Bulletins & Newsletters

Follow the links below for the latest bulletins… Newsletters and Bulletins 2020 WHALLEY RANGE CLIMATE ACTION GROUP NEWSLETTER 5 Welcome back Manchester https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMANCHESTER/bulletins/293bab7 Manchester City Council Business Update Bulletin – 23 July 2020 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMANCHESTER/bulletins/296ab5e     To access information from our previous COVID-19 weekly bulletins please follow these links: Issue One (19 March) which included comprehensive … Continue reading Bulletins & Newsletters

Sport/Fitness & Gentle Exercise

  (Please check with organisers)   Term Time Women’s Keep Fit   Scroll down for a variety of sport and fitness classes and gentle exercise provision… Exercise classes are held at Good Neighbours each week: Monday        1.30 pm Wednesday 1.30pm Friday at      10.00am These classes are funded through Manchester Public … Continue reading Sport/Fitness & Gentle Exercise

Generate our Kitchen

The JNR8 Youth & Community Centre is the weekly base for the Whalley Range Community Forum, Whalley Range Youth Opportunities Association (WRYOA) Whiz Youth Project, Celebrate, Age-friendly Whalley Range & Chorlton and Whalley Range Mental Health & Wellbeing. The JNR8 centre is a fantastic community resource – and we run a wide range of activities during the … Continue reading Generate our Kitchen

Central Manchester Community Explorers – Information for sharing

Please find attached the following information for sharing: Chorlton and Whalley Range Dementia Action Group poster – 3 public meetings taking place in March Latest Working for a Healthier Manchester stakeholder bulletin Here is a link to the latest Age Friendly Manchester bulletin http://us10.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e3f7e71472075fe035e9d0592&id=15b28a7440&e=f85d1d2714 A copy of the Manchester Suicide Prevention Plan produced by Manchester … Continue reading Central Manchester Community Explorers – Information for sharing

Older People’s Charter and Challenge

Older People’s Charter and Challenge The blueprint for an age-friendly Manchester Charter Pledges The Charter The Charter This charter reinforces the existing rights of all older people in Manchester to live in an age-friendly city.  We have a diverse population, and the charter recognises the diversity of older people.  This includes gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, … Continue reading Older People’s Charter and Challenge

Seating and Sense of Place Document – Amy Barron, The University of Manchester

Introduction The 21st century witnessed a momentous transition in modern urbanism with 2008 marking the year when more than 50% of the world population became urban. Simultaneously, globally improving health, nutrition and medicine have resulted in population ageing significantly affecting contemporary conurbations. The Age-friendly Manchester programme aims to improve the quality of life for older … Continue reading Seating and Sense of Place Document – Amy Barron, The University of Manchester

Useful Contacts and websites

WRC_interactive_new (3) Helpful Websites from GMP Age Concern Get involved – Special Constables Get Involved – Volunteers Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Greater Manchester Victims’ Services Home Watch Manchester Council crime advice North West Ambulance Service Office of Police & Crime Commissioner LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND RESOURCES http://alexandraparkmanchester.org/ Welcome to the website for Alexandra … Continue reading Useful Contacts and websites

Volunteering Opportunities

Interested adults will be given application forms/course details from Manchester College and benefit advice regarding creche support during the programme from JC+ on the 10th November.   Volunteering at Alexandra Park If you would like to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities at the park including training course – check out the Alexandra Park Volunteer … Continue reading Volunteering Opportunities