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Stockport Road, MANCHESTER, M19 3AD

On the corner of Carril Grove is the Money Shop. On the opposite corner is Subway. Next door is "Super Ta Be Ta" proclaiming Iranian Polish & Continental Food although the ads covering up the windows are for Coca-Cola and KitKat. It says it is "Under New Management". Streetview imagery from 2014 to August 2017 shows it having the name "Marta" proclaiming then Polis, Persian & Continental Food. However older Streetview imagery from 2012 back to 2008 show the "Super Ta Be Ta" signage. Perhaps the shop is just awaiting some new signage.

A halal food shop in what was the former NatWest Bank in Levenshulme.

Stockport Road in Levenshulme was blocked off. When I first heard the police cars heading down the road I thought there'd been an accident. However I was told there was a bomb alert and the centre of Levenshulme was blocked off including access to the station from either direction. I had to walk back nearly to Longsight in order to catch a bus on a diversionary route around the blockage. I heard later that the alert was a hoax and the road was re-opened after two hours.

Part of the busy A6 between Manchester and Stockport.

At the end of Chapel Street where it meets Stockport Road there is a small open space with a flower planter near a phone box. On the left is Direct Vision with Betfred on the opposite corner.

On the little patch of land off Stockport Road and Chapel Street that is Levenshulme Village Green is The Bee with no name Image and on the corner is a Christmas Tree which is waiting to be lit up next week.

Levenshulme seems too large to be a "village" (it is a district of Manchester) and this patch of land at the side of Stockport Road seems too small to be a "village green". It is, however, known as "Levenshulme Village Green" (see the poster Image]). During the Bee in the City sculpture trail, the green is being used to display Levenshulme's bee "The Bee with no Name", created by Jodie Silverman.

Detail from Levenshulme's "Bee with no Name" created by artist Jodie Silverman. It is positioned on Levenshulme Village Green and can be seen in Image

Located on Levenshulme Village Green, The Bee with no name was created by Jodie Silverman, "The artist has been inspired by the outpouring of community spirit in this lively suburb. Look out for local favourites including Levenshulme Old Library, the market and the 192 bus. The design hopes to capture the vibrancy and diversity of the area depicted through celebrated landmarks and events, rainbow socks, folk musicians and colourful weddings. The eyes reflect the viewer, making you part of the story." It was sponsored by The Levenshulme community. "The Owl and The Coconut worked with the artist to, create the design through community consultation in collaboration with The Levenshulme Traders Association, Levenshulme Youth Group and local residents. Consultation events were held at the renowned Levenshulme Market and The Nest Mindful Arts Centre at Levenshulme Old Library. This work was made possible by the Levenshulme Ward local councillors Dzidra Noor, Basat Sheikh, Bernard Stone and Councillor Luthfur Rahman with support from Great Places Housing Group and One Manchester." After the original display from July to September 2018 Image the bees were removed and an auction of 77 of the bees raised £1,128,250 for charity https://beeinthecitymcr.co.uk/bee-in-the-city-auction-raises-1128250-for-we-love-mcr-charity/ The Community and Learning Programme Bees painted by local residents, children and young people were not included in the auction and these sculptures have been returned to be displayed in their neighbourhoods as a lasting legacy.

Detail on The Bee with no name Image