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        • Food and DrinkNOMA in Manchester has transformed into a bustling culinary destination, boasting an array of food and drink offerings.
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        • Altogether OtherwiseAltogether Otherwise is home to a huge array of clubs that anyone can join. From wool weaving to gardening to cooking to pottery – and best of all, they’re free.
        • PLANT at NOMAPLANT Co-operative CIC is a multi award-winning, not-for-profit urban gardening collective, founded right here at NOMA in the spring of 2021.
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  • Apr 2025

    • Wed 16
      • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

        AFRILIT BOOK CLUB – Your local African literature book club
        Free
        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.

    • Thu 17
      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – WILDLIFE GARDENING SESSIONS “MOVING SWIFTLY ON”
        Free
        How to identify Swifts, Swallows and Martins, why they are in trouble and how to help them. A talk with Bolton and Bury Swifts.

        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.

    • Mon 21
      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        FOOD TASTES GOOD – EAT THE GARDEN
        Free
        Pop along and pilfer the Altogether Otherwise Garden like Peter Rabbit. We show you what to steal and how to avoid Mr McGregor.

        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.

    • Tue 22
      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        EVENING GARDENING CLUB – POTTING ON
        Free
        Over eight weeks we have been making plant pots. It is time we filled them up. Come along and help out.

        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.

    • Wed 23
      • 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

        PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – HOUSEPLANTS
        Free
        Creating an indoor oasis Sowing a jungle of future plants by propagation and understanding growing conditions and requirements.

        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.

      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
        Free
        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.

    • Thu 24
      • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
        Free
        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.


    • Fri 25
      • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

        The Final Fridays – A Short Cut to Mushrooms
        Free
        Do fungi know of human intelligence? Do they even care? Get off the road with the Final Fridays on the 25th of April.

        Walking, drawing and investigating. Bring a raincoat and an open mind.
        All drawing materials are provided.

        Starting from Altogether Otherwise, Ending at The Angel Pub!

        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.

    • Mon 28
      • All day

        GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
        Is it possible to learn an instrument, write songs and record an album in under a week? At the end of April we find out as we invite young people (that aren’t in education, employment or training) to NOMA to make a racket with Irene Taylor Trust in their project Making Tracks. If you've ever watched Paul McCartney on stage and thought “yeah, I could do that” this is the project for you!  What is it? We are facilitating a free music project with Irene Taylor Trust called Making Tracks from the 28th April to the 2nd of May at NOMA for young people in Manchester. The project will involve collaborating over 5 days to create original music, which will be showcased to a live audience on the Friday.  It’s a project for young people aged 18-25 who are not in Employment, Education or Training. No instrument or singing experience is required – just a love of music!  There will be a taster day on Wednesday 23rd April, at Altogether Otherwise for the young people to visit the venue and get a sense of the project.    Know somebody that should be involved? Here is the sign up form.

    • Tue 29
      • All day

        GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
        Is it possible to learn an instrument, write songs and record an album in under a week? At the end of April we find out as we invite young people (that aren’t in education, employment or training) to NOMA to make a racket with Irene Taylor Trust in their project Making Tracks. If you've ever watched Paul McCartney on stage and thought “yeah, I could do that” this is the project for you!  What is it? We are facilitating a free music project with Irene Taylor Trust called Making Tracks from the 28th April to the 2nd of May at NOMA for young people in Manchester. The project will involve collaborating over 5 days to create original music, which will be showcased to a live audience on the Friday.  It’s a project for young people aged 18-25 who are not in Employment, Education or Training. No instrument or singing experience is required – just a love of music!  There will be a taster day on Wednesday 23rd April, at Altogether Otherwise for the young people to visit the venue and get a sense of the project.    Know somebody that should be involved? Here is the sign up form.

    • Wed 30
      • All day

        GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
        Is it possible to learn an instrument, write songs and record an album in under a week? At the end of April we find out as we invite young people (that aren’t in education, employment or training) to NOMA to make a racket with Irene Taylor Trust in their project Making Tracks. If you've ever watched Paul McCartney on stage and thought “yeah, I could do that” this is the project for you!  What is it? We are facilitating a free music project with Irene Taylor Trust called Making Tracks from the 28th April to the 2nd of May at NOMA for young people in Manchester. The project will involve collaborating over 5 days to create original music, which will be showcased to a live audience on the Friday.  It’s a project for young people aged 18-25 who are not in Employment, Education or Training. No instrument or singing experience is required – just a love of music!  There will be a taster day on Wednesday 23rd April, at Altogether Otherwise for the young people to visit the venue and get a sense of the project.    Know somebody that should be involved? Here is the sign up form.

  • May 2025

    • Thu 1
      • All day

        GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
        Is it possible to learn an instrument, write songs and record an album in under a week? At the end of April we find out as we invite young people (that aren’t in education, employment or training) to NOMA to make a racket with Irene Taylor Trust in their project Making Tracks. If you've ever watched Paul McCartney on stage and thought “yeah, I could do that” this is the project for you!  What is it? We are facilitating a free music project with Irene Taylor Trust called Making Tracks from the 28th April to the 2nd of May at NOMA for young people in Manchester. The project will involve collaborating over 5 days to create original music, which will be showcased to a live audience on the Friday.  It’s a project for young people aged 18-25 who are not in Employment, Education or Training. No instrument or singing experience is required – just a love of music!  There will be a taster day on Wednesday 23rd April, at Altogether Otherwise for the young people to visit the venue and get a sense of the project.    Know somebody that should be involved? Here is the sign up form.

      • 7:30 am - 8:30 am

        Allpress Run Club
        A social 5K. Meet on Redfern Street. Free coffee and pastries.

      • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        FLAT DAYS SOCIETY
        Free
        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.

      • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

        IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
        Free
        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.


    • Fri 2
      • All day

        GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
        Is it possible to learn an instrument, write songs and record an album in under a week? At the end of April we find out as we invite young people (that aren’t in education, employment or training) to NOMA to make a racket with Irene Taylor Trust in their project Making Tracks. If you've ever watched Paul McCartney on stage and thought “yeah, I could do that” this is the project for you!  What is it? We are facilitating a free music project with Irene Taylor Trust called Making Tracks from the 28th April to the 2nd of May at NOMA for young people in Manchester. The project will involve collaborating over 5 days to create original music, which will be showcased to a live audience on the Friday.  It’s a project for young people aged 18-25 who are not in Employment, Education or Training. No instrument or singing experience is required – just a love of music!  There will be a taster day on Wednesday 23rd April, at Altogether Otherwise for the young people to visit the venue and get a sense of the project.    Know somebody that should be involved? Here is the sign up form.

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