Your Guide to the 2018 Greater Manchester Festival of Ageing Listing Events Across the Area Between 2Nd and 15Th July 2018

Welcome to your guide to the 2018 Greater Manchester Festival of Ageing listing events across the area between 2nd and 15th July 2018

Don’t forget additional information is available at the festival webpages at

www.ambitionforageing.org.uk/festival

INDEX Borough Pages Bolton 1-5 Bury 6-10 Manchester 11-26 Oldham 27-28 Rochdale 29-38 Salford 39-40 Stockport 41-44 Tameside 45-46 Wigan 47-50

Disclaimer: The programme has been compiled using information supplied by event organisers and has been checked where possible, participants are advised to check details and availability before travelling to any event or activity. Your Guide to the 2018 Greater Manchester Festival of Ageing

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Bolton 50% off For 02 July 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Trampoline sessions at the Park Jump Xtreme Ltd (Bolton) Units £4.73 per Greg 01204 Over 50's @ 2018 2&3 Trinity Retail Park Bolton BL2 hour Strickland 971007 Jump Xtreme 1HY (General Manager) Meta Hiit 03 July 11:00 AM 11:30 AM Fitness Class on the Trampolines Jump Xtreme Ltd, Units 2&3 Trinity £2:50 Greg 01204 fitness session 2018 Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY Strickland 971007 for over 50's Dance Fitness 03 July 10:15 AM 11:00 AM A dance class aimed at people age Active Dance Bolton, 22c Bradley £5 KATHRYN 07981 2018 55+. Each dance is a different style, Fold Trading Estate, Radcliffe Moor MAYE- 265289 including jazz, tap, salsa, Indian, Road, Bolton [Radcliffe] BL2 6RT DAVID Belly, Charleston and musical Bolton Festival 03 July 12:00 PM A stall for information on the local Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RU N/A AnnMarie 01201 of Ageing - 2018 offer of physical activity from our Taylor 334243 Sport and sports clubs/groups. Various dance Active Living and yoga sessions in our Multi Use Service Games Area (MUGA) that people will be able to join in with. Tour of the 03 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Come along to a behind the scenes Bolton Town Hall Free Lesley Tyrer 01204 Town Hall 2018 tour of Bolton Town Hall, mayors Victoria Square, Bolton 328062 chambers and other rooms in the BL1 1RU town hall. Tour lasts 2 hours Jigsaw Link 03 July 12:00 PM 2:00 PM An afternoon tea party for our Trinity Baptist Church, 16 Zoe 0161 253 Summer Sizzler 2018 Jigsaw Link members, the ‘Jigsaw Westminster Avenue, Radcliffe, Oldham 6308 Link Summer Sizzler’. festival of Manchester M26 3WD ageing, consisting of buffet style food, music, summer quiz, and bingo. The event will be open to all of our Jigsaw Link members and volunteers.

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Remember 04 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM A traditional afternoon tea dance Moorgate Primary School, The event Janet Heyes 01204 When.... 2018 with live music and performances by Entwistle Street, Bolton, BL2 2RH is free 333477 the children Festival of 05 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM We'll be celebrating & showcasing all HuddleUp Cafe, All Souls, Astley £0 Katie 07540 Ageing @ All 2018 the wonderful ways that people over Street, Bolton, BL1 8EY McNulty 589333 Souls, Bolton 50 are involved in the All Souls community. There will be a happy & friendly atmosphere with live music & free food. Let's Dance 05 July 10:30 AM 12:30 AM An exciting and interactive ballet Halliwell UCAN Centre, Hatfield Free Pamela 07761 2018 dance taster session for the over 50's Road, Bolton. BL13BU Spurling 842617 Creating 06 July 10:30 AM 2:30 PM Having a Diagnosis of Dementia does Bolton Methodist Mission, Free Patricia 01204 Sunshine 2018 not mean living your life under a Victoria Hall, Walker Suite, 37 Goodwin 483770 cloud - Please join us, take part in Knowsley Street Bolton BL1 2AS activities, collect information, have lunch and help us Create Sunshine in Bolton

Grow your own 07 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Planting and Afternoon Tea Coronation Gardens, Radcliffe, Tina 07963 get together 2018 M26 3XS Harrison 605283 Strength and 09 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Gentle Chair Based Exercise Winifred Kettle Day Care Centre, Nil Helen 01204 Balance 2018 Washacre, Westhoughton, Darlington 382411 Exercise Class Bolton BL5 2NE

Pilates 09 July 1:30 AM 3:30 AM Gentle stretching and mobility work Blackrod Sports and Community Free Helen 01204 2018 for Older adults Centre, Darlington 382411 Greenbarn Way, Blackrod, BL6 5TG

Strength and 09 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Gentle Chair based exercises Greenways Community Centre, free Helen 01204 Balance Session 2018 Crompton Close, Hall-ith-wood, Darlington 382411 Bolton BL1 8UA

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Drummond 09 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Summer themed craft session with Drummond Street Community FREE Lesley Tyrer 01204 Street Craft & 2018 cakes and refreshments. Centre, Drummond Street 329678 Culture group Astley Bridge, Bolton, BL1 6QQ Summer dance 09 July 2:00 PM 5:00 PM An afternoon or singing and dancing Campbell Extra Care Scheme, Geraldine 01204 party 2018 with entertainment for elderly Campbell Street, Farnworth, Pawson 337099 vulnerable residents, many who have Bolton BL4 7HP dementia for them to come together with their family, friends and carers in the extra care scheme Sing Out 09 July 1:30 PM 4:00 PM A time for music and strawberries! A Eldon Street Extra Care Housing, Pamela Seniors 2018 fun afternoon to make us all feel Lansdowne Road, Tonge Moor, Eaton Strawberry Tea good and make new friends. Bolton BL2 2JA Strength and 10 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Chair based exercises in a relaxed Alexander Briant Court Free Helen 01204 Balance 2018 environment Parkfield Avenue, Farnworth Darlington 382411 Exercise Bolton BL4 9PZ Session Tour of the 10 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Come along to a behind the scenes Bolton Town Hall Free Lesley Tyrer 01204 Town Hall 2018 tour of Bolton Town Hall, mayors Victoria Square, Bolton 328062 chambers and other rooms in the BL1 1RU town hall. Tour lasts 2 hours Pool 10 July 1:30 PM 4:00 PM Come along to our pool tournament Jubilee House Sheltered free Lesley Tyrer 01204 Tournament 2018 at Jubilee House. Everyone welcome, Accommodation Scheme 329678 / beginners and pool players Off Gas Street 07919 extraordinaire’s alike! Bolton 555284 BL1 4TU Pilates 11 July 11:15 AM 12:00 PM A Pilates session which focuses on ACTIVE DANCE. 22C BRADLEY FOLD £5 Kathryn 07981 2018 gentle stretching, improving balance TRADING ESTATE, RADCLIFFE Maye- 265289 , mobility and core strength MOOR ROAD, RADCLIFFE BL2 6RT David Strength and 11 July 10:00 AM 12:00 AM Gentle mobility and strength work Thicketford Centre Free Helen 01204 Balance 2018 with a focus on improving balance Thicketford Road Darlington 382411 Exercise for older people. Bolton BL2 2LW Session

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Strength and 12 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Chair based exercise session Whitecroft, Vernon Street, Free Helen 01204 Balance 2018 Bolton BL1 2PR Darlington 382411 Exercise Jubilee House 12 July Social evening with fish, chips and Jubilee House Sheltered Maureen Summer Social 2018 peas and trifle (or alternative Accommodation Scheme, Off Gas Jones Evening depending on dietary requirements) Street, Bolton, BL1 4TU Flockton Court 13 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Have you ever heard of the Nintendo Flockton Court FREE Lesley Tyrer 01204 – Nintendo Wii 2018 Wii and wondered what its all about? High Street 329678 Bowling Beginners and Wii players alike are Horwich welcome to come and join us in a fun BL6 7RB afternoon Free cake and coffee Highfield House 13 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Come along for a morning of domino Highfield House Sheltered FREE Lesley Tyrer 01204 – Dominoes 2018 playing with the residents of Accommodation scheme 329678 Highfield House. Highfield Road, Farnworth Free cake and coffee BL4 0QZ Redbank 13 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM A garden party for the tenants at Redbank Retirement Living, Lowe Bernadette 0161 686 Garden Party 2018 Redbank. St, Radcliffe, Bolton M26 3PD Anderson/ 8146 Clare Hunter Flockton 14 July 12:00 PM Garden Party Flockton Court High Street Horwich Mrs Renee 01204 Garden Party 2018 BL6 7RB Smith 433355 Highfield House 11 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Health checks; tips and hints for Highfield House Sheltered FREE Lesley Tyrer 01204 – Health & 2018 saving money; bills checked – can we Accommodation scheme 329678 Wealth event save you money? Highfield Road,Farnworth What’s on in your local community? BL4 0QZ Free cake and coffee

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Bury

Otago 02 July 1:30 PM 3:00 PM A chair based exercise class to help The Green, Clarence Park, Nothing Anna Craig 0161 253 2018 prevent falls in older adults, followed Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NQ 6555 by light refreshments. Afternoon tea 02 July 2:00 PM 3:30 PM An afternoon tea dance, with Grundy day centre, Wellington Nothing Anna Craig 0161 253 dance 2018 entertainment by a local artist Road, Bury, BL9 9AH 6555 followed by refreshments Quiz Afternoon 02 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM There will be a general knowledge Taylor House Brandlesholme Road, Free of Stephanie 07973 2018 with a picture round, there will be Bury BL8 1HS charge Brimelow 731583 prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be light refreshments, tea coffee etc. Let's get fit! 02 July 1:00 PM 1:45 PM A qualified instructor guiding Whitehead Park, Bury BL8 2RR Free Julie 0161 785 2018 participants through a fitness Bentley 7414 session. Summer Flower 03 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Summer Flower Arranging session Griffin House Sheltered Scheme, £1.00 Kirsty 07930 Arranging 2018 delivered by a local florist Griffin Close, Bury, BL9 6LG Booth 581756 Quiz Afternoon 04 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM There will be a general knowledge Harwod House. Wesley Street, Free of Stephanie 07973 2018 quiz including a picture round with Tottington, Bury, Lancashire, BL8 Charge Brimelow 731583 light refreshments, tea coffee etc. 3NW Festival of 04 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Explaining the benefits of different Bury town centre No charge Felicia 07459 Aging Bury 2018 type of massage, like massage for Sardar 836826 town centre seniors, massage for people with Kiyani dementia/Alzheimer, for those who had or have cancer. The Fed Farm 04 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Bringing a mini mobile farm onto our Heathlands Village, Heathlands Lucy 0161 941 Open Day 2018 care village site. Drive, Prestwich, Manchester M25 Edwards 4442 9SB Festival of 04 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM The sessions will be extremely fun Millgate/The Rock BL9 0EB Rick Law 07712 Ageing Olympic 2018 with competitions such as The 807430 Games Bury Crossbar Challenge, yoga, rounders, javelin, archery etc. taking place and

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Millgate/The our bubbly staff will ensure that Rock BL9 0EB there is a high level of participation. Clark’s Hill 05 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM The event will be hosted at a Six M25 1BE Naomi 0161 686 Music through 2018 Town Housing retirement living Exton 8000 the years scheme and we will be inviting residents and the local community to come together to enjoy food and music. A Day to 05 July 7:00 PM 10:30 PM A Day To Remember - A community The Elizabethan Suite Bury suggested Sarah 07788 Remember 2018 social event for Celebrate 100 Years Donation Dennis 673466 since the end of WW1- Aimed at the of £5 for over 50's. There will be Veterans in Entertainment fro the Lancashire Need. Artillery Band, The Veterans Sweetheart and hopefully a couple of local school Choirs. Pilates with 05 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! Phoenix Centre, St Mary's Road, £2 Lorraine 07855 Lorraine 2018 Prestwich M25 1GG Platt 505 958 Top o”th Fields 06 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM We will be hosting an afternoon tea M45 7HE N/a Naomi 0161 686 afternoon tea 2018 at our Six Town Housing retirement Exton 8000 living scheme and will welcome people from the local community to attend. Let's get fit! 06 July 2:15 PM 3:00 PM A qualified instructor guiding St Mary's Park, Prestwich M25 9LU Free Julie 0161 785 2018 participants through a fitness Bentley 7414 session. Metrojazz 06 July 7:00 PM 11:00 PM Metro Jazz is a long running The Met, Market Street, Bury BL9 Contact Alan 07478 concert 2018 community jazz orchestra, 0BW for further Barton 713914 performing a mix of the best foot- details tapping jazz Afternoon tea 06 July 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Afternoon tea Nelly's Coffee and Cakes, Bury, BL9 Natalie 07411 and sing along 2018 7SA Noone 374245 Fix it Friday 06 July 11:30 AM 2:30 PM A fish & chip lunch Mosses Centre Cecil Street Bury, Colin 07963 chippy lunch 2018 BL9 0SB Harrison 605283

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Festival of 07 July 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Our showcase day will promote the The Jubilee Centre, Mosley Free to all Andrew 0161 763 Ageing - A 2018 many activities that take place at the Avenue, Bury, BL9 6NJ Hazeldine 9030 Showcase of Jubilee Centre that aim to keep older activities at the people young fit and healthy in mind Jubilee Centre and body. BBS Family 07 July 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Showcasing our Sensory Garden and Bury Society for Blind & Partially No charge Jill Logan 0161 763 Garden Party 2018 the crafts and gifts our various Sighted People, Wolstenholme for entry 7014 groups have made, our members House, 4 Tenterden Street, Bury BL9 are planning to hold a Family 0EG Garden Fete with fun ‘old style’ games and stalls and plenty of tea and cake! Royal Academy 08 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM A free one-hour Silver Swans® adult Janet Lomas School of Dancing, Free Johanna 0161 of Dance Silver 2018 ballet class with a Silver Swans® Blackford Bridge United Reformed Hadley 280 6234 Swans® ballet licensed teacher. Silver Swans® ballet Church, 692 Manchester Road, class classes have been specifically Bury, Lancashire. BL9 9TQ designed for the over 50s. The Storybox 09 July 1:30 PM 2:30 PM The Storybox Project – Creative Cafe Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Free Liz 07941 Project - 2018 creative activities designed especially Centre Postlethwaite 218435 Creative Cafe for people with memory loss or Moss Street dementia and their family and friends. Bury BL9 0DR Otago 09 July 1:30 PM 3:00 PM A chair based exercise class to help The Green, Clarence Park, Nothing Anna Craig 0161 253 2018 prevent falls in older people, Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6NQ 6555 followed by light refreshments Let's get fit! 09 July 1:00 PM 1:45 PM A qualified instructor guiding Whitehead Park, Bury BL8 2RR Free Julie 0161 785 2018 participants through a fitness Bentley 7414 session. Chai Pani / 09 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Meet and greet for families, friends Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Pushpa 07837 Afternoon Tea 2018 and other groups within the Centre, Lad 702517 community centre, to inform them of our activities and ambitions, and ending with entertainment from a magician.

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Walking for 10 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Walk followed by refreshments at Grundy Day Centre, Wellington Nothing Jean 0161 761 Health - Bury 2018 Grundy Day Centre Road, Bury BL9 9AH Foster 0046 River Walk Ainsworth 10 July 10:30 AM 12:00 PM We will be holding our usual coffee Ainsworth Church and £1 Reverend 01204 Community 2018 morning but have invited an Community Hall 106 Bury Old Elaine 388762 Coffee and entertainer along to celebrate the Road Ainsworth BL2 5PQ Larkin Conversation Festival of ageing. Afternoon tea 10 July 1:30 PM 3:00 PM An afternoon tea dance with Pinfold Lane day centre, Pinfold Nothing Anna Craig 0161 253 dance 2018 entertainment by a local artist, Lane, Whitefield, M45 7NY 7371 followed by refreshments Place, 10 July 10:00 AM 5:00 PM This photo and story collection was Bury Art Museum FREE Amy 07517 Belonging 2018 created by Amy Barron, a researcher Moss St, Barron 205929 Prestwich: A in Human Geography based at the Bury, Photo University of Manchester and friends BL9 0DR Collection of from Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Significant THE PHOTO COLLECTION WILL BE Stories in DISPLAYED BETWEEN TUESDAY 10TH Prestwich and JULY THROUGH TO SATURDAY 14TH Beyond JULY Walking for 10 July 1:00 PM A Health Walk from Bury Leisure Grundy Day Centre, Wellington Free Jean 0161 761 Health Bury 2018 Centre to the river followed by light Road, Bury Foster 0046 River Walk refreshments at Grundy Day Centre Pilates with 12 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! Phoenix Centre, St Mary's Road, £2 Lorraine 07855 Lorraine 2018 Prestwich M25 1GG Platt 505958 Let's get fit! 13 July 2:15 PM 3:00 PM A qualified instructor guiding St Mary's Park, Prestwich M25 Free Julie 0161 785 2018 participants through a fitness 9LU Bentley 7414 session. Musical Bingo 9th July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Musical Bingo Wellington House, Bury, Greater Free of Stephanie 07973 2018 Manchester, BL8 2NG charge Brimelow 731583 The Storybox 9th July 1:30 PM 2:30 PM The Storybox Project – Creative Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Free Liz 07941 Project - 2018 Cafe is a welcoming and fun Centre Moss Street Bury BL9 0DR Postlethwaite 218435 Creative Cafe creative group offering fun, creative activities designed especially for people with memory loss or

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dementia and their family and friends. Summer 12th July 7:00 PM 9:30 PM An evening of entertainment with Grundy day centre, Wellington £5.00 Anna Craig 0161 253 Shindig - 2018 live music from a local artist, who Road, Bury, BL9 9AH 6555 Festival of will be singing songs from all the ageing evening decades, followed by a hot supper. event

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Manchester

MICRA Annual 02 July 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Public lecture St Peters House/Chaplaincy Free event Suzanne 0161 275 Lecture 2018: 2018 Manchester Booth 4891 Loneliness in later life: social problem, public health problem, or moral panic? Family History 02 July 10:30 AM 3:30 PM We will have our help Desk open Central Library St Peters Square Free Elsie Lowe 0161 234 2018 and a table with information about Manchester M2 5PD 1060 our society and what we do. Sew & Sews 02 July 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Cross stitch, knitting, general crafts Gorton Library, Garratt Way, 50p for Darren 0161 227 2018 and a chance for a natter with a Gorton, M18 8HE refreshements Nixon 3737 cuppa. Takes place every Monday.1 Outside 02 July 11:00 AM 5:00 PM Tune in to 96.9 FM or pop along and National Football Museum, 0 Ed Connole 0161 248 Broadcast at 2018 see us, there'll be interviews, music Urbis Building 6888 National and occasional football chat. Cathedral Gardens Football Manchester Museum M4 3BG Open Taskforce 02 July 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Levenshulme Inspired Taskforce is a Levenshulme Inspire Free Lou Armer 0161 850 Meeting 2018 group of active older people 4044 working towards making the local Refreshments provided, all area more age friendly. This will be welcome. an open meeting and the theme for discussion will be "What does ageing mean?". Happy 02 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Join us for a mindfulness art session, Levenshulme Inspire Donations Geraldine 0161 850 Mondays - 2018 hosted by Owl and Coconut. Walsh- 4044 Mindfulness Whiteside Art Session Aqua Relax 02 July 12:00 PM 1:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367

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enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Memory Lane 02 July 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Sharing memories, meeting new Clayton Hall, Clayton Park, Ashton Entrance Lynn 07779 cafe 2018 people, making new friends new Road, Clayton, Manchester, free Blinkhorn 827656 M11 4RU Aqua Tone 02 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2.00 Leila 07731 852 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 367 Dance Aerobics 02 July 11:30 AM 12:15 PM Dance Aerobics class for those over Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1.50 Leila 07731 2018 50 Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367 Pilates with 02 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! St John Bosco's Hall, Charlestown £2 Lorraine 07855 Lorraine 2018 Road, Blackley M9 7BD Platt 505958 Circuits with 02 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Circuit training for all ages and St John Bosco's Hall, Charlestown £2 Donna 07568 Donna 2018 ability Road, Blackley M9 7BD Young 327527 Sporting 02 July 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Love talking about football this is National Football Museum, Free Louise 0161 871 Memories 2018 the group for you! Urbis Building Rutherford 8177 Cathedral Gardens Manchester M4 3BG Sew & Sews 03 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Cross stitch, knitting, general crafts Gorton Library, Garratt Way, 50p for Darren 0161 227 2018 & a natter over a cuppa. Meets Gorton, M18 8HE refreshments Nixon 3737 every Tuesday. Bobbins 03 July 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Knitting group Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Darren 0161 227 2018 Gorton, M18 8HE Nixon 3737 Local History 03 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Come together to share stories and Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Darren 0161 227 Group 2018 memories of local life. Gorton, M18 8HE Nixon 3737 Over 50's Film 03 July 5:00 PM 7:00 PM It will be the launch of over 50s Film Forum Library, Wythenshawe, FREE Leigh 07983 Club Launch 2018 club at the Library - Come and join Forum Square, M22 5RX M'Rabty 093156 us for a free film show evening,

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Power Rangers 03 July 11:30 AM 1:00 PM Weekly social & get together for Moss Side Powerhouse Library, Small Anna 0161 227 (Chatty Cafe) 2018 local folk to put the world to rights 140 Raby St, M14 4SL donation for Budrys 3758 over toast and a cuppa.The group refreshments also organise day trips. Exercise and 03 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Exercise and Eat is a regular weekly Levenshulme Inspire £2 for the Geraldine 0161 850 Eat 2018 session. It starts with an hour of exercise Walsh- 4044 gentle chair based exercise (£2) and £3 for Whiteside followed by a delicious 2-course the meal meal (£3). You can come for the exercise (11am-12pm) or the meal (12-2pm) or both, just let us know in advance so we can make sure there is enough to go around! Aqua Relax 03 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Walking Group 03 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Walk and talk! Manchester Communications Free Mary 07718 with Mary 2018 Academy, Silchester Drive M40 8LD Dolan 363540 Dolan Active Minds- 03 July 4:00 PM 6:00 PM A session to encourage lifelong Room 3.01 South Atrium, MMU Free John Miles 07817 Still Learning 2018 learning! Business School, All Saints Campus, 424356 Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6BH Live how we 04 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM A festival of dance afternoon, Irish Heritage Centre Cheetham Free Michelle 07753 dance 2018 focused on “Dance” - inspiration Hill Butt 184698 comes from the “levis” advert “Live how we dance” Women over 04 July 3:30 PM 8:30 PM Choir Concert to connect with the 9 Chippenham Road, Ancoats, £2.50 Yvonne 07488 264408 / 50's Happy 2018 wider community together with Manchester M4 6FF Edouke 07404 188759 Choir Concert other organisations.

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Out In The City 04 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Social meeting for members of the Church House, 90 Deansgate, Nil Tony 07434 2018 LGBT+ communities who are age Manchester M3 2GP Openshaw 485000 50+ Lets get 04 July 10:30 AM 2:30 PM Women from community of interest Woodville Children's Centre The event Ruqia 07914 physical 2018 who are over 50 years of age will Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 will be free Allana 350602 engage in physical activities 0NE but including gentle movement, donations dancing, laughing yoga and much are more. This will be followed by welcome social eating, sharing experiences and enjoying the day 50+ 04 July 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Session(s) that can be accessed: East Manchester Leisure Centre, £1.90 for Leila 07731 Community 2018 Public Swimming, Low Impact 189 Grey Mare Ln, Manchester activities, £1 Reyhani 852367 Morning Workout Class, Gymnasium, Social M11 3ND for Refreshments refreshments Cost of session(s): £1.90 for after activities, £1 for refreshments after

Aqua Tone 04 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 Pilates and 04 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! Whitebeck Court Ground Floor, Free Lorraine 07855 gentle exercise 2018 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley M9 Platt 505958 7HR Run/walk with 04 July 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Run or walk! Tesco, Victoria Avenue East, £2 Tommy 07914 Tommy Brown 2018 Blackley M9 6HP Brown 874997 Hulme Fun for 04 July 10:00 AM 2:00 PM Over 50's fun day, a range of fun Aquarius centre , 21 Eden Close, Lesley 0161 230 the Young at 2018 activities to bring out the inner child. Hulme M15 6 AX Brereton 1076 Heart Why am I? 05 July 5:30 PM 8:00 PM Why am I? brings together the Manchester Art Gallery Free of Ruth 0161 235 2018 creative skills of Manchester Art charge Edson 8877 Gallery Age Friendly Collective. Join us for an evening reflecting on perceptions of age, self and identity

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through poetry, song, creative activities and conversation. Coffee 05 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Weekly get together over tea, toast Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Small charge for Darren 0161 227 Morning 2018 and a natter. Gorton, M18 8HE refreshments Nixon 3737 (Chatty Cafe) Bridge Club 05 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Weekly get together for Bridge- Gorton Library, Garratt Way, Small amount Darren 0161 227 2018 playing. Refresments available. Gorton, M18 8HE for Nixon 3737 refreshments Time to Thrive 05 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Cream team and pamper sessions Talbot House 1 High Peak Street The event Abigail 0161 203 2018 for parent carers (aged 50+) of Newton Heath M40 3AT will be free Birch 4095 children with learning disabilities to those attending Dance Exercise 05 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM If you prefer something a little more Levenshulme Inspire £2 Geraldine 0161 850 with Hazel 2018 active than chair based exercise, Walsh- 4044 then this is for you - lively dance Whiteside exercise and great music with Hazel. Computer 05 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Drop in session to learn how to get Levenshulme Inspire Free Geraldine 0161 850 Buddy 2018 the best from your computer and Walsh- 4044 digital technology. Volunteer helpers Whiteside available. Aqua Relax 05 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or East Manchester Leisure Centre £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and 189 Grey Mare Ln, Manchester Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local M11 3ND Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Relax 05 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or North City Family and Fitness £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Centre, Upper Conran Street, Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Harpurhey, Manchester, Greater Better leisure centre. Manchester M9 4DA Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester

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50+ Total Body 05 July 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Low impact workout class for 50+. Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £4 Leila 07731 Conditioning 2018 Join our friendly community group Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 Reyhani 852367 every Thursday between 10-11am 5RX for fun and fitness, no matter what your ability. Swim for 50+ 05 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Public swimming 50+ session. Join Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £3.70 Leila 07731 2018 our friendly community group every Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 standard, Reyhani 852367 Thursday between 10-11am for fun 5RX £2.60 and fitness, no matter what your MCRactive ability. Aqua Tone and 05 July 10:15 AM 12:30 PM Aqua Tone and stretch and tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 stretch and 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 tone Heritage and 05 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Local history talks! The Monastery, Gorton M12 5WF £3 or £2 for Emma 0161 223 History Talks 2018 concessions Bryning 3211 Coverdale & 05 July 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea & Cake Event on Coverdale & Newbank Richard 07796 Newbank 2018 Thursday 5th July as part of Community Hub - Cornbrook Sherwin 718654 Afternoon Tea Manchester Festival of Ageing House - 217 Stockport Road - & Cake Ardwick M12 4DY Golden Voices 05 July 10:30 AM We are a choir and would like to Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, Julie Jones Community 2018 extend our meetings during the The Northern Quarter M4 5JZ Choir Festival and invite other people to join up Summer Party 06 July 5:00 PM 10:00 PM Buffet & Music, hopefully our Communal Lounge 61 Greenwood No Karen 07866 2018 outdoor area will be finished if not Rd Standish WN6 0NH Dawson 747079 we will be having the party in the communal lounge The Great Tea 06 July 12:00 AM 3:00 PM We will have a tea dance for learning Manchester People First, 3 free Stephen 0161 839 Dance 2018 disabled people. We will have music, Broughton St. Cheetham Hill, M8 Hughes 3700 and refreshments as well as a raffle 8RF and bingo. Friday Coffee 06 July 10:00 AM 12:00 AM Coffee morning with hot drinks and The church of the Apostles 40p cup of Rev Ellie 07887 morning and 2018 breakfast available Manchester , Ridgway street, tea/ coffee Trimble 601451 activities Miles Platting , M40 7 FY 60 p

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toaster /crumpet Aqua Relax 06 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Abraham Moss Leisure Centre, £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Crescent Road, Crumpsall, Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Manchester M8 5UF Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Relax 06 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Yew Tree Ave, Manchester M19 Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local 3PH Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Relax 06 July 1:00 PM 2:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local 5RX Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Tone 06 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 Dance Aerobics 06 July 11:30 AM 12:15 PM Dance Aerobics class for those over Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1.50 Leila 07731 2018 50 Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367 Run/walk with 06 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Run or walk! Tesco, Victoria Avenue East, £2 Donna 07568 Donna Young 2018 Blackley M9 6HP Young 327527 Afternoon Tea 07 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea for local residents Stirling Centre, Scotland Hall Road, Free Jane 07922 2018 aged 50+ - prepared and served by Newton Heath, Manchester M40 Chadfield 644407 volunteers from the Stirling Centre 2AZ Youth Club

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Afternoon Tea 07 July 2:30 PM 3:30 PM Come along and have a slice of cake, Forum Library, Wythenshawe, FREE Leigh 07983 2018 cup of tea and a chat. Forum Square, M22 5RX M'Rabty 093156 Social Chatty 07 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Weekly social cafe at The Place at Fallowfield community library, The FREE Leigh 07983 Cafe 2018 Platt Lane, come along enjoy a free Place at Platt Lane, Platt Lane, M'Rabty 093156 coffee and biscuit, and a lovely chat M14 7FB with your neighbours. Open day at 07 July 11:00 AM 4:00 PM Visit to Victorian rooms, Clayton Hall Clayton Hall, Clayton Park, Ashton Entrance Lynn 07779 Clayton Hall 2018 history talks at 12 and 2pm, small new Road, Clayton, Manchester, free Blinkhorn 827656 living history Ancoats Dispensary exhibition M11 4RU museum Run with Donna 07 July 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Run with Donna Young Boggart Hole Clough Running £2 Donna 07568 Young 2018 Track, Charlestown Road M9 7DH Young 327527 Walk and chat 07 July 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Walk and talk! Boggart Hole Clough Running £2 Lorraine 07855 with Lorraine 2018 Track, Charlestown Road M9 7DH Platt 505958 The Elgar 07 July 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Members of the Pleyel ensemble Elizabeth Gaskell's House, 84 £20 David 0161 439 Society Present 2018 perform Elgar's Piano Quintet in the Plymouth Grove, Manchester M13 Advance Jones 7176 Elgar's Piano beautiful restored home of Elizabeth 9LW tickets Quintet Gaskell only Positively 07 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM A fun and entertaining 2 hour event JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, Chris 07751 Ageing: A 2018 featuring interactive performances 82 Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Ricard 666150 Range of Age- from local over 50's musicians, Range, M16 0BG friendly Fun poets and entertainers, a music (and cake) workshop, chair based exercise and Tai Chi - and afternoon tea! Arabic feast of 07 July 12:00 PM 2:00 PM An afternoon of Arabic music and 195 Wilmslow Road, M14 5AQ Hanif 07957 Music & Food 2018 Arabic traditional food Bobat 317707 A Retro 08 July 7:00 PM 10:00 PM A Retro Summer Music Festival open FC United of Manchester, Function £5.00 for Tracey 0161 234 Summer Music 2018 to members of North City Nomads Room, Lightbowne Road, Moston, NCN Annette 4299 Festival and their Friends. Local transport to Manchester 40 Members and from the event will be provided. inc This will be a ticket only event in transport - order to manage the limited £10 for numbers.

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non members Singing in the 08 July 11:00 AM 4:30 PM A free singing extravaganza to Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Free Clare 0161 275 City! 2018 celebrate the 70th Anniversaryof the Road M15 6ER Cowell 8459 NHS in the City which opened the first NHS Hospital! Gorton Visual 08 July 12:00 PM 3:30 PM Come and view our recent work and The Aviary Community Rooms, Free Ian McKay 07752 Arts 2018 projects! Debdale Park, 1075 Hyde Road, 126007 Gorton M18 7LJ Sunday 08 July 10:45 AM 12:30 PM In this Sunday Assembly we will be Brooks Building, Cavendish North, Jenny Assembly: 2018 celebrating all of the wisdom and wit Cavendish Street, Manchester M15 Gaskell Getting On of older people with an assembly 6BG exclusively hosted by people over the age of 65. Expect wise words, poetry, singing, a touch of mindfulness and of course – tea and cake! Happy 09 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Levenshulme Inspire Geraldine 0161 850 Mondays - 2018 Walsh- 4044 Spring into Whiteside Summer Event Aqua Relax 09 July 12:00 PM 1:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Tone 09 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 Dance Aerobics 09 July 11:30 AM 12:15 PM Dance Aerobics class for those over Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1.50 Leila 07731 2018 50 Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367 Pilates with 09 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! St John Bosco's Hall, Charlestown £2 Lorraine 07855 Lorraine 2018 Road, Blackley M9 7BD Platt 505958

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Circuits with 09 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Circuit training for all ages and ability St John Bosco's Hall, Charlestown £2 Donna 07568 Donna 2018 Road, Blackley M9 7BD Young 327527 What's Time? 10 July 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Join musicians from the Royal 39-43 King Street, Manchester M2 Free Hannah 07808 2018 Northern College of Music, scientists 7AT Renshall 641784 and psychologists from the University of Manchester to explore the passage of time in music, physics and psychology. This event is free to attend and open to anyone - absolutely no prior knowledge required! Exercise and 10 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Exercise and Eat is a regular weekly Levenshulme Inspire £2 for the Geraldine 0161 850 Eat 2018 session. It starts with an hour of exercise Walsh- 4044 gentle chair based exercise (£2) and £3 for Whiteside followed by a delicious 2-course the meal meal (£3). You can come for the exercise (11am-12pm) or the meal (12-2pm) or both, just let us know in advance so we can make sure there is enough to go around! Let's Sing! 10 July 1:30 PM 3:00 PM We will be singing and making music Parkfield Court, Barlow Moor Road Nothing Alison 0161 884 Singing for Fun 2018 together with afternoon tea Didsbury M20 2GE Broadhurst 0562 group Aqua Relax 10 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Better leisure centre. better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Walking Group 10 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Walk and talk! Manchester Communications Free Mary 07718 with Mary 2018 Academy, Silchester Drive M40 8LD Dolan 363540 Dolan Chatty Crafters 10 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Explore crafty projects! The Monastery, Gorton M12 5WF £3 or £2 for Emma 0161 223 2018 concessions Bryning 3211

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Manchester Art 10 July 10:15 AM 12:00 PM Philosophy Cafe! Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Free Ruth 0161 235 Gallery 2018 Street M2 3JL Edson 8877 Sonderful Picnic 11 July 12:00 PM 3:00 AM Bring a picnic, take part in a Castlefield. Free. Jemma 07707 2018 traditional tea dance and to the Tanswell 419113 music of a brass band. The group will be able to also take part in a historical tour of Castlefield and create a podcast. Aqua Tone 11 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 Pilates and 11 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Pilates and lots of fun! Whitebeck Court Ground Floor, Free Lorraine 07855 gentle exercise 2018 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley M9 Platt 505958 7HR Dancing into 11 July 12:00 PM 4:00 PM A Vintage Afternoon of cream tea to Barlow Moor Community Elaine 0161 446 Summer 2018 be held at Barlow Moor Community Association, 23 Merseybank Metz and 4805 Centre between 12-4 and be open to Avenue, Chorlton, Manchester Rachel all community members. M21 7NT Hughes Southfest 11 July We want to bring older people from Christ Church, Darley Avenue, Jamie 0161 448 2018 our core areas of Chorlton, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2ZD Dean 4200 Burnage, Old Moat and Withington together. Afternoon Tea 11 July 1:30 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea for local residents Gorton Community Centre Doreen 0161 223 at Gorton 2018 aged 50+, free for people to attend Martin 1516 Community Centre Lovechester 12 July 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Lovechester 1970s is a romantic Chorlton Good Neighbours, £1 Helen 0161 881 1970's - a 2018 comedy performed by older Wilbraham St Ninians Church, including Hibberd 2925 romantic members of CGN's theatre Egerton rd South, M21 0XJ tea and comedy workshop. coffee Afternoon Tea 12 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea event, come and join Didsbury Library, 692 Wilmslow FREE Leigh 07983 2018 us for stimulating conversation, Road, M20 2DN M'Rabty 093156 helped along by Tea and cake. Friendly, open and Fun.

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Dance Exercise 12 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM If you prefer something a little more Levenshulme Inspire, 747 £2 Geraldine 0161 850 with Hazel 2018 active than chair based exercise, Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Walsh- 4044 then this is for you - lively dance M19 3AR Whiteside exercise and great music with Hazel. Computer 12 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Drop in session to learn how to get Levenshulme Inspire Free Geraldine 0161 850 Buddy 2018 the best from your computer and Walsh- 4044 digital technology. Volunteer helpers Whiteside available. Aqua Relax 12 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or East Manchester Leisure Centre £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and 189 Grey Mare Ln, Manchester Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local M11 3ND Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Relax 12 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM If you are living with dementia or North City Family and Fitness £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Centre, Upper Conran Street, Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local Harpurhey, Manchester, Greater Better leisure centre. Manchester M9 4DA Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester 50+ Total Body 12 July 10:00 AM 11:00 AM Low impact workout class for 50+. Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £4 Leila 07731 Conditioning 2018 Join our friendly community group Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 Reyhani 852367 every Thursday between 10-11am 5RX for fun and fitness, no matter what your ability. Swim for 50+ 12 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Public swimming 50+ session. Join Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £3.70 Leila 07731 2018 our friendly community group every Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 standard, Reyhani 852367 Thursday between 10-11am for fun 5RX £2.60 and fitness, no matter what your MCRactive ability. Natural Dye 12 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM This workshop is open to anyone CFCCA, 13 Thomas Street, Free Abi 0161 832 workshop with 2018 55+, it is free and Chinese tea Manchester, M4 1EU Mitchell 7271

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artist Talie refreshments will be available. The Linseed activity is low stress and will be seated. The gallery is fully accessible. Talie Linseed will be leading this hands on workshop, a local artist based in Manchester. St Georges 12 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Knit and Natter with the residents of St Georges Court Sheltered FREE Lesley 01204 Court – Knit & 2018 St Georges Court. Accommodation Scheme Tyrer 329678 Natter The group are busy knitting blankets Back Lane for refugees and the salvation army. Bolton Everyone welcome! BL1 2DP Free cake and coffee Aqua Tone and 12 July 10:15 AM 12:30 PM Aqua Tone and stretch and tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 stretch and 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 tone The Great 12 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM A garden party to celebrate the Openshaw Resource Centre 10 Terri 0161 302 Openshaw 2018 contribution of local older people Catherine Street Openshaw Torevell 4129 Garden Party and highlight how Age UK Manchester Manchester can support those in the community. Contact: 0161 205 3851 Moston Brook 12 July 10:15 AM 12:00 PM Two free guided photography walks Meeting Point @ Little Lavender Leon 07768 age friendly 2018 with Richard Bruce AKA Walking Community Hub, 27 Parkfield Road Wilde 788887 guided photographer, North, New Moston M40 3TB photography http:/www.walkingphotographertour walk s.com/walking-photography- workshops.com. Water taster 12 July 1:00 PM 4:00 PM Water activity taster session at Debdale Oiutdoor Centre, 1073 Angela 07795 activity at 2018 Debdale Outdoor Centre, Gorton for Hyde Road, Gorton, M18 7LJ Martin 651960 Debdale older people, these would be aimed Outdoor Centre at those with a physical/ learning disability. Each session is approx 3 hours long, this includes arrival, safety briefing, activity and refreshments afterwards. There are

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2 accessible boats for those with physical disabilities. Kayak and 12 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM A Kayak and canoe session on a safe Water Adventure Centre, The Old Pauline 0161 301 Canoe sessions 2018 stretch of the Ashton Canal in Boathouse, Off Maddison Road, Venus 2673 for up to 20 Droylsden. Droylsden, Manchester M43 6ES people Golden Voices 12 July 10:20 AM We are a choir and would like to Band on the Wall, 25 Swan Street, Julie Jones Community 2018 extend our meetings during the The Northern Quarter M4 5JZ Choir Festival and invite other people to join up The Afterparty 12 July 6:30 PM 9:30 PM There will be music, pop up photo- Night and Day Cafe, 26 Oldham St, Lauren or 0161 207 2018 booths, and an opportunity for Manchester M1 1JN Alex 0800 people to meet and form new friendships across ages. Older Lesbian & 13 July 5:00 PM 7:00 PM Details will be given closer to the LGBT Foundation Free Virginie 0345 330 Bi Women 2018 date on the website: Assal 3030 Community lgbt.foundation/women/olb Event The 13 July 8:00 PM 1:30 AM Our monthly club night and The Carlton Club Carlton Road £7.00 Paul 07811 Psychedelic 2018 celebration of electronic dance Whalley Range Manchester M16 Darnborough 329055 DiscoTech music, playing Psychedelia from the 8BE 60's disco from the 70's and 80's and progressive transcendent techno.

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Aqua Relax 13 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Arcadia Library & Leisure Centre £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Yew Tree Ave, Manchester M19 Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local 3PH Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Relax 13 July 1:00 PM 2:00 PM If you are living with dementia or Wythenshawe Forum, Simonsway, £1 Leila 07731 2018 other long term illnesses come and Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 Reyhani 852367 enjoy an Aqua Relax at your local 5RX Better leisure centre. Find out more at better.org.uk/dementia-friendly- manchester Aqua Tone 13 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Aqua Tone Manchester Aquatics Centre, 2 £2 Leila 07731 2018 Booth St E, Manchester M13 9SS Reyhani 852367 Dance Aerobics 13 July 11:30 AM 12:15 PM Dance Aerobics class for those over Hough End Leisure Centre, 480 £1.50 Leila 07731 2018 50 Princess Rd, Manchester M20 1HD Reyhani 852367 Run/walk with 13 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Run or walk! Tesco, Victoria Avenue East, £2 Donna 07568 Donna Young 2018 Blackley M9 6HP Young 327527 Get engaged , 13 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM Meet and Greet Event , where a free The Castlefield Hotel YMCA, Nicole 0161 837 Get active, 2018 gourmet buffet style brunch will be Liverpool Road, M3 4JR Joseph 3535 Have fun on offer. This is available for people over 50 who want to know more YMCA Manchester are also about what the YMCA in Manchester offering 25 x Free ten day gym have on offer. passes, this gets you full access to the gym, classes, stream room and the swimming pool. Run with 14 July 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Run with Donna Young Boggart Hole Clough Running £2 Donna 07568 Donna Young 2018 Track, Charlestown Road M9 7DH Young 327527 Walk and chat 14 July 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Walk and talk! Boggart Hole Clough Running £2 Lorraine 07855 with Lorraine 2018 Track, Charlestown Road M9 7DH Platt 505958

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Celebration of 15 July 12:00 PM 5:00 PM This Celebration of Active Irish World Heritage Cantre,I Irish free Bridie 07703 Active 2018 Togetherness event would be an Town Way,Manchester M8 0AE Breen 726169 Togetherness occasion where the Volunteers,friends and family can themselves enjoy being entertained and participate in activities on the day,which embraces traditional Irish music and dancing like they still love to do. Ladybarn’s 07 July 12:30 PM 2:30 PM The Summer Extravaganza will begin Ladybarn Community Hub, Royle £5 Fiona 0161 224 Summer 2018 with a selection of summer drinks Street, M14 6RN Ashmore 3733 Extravaganza being served in the marquee. Once a refreshing drink has been enjoyed, the band will play a set, outdoors in the marquee area. Food will be served indoors followed by the various activities on offer. Royal Voluntary 03 July 2:00:00 PM 4:00:00 PM Please contact the WRVS for further Anchor Court, 132 Bury Old Road, Nothing - Karen 07795 Service, First 2018 information - funded by Royal Cheetham, Manchester M8 5DR Kennedy 450563 Time for Voluntary Service and the Prudential Everything - First Time for Everything Chair Yoga

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Suburban 02 July 8:15 PM 10:45 PM Big Band swing night with guest Oldham St Annes A.R.L.F.C, £3.50 per Mr J 07970 Swing 2018 vocalists, music and dancing Higginshaw Rd, Oldham OL1 3JY person Pierson 218092 Orchestra Big Band Night Shaw and 03 July 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Conversation and befriending for Shaw & Crompton Parish Council Free to Tony 01706 Crompton Over 2018 new people through bingo, quiz, Offices, 1 Kershaw Street East, attend Hilton 847590 50's Friendship music, talks (guest speakers), food Shaw, Oldham OL2 8AB Days and refreshment Singing at 03 July 12:30 PM 2:00 PM planning on arranging two beginner Tandle View Court, Rochdale Road, Tina 0370 192 Tandle View 2018 singing sessions for people to come Royton, Oldham, OL2 5QT Milne/Issie 4237 / 0370 along, meet new people and have Howard 192 4444 fun. It’s open to all and no prior singing skills are required. Alan Bracewell 05 July 8:00 PM 10:30 PM Big Band dance band night with The Oddies 12 Union St, Royton, £2.50 Mr J 07970 Dance Band 2018 vocalists for music and dancing Oldham OL2 5JD Pierson 218092 Night Generations 05 July 10:00 AM 2:00 PM An interactive day, in the fresh air, Wernerth Lifelong Learning Centre Free Mahmuda 0161 770 Together in 2018 with employers and agencies to OL8 1RB Khanom 4674 Oldham discover the help on offer to support residents get back into work, kick- start their own business or provide them support with health and wellbeing. Arts and crafts will be available, exercise classes and much more. Festival 07 July 12:30 PM 4:00 PM We will serve lunch, have an 5-7 Beal Lane, Shaw, Oldham OL2 Janet Heap 077581 Saturday 2018 afternoon of Fellowship and Fun. 8UY 92540 Adrian Reed 11 July 8:30 PM 10:45 PM Piano Jazz Trio with the fabulous The Puckersley Inn 22 Narrowgate free Mr J 07970 Jazz Trio with 2018 pianist Adrian Reed plus guest Brow, Royton, Oldham OL2 6YD Pierson 218092 Vocalist vocalist

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Alan Bracewell 12 July 8:15 PM 10:30 PM Big Band dance night, music and The Oddies 12 Union St, Royton, £2.50 Mr J 07970 Dance Band 2018 dancing with vocalists Oldham OL2 5JD Pierson 218092 evening Oldham 14 July 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Classical Music concert conducted St Paul's Church, Royton, Church Normal price Ann Jones 0161 626 Symphony 2018 by Marco Bellasi. Programme:- Bizet Street, Royton, Oldham, £10, age 2417 Orchestra L'Arlesienne Suite No 2; Guilmant Lancashire, OL2 5JS concessions Summer Symphony for organ and orchestra, £6, children Concert soloist Chris Price; Saint-Saens Cello £3 Concerto No , soloist Lili Holland- Fricke, Schubert Symphony No 8 "The Unfinished" Health MOT 9th July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM A health trainer would provide mini Smallbridge Library , Stevenson Free Deb Ryan 01706 2018 MOT checks (height, weight and BP) Square, Smallbridge OL12 9SA 659978 and can give information about health and wellbeing and the different services that are on offer.

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Scrabble 02 July 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Join our weekly games morning - Alkrington Library Free Joanne 01706 Morning 2018 great for anyone who enjoys a Kirkway Eaves 924941 friendly game of Scrabble. People Middleton M24 1LW of all levels of experience and ability are welcome. Boards, tiles and refreshments are provided. Knit and Natter 02 July 2:00 PM 3:30 PM Give our fortnightly group a try - Alkrington Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 perfect for anyone wanting to learn Kirkway Eaves 924941 to knit or crochet, but people of all Middleton M24 1LW experience levels welcome. Refreshments provided. Wardle Art 02 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Wardle Art Group welcomes all Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 Group 2018 adults, from experienced artists of 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 all abilities, to complete beginners. Wardle Rochdale OL12 9LH Wardle 02 July 6:30 PM 7:15 PM Why not try our monthly book Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 Reading Group 2018 group? Perfect for those who enjoy 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 reading, and lively discussions with Wardle new people about what they've Rochdale OL12 9LH read. We provide the books on loan - a new title each month. Milnrow 02 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Our weekly Walking for Health Milnrow Library Free Joanne 01706 Walking Group 2018 walks in the beautiful countryside Newhey Road Eaves 924941 around Milnrow are perfect for Milnrow OL16 3PS new and experienced walkers alike and are suitable for people looking to increase their activity levels. Please note: walks may include moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.

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Knit and Natter 02 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM If you enjoy a natter with your Milnrow Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 knitting, bring along your needles Newhey Road Eaves 924941 and wool and join our friendly Milnrow OL16 3PS weekly group. All levels of ability and experience welcome! Armchair 02 July 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Try some gentle, seated exercises Junction Library and Community £3, including Joanne 01706 Exercise 2018 - great for improving posture and Centre refreshments Eaves 924941 balance. Grimshaw Lane Middleton M24 2BW Middleton 02 July 5:00 PM 7:00 PM A friendly knit-and-natter group, Middleton Library, Long Street, It's free! Cornelia 01706 Library Knitting 2018 where you can come to knit or Middleton M24 6DU Stirzaker 927101 Group crochet, for a brew and a chat. Meets every Monday. Silver Surfers 03 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Improve your digital skills and Smithy Bridge Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 confidence in a relaxed setting at 121-123 Smithy Bridge Road Eaves 924941 our weekly computer group. No Littleborough OL15 0BQ experience required. Singalong 03 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM When did you last enjoy a good Heywood Library Free (small Joanne 01706 2018 sing? Discover the benefits of Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw M charge for Eaves 924941 singing along to some favourites C Way refreshments) (and perhaps request your own) Heywood OL10 1LL at our relaxed and enjoyable monthly group. 03 July 10:00 AM 12:00 Interested in knitting and crochet? Learn a new Smallbridge Library Free Joanne 01706 Knit and Natter 2018 PM skill, or brush up on your technique at our Stevenson Square Eaves 924941 friendly weekly group. Rochdale OL12 9SA Knit and Natter 03 July 2:00 PM 4:00 Bring your own knitting and make some new Junction Library and Community Free Joanne 01706 2018 PM friends over a ball of wool and a cup of tea. Centre Eaves 924941 Grimshaw Lane Middleton M24 2BW Weekly Walks 03 July 10:00 AM 12:00 Our weekly Walking for Health walks in the beautiful Littleborough Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 PM countryside around Littleborough are perfect for new Hare Hill Park Eaves 924941 and experienced walkers alike and are suitable for Littleborough OL15 9HE people looking to increase their activity levels. Please

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note: walks may include moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Beginners 04 July 10:30 AM 11:30 A beginners computer class, where you can go Middleton Library, Long Street, It's free Cornelia 01706 Computer Class 2018 AM at your own speed, starting at the very Middleton M24 6DU Stirzaker 927101 beginning, or at a more advanced level, depending on your ability. With patient help on hand. A Ugandan 05 July 2:30 PM 4:00 A talk and slide show Milnrow Library , Newhey Road , free event Jean 01706 Experience : A 2018 PM Refreshments available for a small charge . Milnrow OL16 3PS. Gregory 641563 visit to Goshen school , Talk and slide show Sing for your 05 July 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Supper and a sing song with an Saxon House, West View, Rachel 07866 supper 2018 artist Littleborough, Lancs OL15 0JR Saunders 485981 Hobo's Retreat 05 July 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Live country music. It is a listening Heywood Reform Club. Tower St. £6 for a Malcolm 07841 CMC Tower St. 2018 club not a dancing club. Heywood. OL10 3AA band, £4 Jones 660251 OL10 3AA July for a solo 5th "The Real Entry Fee £6 starts 8.30pm- act. Deal" band. 11.30pm. July 12th Lainey West. Entry Fee £4 starts 8.30pm - 11.30pm. All enquiries to Malcolm 07841 660 251 Family History 05 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Interested in researching your family Heywood Library Free Joanne 01706 Group 2018 history? Our monthly group offers Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw M C Eaves 924941 support and advice on tracing your Way ancestry and helping to build your Heywood OL10 1LL family tree. Knitting Group 05 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Whether you’re a complete beginner Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 or an avid knitter, bring along your 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 wool and your needles and enjoy a Wardle cup of tea with our lovely group. Rochdale OL12 9LH

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Middleton 05 July 10:00 AM 12:00 AM Middleton Family History Group Middleton Library, Long Street, It's free Cornelia 01706 Family History 2018 meet every Thursday, and you can Middleton M24 6DU Stirzaker 927101 Group find out more about how best to research your family history, get help with the Ancestry and Find My Past websites, and meet other likeminded people for a brew and a chat. Arts and Crafts 05 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM LivingWell invite to a friendly arts Middleton Library, Long Street, It's free Cornelia 01706 for Wellbeing 2018 and crafts group, who make Middleton M24 6DU Stirzaker 927101 different crafts every week. Refreshments and all materials are provided. Afternoon tea 05 July 12:00 PM 2:00 PM To host an afternoon tea, with the Clough Court, Boarshaw Road, Rachel 07866 & music 2018 local school brass band attending Middleton M24 6AQ Saunders 485981 Singing for our 05 July 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Supper with an artist Barnett Court, Coomassie Rachel 07866 supper 2018 Street, Heywood, Lancs OL10 3BE Saunders 485981 Off Key 05 July 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Afternoon tea with a local pianist Yew Court, Warwick Street, Rachel 07866 2018 Rochdale, Lancs OL12 9XD Saunders 485981 Singing for 06 July 5:30 PM 8:00 PM Supper and artist Olive Standring House, Rachel 07866 supper 2018 Todmorden Road, Saunders 485981 Littleborough, OL15 9AH Craft Group 06 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM A craft group that meet every Friday Milnrow Library Free Jean 01706 2018 , bringing projects they are working Newhey Road Gregory 641563 on , Refreshments available for a Milnrow small charge . OL16 3PS Games Club 06 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM No one to share your love of board Heywood Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 games with? Come along to our Lance Corporal Stephen Shaw M C Eaves 924941 friendly monthly group and play a Way variety of board games including Heywood OL10 1LL Scrabble, Cluedo and Trivial Pursuit, or bring your own favourite game. Informal sessions in the library meeting room, no commitment

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Discover your 06 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Find out how easy it is to access Junction Library and Community Free Joanne 01706 library online! 2018 library services online. Learn how to Centre Eaves 924941 reserve books via the internet, Grimshaw Lane browse and download e-books and Middleton M24 2BW e-audiobooks using our BorrowBox service, and much more. 60s Afternoon 06 July 12:30 PM 2:30 PM A 60's afternoon tea Sheriff Street, Milnrow, OL16 3PW Rachel 07866 Tea Dance 2018 Saunders 485981 Mountside 06 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Buffet lunch with an artist Mountside View, Thrum Hall Lane, Rachel 07866 View afternoon 2018 Shawclough, Rochdale OL12 6DE Saunders 485981 tea DWC singing 06 July 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Supper and live music Derrick Walker Court, Manchester Rachel 07866 for their supper 2018 Road, Sudden, Rochdale OL11 4HU Saunders 485981 60's tea dance 06 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 60's afternoon tea dance Chisholm Court, Off Wood Street, Rachel 07866 2018 Middleton, Manchester M24 4BE Saunders 485981 50's-60's 06 July To host a 50's/60's lunch Ravendale, Ravendale Close, Rachel 07866 afternoon 2018 Meadow View, Cutgate, Rochdale, Saunders 485981 OL12 7PF Cantare Choir 07 July 6:00 PM 8:00 PM Join Cantare, Rochdale's foremost Ellenroad Engine House Steam £8 Joanne 07854 Concert - 2018 female voice choir, as they Museum, Elizabethan Way, (Accompanied Eaves 116347 'Stand Up and commemorate 100 years of Milnrow, OL16 4LE children free) Be Counted' women's history. Step Back in 07 July 2:00 PM 5:00 PM We are holding an afternoon tea Cherwell Wellbeing Hub, Cherwell Ruth 01706 Time 2018 dance, on 11th July 2018. 12.30-3.30, Avenue, Heywood OL10 4SY Bamber 626747 food will be provided at 1pm. We have a "Versatile songstress from There is no charge for our event, Southport" who will be playing live and places are limited to 50 music and singing songs throughout attendees, so booking is essential. the 60’s,70’s or requests from our People can find out more or guests! The event willCherwell secure their place at Avenue, Heywood, OL10 4SY and will [email protected] have a garden party/festival feel. or by telephoning 01706 626747

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Jazz On A 08 July 8:00 PM 11:00 PM Live traditional jazz featuring The New Town National Club, Nixon £8 Alan 01422 Sunday 2018 Chicago Teddy Bears Street, off Manchester Road, (payable at Lawless 823479 Castlelton, Rochdale OL11 3JN the door) Scrabble 09 July 10:30 AM 12:00 PM Join our weekly games morning - Alkrington Library Free Joanne 01706 Morning 2018 great for anyone who enjoys a Kirkway Eaves 924941 friendly game of Scrabble. People of Middleton M24 1LW all levels of experience and ability are welcome. Boards, tiles and refreshments are provided. Alkrington 09 July 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Why not try our monthly book Alkrington Library Free Joanne 01706 Readers 2018 group? Perfect for those who enjoy Kirkway Eaves 924941 reading, and lively discussions with Middleton M24 1LW new people about what they've read. We provide the books on loan - a new title each month. Wardle Art 09 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Wardle Art Group welcomes all Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 Group 2018 adults, from experienced artists of all 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 abilities, to complete beginners. Wardle Rochdale OL12 9LH Knitting Group 09 July 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Whether you’re a complete beginner Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 or an avid knitter, bring along your 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 wool and your needles and enjoy a Wardle cup of tea with our lovely group. Rochdale OL12 9LH Milnrow 09 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Our weekly Walking for Health walks Milnrow Library Free Joanne 01706 Walking Group 2018 in the beautiful countryside around Newhey Road Eaves 924941 Milnrow are perfect for new and Milnrow OL16 3PS experienced walkers alike and are suitable for people looking to increase their activity levels. Please note: walks may include moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles.

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Knit and Natter 09 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM If you enjoy a natter with your Milnrow Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 knitting, bring along your needles Newhey Road Eaves 924941 and wool and join our friendly Milnrow OL16 3PS weekly group. All levels of ability and experience welcome! Armchair 09 July 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Try some gentle, seated exercises - Junction Library and Community £3, including Joanne 01706 Exercise 2018 great for improving posture and Centre refreshments Eaves 924941 balance. Grimshaw Lane Middleton M24 2BW Junction Book 09 July 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Enjoy reading, and like to try Junction Library and Community Free Joanne 01706 Group 2018 something new? Join our friendly Centre Eaves 924941 monthly Book Group to discuss Grimshaw Lane fiction books (this month, on the Middleton M24 2BW theme of ageing) Tea/coffee and cakes provided! Crochet Group 09 July 10:30 AM 12:30 AM Crochet group - a friendly group Littleborough Library, Hare Hill No charge Littleborough 01706 2018 who are on hand to help you if you Road, Littleborough OL15 9HE Library 378219 are a beginner and want to learn how to crochet – please bring your own hooks and wool. Musical Lunch 09 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Lunch and live music Lonsdale Court, Sedgley Street, Rachel 07866 2018 Middleton Junction, Middleton Saunders 485981 M24 2BP Silver Surfers 10 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Improve your digital skills and Smithy Bridge Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 confidence in a relaxed setting at our 121-123 Smithy Bridge Road Eaves 924941 weekly computer group. No Littleborough OL15 0BQ experience required. Knit and Natter 10 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Interested in knitting and crochet? Smallbridge Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 Learn a new skill, or brush up on Stevenson Square Eaves 924941 your technique at our friendly Rochdale OL12 9SA weekly group.

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Knit and Natter 10 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Bring your own knitting and make Junction Library and Community Free Joanne 01706 2018 some new friends over a ball of wool Centre Eaves 924941 and a cup of tea. Grimshaw Lane Middleton M24 2BW Littleborough 10 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Our weekly Walking for Health walks Littleborough Library Free Joanne 01706 Walking Group 2018 in the beautiful countryside around Hare Hill Park Eaves 924941 Littleborough are perfect for new Littleborough OL15 9HE and experienced walkers alike and are suitable for people looking to increase their activity levels. Please note: walks may include moderate slopes, steps, uneven surfaces and stiles. Craft Group 10 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM A Friendly group who all have a Littleborough Library, Hare Hill No Charge Littleborough 01706 2018 keen interest in all things ‘Crafty’ – Road, Littleborough, OL15 9HE Library 378219 members have varying skills at all levels and are happy to help new beginners – please bring along your own materials.

Coffee Morning 10 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Join us for a book & brew and chit Littleborough Library, Hare Hill 40p Littleborough 01706 2018 chatter Road, Littleborough OL15 9HE Library 378219 Afternoon Tea 11 July 12:00 PM 4:00 PM an afternoon tea dance at Rochdale Rochdale Town Hall, The Rachel 07866 Dance at 2018 town hall for 200 people, linking it Esplanade, Rochdale OL16 1AB Saunders 485981 Rochdale Town into the 50th year anniversary of the Hall Lancashire Fusiliers, and WW1 centenary. There will be an artist on where people who are attending can dance, and also the Fusiliers band, along with an afternoon tea. Norman Weall 11 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Buffet lunch and live music Norman Weall Court, Fielding Rachel 07866 lunch and live 2018 Street, Middleton, Lancs M24 6BJ Saunders 485981 music

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Knitting Group 12 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Whether you’re a complete beginner Wardle Library Free Joanne 01706 2018 or an avid knitter, bring along your 448 Birch Road Eaves 924941 wool and your needles and enjoy a Wardle cup of tea with our lovely group. Rochdale OL12 9LH Thistleyfield 12 July 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Tea Dance Thistleyfield, Rochdale Road, Rachel 07866 Tea Dance 2018 Milnrow, OL16 3LP Saunders 485981 Arnold Bagnall 12 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Buffet lunch with an artist Arnold Bagnall Court, Platting Rachel 07866 Court musical 2018 Lane, Rochdale, Lancs OL11 2JT Saunders 485981 lunch Music from the 12 July 12:00 PM 2:00 PM Afternoon tea with a mix of music Alkrington Court, Off Andover Rachel 07866 past 2018 from over the decades Avenue, The Downs, Alkrington, Saunders 485981 Middleton M24 1TX Decades of 12 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Buffet lunch with music from over Ryefields, Braddocks Close, Rachel 07866 music 2018 the decades Halifax Road, Hurstead, Rochdale Saunders 485981 OL12 9QS Multisport 13 July 10:00 AM 5:00 PM A multi sports event and party aimed at Bridgefold Rd, Rochdale OL11 not sure Simon 07973 In rochdale 2018 the over fifties 5BX 624922 Homeshare 13 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM We will be hosting a BBQ with live Cherwell Centre, Cherwell Avenue, £5 Ruth 07976 BBQ 2018 music by our very own X Factor Heywood OL10 4SY Bamber 812121 Finalist Marie Curie 13 July 11:00 AM 3:00 PM A Blooming Great Tea Party, to Middleton Library, Long Street, The event is Cornelia 01706 Tea Party 2018 raise awareness and funds for Middleton M24 6DU free, there will Stirzaker 927101 Marie Curie be refreshments for a donation Art Group 13 July 11:00 AM 12:30 PM Get help with watercolour, pick up Littleborough Library, Hare Hill No Charge Littleborough 01706 2018 hints and tips and share your art Road, Littleborough, OL15 9HE Library 3178219 knowledge. Please bring your own materials.

Beginners 13 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM An IT volunteer is here to help you Littleborough Library, Hare Hill No Charge Littleborough 01706 Computer Class 2018 start your journey to learn basic Road, Littleborough OL15 9HE Library 378219 computer skills and work on various

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Musical 13 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM To bring two schemes together in Springfield Close, Sherwood Rachel 07866 memories and 2018 Heywood for a lunch with Musical Street, Heywood, OL10 2DE Saunders 485981 lunch memories Littleborough 14 July 10:30 AM 11:30 AM Why not try our monthly book Littleborough Library Free Joanne 01706 Reading Group 2018 group? Perfect for those who enjoy Hare Hill Park Eaves 924941 reading, and lively discussions with Littleborough OL15 9HE new people about what they've read. We provide the books on loan - a new title each month.

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Salford

Living well with 03 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM Seminar - This seminar will provide Room 3.08, University of Salford zero Dr Tracey 07887 Young Onset 2018 an accessible and relaxed overview Building, Media City, Salford Williamson 556345 Dementia: of final findings from a three-year Quays M50 2HE findings from a study in Salford which finishes in July three year 2018. study in Salford Empowered 03 July 10:00 AM 1:00 PM A seminar on the development of Digital Performance Lab, Free Tracey 0161 295 Conversations: 2018 Empowered Conversations, a new MediaCityUK, University of entry Williamson 6424 Innovation in approach to communication for Salford, practice and professional carers and family and MediaCityUK Plot B4, research of friends of people living with Salford Quays, M50 2HE communication dementia with people living with dementia Albert Park 3 July 12:30 PM 3.30 PM Great fun for young, old and all those Albert Park, Grecian Street, Age Uk Salford 0161 728 Festival 2018 in the middle Salford M7 2JW 2001

Buile Hill Park 4 July 10 AM 1 PM Great fun for young, old and all those Buile Hille Park, Eccles Old Road, Age Uk Salford 0161 728 Festival 2018 in the middle Salford M6 8GL 2001

A celebration of 04 July 2:00 PM Half day event with a programme of Bourke Gardens, Alfred Street, free Dawn Speed 07525 aging – Living, 2018 activities that include the ethos of Walkden, M28 3LD 602812 Learning, the 5 ways to wellbeing. connect, be Giving!! active, take notice, keep learning and giving all creating a positive image of aging in extra care. There will be number of partners involved TBC to host an activity throughout the day with a buffet tea provided

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Salford Arts 5 July 10 AM 1 PM Great fun for young, old and all those Salford Arts Theatre, Kemsing Age Uk Salford 0161 728 Theatre Festival 2018 in the middle Walk, Tunbridge Square, Off 2001 Liverpool Street Salford M5 4BS A day at the 11 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM A seaside themed event to help older Humphrey Booth day Centre, 33 Natalie Davies 0161 788 seaside 2018 people at the centre enjoy a fun day Eccles Old Rd, Salford M6 7AP 7300 and reminisce about childhood times spent at the seaside. We would like to include, entertainment, a seaside picnic, activities, including paddling J, refreshments, and transport, raffle The value of 11 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM Time Out for Carers - We have hired Affinity Sutton, Doveridge Elizabeth 0161 915 carers 2018 entertainment, catering and pamper Gardens Salford M6 7LY Royal 8965/07516 sessions on the day and because we 792464 are only 16 in numbers we have extended the invitation to others such as relatives and cared for within the group so we should have a good day for all Afternoon Tea 12 July 11:00 AM 2:00 PM An afternoon tea dance themed Salford Sports Village, Littleton Andrea 0161 788 2018 event to help older people enjoy a Road, Salford M7 2NQ Whelan 7300 fun day of reminisce music and dance. We would like to include, entertainment, refreshments, and transport Crafts for 12 July 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Young and Old - Craft session for The Angel Centre, 1 St Philips Simone 07894 Young and Old 2018 residents from care homes and our Place, Salford M3 6FA Sharrock 212004 nursery children, lots of fun, tea and cakes. Garden Party 13 July A Garden Party event for socially 75 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 Nichola 0161 359 for socially 2018 isolated older people who are 4AF Swettenham 3410. isolated older referred to Critchley Community Hub people through our Age UK Salford Social Rehabilitation Service.

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Stockport

Beginners 02 July 7:00 PM 7:45 PM A gentle but fun way to learn Ukrainian Social Club, 185 Buxton £5 Lucy 0161 474 Ballroom lesson 2018 ballroom and sequence dancing. Just Rd, Stockport, SK2 7AA Webster 2453 turn up... To begin with you will learn the waltz, quickstep, cha cha and rumba. For more info call 0161 428 7772 Borough Care: 03 July 2:00 PM This is a walk for the elderly and Woodbank Memorial Park, Free Lucy 0161 474 Social Walk 2018 friends every Tuesday around Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport Webster 2453 Woodbank Memorial Park. Meet at SK1 4JR the Café near the Woodbank park carpark, situated in the old house, and set off at around 2PM. Drinks and cake available in the café. Mindful for 03 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Art for all! Stockport War Memorial Art Free Lucy 0161 474 Colouring for 2018 Gallery, Wellington Road South, Webster 2453 Adults Stockport SK3 8AB SMILE - gentle 04 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Free of charge over the GM Festival St James Church Hall, 1 Gatley Free over Lucy 0161 474 exercise class 2018 of Ageing period! SMILE is a new low Green, Gatley, SK8 4NF the festival Webster 2453 impact and gentle exercise period developed by Life Leisure Health and 04 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Every Wednesday this drop in offers Heaton Moor Medical Centre Free Lucy 0161 474 Wellbeing drop 2018 support to connect to the correct 32 Heaton Moor Road Webster 2453 in services if people want support to Stockport make small lifestyle changes SK4 4NX SMILE-Gentle 04 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Gentle and relaxed exercise class St James Church Hall, 1 Gatley Free Lucy 0161 474 exercise 2018 Green, Gatley, SK8 4NF Webster 2453

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SMILE exercise 05 July 1:00 PM 2:00 PM Sessions are every Thursday Marple Methodist Church, Church Free over Lucy 0161 474 2018 (sessions are free of charge over the Ln, Marple, SK6 7AY festival Webster 2453 GM Festival of Ageing). SMILE is a period new low impact and gentle exercise developed by Life Leisure. Friendly Fridays 06 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Friendly Fridays every Friday are a Rose Walker Centre, Essex Avenue, Free Lucy 0161 474 2018 Chatty Cafe Scheme members. Free Cheadle Heath, SK3 0JA. Webster 2453 entrance and tea/coffee/snacks available to buy all day. Accessible for wheelchairs and mobility vehicles, large car park and bus stop near by (11A, 309, 310 or 312). Age Friendly 07 July 10:00 AM 4:00 PM We will be working with Station Car park, Stockport Road, It's free! Chris 07904 Levy Market 2018 Levenshulme Inspire to deliver a M19 3AB Larkin 313957 range of activities that will be accessible for all ages including arts, cycling, dance and singing. Entertainment will be taking place throughout the day and there will be a range of OAP specials available too from some of our traders. Heatons Art 07 July 10:30 AM 4:30 PM Arc will be showcasing work from Arc Centre & Gallery, Greg St, Free but Lucy 0161 474 Trail Exhibition 2018 Heatons Arts Trail artists. The trail Reddish, Stockport, SK5 7BR workshops Webster 2453 organisers will also be running are family arts workshops in the main chargeable studio. Café will be open all day. The Vintage 08 July 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Drop in the second Sunday of every Stockport Market, 30 Market Place, Free Lucy 0161 474 Village 2018 month to Stockport's glorious Stockport, SK1 1ES Webster 2453 historic Victorian covered Market Hall. Peer Support 09 July 10:00 AM 12:30 PM Held by the Steady in Stockport Falls Hornchurch House, 1 Nangreave FREE Lucy 0161 474 for 2018 Prevention Team for those Road, Stockport, SK2 6LY Webster 2453 Osteoporosis diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Meetings will often start with a

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guest speaker explaining a specific topic like medication, pain management, diet and exercises followed by an informal get together over a cup of coffee or tea. Day trip to 10 July 10:30 AM Explore the castle, walk along the Meet in Stockport town centre. For £9 Lucy 0161 474 Conwy 2018 beach and enjoy shopping at the more info contact Webster 2453 famous Conwy market [email protected] or call 0161 218 1096 or 07891949329 Grumpy Old 11 July 10:30 AM 12:30 PM Every Wednesday put the world to Wimborne Close, Larkhill, Cheadle FREE Lucy 0161 474 Men's Club 2018 rights, chat, play games or watch an Hulme, Stockport, SK8 5RB. Webster 2453 old film, a friendly group of men, when not being grumpy!!!! Tea and Coffee available. Sunrise Singing 11 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM On every Wednesday; this group is Sunrise of Bramhall, 1 Dairyground Free Lucy 0161 474 for Fun 2018 open to everybody regardless of if Road, Stockport SK7 2HW Webster 2453 you feel you can sing or not. It is all about fun, meeting new friends and singing some of our favourite songs from various eras. SMILE-Gentle 11 July 11:00 AM 12:00 PM Gentle and relaxed exercise class St James Church Hall, 1 Gatley Free Lucy 0161 474 exercise 2018 Green, Gatley, SK8 4NF Webster 2453 Computer 12 July 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Every Thursday is a friendly and Bridgehall Community Centre, FREE Lucy 0161 474 classes 2018 informal class that you can join at Siddington Avenue, Stockport SK3 Webster 2453 any time. Learn how to: 8NR •email •search online Contact Ryan on •stay safe [email protected] or call 0161 •shop online 494 9947 to book your place •communicate using Skype or Facetime •use cameras •stay healthy •find out what is happening locally

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Finding your 13 July 11:00 AM Join the class in ‘Finding Your Feet’, a Stockport Plaza, 17, Mersey Senior Lucy 0161 474 feet 2018 heartwarming comedy film with an Square, Stockport SK1 1SP citizens Webster 2453 all-star cast including Imelda £7.25 Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley. Employment 13 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM One to one advice and guidance on First House, Brinnington Library, Free Lucy 0161 474 Support Drop in 2018 all areas of employment support. Stockport, SK5 8EN Webster 2453 Whether you just need a CV updating, or looking for a total career change, advisers will talk you through all your options. Oak Tree Court 14 July 11:00 AM 4:00 PM A summer fete with information Oak Tree Court sheltered housing No charge Sharron 07800 Summer Fete 2018 stalls highlighting services that are scheme, Oak Road, Cheadle, for Baker 617828 available in Stockport for older Stockport SK8 1EZ attending people, games stalls ie hook a duck, tombola, bouncy castle, live music, refreshments, Aikido demonstration, cake stall, book stall. Thrift Shop 14 July 9:30 AM 12:00 PM Come along and browse things for Woodley Methodist Church, Chapel Free Lucy 0161 474 Drop in 2018 sale every Saturday and every Street, Woodley SK6 1NF Webster 2453 Wednesday morning. Also a friendly cafe with homemade cakes is available on-site. All proceeds go towards the upkeeping of the church. Hatting Walk 15 July 1:00 PM 3:30 PM Walk in the footsteps of Stockport Hat Works, Wellington Mill, £8 Sue Lea 0161 474 2018 hatters! Wellington Road South, Stockport 2399 SK3 0EU

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Tameside

Afternoon Tea 02 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea or feel free to take Beatrix House, Gorse Hall Road, Free Nayereh 0161 366 2018 part in our exercise session Dukinfield SK15 5HN Kelly 4860 Afternoon Tea 04 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon Tea or feel free to take Kendal House, Ambleside, Free Nayereh 0161 366 2018 part in our exercise session Dukinfield SK15 5HN Kelly 4860 How Times 05 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM We will have a festival to focus on The Jigsaw Centre, Rosemount Free Alex 0161 368 Have Changed: 2018 'How Times Have Changed for Church, Bennett St, Hyde. SK14 4SS Hoskyn 3422 A History of people with Learning Disability Learning Disability Well Being , 06 July 1:30 PM 1:00 PM Group activities to include a getting Mossley Community Centre, Vanessa 01457 activity lunch 2018 to know you, a laughter session, a Roughtown Road, Mossley, Ashton Goodwin 838136 chair based activity called 'Ageless Under Lyne OL50 0SG Grace', mediation followed by lunch Sharing the 06 July 2:00 PM A professional theatre production The Grafton Centre, Grafton Jayne 07796 Story - Make 2018 for older people who cannot get to Street, Hyde, Tameside SK14 2AX Marshall 176292 Do and Mend the theatre, the play that has been written is based on a group of older residents and has incorporated their memories and experiences. Paws and 10 July 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Free entry to dog friendly and pet Together Centre @ Loxley House, free Sharon 07973 Paints Pop Inn 2018 cafe at Together Centre. A 85 Birch Lane, Dukinfield, SK16 admission Hall 453942 community event. Local residents 5AU are invited to bring along their dogs to our café area. The event will bring together people who love animals - introducing people who can't keep a pet with those who have dogs and enjoy meeting new people.

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Craft Group 10 July 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Afternoon tea for Over 50s Craft Haughton Green Community Mrs Joan 0161 336 Afternoon Tea 2018 Group in Haughton Green Centre, Tatton Road, Denton, M34 Conway 5354 7PH Buddies & 11 July 10:00 AM 12:30 PM An enjoyable morning of gentle Oxford Park, Pottinger Street Free Nayereh 0161 366 Brunch! 2018 walks, mini indoor kurling Ashton OL7 0PW Kelly 4860 tournament and lots more! Community 12 July A fun event for people aged 50 plus. Richmond Street Community Ruth 0161 339 Gathering 2018 We will be inviting the community Centre, Richmond Street, Ashton- Madden 2345 that live around the community Under-Lyne OL7 9HG centre to come along, share food, and enjoy spending time together and reconnecting with their neighbours. Sharing the 12 July 11:15 AM Taking a professional theatre Age Concern, 131 Katherine Street, Jayne 07796 Story - Make 2018 production to older people who Ashton Under Lyne Marshall 176292 Do and Mend cannot get to the theatre. Sharing the 12 July 1:15 PM Taking a professional theatre Age Concern, 131 Katherine Street, Jayne 07796 Story - Make 2018 production to older people who Ashton Under Lyne Marshall 176292 Do and Mend cannot get to the theatre. Afternoon Tea 13 July 1:00 PM 3:00 PM An enjoyable afternoon with Yew Tree Community Centre, Free Nayereh 0161 366 2018 refreshments Circular Road Denton M34 6EY Kelly 4860

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Wigan

Book Launch 02 July 7:00 PM 9:00 PM A book launch for a member of the Tyldesley Library, Stanley Street, Mary Berry 0161 799 7878 2018 group - his new published novel Tyldesley M29 8AE 'Broken Sword'. Magical 03 July 2:00 PM 3:30 PM An afternoon and a singalong with Elmridge Court Robson way Free - Marlene 07734 memories 2018 live entertainment Lowton WA3 2RD donations Chadwick 070203 dementia event welcome Dance - 03 July 10:30 AM Our celebrations of 11 years of Whelley Ex-Servicemen's Club, 180 Irene 01942 241583 Exercise 2018 dance exercise with professional Vauxhall Rd, Wigan, WN1 3LU Smith dance instructor Little Lane 03 July 12:30 PM 2:30 PM Summer Get Together party for over 119 Little Lane, Goose Green, Mike Summer Get 2018 55's living in Sheltered Wigan Green Together Accommodation. Celebration 04 July 1:30 AM 4:00 AM A lovely afternoon tea in a relaxed Hindley Hall Golf Club, Hall Lane, Ladies will Mrs. Lena 01942 Afternoon Tea 2018 environment Hindley, Wigan. WN2 2SQ pay £5.00 Boulton 258031 Dance festival 04 July 2:00 PM 4:00 PM a Dance session in belong Atherton Belong Atherton 55 Mealhouse la £2 Gemma 01942 898410 of ageing 2018 to provide a fun, community filled M46 0eu Willetts session. There will be live music, dancing, and free cocktails. Afternoon Tea 05 July 2:00 PM 5:00 PM Afternoon Tea for approx. 40 people Worsley Mesnes Community £5.00 Anne 07920 161540 2018 Centre Clifton St WN3 5HN Clarke Wigan Festival 05 July 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Festival of Ageing Wigan will DW Stadium, Loire Drive, Wigan, Free of Fergus 01942 318090 of Ageing 2018 celebrate all aspects of the lives of WN5 0UH Charge Heyes over 50's in the local community. The event will show live music, a walking football tournament, 25 stalls showcasing community groups and a host of other activities. The event will run from 12-4pm and there will be enjoyable activities for everybody to take part in.

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Summer Fayre 05 July 12:00 PM 3:00 PM A summer fayre and picnic at the The Hollins Group Sheltered Mona 01942 255055 2018 Hollins Sheltered Scheme. The event Scheme, Leicester Avenue, Follows will be for both the tenants and the Hindley, Wigan WN2 4DR local community. Vintage Garden 06 July 1:30 PM 4:00 PM A celebration with a singer and a Blakeborough House, Elizabeth £0 Sheila 07771 Party 2018 buffet. We would like to invite local Street, Atherton, M46 9JN Pendlebury 371491 people in to share it with us. Over the last few years we have lost many of friends and neighbours and this would be a nice way to show the community we are still here and want to invite new people in. dinner dance 06 July 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Afternoon tea in a marquee with all woodlands court ash lane new nothing Mikinda 01942 323352 marquee 2018 of our residents springs Wigan wn2 1ez Atherton Reet Good Do 06 July 6:00 PM 11:00 PM An Evening Lancashire Hot Pot Ambergate, Lee Street, Atherton Jennifer 01942 2018 Supper with live entertainment, M46 0BQ Walker 571500/07897 where our resident's (most of 106939 whom are in their 70's 80's & 90's) can come and socialise together and have an evening of fun Musical 06 July 7:00 PM 9:30 PM A festival of music from stage and Cherry Tree Court, Cherry Tree Alma 01942 Celebration 2018 film Grove, Atherton M46 0HN Newsome 386005 Brass and 09 July 12:00 PM An afternoon tea event listening to Atherton Botanical Bowling Club, Mavis 07779 Buffet 2018 a brass band. Atherton Botanical Gardens 232, Bent MBE 923826 If anyone wants to “have a go” at Tyldesley Road, Atherton, crown green bowling, bowlers will Manchester M46 9AE be on hand to explain the game and bowls will be provided. Dance - 10 July 10:30 AM Our celebrations of 11 years of Whelley Ex-Servicemen's Club, 180 Irene 01942 Exercise 2018 dance exercise with professional Vauxhall Rd, Wigan, WN1 3LU Smith 241583 dance instructor Dance-a-long 11 July 1:00 PM 4:30 PM People over 60 will be dancing a Kildare Grange, Sutherland St. , £1 Graham 07811 2018 long to what ever dance the DJ Hindley, Wigan, Lancs. WN2 3JD Knight 525436

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plays from Line dancing to square tango to jive/rock and roll. Bickershaw 11 July 12:30 PM 3:00 PM Afternoon tea with a singer Bickershaw Village Community Jackie 07808 Buddies 2018 Club, Bickershaw Lane, Lowe 922958 afternoon tea, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 5TE sing a long Social 11 July 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Buffet and artist for schemes and Mossbank Court sheltered Josephine 07770 Afternoon 2018 community scheme, Faith Street, Leigh WN7 Grundy 940711 4XQ I do like to be 11 July 2:00 PM 4:30 PM A beach party for the residents of The Acorns Care Centre, Parkside, Barbara 07597 beside the 2018 the care centre Hindley, WN2 3LJ Lyon 299855 seaside Spring View 12 July 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Afternoon entertainment for the Spring View Community Sports Mrs 01942 over 60s Club 2018 o/60s Association, Hatfield Close, Ince- Margaret 861004 in-Makerfield, Wigan WN3 4PH Thornton Clifton Fun Day 12 July 12:30 PM 5:00 PM A celebration in our communal Clifton House, Keats Avenue, Josie 01942 2018 lounge for our residents and the Worsley Mesnes, Wigan WN3 Humphrey 392789 local community 5UD Leigh Grammar 14 July 10:00 AM 3:00 PM Performances, exhibitions, debate Bedford High School, Manchester Free Martin 07542 Schools 2018 and guided tours of the former Road, Leigh WN7 2LU (Heritage Green 114383 Celebration Grammar School. Lottery Day funded) Bridging the 14 July 11:00 AM 3:00 PM A fun day celebration, bringing all Winster House, Saddleback Road, David 07549 Gap 2018 ages together from the community Norely Hall, Wigan WN5 9TR Scott 703181 bridging the gap of ages. Birthday 14 July 12:00 PM Garden party for residents and for Grosvenor Court, Orell Road, Sheree 01942 Celebration 2018 the local over 50s in the community Sheltered Housing, Pemberton, Mayne 227512 will be putting posters in the local Wigan WN5 8HD shops. The court is celebrating 35th birthday 1930's 1th July 12:30 PM 3:30 PM Afternoon tea will be provided to Clayton House, Firs lane,Leigh. Contact for Paula 01942 afternoon tea 2018 all residents at the scheme and be WN7 4UA details Imrie 260891 taken back to the 1930's with music to accompany the theme.

Your Guide to the 2018 Greater Manchester Festival of Ageing

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