NOMA

THE MYTHIC NEXUS
2025-09-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-03 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
A SCIFI / FANTASY BOOK CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

EAT THE FROG - Run Club
2025-09-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Midweek City 5k with Eat The Frog
Looking for a midweek boost? Lace up and join Eat The Frog for a relaxed 5k run weaving through the city streets. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, this is a friendly, social run at a pace that works for everyone.
After we cross the finish line, the evening doesn’t end there – we’ll head to the beautiful Altogether Otherwise garden to share a well-earned drink, unwind, and connect with fellow runners.
It’s not about racing, it’s about moving, exploring the city together, and enjoying good company midweek.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
2025-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.
Anything gardening related – you name it, we probably do it.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

YIN YOGA
2025-09-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
We will work with the energy of the full moon through meditation, yin yoga and guided journaling. With Yoga Club – In Present Company.

We will work with the energy of the full moon through meditation, yin yoga and guided journaling, calling in everything we want to manifest for the next lunar month and releasing anything we wish to leave behind.

What is Yin Yoga
In a Yin practice, we hold each pose for between 1-5 minutes, allowing the body time and space to open softly. Yin is a practice of yielding, allowing and nourishing; slowing down and being with sensation. Yin Yoga is simple, but simple does not mean easy.

While a vinyasa practice works with our muscular ‘yang’ structures, Yin works in a more subtle realm. Accessing the deeper tissues and networks of the body.

This class is a chance to hold and be held. All levels are welcome.

What to bring
Wear the comfiest clothes you have, pyjamas are welcome (and encouraged).
Bring layers or a blanket to help you feel cocooned.
A journal or paper & a pen
Any other special items, like crystals or treasured things

All ticket charges will go towards buying eqipment for the class. Our regular classes are every Thursday at 6pm, with In Present Company.

FLAT DAYS SOCIETY
2025-09-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-28 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

MAKESHIFT BICYCLE CLUB
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
No Lycra, no pressure. Just bikes, friends, and a ride that’s actually fun.

Some of these pursuits belong to childhood and don’t translate easily into the adult world, but we believe experimentation, open-ended collaboration and fun should still be altogether attainable, otherwise, what’s the point? It’s very early days for MAKESHIFT BICYCLE CLUB, but here are our founding principles:
NO PAIN AND NO GAIN An aimless bike club built on fun. Encouraging you to AIM-LESS and enjoy more.
REFRESHINGLY LOW TECH If you can’t fix it, you don’t own it. We’ll teach each other the basics.
BIKES THROUGH THE WIDEST POSSIBLE LENS As likely to make a trifle as we are to cycle. Always bike-related, but rarely in the way you expect.

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Wildlife Gardening Sessions “Moth Garden PT.3”
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club

Get involved as we continue the creation of our specialist moth garden and explore the vital role these beautiful night-time navigators play in our ecosystems.This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-08-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
In this weekly yoga club we’ll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

In this weekly yoga club we’ll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.
All levels of experience are welcome.
Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.
Hosted by Tam – @tamara.gwen

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Allpress Run Club
2025-09-04 07:30 - 08:30 | Allpress Espresso, Dantzic Street, #3, Manchester, England, M4 4AH, United Kingdom
A social 5K. Meet on Redfern Street. Free coffee and pastries.

THE STITCHING CIRCLE
2025-09-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
A JOURNALLING SEWING CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
A yarn club guided by the cycles of the moon and seasons. Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and a notebook to explore the gentle magic of crafting coupled with intention-setting. All levels welcome! Every other week at Altogether Otherwise.

A LATE SUMMER FETE
2025-08-31 11:00 - 16:00 | Sadler’s Yard, Redfern Street, Manchester, England, M60 0AB, United Kingdom
Close your eyes and imagine a fete. Yep, that’s the one. Sponge socks, bunting, baking, folk music + Celebrating 10 years of Sadler’s Yard.

Close your eyes and imagine a fete. Yep, that’s the one. Sponge socks, bunting, baking, folk music + Celebrating 10 years of Sadler’s Yard.
On Sunday 31st August, it’s all happening in Sadler’s Yard, and you’re invited.
This isn’t just any fête – it’s also a celebration of ten years of Sadler’s Yard, the hub of the neighbourhood, city’s first public square built in a hundred years, named by public vote after James Sadler, balloonist, chemist, pastry chef, and first man (with cat) to launch into the skies from this very neighbourhood.
In honour of this strange and brilliant legacy, expect:
• LIVE FOLK MUSIC
• PLANT SALES
• A VEGETABLE COMPETITION JUDGED
(with absolutely no authority)
• COOKERY DEMOS
(with pastry, of course)
• CAT PORTRAITURE
By Mr Gordo
• THE FIRST OFFICIAL GATHERING OF PEOPLE NAMED JAMES™
Bring your James to claim a commemorative badge!
Throw in some morris dancing, a tombola, and whatever local honey is going, and you’ve got yourself a proper day out.

Wildlife Gardening Sessions “Moth Garden PT.2”
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

Get involved as we continue the creation of our specialist moth garden and explore the vital role these beautiful night-time navigators play in our ecosystems.This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
2025-08-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Jot Bookshop writing and writing club

Read out loud from your writing practice (max. 10min) – prose, poetry, essay, memoir and everything in between – to a group of closely listening fellow dabblers in writing. Discuss your work and methods in an informal, friendly, supportive environment.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

FOOD TASTES GOOD
2025-08-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join our weekly cooking club. Bring ingredients, ideas of just yourself. Come down, cook and share a meal.

Come and enjoy our neighbourhood cooking club – a space to cook, share, eat, and connect. Whether you’re a kitchen pro or just love a good meal, everyone’s welcome.
The first Monday of every month is Pot Luck Night – bring a dish to share and discover the flavours your neighbours have to offer.
Good food, good company, and a warm welcome every time.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Wildlife Gardening Sessions “Moth Garden PT.1”
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

Get involved as we continue the creation of our specialist moth garden and explore the vital role these beautiful night-time navigators play in our ecosystems.
This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

AFRILIT BOOK CLUB - Your local African literature book club
2025-08-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
AN AFRICAN LITERATURE BOOK CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
An African Literature book club meeting every third Wednesday of each month.

Our June pick of the month is New Daughters of Africa, edited by Margaret Busby. It’s a powerful anthology bringing together the voices of 200 women writers of African descent from across the world.
There won’t be a book club meeting in July as we’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in August as usual.

Wildlife Gardening Club “BioBlitz with Lancashire Wildlife Trust”
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and discover the urban wildlife living right under noses at our first insect BioBlitz

Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.
Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and discover the urban wildlife living right under noses at our first insect BioBlitz of the year with our good friends at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
But what is a BioBlitz? Simply put, it’s a citizen led survey that helps to create a snapshot of the variety of life found in a specific location. The records collected then go on to form part of a genuine scientific survey of the area and are added to the national database.
Or in other words, it’s an informal and fun way to meet some fellow nature lovers and have a good nosey around in the NOMA garden on a Thursday night with an expert by your side. Who knows, we might even let you have a go with the big butterfly net.
This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

READING AND WRITING CLUB
2025-08-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
JOT BOOKSHOP READING CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
Come and join Laura and Swen from Jot Bookshop to read fragments of contemporary literature together. For novices and buffs. Lovers, not experts. 6pm every second Wednesday.
