Local information
Withington webpages
The MCC Twitter for Withington @mccwithington
Reporting problems
Problems in Withington with the maintenance of public spaces, with refuse, with drains, graffiti, poor paving, faulty lighting, excessive noise, etc. should be reported to www.manchester.gov.uk/environment (preferably), or phone 0161 234 5004, or email contact@manchester.gov.uk.
Reporting Anti-Social Behaviour
Residents who are experiencing noise disturbance should contact Manchester City Council’s Licensing and Out of Hours Team on 0161 234 5004. Calls made during office hours will be directed to the general Manchester City Council switchboard. Out-of-hours calls (at night or weekends) will receive a recorded message and then be put through to the Out-of-hours Team. The Team works in the community from 8.45pm until 4.30am. If you wish, you can use the link above to report a problem online. If students are involved, you may call the Off-Campus Student Affairs Officer at Manchester Student Homes, during office hours, on 0161 275 0750 (07747 006 843).
Crimestoppers: 0800 555111
Withington societies
Ladybarn Social Club
The new Social Club is opened in Ladybarn. There is a good article on the history of Ladybarn Social Club.
Friends of Old Moat Park
For information about Friends of Old Moat Park, see www.fb.com/friendsofoldmoatpark and www.twitter.com/oldmoatpark.
Friends of Fog Lane Park
A volunteer group aimed at improving the park and organising events and activities.
Albemarle Allotments Association
If you would like to experience the pleasure of growing your own fruit and vegetables, The Albemarle Allotments Association has 110 plots, including raised beds for those with mobility problems. Visit the hut between 11 and 12 noon on Sundays (the main gate is at the junction of Lynmouth Avenue and Minehead Avenue), email albemarle13@yahoo.co.uk or visit our website www.albemarleallotments.org.uk
The Philharmonic Choir of Manchester
The Philharmonic Choir of Manchester performs regularly at St Paul’s Church in Withington, including three concerts each year www.philchoir.org.uk.
Other Withington websites
Withingtonia - another Withington blog (not recently updated)
Local Civic Societies
Other local websites
A nice site with a large number of historical photograph of Northenden
A nice historical view is provided by the Rusholme and Victoria Park Archive