NOMA

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - Wildlife Gardening Club “Mini Wildlife Ponds”
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

Even a small pond can be home to an interesting range of wildlife, including damsel and dragonflies, frogs and newts.
In this hands-on workshop with Lancashire Wildlife Trust we’ll be taking the plunge and learning how to make, plant and maintain a mini pond for wildlife and beauty in your garden or balcony.

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 MYTHIC NEXUS
2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB
2025-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

Pencil Me In
2025-05-05 13:00 - 17:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
NOTS and Coyle want to celebrate the launch of their newest collections by hosting their first life drawing class ‘Pencil me in’.

Artist residents of Altogetherotherwise NOTS and Coyle want to celebrate the launch of their newest collections by hosting their first life drawing class ‘Pencil me in’.
We’ll be kicking off the happenings this month in NOMA with a singing and dancing themed drawing class showcasing NOTS and Coyle’s newest pieces.There’s no need to have experience, this will be a fun and relaxed class that anyone can take part in.Drawing materials and paper are provided by us.
Join us before or after to buy or try from our collections in our pop-up dressing room (tickets are not needed for this).That’s not all though – expect music, food and drinks throughout the day, so if drawing isn’t your thing, there’s still plenty of happenings happening.
£10 ticket for the life drawing class (drink included).
Free to come along to the pop up shop.
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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.

IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB
2025-05-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

FLAT DAYS SOCIETY
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

Allpress Run Club
2025-05-01 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-04-03 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.

GO MULTIPLATINUM WITH US
2025-04-28 - 2025-05-02 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

The Final Fridays - A Short Cut to Mushrooms
2025-04-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

WRITING AND WRITING CLUB
2025-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - HOUSEPLANTS
2025-04-23 12:30 - 14:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB - POTTING ON
2025-04-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

FOOD TASTES GOOD - EAT THE GARDEN
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - WILDLIFE GARDENING SESSIONS “MOVING SWIFTLY ON”
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
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.

AFRILIT BOOK CLUB - Your local African literature book club
2025-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - FERN GULLY
2025-04-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Learn how to create a fern garden, Sowing spores (& other methods of propagation) and growing ferns – what to grow and where to grow them.

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.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB - ROCK LEGENDS
2025-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Help expand our rocky outcrop from a small planter into something bigger and wilder!

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
2025-04-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join FOOD TASTES GOOD for a fun night of cooking, community, and delicious eats!

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.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - Wildlife Gardening Sessions “MOTH GARDEN PT.2”
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join PLANT gardeners to explore the more than human landscape of NOMA.

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 BREATH IN, A BREATH OUT: YOGA CLUB
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom

READING AND WRITING CLUB
2025-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - THE LIFE AQUATIC
2025-04-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Learn the basics of bog gardening. Sow aquatics from seed and understand the growing conditions of different types of aquatic plants.

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.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB - CLOAKING DEVICES
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Join our planting session to grow lush greenery that will gradually cover and transform parts of the garden.

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.

GARDENWARE WITH ALL
2025-04-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
Make plantpots for our garden and of course for fun.
Wheel thrown terracotta, slip trailing and fettling with Joe Hartley

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
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom
A COOKBOOK CLUB WITH FOOD (FREE)

FOOD TASTES GOOD
Recipe plan the year with a chat through a massive pile of cookbooks and fiction about food. Please bring your own books, swap, chat, and cook a bit with our neighbourhood cooking club. FOOD TASTES GOOD.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE - Wildlife Gardening Sessions “MOTH GARDEN PT.1”
2025-04-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, M4 4BB, United Kingdom

THE STITCHING CIRCLE
2025-04-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Altogether Otherwise, 6-10 Hanover Street, NOMA,, Manchester, England, 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.
