| Happy New Year and welcome to the January 2017 edition of Ambition for Ageing eNews
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News
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Widespread interest in Ambition for Ageing events for older people in Greater Manchester to shape £2.5million investment in 2017
Ambition for Ageing in Greater Manchester launch the design process for their £2.5million ‘Scaled Programmes’ with an exciting engagement event on 24th January 2017 ‘Growing Older in my Greater Manchester’. This event (which is now fully booked but operating a waiting list) will draw key priorities for making Greater Manchester more age-friendly, on themes including Information & Communication; Culture; Places & Spaces and Economy. The programme is looking to engage with older people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. To find out more and put your name on the waiting list, visit the events page.
Dedicated support for 50+ shoppers at Asda Bolton
Ambition for Ageing Bolton has partnered with Asda on Blackburn Road, providing training and support for the store to become more age-friendly. The branch now boasts a dedicated staff member to support shoppers aged 50+ 10 am – 6 pm every Saturday. Click here for more information on Ambition for Ageing in Bolton or to contact the team.
Stand Up for Sitting Down
Standing Up 4 Sitting Down (#su4sd) is a new national initiative aiming to improve people’s access to their local shops and high street by increasing the amount of seating available to those who need it. For this reason, Standing Up 4 Sitting Down is calling on retailers and high streets to do their bit to improve the lives of people by providing adequate seating in stores and public spaces. For more information and to find out how to get involved and show your support for Standing Up 4 Sitting Down click here and watch out for #SU4SD on social media.
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What’s On
Click here to view all upcoming events currently listed on the Ambition for Ageing website
Wellbeing in Later Life course, starting 18th January 2017. This 6-week wellbeing and resilience course is free for anyone aged 55+. The course will run every Wednesday for 6 weeks, 10 am – 12.30 pm starting on 18th January at Levenshulme Inspire, M19 3AR. For more information contact Ruth: bahf@manchestermind.org or 07527 127 786.
My Memory Cloud Dementia Workshops – Mondays in January – A project that looks to raise awareness of Dementia in the BME community using media & the creative arts. Click here for more information.
Let’s Talk about Ageing – 23rd January 2017
Exploring & understanding ageing through laughter, chair based yoga, crafting a ‘Book of Life’, tapping and talking about life and death. 10 am – 3 pm at Mossley Community Centre, OL5 0SG. For more information contact Paul Oakley on 07554 868 664 or Vanessa Goodwin on 07882 425 651.
Growing Older in my Greater Manchester, Engagement event – 24th January 2017. Please note this event is now fully booked and operating a waiting list.
This Ambition for Ageing event for people aged 50+ will draw key priorities for making Greater Manchester more age-friendly, on themes including Information & Communication; Culture; Places & Spaces and Economy. The programme is looking to engage with older people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. To find out more and add your name to the waiting list, visit the events page.
Growing Older in My Greater Manchester – Information and Communication workshop. 3rd February 2017
Following the 24th January engagement event, this workshop will focus on Information and Communication. Click here for more information and to register your interest.
For Later Life Conference – 8th February 2017. Run by Age UK, For Later Life is a one-day conference that brings 300 professionals and volunteers together to discuss the latest developments in age-related policy and practice. Click here for more information.
Greater Manchester Ageing Hub Conference – 16th February 2017
The Greater Manchester Ageing Hub is pleased to announce its first conference which will be held on 16 February 2017 at the Museum of Science and Industry. The event will bring together key policy-makers and social actors in partnership with the World Health Organisation and the Centre for Ageing Better. For more information click here.
Physical Activity Policy Through the Life Course – 5th April 2017
The seminar will help stakeholders focus their lobby efforts by encouraging a critical examination into how the policy process can lead to more effective distribution of resources. For more information click here.
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In your area
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Funding & Support Opportunities
Sport England – Active Ageing Fund – Deadline for expressions of interest – 13th February 2017 with amounts between £50,000 – £500,000 available. Click here for more information.
Sport England – Community Asset Fund – Opens 30th January 2017 with no current deadline. Amounts between £1000 – £150,000 available. Click here for more information.
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Resources
Click here to access Ambition for Ageing resources web page
Innov-Age Magazine 16th Edition – The newest edition of this online publication on ageing, with a focus on cancer.
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Jobs & Volunteering Opportunities
Ambition for Ageing Contracts Officer, GMCVO – We’re looking for a skilled Contracts Officer who can shape and manage our commissioning processes and work with partners.
- Salary: NJC equivalent Points 28 – 31 (starting £24,717) plus 7% pension contribution
- Closing date for applications: 30th January 2017 at 9 am
- Click here for more information.
Programme Manager, Greater Manchester Ageing Hub. **Applications will only be accepted from Greater Manchester Local Authorities and Partners** Click here for more information.
Services Support Officer / Placement Team Manager / Placement Team Officer / Placement Administrator, Age UK Stockport. Click here for more information.
Finance Manager / Insurance Arranger, Age UK Tameside. Click here for more information.
Communications Manager / Programme Support Officer / Administration Assistant, Ageing Better Middlesborough. Click here for more information.
Learning & Evidence Officer, Bristol Ageing Better. Click here for more information.
Volunteer, The Reader – An exciting opportunity has arisen for volunteers who would like to deliver a regular Shared Reading session in Care Home and dementia settings throughout Wigan and Leigh. Click here for more information.
Volunteers, Royal Voluntary Service. Click here for more information.
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