, violin, bring your own instruments.
We'll also be showing a musical film)

(Café open from 10am till late)

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Chapel of Craft; Bitch and Stitch
Mon, March 30, 6pm – 7pm

(An evening of creativity…
Come share talents, make, shake, paint, staple, spanner,
natter, clatter and CRUSH... or enjoy some really good cakes!)

(Café open from 10am till late)

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Thai Chi Tuesdays
Tue, March 31, 7pm – 8pm

(Every Tuesday till the end of time!)

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Rhythms of Resistance Practice
Thu, April 2, 6:30pm – 9:00pm

(Rhythms of Resistance…
a drum band that plays at demonstrations and direct actions that
fall within the broad definition of 'anti-capitalist')

http://www.rhythmsofresistance.co.uk

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Dream Factory Fashion Show
Fri, April 10, 7:30pm – 11:00pm

(Zara Khalique, a young talent based in north weezy…
showcases her new collection to sounds of dubstep, folk and hip hop from the chapel’s own devaState of minD)

http://www.allihavetodoisdream.co.uk

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CCTV Cabaret
Thu, April 16 & Fri, April 17

(More info TBC)

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Thai Chi Tuesdays 7pm
Tue, April 21

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Apathetical Reader
Wed, April 22, 7pm – 8pm

(Why do loads of young people feel creatively disillusioned…?
An Apathetical Reader answers. An Independent zine collecting quality journalism, illustration, photography and assorted writings from the vibrant city of Manchester – today is when creativity, pop culture and The Chapel combine to create a masterpiece of da vinci proportions, so come on down, and bring the passion)

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G20 Debrief Meeting
Thu, April 23, 7pm – 10pm

(More info TBC)

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STAR Meeting
Mon, April 27, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

(Student Action for Refugees…
a unique network of 25 university-based student groups who provide practical support to refugees in local communities, campaign with and for the rights of refugees and raise awareness of refugee issues)

http://www.star-network.org.uk

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Thai Chi Tuesdays 7pm
Tue, April 28

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STAR Fundraiser (in line with Amnesty International)
Wed, April 29

(More info TBC)

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STAR Meal
Thu, April 30

(More info TBC)

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World Music Day
Fri, May 1

(More info TBC)

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[Untitled] Art exhibition 6-10pm
Tue, May 5 - Thu, May 7 (10am – 5pm)

(More info TBC)

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Amnesty Art Exhibition
Fri, May 8

(More info TBC)

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Amnesty Talks
Sat, May 9

(More info TBC)

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Unicef Markets and Big Day of Goodness 10am- 10pm
Sun, May 10

(More info TBC)

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Thai Chi Tuesdays 7pm
Tue, May 12

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Future Sonic
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16

(More info TBC)

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MAPS
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25

(More info TBC)

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X Trax Festival
Fri, June 5 - Sun, June 7

(More info TBC)

http://www.xtrax.org.uk/xtrax/index.html

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Not Part of Festival
Thu, July 2 – Sat, July 18

(More info TBC)

http://www.notpartof.org/

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†he chapel social centre manifesto

2009-04-01T14:21:00.001+01:00

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Aims and Objectives

-The aims are to provide a social space & cafe with material and resources to be open for use by all; such as instruments, computers and a library. In doing so, we aim to advance access and encourage artistic creativity of all forms. We also aim to encourage community involvement by engaging with different issues and improving quality of life by:

a) Enabling greater access to all forms of the performing arts by providing an open arts venue and facilities in which all events will be open and a minimal charge/donation will be asked.

b) Providing opportunities to learn and develop skills by providing art and cultural workshop programmes.

c) Increasing access to art by providing a community gallery and exhibitions of local and international artists.

d) Facilitating the development of artists’ work and skills by providing facilities to practise, rehearse and advance their work.

e) Building co-operation and cultural understanding by working with other institutions and individuals, both locally and in the wider international communities.

f) Working with existing groups to promote sustainable living, environmentally and ecologically; through education & information and by creative examples in and around the space.

g) Encouraging discussion around current issues, especially the environment, humanitarian issues, health issues and issues arising from poverty.

h) Providing a social space that encourages free-thinking, radical critiques and creativity in pursuance and development of social solutions to the challenges of modern day society.

i) Supporting local and grassroots campaigns; and to act as a tool for social change by promoting a range of activities, such as film & music nights, work shops, exhibitions, meetings, markets, actions and by providing healthy affordable food.

Use of the Space

-The Space is to be used by those in pursuance of the aims and goals outlined in section 2, ensuring the following;

a) No established political group may use the space for political means or political campaigning, although they may use it when working with other organizations in pursuance of the goals outlined in section 2.

b) The campaigns run in The Chapel Community Centre are agreed on by the committee and must be accessible to any member of society and not be in any way Sexist, Racist, Fascist, attack a specific religion or promote violence.

c) The directors retain the right to bring to a halt any Campaign that becomes detrimental to the running of the centre.

d) Groups who use the space free of charge are asked to donate some time towards the running of the space. Priority, when possible, will be given to those groups who are contributing time over those who are not.

Potential Uses;

-Gallery Space; The space can be used for artists to display their work both inside and outside.

-Workshops; a large main hall with a substantial capacity tables, chairs, tools and arctic pelicans, the space can be used for a variety of workshops,

-Classes: If anyone is interested in using the space to run classes in any thing such as Yoga, Thai Chi etc

-Music: rehersal space for small or large bands, interactive music groups.

-Theatre; rehersal space and venue use

-Voluntearing oppurtunities; We will be pairing up with other organisation's in order to provide voluntearing oppurtunities.

Interested? Contact:

info@plattchapel.com

Ben C : 07846894351 / Rick : 07891095245

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[=o=] TheSnaps [=o=]

2009-03-30T19:11:00.001+01:00

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http://www.olegtolstoy.co.uk/
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The Chapel : WEEK 2

2009-03-27T08:00:00.001Z

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The Chapel Launch Weekend

2009-03-20T08:00:00.001Z

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a chapel in progress...

2009-02-13T12:49:00.000Z

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Many thanks to all that made it down to the space over these past couple of weeks, we couldn't have done it without you.
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Pictures from NYE

2009-01-03T04:12:00.001Z

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(main room - light show courtesy of Elliot Woods http://www.vimeo.com/elliotwoods)

http://www.myspace.com/metalinkdjs
http://www.myspace.com/metalinkdjs
http://www.myspace.com/metalinkdjs

(to 2008 we say goodbye, & to 2009 we say utz)

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A Fine (Time)Line Between Love & Great(Ness)

2009-01-01T08:01:00.002Z

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Platt Chapel, 186 Wilmslow Road, Manchester

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First fasinating fact!:

869/870 AD - Nico Ditch a 6 mile iron age road is built alongside the boundaries of Murcia & Northumbria (passing the chapel's eventual resting place)...

Dug in a single night by the Citizens of Manchester, its purpose is to protect all against the imminent Viking invasion...

1699 - The original plot of land is bought for only £99!!!!!!

1720 - Non-conformist dissedents build the chapel in reaction to the established Church of England and the doctrine of the Trinity

1885 - Manchester Amateur Photographic Society is founded and begin to use the space, chronicling the changing face of Manchester over the past 250 years

1973 - Unitarian Church closes

1998 - Russell Leite Theatre School hire the premises

2004 - Building is left derelict for 5 years :(

Here it starts to get interesting!:

2008 - Real Estate company buy building in auction and bidding war begins for the control of leasehold...

NYE 08/09 - 9 students from Manchester's dream to return this site of heritage back to its former glories begins... Oh & one HUGE kick ass party goes down, yeeeha!!!!!

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