MAYBE I'LL MEND
2026-05-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
A mending club open to all skill levels. Bring an item of clothing that needs some TLC and any sewing supplies you may have!

Mending used to be second nature – most homes had a tin of buttons, needles, and thread ready for repairs. Now, a missing button or worn-out sock often means the end of a garment.
Mending Club brings those lost skills back. It’s a friendly, free space to slow down, learn or practice mending, and share stories stitched into our clothes. Bring along the jeans you’ve worn to death, your moth-eaten jumper, or socks with holes – together we’ll give them new life.
No experience needed – whether you’re a seasoned stitcher or can’t thread a needle, you’re welcome. Every other Tuesday at Altogether Otherwise, we gather to darn, patch, stitch, and mend. Tools and materials are provided, and inspiration is always on hand.
Expect a casual social environment where we can share what we’re currently working on, ask for advice and chat. We’re all about sharing knowledge and skills, so if you’re not sure how to go about a particular mend, feel free to ask! If you don’t have access to all the supplies you might need, a range of needles and materials will be supplied. If you’re not sure what you may need for a particular mend, check out the @manchestermendingclub Instagram for more inspiration.

EAT THE FROG - Run Club
2026-05-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 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.

DO NOTHING CLUB
2026-05-13 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-05-27 18:00 - 18:45, 2026-06-03 18:00 - 18:45 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Sit quietly for 45 minutes. No phones, no pressure, no breakthroughs. Just boredom.

No breathing techniques.No new ways of sitting.No subtle manoeuvres.Nothing.
Meeting in silence isn’t a new idea. But we aren’t sitting for mindfulness, or for art, or for spiritual improvement. We’re just sitting. It’s going to be boring. A little boredom is good for you – and it’s increasingly hard to come by.
We’ll sit down.A couple of minutes to arrive.Phones off.
We’ll sit quietly for 45 minutes. If you need to leave, you can. No pressure. At the end, there’s no debrief. No revelations. You just get up and carry on with your day.
Hope that’s OK with you.

READING AND WRITING CLUB
2026-05-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 of the month.

IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

THE STITCHING CIRCLE
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
A journaling sewing club!

A yarn club guided by the moon and seasons. Bring your current project and a notebook. All yarn crafts and levels welcome!
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.

THE ZINE CLUB
2026-05-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
New Club! Every Other

We have a New Club! Every other Friday afternoon we are The Zine Club, here at Altogether Otherwise.
A very informal meet up where we browse, swap, make and chat about zines.
Come along, bring what you are working on or bring nothing at all! Just Join In.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
2026-05-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-06-09 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.

AFRILIT BOOK CLUB - Your local African literature book club
2026-05-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 “Wildflower ID Walk with Leif Bersweden”
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join PLANT CIC for their Wildlife Gardening Club.

Head out into the gardens for a Wildflower ID Walk with writer, botanist and nature communicator, Leif Bersweden.
Leif is a passionate champion of our wild plants and fungi and we are thrilled to have him join us in the gardens again this year!
You may know Leif from his brilliant book ‘Where the Wildflowers Grow’, his appearance on Springwatch, or as an Ambassador for the charity Plantlife.
This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
2026-05-27 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.

Allpress Run Club
2026-06-04 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.
