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Manchester

The UK-based Manchester United stadium is a must-visit location for any football enthusiast, boasting striking statues in front of it.
24
Sep

Where Are the Best Places to Visit in Manchester?

A harmonious mix of the old and the new makes Manchester one the most captivating cities in the UK, and in recent years the city has gone from strength to strength, securing its place as one of the top destinations anyone travelling in the UK should visit. Join us as we explore some of our...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
17
Aug

Meet the Team: Lauren

We are delighted to announce that our team is growing. Lauren has joined us at Invisible (Manchester)! Having previously worked in the travel and tourism sector, Lauren will be bringing her expertise and industry knowledge to develop our sales & business strategy. Read below to hear a little more about her first week with us....
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
05
May

Hear it from our Guide Support Officer: Millie’s Support during Lockdown in Manchester

The world has gone virtual and so has Invisible Cities. Millie, our fantastic Guide Support Officer at Invisible (Manchester), has written this piece to share how she has been supporting our guides and trainees since we have gone into lockdown. Due to COVID-19 we at Invisible (Manchester) have had to adapt to supporting our tour...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
27
Apr

Invisible (Manchester) Launches Virtual Tour Experience

If you too are going mad twiddling your thumbs and looking out the window, Invisible (Manchester) is here to rescue with a virtual tour. Bring to life the streets of Manchester in your own home with our virtual tour, now available! “Hello, my name is Danny and I will be your tour guide today!” – is...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
01
Apr

Hear it from our Guides: World Autism Day with Laura an Invisible (Manchester) Tour Guide

We met Laura, back in January 2019 when she first joined the Invisible (Manchester) Team as a trainee. It has been an incredible experience watching her grow into the exuberant and cheerful character that she is today. Her self-confidence and passion has grown every step of the way, from choosing a tour theme, delving into extensive research...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
09
Mar

Invisible (Manchester) Supports Local Charity Thanks to Danny’s Book

March 5th 2020 was World Book Day and at Invisible (Manchester), we celebrated in style! Thanks to the sales of our own Danny’s Poetry Book “Off the Cobbles” we were able to donate £250 to the Booth Centre, to mark the local charity 25th Anniversary! The Booth Centre brings about positive change in the lives of...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
04
Oct

It’s Awards Season for the Team at Invisible Cities

The whole team at Invisible Cities is in celebration mode! Over the last few weeks, awards nominations and wins have been coming in from all over the country! In Manchester, Invisible (Manchester) won the The Spirit of Manchester Awards in the Inspiring Campaign Category in early October. The Awards celebrate and highlight all the excellent work being...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
30
Sep

Hear it from The Volunteers

To celebrate all the fantastic volunteers who have supported Invisible Cities we wanted to share some of their stories. We asked three previous volunteers to tell us about their experiences and what they gained from being part of the team. Alice – Student who volunteered to help write Danny’s book ‘Off the Cobbles’ in Manchester...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
21
Aug

Support and Care; Laura’s first few months with Invisible (Manchester)

Written by Laura Ashcroft When I started with Invisible (Manchester), which is part of the Invisible Cities group that was founded up in Scotland. I found myself ran down and lost. With lack of confidence, the team from Invisible (Manchester) supported me to become who I am now. With no rush in doing things the...
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Invisible Cities is a social enterprise that trains people who have experienced homelessness to become walking tour guides of their own city.
19
Jul

Danny Writes His Own Poetry Book: “Off the Cobbles”

Danny Collins, our very own Invisible (Manchester) guide, wrote his first poem over four years ago. Now, his collection of poetry has been published in his first book called ‘Off the Cobbles’. The book is a deeply-moving firsthand account of homelessness in modern Britain. Danny’s poems of love, loss and acceptance reconnect us with what...
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