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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 4d

Great meal at Brewski in Chorlton. Lovely food, amazing staff and nice beer. And a nice bear! #chorlton #brewski

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 8d

Happy 18th (!😬) to my amazing granddaughter Nicole Peggy Hacking. I can't tell you how proud we are of what a clever, cheeky, caring, funny, beautiful girl you are. ❤️

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 10d

Earlier this week I , along with @AnnetteWright and @AfzalKhanMCR , visited the library in Moss Side Leisure Centre. Amazingly busy even at 10.30 in the morning in midweek. Tremendous to see. @MancLibraries

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 14d

To promote #NationalFitnessDayUK myself, local MP @afzalkhanmcr.bsky.social & Cllr @annettewright.bsky.social visited Moss Side Leisure Centre to meet staff & customers to see how @mancitycouncil.bsky.social with our partners @McrActive support the physical & mental health of local communities.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 18d

Good to see that despite the rain, and a bus strike, the Makers Market in Chorlton today was remarkably busy. 👍😀
#chorlton @makersmarketmcr

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 18d

Great to be back in Chorlton Library for my first councillor advice session since it re-opened following an amazing refurbishment. Your Chorlton Labour councillors are here 10.30-11.30 the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. No appointment necessary. 🌹@ChorltonLabour

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 22d

Great to see 50 Manchester Rd #Chorlton being brightened up by talented local artists while plans for it to be a health hub, car park and housing are being developed.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations to everyone involved in @ChorltonPride today. A joyous event. Great to see @TheEdgeMcr involved as a venue.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 25d

Today I attended the launch of local author Peter Toppings latest book at #Chorlton Library.

Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 25d

Today I joined local MP @JeffSmithetc, local councillors, leagues & club members & MCC officers for a community litter-pick at Hough End Playing Fields!
Proud to support the #GMPlasticChallenge & #KeepManchesterTidy — promoting reusable bottles, community pride & cleaner spaces.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's always brilliant to have young people visit us in Town Hall to find out more about what we do as councillors. Today was no exception with one of my young Chorlton residents Edward. 👍

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 6

Great conversations on #Chorlton doorsteps this morning. Lots of issues raised and lots of positive support for @ChorltonLabour and local councillors. 🌹🌹🌹Thanks to @JeffSmithetc for joining us.

Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great to meet up with @ScoutsNorthGCT & @CllrJulieReid this week. We discussed ways to expand scouting in Mcr with a focus on establishing new groups in the city centre and in north & east Manchester. We also chatted about the great work the @chorltonscouts do. #chorlton

Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 2

Tremendous turnout for the latest @ChorltonLabour meeting on Monday night. The packed meeting, held in the brilliantly refurbished #Chorlton Library meeting room discussed a wide range of issues both local and national.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 2

Really good news about how important our libraries are to Mancunians of all ages. Including, of course the refurbished Chorlton Library. The number of visits to the 23 public libraries in Manchester was 2.9 million in the year to July 25. An increase of 2% on the previous year. @MancLibraries

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy 70th Birthday to legend Bruce Foxton 🎉

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 27

Fed up with Farage? Me too. I’ve signed the Never Nigel Pledge. Add your name today, and help show that division and hate have no place in our communities.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 25

I had an absolutely amazing night at The World Breaking Finals yesterday at Aviva Studios Manchester! First time for me. I saw Solo B-Boy Battles & Solo B-Girl Battles and Legendary Crew Battles.
Really amazing. The sense of joy, unity and energy was overwhelming.

Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 23

Tremendous games in the Womens Rugby World Cup at the Salford Community Stadium. Well done to winners Scotland and Australia. Commiserations to Samoa and Wales. Still a long way to go! Great atmosphere. Great crowd. #RWC2025

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 19

Really great to attend the launch event/welcome ceremony in Manchester on Sunday for teams taking part in the Women's Rugby World Cup 25 #RWC2025 . Lovely to welcome players, staff, families and fans of teams from Scotland, Wales, Samoa and Australia. @rugbyworldcup

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 17

A great day with Cate Allison and my daughters and grandaughters yesterday celebrating my dad Tommy's 90th birthday.

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 15

I just contributed to a fundraiser being organised locally that could help preserve a fabulous piece of Chorlton’s history. This mosaic deserves to be saved. Please consider donating or sharing to help keep it alive. gofund.me/7c7f0947

Donate to SAVE PART OF CHORLTON'S HERITAGE....., organized by Bronwen a O'donoghue

A stunning piece of Chorlton’s history has just been uncovered—and we need … Bronwen a O'donoghue needs your support for SAVE PART OF CHORLTON'S HERITAGE.....

gofund.me

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Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 14

A huge congratulations to all students in Chorlton who are receiving their A Level and BTEC exam results today🤞
Well done to each and every one of you - I hope your hard work and efforts are rewarded. 🎓 🥳
#ALevelResultsDay2025

Cllr.John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · Aug 5

Tomorrow (Weds 6th) is National Play Day. Activities across the city , including in Chorlton Park and Beech Road Park. @MCRActive @MCRparks_ @ManCityCouncil Council #Chorlton

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