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{ "$type": "community.lexicon.calendar.event", "createdAt": "2026-10-23T18:51:54Z", "description": "# 🪔 Manchester Love Jam — Diwali Inspired Celebration 🌼\n\n**An evening of music, connection, creativity, community and celebration!**\n\nJoin us for a beautiful Diwali-inspired Manchester Love Jam as we come together to celebrate light, love and community, honouring the triumph of light over darkness and the spirit of dharma.\n\nTogether, we'll share music, creativity, nourishing food and heartfelt connection in a welcoming, alcohol-free and substance-free space.\n\n## 🌼 What to Expect\n\n🎵 **Bhajan & Kirtan** — Join [@ambercitaplays](https://www.instagram.com/ambercitaplays/) for devotional music and singing around a colourful rangoli (sand mandala), sharing blessings and gratitude before eating together.\n\n🪔 **Diwali-Inspired Celebrations** — Enjoy traditional desi treats, warming spiced chai and the opportunity to make beautiful flower garlands.\n\n🔥 **Opening Circle, Open Mic & Community Jam** — Come together for an opening circle, followed by an evening of spontaneous music, singing, drumming and creative expression.\n\n🍛 **Community Food & Connection** — Share delicious food, meaningful conversations and the warmth of gathering together.\n\n🌼 **Bring an Offering** — You're warmly invited to bring orange or yellow flowers, or a small offering for our communal altar.\n\nWhether you're a musician, singer, dancer, creative soul or simply someone who enjoys being part of a loving community, everyone is welcome. No musical experience is needed!\n\n## 🎟️ Tickets & Contributions\n\nManchester Love Jam is a completely volunteer-run, not-for-profit community gathering. Nobody receives payment for organising or facilitating the event.\n\nAll contributions go directly towards covering essential event costs, including venue hire and food.\n\n### 🌱 Entry Tickets — Choose What Feels Right for You\n\nTheres no obligation to book a ticket in advanced however by doing so you help all of the volunteers by giving them piece of mind of how many people are going to be there so they can set up the space the cater for the the right amount of people. Your supporting us, so we can continue supporting you! \n \nBelow are the a few different options of how you can help by donating and booking your food ticket in advance. \n \n**Budget Donation — £5** \nAn affordable option for those on a tighter budget.\n\n**Standard Donation — £10** \nOur suggested contribution towards the costs of running Manchester Love Jam.\n\n**Generous Donation — £15** \nFor those who are able and would like to contribute a little extra, helping us keep the gathering accessible to everyone.\n\n**Cash on the Door — Pay on Arrival** \nReserve your place online and make your contribution in cash when you arrive. Our suggested entry donation is £5–£15, depending on what you can comfortably afford.\n\nAll entry tickets provide the same experience. Simply choose the contribution that feels right for you.\n\n**We encourage advance payment where possible** , as this helps our volunteer team reduce administration and plan the event. However, we understand that paying online isn't always convenient, so you're welcome to reserve your place and contribute in cash on arrival.\n\n### 🍛 Food & Drink Tickets\n\n**Meal Ticket — £8** \nEnjoy a delicious, freshly prepared meal made with love.\n\n**Full Meal Experience — £18** \nIncludes a freshly prepared meal, a warming cup of ceremonial cacao and a slice of cake.\n\nFood and drink tickets are separate from entry tickets. Please select your entry ticket alongside any food options you'd like to enjoy.\n\n**💚 Food Accessibility**\n\nWe believe everyone deserves to be nourished and included, regardless of their financial circumstances.\n\nIf you're experiencing financial difficulties and need food, please reach out to our team. We will happily provide a meal free of charge.\n\nIf you're able to contribute a little extra, your generosity helps us provide food for those who need it.\n\n## 📍 Location & Accessibility\n\n**The Resonance Centre, Manchester, M11 4SG**\n\n🧑‍🦽 **Accessibility:** Please be aware that there is a step at the entrance and stairs within the venue.\n\n🚗 **Parking:** Please ask at reception for a parking permit.\n\n💫 **Alcohol & Substance Free:** Manchester Love Jam is an alcohol-free and substance-free gathering, creating a welcoming space for authentic connection.\n\n❤️ **Our Cacao:** Our beautiful cacao is sourced from [@alchemy.of.the.earth](https://www.instagram.com/alchemy.of.the.earth/). \n \n**🙏 Event support** from [@voiceofalchemy](https://www.instagram.com/voiceofalchemy/)\n\n## 💚 A Gathering Made Possible by Community\n\nManchester Love Jam exists because of the generosity, creativity and shared contributions of our community.\n\nEverything is lovingly organised and supported by volunteers, with all donations helping to cover the practical costs of bringing people together.\n\nThank you for being part of what makes these gatherings possible.\n\n**Come as you are, bring your heart, and let's celebrate together!** 🌼🪔🎶\n\nClarify the booking call to actionResolve the food-ticket wording", "endsAt": "2026-11-14T23:00:00Z", "locations": [ { "$type": "community.lexicon.location.geo", "latitude": "53.4807593", "longitude": "-2.2426305", "name": "Manchester, UK" } ], "mode": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#inperson", "name": "Manchester LoveJam", "startsAt": "2026-11-14T18:00:00Z", "status": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#scheduled", "uris": [ { "$type": "community.lexicon.calendar.event#uri", "name": "Manchester LoveJam", "uri": "https://dandelion.events/e/mannylovejam-oct26" } ] }

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