The Lantern Parade on Friday evening, yet again took place on a dry evening, not bad for Manchester in Spring. Though not a great turnout, everyone had fun as the 2 parades were led by members of Republic of Swing Samba band. Thanks to Nick and Healthy Ardwick for their support, and Colin and his crew for a great job providing Stage, Sound and Lights.

On Saturday the OSBAs were not just a celebration of those who won the Outstanding Social Behaviour Awards, but also of 10 years of PeaceWeek, with a number of supporters and workers from previous years returning to look back with us on what has been achieved.

Photos from both have been added to our PeaceWeek 2012 online album, and more professionally-taken photos will be added to the OSBA website soon.

Big thanks to everyone who took part and all those who helped behind the scenes to make it all happen.

The PeaceWeek Family Lantern Parade is this Friday from 5:15pm. Come and walk with us.

There are two start points:

• MOSS SIDE: Millennium Powerhouse, 140 Raby St., Moss Side, M14 4SL. Map.
• LONGSIGHT: Asda Longsight Carpark, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Longsight, M12 4NH. Map.

The two marches meet at around 6:30pm for refreshments and entertaiment on the grass area beside Longsight Adventure Play, off Lauderdale Crescent, Ardwick, M13 9EX. Map. Finishing by 7:30pm. For more info email or phone 226 9905.

There was an under 13 competition, won by Stockport Viking Whites, and a 14-16 competition, won by All Stars. In addition there was a blind football match (blindfolds and a ball that jingled), and a match between GMP Xcalibre and the PeaceFM DJs (who won 3:1). Check out the photos here.

The Launch Event on Saturday was amazing! Singing, rap, dance, drama, music, lyrics, loads of people having fun.

This is what our community is about.

This is what our young people can do.

Check out the photos on the PeaceWeek 2012 flickr set. Video clip to follow soon.

Click here to have a look. More photos will be added as PeaceWeek progresses.

P.S. The link to the Programme on the previous post now works properly. Or just click here.

The final planning meeting for PeaceWeek 2012 will be on Wednesday February 22, 12 noon to 1.30pm at the Carisma Office, St Mary’s Parsonage, 1 Parsonage Street, Hulme, M15 5WD. Map.

We have been encouraged by how everything has come together in the last few weeks (well, nearly everything, but there’s still time). The Peace tape is appearing round buildings and has been written about in the Evening News, and our PeaceWeek newspapers and “Fit for Peace” stickers are getting distributed around the area. We could still do with some help to get the rest out.

Don’t forget the three Lantern-making workshops next week.

Monday February 20 and Wednesday February 22, 4pm to 5:30pm, at the Amani Centre, Quinney Crescent, Moss Side, M15 7DG. Map.

Saturday February 25, 11am to 1pm, at Coverdale Church, Coverdale Crescent, Ardwick, M12 4FG. Map.

We have 40 rolls, each 250 metres in length, and they are already going fast. If you want one email the Carisma Office or phone 226 9905 before they run out. Suggested donation is £20 per roll, but if your organisation cannot afford that, we can negotiate.

Let us know how you use the tape. Have fun.

You can download a PDF version here.