Be an activist! Join the Greater Manchester Older People's Network new training programme
This new programme from the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network is for like-minded individuals who want to learn new skills and meet others who are positive about making change happen and inspiring others. There are 3 sessions in the programme which will teach people how to get their voice heard, advocate for others and make change in their communities for the better. All the training is inclusive and participative, and experience is not needed. The programme is free to attend for any residents of Greater Manchester aged 50+.
For more information and to sign up please visit Greater Manchester Older People’s Network
‘Grey on Green’ project
‘Grey on Green’ project is being launched by Manchester Museum and Southway Housing Trust.
New ‘Grey on Green’ project champions older people shaping a sustainable future. It will highlight the contributions older people make to a sustainable
world. The project will be led by older people who will share their wisdom for a sustainable lifestyle and discuss their experience and observations of the climate and ecological emergency. The aim is also to change the common misconception that older people care less about the environment than younger people. A number of events and activities will take place during this year-long project resulting in a Grey on Green guidebook filled with advice
and tips.
If you, or someone that you know, are 50 + and interested, please contact: Email j.dean@southwayhousing.co.uk (phone 07860 758 346) or
maria.ramosacevedo@manchester.ac.uk (phone 07818 578 474)
North Manchester Fitness awarded We Love Mcr Charity Funding
North Manchester Fitness have been awarded £1,092 funding to offer outdoor
fitness sessions in Boggart Hole Clough and St John Bosco’s Church.
They offer low cost/free fitness sessions to people across Blackley, Charlestown & Moston. Often participants haven’t accessed exercise before, either due to physical or mental health issues, low confidence or simply not having the funds. The group is incredibly diverse with members ranging from 16 – 82 years old! If you'd like to get involved visit North Manchester Fitness.
If you'd like to read more about the fund, or how community groups can apply for funding, visit We Love Mcr Charity.
Exercise Opportunities where you live
Looking after your physical and mental wellbeing is important, especially after lockdown. Now is a better time than ever to get moving again. Find out your local facilities and how to be active for free in your area.
Visit the MCRactive activity finder and GM Walking
or email katie@roundedheath.co.uk or call 07962 027 885 for more information on outdoor classes take place at Greenbank Playing Fields in Levenshulme.
Keep Fit in South Manchester for only £2 per session
Exercise Studio, Forum Leisure, Wythenshawe M22 5RX
For more information, contact Clive on 07984716886.
Clive is a Qualified Exercise Specialist with BACR on Pulmonary Rehab, Falls Prevention, Cancer Rehab, Lower Back Pain and Diabetes
Free Online Exercise Videos on YouTube
The buzz Manchester PARS Team have produced a selection of free online exercise videos for people to follow at home.
Walk & Talk for people living with Dementia
Wednesdays 11.00 am - 12.30 pm
Alexandra Park, 180 Russell Street, Manchester, M16 7JL
Activity groups are a great place for people living with Dementia to meet new people in a fun, relaxed and social setting. Join for a gentle stroll around Alexandra Park and Tea/Coffee at Coffee Cranks.
For more information visit Together Dementia Support's website
Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership - Manchester Mind
9-week training courses (Wednesdays)
Recruitment sessions:
St James Moss Side Church, 95A Princess Road
Tuesday 1 February, 1.00 pm
St Matthews Church, Cleveland Road, Crumpsall
Wednesday 9 February, 3.30 pm
This training teaches you how to give good quality advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as assertiveness and communication skills. During this training, you will also be placed at either Manchester Refugee Support Network or Cheetham Hill Advice Centre for half a day a week to volunteer as an advice worker.
The recruitment session will begin with a talk where you will learn more about the training offered. You will then have the opportunity to meet the training co-ordinator and volunteer supervisors from Manchester Refugee Support Network and Cheetham Hill Advice Centre to discuss individual questions and concerns. We will provide refreshments! The hall is a large space, but we want to keep an eye on numbers.
For more information email amby.fawcett@manchestermind.org
Online event - The Voluntary Contribution of Women over 50 in Manchester, University of Manchester
Thursday 3 February 11.00 am - 12.00 pm
This online seminar intends to discuss a number of key themes: the extent and scope of voluntary and informal work in the lives of women over 50 in Manchester, the underlying inequalities in voluntary and informal work and the structural challenges which lead to these inequalities and the role of the law in supporting these inequalities.
Booking for event
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