Clean up Our Gay Village

Manchester's Village Business Association (VBA) is holding 'Our Village Clean Up' on May 31 2014 in Manchester's Gay Village. They are calling for help from anyone with green fingers or artistic flair, as well as those willing to get their hands dirty with a mop and a jet wash!

Manchester’s Gay Village is historically renowned as a space offering unique resources, services, social experiences and homes for the LGBT community. However, recent times have seen a deterioration in the cleanliness of the area. The introduction of a new brand - 'Our Village' - aims to instill a sense of ownership amongst residents and visitors, whilst highlighting the need for people to look after and take pride in the area.

'Our Village Clean Up' on Saturday 31 May will see the launch of the 'Our Village' brand. More than 100 hanging baskets will be put up around the village alongside new rainbow flags and banners. With the help of graffiti artists, the community will come together to tidy the area, helping to re-create the vibrant space we all know Our Village can be.

Village Business Association chair, Jackie Crozier said; "As the newly elected chair of the VBA, I am thrilled to announce the launch of the 'Our Village' brand. Having been an advocate of Manchester's LGBT community for many years, I believe that placing an emphasis on the importance of unity within our community is an essential move in the journey toward improving Our Village.

The 'Village Clean Up' event is not only a fantastic way to bring people together and reinforce the brand, but is also sure to be a fun-filled day, and a task that everyone can take pride in."

The 'Village Clean Up' will commence at approximately 11am on Saturday 31 May in Sackville Gardens. Everyone is welcome to come down and take pride in Our Village.

Published: 22-May-2014: (2433)