Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit

Bury Defence Academy – Inter Club Boxing Competition

The Bury Defence Academy (BDA) are a Martial Arts and Boxing Club providing classes for men, women, and children in Bury and are part of the Violence Reduction Unit’s community-led programme in Bury. The community-led programmes enable the VRU to work closely with communities to understand the strengths, challenges, and needs of the community and […]

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WATCH: Media Cubs Mini reporters interview Superintendent Caroline Hemingway

Mini reporters from Media Cubs recently welcomed  Superintendent Caroline Hemingway into their online newsroom. The press conference was part of the VRU’s partnership with Media Cubs, helping to give young people in the region the chance to ask big questions to decision makers, learn more about their jobs and think about future careers. Caroline works in the VRU, […]

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Community Spotlight Series: Fatima Women’s Association (FWA) – developing educational opportunities for disadvantaged women in Oldham

Established in 1991, Fatima Women’s Association (FWA) has been delivering services to women, young people, and children for 29 years. FWA was formed by local Pakistani women who recognised the lack of facilities available to women from minority backgrounds in Oldham. “Our mission is to develop educational opportunities for the most disadvantaged women, raise aspirations, […]

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New Deputy Mayor Backs Community-Led Violence Reduction Programmes

Greater Manchester’s new Deputy Mayor, Kate Green, has joined Mayor Andy Burnham in visiting one of a number of community-led programmes helping to tackle serious violence across the region. On Thursday 12 January, Deputy Mayor, Kate Green – who took office this week – and Mayor, Andy Burnham, visited Newman College RC in Oldham to […]

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Community Spotlight Series: Bury Defence Academy – encouraging young people’s energy into sport and personal development

Bury Defence Academy (BDA) is a Martial Arts and Boxing Club providing classes for men, women, and children in Bury. The academy offers 6 combat sports including Boxing (Bury A.B.C), Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay-Thai, Circuit Training, Mixed Martial Arts, Self-Defence, Fencing and a weekly Youth Club. With over 400 people attending the classes per week, […]

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