Whalley Range is a diverse area of South Manchester in relation to housing type, the natural environment and population, of approximately 16,000 people. Made up of 6,500 households, over 1,000 children living in low-income families (5 times that of Chorlton) and over 2,500 people living in single households (twice that of adjoining Fallowfield). We have … Continue reading Whalley Range its history, health and wellbeing
Our health and Climate Change Our mental and physical health and wellbeing are closely linked to our environment, and the changing world around us. We can aim to have more control over our lives, improving our health and that of our environment in many ways Clean air Cleaner air reduces chest conditions such as … Continue reading Whalley Range: Our health and Climate Change
The day was a great success: people joined us on the climate action walk – then back to JNR8 for our event. Thanks to Jane from Whalley Range Climate Action Group and Anthony Morris for some great photos of the walk and event! We had: flu jabs, health checks, arts and crafts for wellbeing, Whalley … Continue reading International Day of Older Persons events in Whalley Range!
Come along for a BOOST! Join us in small, friendly workshops to help build confidence, help re-connect with life again and lift your spirits and positivity. (There are still places available for the next course: see contact details below) Would you like to get out and about and involved in your community again – … Continue reading Celebrate Connections Wellbeing Workshops in Whalley Range
Scroll down for: Community events, meetings and festivals, pub quizzes, open mic, classes for little ones, older ones, music nights, litter picks, play activities and opportunities to volunteer and get involved! Local Events Regular Local Events Events Further Afield Regular Pub/club nights Exhibitions and Festivals Children’s activities 1. Local Events We will … Continue reading What’s happening in and around the Range?
Whalley Range Community Forum Report: local news, group activities and updates. May 2020 A mini report in the absence of our face-to-face meeting! We hope everyone is keeping safe and well. Link to the Forum’s listing of Covid-19 support: https://www.whalleyrange.org/2020/03/coronavirus-covid-19/ Time to Change As the group has not been able to meet for our … Continue reading Whalley Range Community Forum bulletin
Time to Change – the Whalley Range Mental Wellbeing Group – promote a range of activities to support mental wellbeing and promote positive messages about mental health and reduce stigma and discrimination. Whalley Range Health and Wellbeing Whalley Range Mental Wellbeing Group aim to promote a range of activities to support mental wellbeing and promote … Continue reading Whalley Range and beyond: Mental Wellbeing
Ageing Equally? is a new programme to find out what people need to age well in their communities. Older people in marginalised communities may have different ideas about what makes a neighbourhood age-friendly, and these may change as people age. What makes a good place in which to grow older, for people who belong to … Continue reading Manchester Ageing Study
Members of Age-friendly Whalley Range and Chorlton were happy to welcome a group of delegates from the Standing Committee for Health and Social Welfare from Oslo City Council to our community centre recently. We received a message from the group upon their return to Oslo: Good morning 🙂 On behalf of The Standing Committee … Continue reading Befriending, connecting and more: Age-friendly news
Age-friendly Active Ageing Survey Would you like to see some activities for older people in Alexandra Park this summer? Age-friendly Whalley Range And Chorlton would like to put on some taster sessions at the Alexandra Park celebration in September. What would you be interested in? Please see the suggested activities for taster sessions below – … Continue reading Active Ageing in Whalley Range
