News

Find out all the latest news from the Talk English project across the region.    

Rochdale Celebrations

Deeplish Community Centre’s 30th Anniversary Talk English volunteers were recognised at Deeplish Community Centre’s 30th Anniversary, where Mayor Sheerin, MP Tony Lloyd, Leader of the Council Alan Brett, and other local councillors presented them with certificates and awards.  Talk English delivered 7 classes at this venue last year, including an introduction to Driving Theory. Talk English […]

Talk English North West Celebrates!

On 4th July, Talk English learners and volunteers from around the North West came together at Manchester Cathedral to celebrate another year of success.  Talk English learners from all over Greater Manchester took part in activities around this year’s theme: The Environment with stallholders from Biffa and TfGM sharing information about sustainable living and the […]

Great News for Talk English

On 26th February, Talk English welcomed Communities Minister, Lord Bourne, to Manchester Art Gallery where he announced the wonderful news that we were amongst the five successful bidders of the £4.5 million Integrated Communities English Language Programme.  This will help Talk English to continue providing opportunities for volunteers to support learners around the country to […]

Volunteer Training at Manchester Art Gallery

Saturday 10th November saw another lively and productive training day with our wonderful volunteers at Manchester Art Gallery.  46 volunteers attended from across the North West, including 21 from areas outside of Manchester such as Oldham, Salford, Bolton, Blackburn and Rochdale.  It was great to see so many enthusiastic people participating in activities, sharing ideas […]