Following the success of the November 2015 Hidden Gems Tours, Manchester Student Homes (MSH) decided to organise another tour on 16th March 2016 to provide students, local residents and University staff another chance to explore Fallowfield and to further encourage community cohesion. The second tour was another huge success and greatly enjoyed by everyone involved! A number of attendees were surprised by how much history is hidden around the Fallowfield area and how much of the local area was shaped by the community itself. One participant commented:
‘This was an excellent opportunity for students and community members to come together to learn more about the area we live in and to celebrate Fallowfield’s rich and diverse history.’
The tours would not have been possible without our student volunteers from The University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University who acted as excellent tour guides. We would also like to thank Greater Manchester Police, Withington Civic Society, Friends of Platt Fields Park and Fallowfield Community Guardians for their support. Their safety advice and knowledge of the local area was invaluable. Future tours will be taking place later in the year and if you would like to take part or have any tales about the Hidden Gems sites that would benefit the tours please email Joshua Payne (Community Cohesion Intern) at joshua.payne@manchester.ac.uk.
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