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What's New in Brunswick

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What is the Brunswick Tenants and Residents Association?

The group is made up of local people who come together to address issues within their local area and act as a voice for their local community. The committee of BTARA is open to all local people living in the Brunswick area.

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We actively whatTo foster better development within the Brunswick Community, BTARA seeks greater participation from Brunswick tenants. We sincerely invite you to join us!

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Wednesday Community Meeting

We meet every first Wednesday of the month at 7pm

at Brunswick Village Community Room, Brunswick Street, Manchester.

The Group meets to address a wide spectrum of matters; this can include personal issues as a local resident aswell as wider community issues. The meeting is chaired by BTARA and usually has an S4B representative aswell as a local councillor in attendance.

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Community Room Booking

Brunswick Village Community Room is available for hire!
Address:  Brunswick Village, 50 Brunswick St, Manchester M13 9PE

The venue is available for rental from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM with a maximum capacity of 50 people. Onsite facilities include tables, chairs, a tea station, restrooms, and a TV equipped for computer connectivity. Catering can also be seperatly arranged durign the week with the Age UK cafe.

Room Hire Rates:

  • £35 per hour for businesses.

  • £60 for Brunswick residents for a 3-hour booking.

  • £95 for a full-day hire for Brunswick residents.

  • No charge for Brunswick community groups, provided the event directly benefits Brunswick residents. This clause is not applicable to events where the primary participants are not Brunswick residents. We will require relevant proof, promotional materials, and all promotional flyers and posters. We will promote and advertise within the Brunswick community. BTARA have the right to choose to refuse the use of the room. All the proceeds go back into the community.


Important Conditions for Community Events:

  • Public Interest Compliance: For community events booked under these terms, you must comply with the Public Interest, Safety, and Security Ordinance.

  • Participant Numbers: You must ensure that the event will not succeed 50 participants.

  • Resident Access: Promotional material should be provided when making the booking.

  • Fee Waivers: Fee waivers are at the discretion of BTARA and Manchester City Council. Partial fee reductions may apply if the event is not solely organised for Brunswick residents.


User Compliance Requirements:

1. Pre- and Post-Event Condition: Please take photos of the room before use and ensure it is restored to its original condition after the event. Please report any damages.

2. Waste Management: Users must bring their own rubbish bags and remove all waste from the premises after the event.

3. Cleanliness: The venue must be left clean at the end of the event. Failure to do so may result in a charge for cleaning services.

4. Fire Safety: Open flames are strictly prohibited on the premises.

5. Prohibited Items: Hazardous materials

6. Smoking and Alcohol: Smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.

7. Prohibited Activities: Loud music, other activites are limited dependent on what your Liability insurance covers.

8. Insurance and Safety Documentation: If booking the venue as a group for a community event, you must provide Public Liability Insurance, Safeguarding documentation, and a risk assessment. If the event involves children or seniors, the responsible party must also provide an Enhanced DBS check and ensure that at least one staff member or volunteer with a valid First Aid Certificate is present.

9. Food and Drink: You can bring in your own food and soft drinks but BTARA or the council does not accept any liabilty.

Purpose

* Please be mindful of the residents in Brunswick Village when exciting the building.

Committee Members

The structure of BTARA includes a chair, secretary, treasurer and committee members. These positions are decided by way of nominations at the annual meeting.

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Emma-Jane Hurst

Secretary

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Naz Begum

Chair

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Jephter Amadi

Vice-Chair

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Nick Weise

Treasurer

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Debbie Ellison

Co-Treasurer

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James Hurst

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Gemma Roche

Committee Member

Festival Celebration Events

BTARA organises regular and seasonal events to involve the Brunswick community and even the broader Manchester community. Please stay tuned for our latest updates.

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

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Lunar New Year Fair and Celebration 2024

On Saturday, 10th February the community will be coming together to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event will be held at Brunswick Church Brunswick Street, M13 9SX during the afternoon.

Brunswick Jingle Christmas Party 2023

On Saturday 16th December, Brunswick Jingle came to Brunswick Village. Everyone came together for an afternoon of festive fun and games.  

Mid-Autumn Festival and Night Fair 2023

Members of the Brunswick community attended craft classes prior to the event to make their own lanterns which were displayed around Gartside Gardens Park and as night fell, the lanterns were lit to be seen in all their glory. 

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