50 DAYS TO GO! 🏏
Today we joined schools up and down the country to celebrate 50 days to go until the Women’s T20 World Cup with #SchoolsCricketDay at Old Trafford Cricket Ground.
Fantastic to welcome local schoolgirls to take part in some fun cricket activation, hosted by @lancscricketfdn and former England cricketer @alexhartley93
Don’t miss out on seeing the best players in action this summer, tickets available via link in bio 🔗
Bring on June! #AliveWithSport #T20WorldCup
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Northern Grit 2026 - Sponsorship opportunities now open 🙌
Following the success of Northern Grit 2025, which brought together sporting icons, civic leaders and businesses to champion women and girls in sport, Northern Grit 2026 returns this September with an even bigger ambition.
We’re inviting sponsors who want to:
- Champion women and girls in sport
- Align with inspiring role models and real-world impact
- Help create confident, inclusive pathways from grassroots to greatness
Join us as we celebrate grit, ambition and the power of sport. Be part of the movement driving lasting change for women and girls in sport.
Sponsorship opportunities available now via link in bio 🔗
#NorthernGrit #SportingGlory @manchestercitycouncil
Manchester Neighbourhood Sports Fund 2026-27 is now open! 🙌
Manchester Sport Clubs and Community Organisations can apply for grants from £500-£3000.
The fund is designed to support Manchester residents to move more, with our priority themes being:
- Low or no-cost activities
- Women’s and girls’ participation
- Activities for 0–5-year-olds
- Walk, Run, Cycle initiatives
- Retention and growth of participation
Apply now via link in bio! 🔗👆
Grants are supported by the @manchestercitycouncil and the @manchestermarathon Community Fund.
Just 2 weeks to go!
It’s time for that Mancunian spirit to shine for the Great Manchester Run.
Expect the best support, the loudest crowds and an atmosphere that only Manchester can deliver.
From Portland Street to Deansgate, the city will come alive with music, energy and thousands of people coming together to celebrate running, community and everything that makes this city special.
Whether you’re taking part or cheering from the sidelines, this is Manchester at its very best.
See you there!
If you're taking part in the Junior or Mini run, this takes place at Etihad Stadium on Saturday, 30 May. It's going to be another amazing event.
@manchestercitycouncil@great_run
#greatmanchesterrun
AO Manchester Thunder return to court on 30 May for another huge Netball Super League fixture, with the team continuing their push towards the business end of the season. This time it's Thunder Vs Lightning as the home team takes on Loughborough Lightning.
As one of the leading teams in the league, Thunder continue to showcase the very best of elite women’s sport, attracting passionate crowds and creating an incredible matchday atmosphere for fans of all ages.
With fast-paced action, world-class talent and a strong home support behind them, this is another brilliant opportunity to experience top-level netball in Manchester.
🎟️ Tickets are available now at @thundernetball@Manchestercitycouncil@nationalcyclingcentre
This Saturday 👣🚶🏾➡️🚶🏻♂️
Join a community walk designed to bring people together in a safe, welcoming and inclusive space.
Led by Community Thriving Together CIC, this walk supports women, families and community members who may face barriers to being active or socially connected. This includes those experiencing isolation, caring responsibilities, language barriers or a lack of accessible opportunities.
This is not about fitness or performance. It is about connection, confidence and wellbeing. A chance to move at your own pace, meet others, share experiences and feel part of a supportive community.
The walk takes place in a familiar and accessible area of Manchester, using local streets and green spaces to create a comfortable environment for everyone to take part. No experience or equipment is needed.
This walk is part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival and reflects this year’s theme of celebrating connected communities, showing how walking can reduce isolation and strengthen local connections.
📅 Saturday 16 May
🕒 3pm
🚶 1 to 2 miles
Find out more and get involved via the link on our bio or head to @gmwalks
ARE YOU READY?
There’s just 1 month to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway, and it’s already set to be the biggest tournament in history!
Having already surpassed the previous record tournament crowd of 136,549 set in Australia in 2020, excitement is building fast. Be there as the game’s biggest stars take centre stage and go head-to-head as the Women’s T20 World Cup comes to Old Trafford for the first time ever!
It all starts on Saturday 13 June with a blockbuster double header clash as Scotland take on Ireland and 6-time champions Australia play previous runners up South Africa. With limited tickets available, get yours now to experience World Cup cricket right here!
BUY NOW via link in bio 🔗
@manchestercitycouncil@emiratesot@lancscricketwmn lancashirecricket
#AliveWithSport
Manchester, are you ready to rave before work?
Rant & Ramble are bringing their first-ever Coffee Rave to Manchester...and they’re launching it at @thecooplive brand new Canalside venue.
This isn’t a night out. It’s a morning mood boost involving:
- Guided pre rave social walk
- High energy DJ & live percussion
- Uplifting live music & feel good vibes
- Coffee, connection & community
All done before 8.30am and way better than hitting snooze.
After sold out events, over 1 million views online, and national buzz, Manchester is the first stop on Rant & Ramble’s UK Coffee Rave Tour.
Tickets will sell fast – book now via link in bio 🔗
📍 Co-op Live Backstage Club (Canalside)
📅 Thursday 21 May
⏰ 07:30–08:30
Mornings just got exciting.
@manchestercitycouncil
It’s not long until we’re back on home turf for a HUGE top of the table clash against Loughborough Lightning ⚡️
You won’t want to miss this one 👀
Get your tickets now 🎟️ 🔗 ThunderNetball.co.uk/NML
Tomorrow, join the Heritage in Action Route: Decolonial Dogs for a guided walk exploring Manchester’s connections to Atlantic slavery, the cotton trade and the people whose labour helped shape the city.
Part of a four-part commission by The Guardian’s Legacies of Enslavement Programme and GM Moving, this thoughtful and accessible walking experience encourages reflection, dialogue and a deeper understanding of Manchester’s shared history.
📍 Meet outside Manchester Cathedral, Cathedral Yard entrance
🎧 Headsets provided for the guided tour
♿ Majority step free with rest stops and accessible toilets available
Find out more and book your place here at gmmoving.co.uk
@manchestercitycouncil
Don’t miss out.
The 3x3 Commonwealth Games Qualification Tournament is coming to Manchester this May, bringing fast-paced, high-energy basketball to the city.
📅 22 to 23 May 2026
📍 National Basketball Performance Centre
Watch teams from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man battle it out for a place at the Commonwealth Games.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now
Secure yours here at @bballengland@manchestercitycouncil
There are 14 walks taking place this week as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival 2026.
Taking place throughout May as part of National Walking Month, the festival is a celebration of walking and wheeling and the role it plays in everyday life across our communities.
With walks taking place across the month, there are opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get outdoors, connect with others and explore local places.
Walking and wheeling are simple, accessible ways to support physical health, improve mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation. They also help strengthen connections between people and the communities they live in.
Whether you are looking to join a walk, discover something new or simply spend more time outdoors, there is something for everyone.
Find a walk near you at @gmwalks@manchestercitycouncil
