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Newsletter July/August 2018 ‘What’s On’ Newsletter July/August 2018 A snapshot of activities going on in South Manchester Information compiled by the Community Inclusion Service Connect When it comes to wellbeing, other people matter. Evidence shows that good relationships with family, friends and the wider community, are important for mental wellbeing. Peer support social network group Tuesday Battery Park, Wilbraham Rd, M21 Drop in, in the morning Free. Drop-In, Tuesday The Tree of Life Centre Drop-in, Greenbrow Road, Newall Green, M23 2UE (meet at the café) 12-2pm. Friday Social Networking morning at the ‘Parrswood’, Parrswood Road, Didsbury Free Cafe Q, lunch meet up, Church Road, Northenden 12.00 Drop In at St Andrews House, Brownley Road M22 ODW 12.00 – 2.00 Saturday Self Help Drop-In, 9 Self Help Services, Wythenshawe Forum 10–12:00 Sunday Hall Lane Drop-In, 157 Hall Lane, Manchester, M23 1WD. 12-15.30 The free summer festival coming to a hidden square in Manchester Summer Jam 2018 will take place on Saturday 25th August between 12pm and 10pm The annual summer music festival that champions up-and-coming bands, street food and fun times will return to Sadler's Yard this month. Sadler's Yard Summer Jam, now in its third year, will have a brand new look and line-up for the bank holiday weekend celebrations. The festival is free but you'll need to register for a ticket. www.visitmanchester.com Sadler's Yard, Hanover Street, Manchester M60 0AB. Over 50s Barlow Moor Community Centre Over 60s Club 23 Mersey Bank Avenue, Chorlton, M21 7NT Phone: 0161 446 4805. Social club and luncheon club with range of activities e.g. exercise class, tai chi, local history class, cards and bingo. Outings and day trips, Befriending, practical help and exercise classes. •Mature Movers - Arm chair exercise classes. luncheon club, older people’s forum “Cake and conversation” including guest speakers. Indoor curling sessions Grand Day out for over 55’s - If you're over 55 and looking for a change or a chance to get out and about, come along to our weekly sessions every Wednesday. Every week get creative with: Arts and Crafts 10am until 2:30pm; Knitting 1pm until 4pm; and Tea Dance 1pm until 4pm. Additionally, on the third Wednesday of the month enjoy a group bingo session 11am until 1pm.And on the last Wednesday of the month why not test your knowledge and take part in our Quiz 11am until 1pm. Forum Library, Forum Square, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX Free. No need to book, just turn up! Wythenshawe Dementia Café - Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 1pm-3pm. Do you care for someone with dementia? Want to know more about dementia? Come and join Admiral Nurses, Dementia Support Advisors, Manchester Carers forum for a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed and friendly environment at the Crossacres Resource Centre, 1 Peel Hall Road, Crossacres, Wythenshawe, M22 5DG. This is a ‘safe’ place bringing people with dementia and their family carers together in the community. Here you can come and get support and meet other people in the same situation as you. It’s a place to make new friendships. For more information contact Gill Howarth Dementia Support Advisor or Teresa , Admiral Nurse on 0161 219 2336 or email: [email protected] Benchill Community Centre’s Over 50s Coffee Morning. Come along and meet new people, play Bingo, chat and share your hobbies and interests. First and Third Monday of each month. Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Road, Wythenshawe, M22 8EJ. Phone 0161 946 9520 or email: [email protected] Fit For The Young At Heart – Get active with great people at the dance party workout that moves at your pace. Gentle Dance Class. Thursday 10.45 – 11.30am. Only £4. At St Nicholas Church, 408 Kingsway, M19 1PL. Call Nicky on 07947 323 216 or email: [email protected] Community Friends Group – Free drop-in sessions. Every Monday, 11am-2pm at Trinity House, starting on Monday 6th March. If you’re feeling lonely, worried or just a bit low then drop in for a friendly chat. Aimed at the over 50’s. Refreshment provided. Trinity House Community Resource Centre, Grove Close, Rusholme, M14 5AA. For more information contact Simon or Imogen on 0161 223 1064. Arts & Crafts, Games and more - Activities for the over 50’s. Every Wednesday from 11.30am- 1.30pm at St Chad’s Church Hall. Served with a light lunch. St Chad’s Road, Withington, M20 4WH. Telephone Fiona or Imogen on 0161 225 1064. Email: [email protected] Walk & Talk Group - Join Age UK Manchester and get involved in our new Walk & Talk Group. A great way to get around and meet people. It’s Free to (Ageing Well members, £1 to non-members). Its kind to the environment. It’s good for your physical health and mental wellbeing. Every Wednesday. Meeting from 10am at: Crossacres Community Resource Centre, Peel Hall Road, Wythenshawe, M22 5DG. Pre-walk talk. A walk lasting approximately 30 – 40 minutes. Return to Crossacres Community Centre for a brew! Just turn up or for further information contact Kim Hyde on 0161 437 0717 or [email protected] Manchester weather can never be guaranteed; look outside and be sure to dress for the occasion and wear some GOOD walking shoes!... Cuppa and a Chat Group - The Cuppa and a Chat group is held every Friday 1-3pm at the Chorlton Health Centre, 1 Nicolas Road, Manchester, M21 9NJ. It is essentially a dementia café which will be facilitated by Dementia Support Advisors, Admiral Nurses and Alzheimer’s Society Support Workers. The idea of the group is to bring people with a diagnosis of dementia and their carers together in the community. It will be a “safe” place for people to come and get support and information from professionals and other people in similar situations. Peer support is one of the keys to living well with dementia, We aim to provide education, practical support, information about local services and opportunities for questions, sharing experiences and social interactions in a relaxed and friendly environment. Telephone Gary or Alex on 0161 882 1104. Silver Circuit Fitness Class – Free for over 65’s, every Thursday from 1pm-1.45pm at Withington Baths & Leisure Centre, 30 Burton Road, M20 3EB. Telephone 0161 478 1181. Chair based exercise – free to all. Every Friday 1pm-2pm at Le Bas House, 46 Ormskirk Avenue, Old Moat, M20 1HJ. Over 50’s Social Chat & Coffee meet up – Every Wednesday, 1pm to 3pm. Withington Library, Wilmslow Road, M20 3BN. Coffee Morning – Free. Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month between 10.30am- 12.00pm at St Christopher’s Church, Moorgate Avenue, Old Moat, M20 1HE. Call Cathy on 0161 445 4200 Monthly Social Activity – Free. Held on the 3rd Thursday of the month. 12pm-3pm. Includes a light lunch at St Christopher’s Church, Moorgate Avenue, Old Moat, M20 1HE. Call Cathy on 0161 445 4200. Dance for Everyone – A fun dance for all ages. Many different styles of music. A great alternative to exercise classes. Wednesday 10.30am-12.30pm. Union Chapel Fallowfield, Wellington Road, M14 6EQ. For more details and to book a place contact Hazel on 07931 587058 or [email protected] Scottish Country Dance Adult Beginners’ Classes – Keep fit, have fun, partners not needed, casual dress. 1st lesson free. Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm at the Manley Park Primary School, College Road, M16 0AA. Phone Rob on 0161 281 0082 or email: [email protected] Tea Dance – Every Monday 2pm-4pm. £2 per session. A fun way to meet new people at St Cuthbert’s Church, 3 Palatine Road, Manchester M20 3LH. Phone: 0161 445 1080 Didsbury Friends – Are a friendly group of Over 50s’ who get together for a chat and a cuppa twice each month in Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury ( it’s the new building behind Home Café) We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday afternoons of the month from 2pm-3.30pm. There is no joining fee. The bargain price for tea or coffee with biscuits is only £1.50 each meeting! All are very welcome. please bring a friend. For more information please phone Liz on 434 1063. WFM – ‘Out to lunch with Silver Seniors’ – A new weekly radio show launched. It’s aimed at older folk especially those who don’t get out too much. Featuring helpful agencies and groups, community centres, nursing homes, care homes, music from yesterday including a sing-a-long spot and a bit from today, just to keep us young at heart. Join Roz Johnson on Wythenshawe FM 97.2 Mondays 12 ‘til 2pm. Free Chair Based Exercise class - held weekly on Fridays between 12.45pm to 13.45pm at Le Bas House, Ormskirk Avenue, Old Moat, M20 1HJ. Also hold a Coffee Club on the 30.11, 14.12 and 21.12 a Festive Coffee Club from 10.30am to 12.00pm. All the events are free and open to people over 50 living in Old Mat, Withington and surrounding areas. For more information please contact Cathy Ayrton on 0161 448 4200 or email: [email protected] Dementia Free Swimming – Join us for a session at: Wythenshawe Forum, Forum Square, M22 5RX. Fridays from 1pm-2pm. Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 Princess Road, M20 1HD. Mondays from 12pm-1pm. Arcadia Leisure Centre, Yew Tree Avenue, M19 3PH. Fridays from 2pm-3pm Moss Side Leisure Centre, Moss Lane East, M15 5NN.
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