Organic matter is the way to go long term and you have that in hand with the manure.
If you can get hold of mature manure then do so but if you cant there are a few other things you can do. Even digging in some cheap general purpose compost might help. Depending on your local council you may be able to get it free from them, I think Somerset are giving the stuff away at the moment for instance.
To help lighten the soil you can dig in some well washed garden sand, this will increase drainage.
You can also add stuff called Clay Breaker:
http://www.vitax.co.uk/productshome.asp?product=HOM070This is basically gypsum I believe and helps break up the clay to some degree, I have used it so cant comment on it's effectiveness.
I have very heavy clay but have used mature manure for a few years now and it is lightening up very well and is far more workable, and don't forget clay soils are very fertile on the whole and you can get very good crops of nearly everything.
Good luck and welcome to the forum.
Jerry