Age Friendly Whalley Range and Chorlton event at Tangmere Court, Dudley Road on Thursday 17th November
Despite heavy rain, over 30 people attended another successful event held at the welcoming housing scheme in Whalley Range – Johnnie Johnson Tangmere Court.
The event was hosted by Scheme Manager Maureen Jarvis, Chris Ricard from Age Friendly Whalley Range & Chorlton and Loren Grant from Foodwiser.
The event featured stalls, entertainment and workshops, health and wellbeing advice, fire safety, bowel cancer awareness, Karen Kennedy promoted Care & Repair and energy bill saving information, an upcycling workshop from Stitched Up (mittens made from recycled jumpers) – and close up magic from Barry. Festive fundraising stalls sold gifts and craft items and Mourad Keemar from Transport for Greater Manchester came along to update residents about travel options in Whalley Range and Chorlton.
Loren Grant gave a presentation about nutrition as we enter the winter months including the importance of omega 3, vitamin D and some supplements.
We were pleased to welcome Dr Mike Eecklaers, Chair of the Clinical Commissioning Group and a practicing GP in Gorton who led a discussion around access to health care services particularly for older people and addressing isolation/sharing information.
For lunch we shared 2 tasty freshly cooked soups (made by Chris and Loren!) served along with crusty bread and butter and baked potatoes – with refreshments provided by Maureen.
Photos by Anthony Morris and Andrea Marsden
