Families Against Violence (FAV)
Fathers Against Violence (FAV) came into existence in March 2011, a birth drenched in tragedy and driven by unimaginable loss. It was founded by James Gregory, a father left shattered after his son was brutally murdered in a gang-related incident. This devastating event ignited a relentless resolve within him—a resolve to combat the very violence that stole his child.
From the ashes of his grief, James Gregory built FAV, a lifeline for other families ensnared in the vicious cycle of gang violence. The cause resonated, grew, and on March 2016, it became officially recognized as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, under the name Families Against Violence (FAV).
This isn’t just an organisation; it’s a movement born from heartache and fuelled by the unyielding determination to create a world where no family has to endure what James and his family did. The name “Families Against Violence” isn’t just a title—it’s a call to arms, a rallying cry for all those who refuse to let violence tear more lives apart. A movement which aims to empower families, youth and build stronger communities through education, sports, training & coaching and healthy activities.
Sessions are held here at Moss Side Leisure Centre every Monday 4pm-6pm, and every Wednesday 4.30pm-6.30pm.
Manchester Bees Junior Academy
The Manchester Bees Junior Academy is a weekly dodgeball session for any young people aged 7 to 16.
When are the sessions?
Tuesday 19:00 – 20:00
Where are they?
Moss Side Leisure Centre, Moss Ln E, M15 5NN
How much are they?
£3 each per session
Who’s welcome?
Everyone!
Northern Wave Swimming Club
Northern Wave is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender swimming club based in centres across Manchester. Most of our members are LGBT+ but we do welcome friends of our community. All you need for your first session is your swimwear, a towel, a pair of goggles, and water - to drink.
We serve competent swimmers aged 18 years or over who want to improve their technique, train for fitness and/or compete in masters competitions. This session will be three lanes of coached swimming so we ask that you are comfortable swimming two lengths without stopping.
New members are welcome and can fill in the online form prior to attending or arrive 15 minutes before the session to register.
Session Day: Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Payment: £5 standard/£3 concession
Method: Card payment on arrival or standing order
Manchester Triathlon Club
Manchester Triathlon Club is one of the largest multi sport clubs in England and Triathlon England's North West Club of the Year 2023. We have been around for more than 35 years as a triathlon club run by its members.
We have up to 20 sessions a week, all with qualified coaches, which cover all the disciplines of Triathlon, swimming, cycling and running, as well as strength and conditioning sessions and yoga to help stretch out after the training. The sessions cover all abilities and are welcoming and friendly.
In addition to the sessions, each week the club also organises a series of four aquathlons in the summer and a triathlon and aquabike race which is held at Boundary Breeze each year.
Our sessions take place at Moss Side Leisure Centre as follows:
Where: Main Pool
When: Monday 7pm-9pm, Tuesday 6.30am-8.30am, Tuesday 6.30pm-8pm, Wednesday 8pm-9.30pm, Friday 6.30am-8am
For more information or to arrange a trial session, use the link below:
The City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST)
The City of Manchester Aquatics Swim Team (COMAST) was originally formed in 2001 and has grown strength from to strength to more than 300 members.
We are a Swim England Performance Centre working in partnership with Arena Water Instinct, GLL and Manchester Metropolitan University.
Moss Side Leisure Centre hosts some of our academy and satellite squads on Wednesday and Friday 6pm to 8pm.