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As part of the Stronger Routes series highlighting FGM

James Ryan talks to local musician Dunamis, about Wythenshawe and Benchill, The album 1000 Miles and the "It's A 'Shawe Thing" exhibition based at the Wythenshawe Library Creative Space.

Jess Draper was at the We Will Rock You Project's Battle Of The Bands last Friday. The project was created by Music Evermore who help to ensure that music education remains accessible and affordable for as many young people across Manchester as possible.  Jess spoke to one of the Judges, Rachel Waters from Brighter sounds, Kirsty from Media Cubs and bands; Ace In the Race, The Big Five, Vortex, Si...

It's the final part of Liveinshawe's January 2026 show. This part is all about the music, with three artists taking up the third part. There was fun, technical problems but some real talent throughout the whole event.  #poetry #music #culture #liveinshawe #wythenshawe #Creativespace #WLCS #forum #wythenshaweforum

In January Liveinshawe hosted a poetry and spoken word and music event at the Wythenshawe Creative space. Mint sounds went along to record some of the performances of local people and their poetry. Please be aware that this event contains strong language and sensitive themes. #poetry #music #culture #liveinshawe #wythenshawe #Creativespace #WLCS #forum #wythenshaweforum

Warning - This podcast talks about adult topics and description of distressing events.  This podcast is about the sensitive subject of FGM. What is it, why it happens and why it needs to be talked about.  Marie Greenhalgh speaks to survivor Folashade Alonge about her work advocating for other survivors and spreading awareness. This is part of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Geni...

To mark Greater Manchester's Hate Crime Awareness Week 2026 , Mint Sounds reporter  Ben Cooper has been speaking to a knife attack victim who forgave his attacker, exploring what hate crime is, the effect it has on communities, how the media can be complicit and ways victims can come forward and report anonymously. The Mint Report is a Mint Sounds production.

In January Liveinshawe hosted a poetry and spoken word and music event at the Wythenshawe Creative space. Mint sounds went along to record some of the performances of local people and their poetry. Please be aware that this event contains strong language and sensitive themes. #poetry #music #culture #liveinshawe #wythenshawe #Creativespace #WLCS #forum #wythenshaweforum

In October Liveinshawe hosted a poetry and spoken word event at the Wythenshawe Creative space. Mint sounds went along to record some of the performances of local people and their poetry. Please be aware that this event contains strong language and sensitive themes. You can find part 1 here. Music: Indie Rock by FASSounds   ( Pixabay ) #poetry #liveinshawe #wythenshawe #Creativespace #WLCS #forum...

In October Liveinshawe hosted a poetry and spoken word event at the Wythenshawe Creative space. Mint sounds went along to record some of the performances of local people and their poetry. Please be aware that this event contains strong language and sensitive themes. Music: Indie Rock by FASSounds   ( Pixabay ) #poetry #liveinshawe #wythenshawe #Creativespace #WLCS #forum #wythenshaweforum

Every day poet Ian McMillan goes on an early morning stroll around his village near Barnsley and tweets about what he sees.  On the other side of the Penines in New Mills, Andrew Brooks is up early taking photos. The power of social media got them together and they have  an exhibition of photos from Andrew and words from Ian, 'The Songs The Morning Sang'.  It has been shown at the Portico Library...

James Ryan speaks to participants and people who came to the Wythenshawe Forum, celebrating Japan week across Manchester back in September 2025

Mike Dolan speaks to Kirsty Taylor from the Bideford Community Centre about what they do and how they are helping local people in Baguley.

Mike Dolan speaks to musicial Tracey Brown about music industry experience and her own music. #wythenshawe #music #traceybrowne

Mike Dolan speaks to James Ryan from the Wythenshawe Creative space about what they do. #wythenshawe #wythenshawelibrary #manchester #library 

Marie talks to investigative Journalist David Hencke including inequality in pensions for older people

Marie talks to Anne from the Children's Heart Association on World Heart Day, September 29th 2025. #manchester #heart #worldheartday #childrensheartassociation

Marie Greenhalgh interviews Chris Northen about Digital Inclusion across Manchester and how it impacts communities, older people and the future.  #GMCA #communitycomputers #digitalinclusion #wythenshawe #manchester

Mike Dolan talks with Bea about her life, and how she has turned horrific experiences into something positive for the community. This tackles difficult subject from the start. 

Earlier this year, Mike Dolan of Mint Sounds was in the Wythenshawe Forum and Spoke to someone from "Answer Cancer" who knows all about cancer screening. #cancer #manchester #wythenshawe #cancerscreening