Artist and illustrator Dani Strange from Something To Aim For dropped in to chat about the second round of bursaries available to people who may struggle to engage with the arts through lack of funds. We chat about the kind of thing you can apply for and who is eligible. Applications open on the 5th Dec – you can apply here.

We were lucky enough to celebrate the National Day of Romania at Manchester Cathedral with the Consulate General in Manchester on Monday evening, and captured a beautiful performance from Soprano Gabriela Tâlvan accompanied on the piano by Daniel Ropota. Their album Épisode Romantique is available here. We also have some new contemporary Romanian music from Om La Luna.

There’s info on how the Citizen’s Advice may be able to help with energy bills, what to do if you want to help someone you see sleeping rough, the unveiling of the new Andy Rourke mural and how you can get help to support Pancreatic Cancer charities for Pancreatic Cancer Day (21st Nov) and how to sign up for the Community Grocery in Harpurhey. Manchester Carer’s Forum will be at Beswick Library on the 25th (Monday) 2-4:30pm.

We also have a first ever radio play for “Daydreamer” – the debut single from Manchester band Michael Kirby & The Cottonmen who are already making waves in America, and we find out if Gladiator 2 is Worth A Watch with Pat.