Promotion what currently available, such as taxi vouchers, hailer cards etc. While these are available, they are not sufficiently known about. How do people find out about these? Can they be promoted more widely and at relevant times? Are you surveying older people satisfaction of public transport? Do you think it is right to ask people to surrender their bus pass in order to qualify for the taxi voucher scheme?
Could both offers be flexible? Who can we can communicate with to get answers to questions and to be able to feed our ongoing concerns into transport planning? The British Muslim Heritage Centre BMHC is very proud that its work in building trust and finding common grounds between communities through shared heritage and culture has been recognised in this year Queen Award for Voluntary Service.
The unique UK national honour was created by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in and to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers. It has enabled us to provide children with the opportunity to be part of a global organisation, the Scouts. Through our hard work, the children learn valuable skills which will take them into adulthood, skills such as: teamwork, time management, leadership, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment.
With over , visitors a year, benefiting from a range of services, the BMHC always welcomes and encourages people to come forward and support the many community projects on offer, such as BMHC Scouts Group, exhibitions, community radio, and over 30 different initiatives supporting youth, women and other groups. Notes to Editors For further press information, please contact us on or administrator bmhc. Registered Charity Number: These changes may include temporary changes to your work coach, the layout of the jobcentre and you being asked a few more questions when you attend about your digital skills.
As part of those changes all our customers will need to make sure they can access the new online Digital Service to complete their claims online and notify of us of changes to their circumstances. You will be notified by letter of when the changes will affect you.
If you are familiar with using digital online services, i. You will have an online Universal Credit account to manage your claim. You can use your account to report changes, send messages to your work coach and find support. Eventually all claims will be on the full service and you will have a Universal Credit online account. You have a very inspiring place, attitude and experiences and the group visiting you expressed that in plenum.
Manchester Cares is a brand new community network of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another in our rapidly changing city. We do this because our home town of Manchester is a wonderful place, with innovation and influence, history and heart at its core.
But the city we love is now growing and changing at double speed, and that leaves some people feeling anonymous, isolated and left behind. For our older neighbours in particular, many of whom have spent a lifetime in their home neighbourhoods, the rush and pace of the city can often now feel too much. Getting around can be difficult, and trends including globalisation, gentrification, migration and digitisation are transforming communities faster than ever before.
The separation of those parallel worlds wastes human potential, entrenches loneliness and isolation, perpetuates social division and is ultimately corrosive for our society. Manchester Cares seeks to address this modern blight of disconnection by harnessing the people and places around us for the benefit of all. Cyril Flint, an elderly pensioner living on his own in the Trafford area, was a classic example of one such individual. Having spent 20 lonely Christmas holidays on his own, since the passing of his wife, Cyril story not only evoked a wave of compassion within the community, but it also made us want to do something to help.
Setting up an informal befriending service, designed to help prevent social isolation, seemed like the perfect solution. Since its creation, our scheme has grown throughout the Manchester area and we now have an increasing number of active volunteers throughout the community. Also viewing for the first time will be the accompanying DVD documentry on the park, and brand new storyboards showing the history of the park from its construction through to the present day.
Please see the suggested activities for taster sessions below — or let us know about your own ideas! See the link to the printable survey here: Active Ageing Survey. Contact Chris at agefriendlywhalleyrange gmail. A welcome from Scheme Manager, Gloria Thompson.
Loren Grant of Foodwiser gave a presentation about food and nutrition: Foods to Remember — how food and lifestyle can help protect you from memory loss and dementia.
We were also really happy to welcome the Lord Mayor of Manchester, Councillor Carl Austin-Behan to the event to welcome everyone and to talk about the great work volunteers are doing in communities across Manchester — and of course to pose for photographs with everyone!
Thanks to our Age-friendly photographer Anthony Morris — who has an exhibition of his photographs in Chorlton library from 3rdth of April. Photo: Andrea Marsden. We will provide updates when we can — but due to the current situation we have removed the current listings for now…. Our WOTR Christmas page will highlight the artists, crafts people, cooks, musicians who have lovely stuff to sell as Christmas Presents.
Perhaps you can sell art works? Create an event whereby a musician will play outside a house for a private micro-concert great gift for neighbours or friends! An Advisory Group of older LGBT people has been set up to ensure that the views from their communities feed directly into the project and its delivery.
The Group is now full but please contact Lawrie Roberts if you would like to be involved. If you would like any further information on Pride in Ageing, please email Lawrie or call CFCCA have delivered a series of creative workshops to develop writing and language skills, ran script writing sessions for residents to tell their life stories and practised traditional Chinese block printing using recycled materials. See further details under the Employment, Volunteering and Training Opportunities section later in this eBulletin.
Changes to the TV License Fee for over 75s The BBC recently announced that from June , the free TV licence will only be available to older people aged 75 and over if they are in receipt of Pension Credit , a means-tested benefit designed to help older people on very low incomes. An estimated 1. To find out whether you may be eligible, ring the pension credit claim line on You will need your national insurance number and bank account, savings and investment details.
Archive news about Transport… Are we getting there? The following 23 questions were raised by participants during the course of the morning workshop. Some were posed to Andy Burnham and the expert panel in the afternoon. How do we propose to make community transport more age-friendly, along the lines of the Ring and Ride scheme?
For example, having maps on display of bus, tram and train routes, indicating stops and routes for local hospitals and health centres. Promotion what currently available, such as taxi vouchers, hailer cards etc. While these are available, they are not sufficiently known about. How do people find out about these? Can they be promoted more widely and at relevant times? Are you surveying older people satisfaction of public transport? Do you think it is right to ask people to surrender their bus pass in order to qualify for the taxi voucher scheme?
Could both offers be flexible? Who can we can communicate with to get answers to questions and to be able to feed our ongoing concerns into transport planning? In Greater Manchester, we have a much higher number of people that are in contact with mental health services than many other parts of the country.
Yet research into mental health has also not always focused on the issues that are relevant or important to local people. Have your say on the mental health research priorities in Greater Manchester by completing this short survey: Click here. A consultation on the proposed bus franchising scheme for Greater Manchester is currently taking place.
An improved and more widely used bus service would have a positive impact on health — fewer cars being used would result in less congestion and less air pollution. If you live or work in Manchester, we are interested in hearing about your experiences of using local pharmacies. Your views will help shape the way services are being delivered in the future. Complete the pharmacy needs assessment online ; it will take approximately ten minutes.
Over the Counter Medicines People in Manchester are being asked to give their views on the recommendations by NHS England to change how some medicines are prescribed.
For example, pain killers like paracetamol. NHS England have created new guidance to stop doctors giving prescriptions for medicines for 33 small illnesses. Held, in February , the event brought together over key figures in ageing from across the country. Whalley Range was one of 32 areas from across Greater Manchester to be recognised by the award scheme designed to showcase the best places to grow older in the city-region.
The response to this challenge has been fantastic. The variety of age-friendly work displayed from all our winners clearly shows the commitment from our local communities to make sure that people in Greater Manchester are living not just longer, but happier and healthier too. We will be celebrating this award with groups and residents of all ages as a neighbourhood committed to working towards making Whalley Range a great place to grow older.
The award recognises the hard work that organisations and older people in Whalley Range have carried out to make their area a great place to grow older. An age-friendly neighbourhood is a place where: residents are committed to looking out for each other, older people feel they can have a say in what going on in their local area, and there are spaces where people can get together. The award also showed that Whalley Range is committed to helping older people feel: independent, safe and secure, and informed about what is going on in their local area.
The Mayor Age-Friendly Challenge represents a commitment to shape a city-region that recognises the contribution older people make and the value in keeping all residents socially, physically and economically active for longer. The challenge was launched by Andy Burnham during Greater Manchester Festival of Ageing in July , where he called for the voluntary and community sector, public services, and older people groups to submit their best age-friendly schemes and help deliver more age-friendly neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester.
The Mayor Age-Friendly Challenge was delivered by Ambition for Ageing on behalf of Greater Manchester Combined Authority Ageing Hub which works to improve older people quality of life in Greater Manchester, addressing the challenges and embracing the opportunities the UK is facing in response to a rapidly growing older population.
We are a group of local residents who are starting a local climate change action group. Climate change is a huge threat to us and the planet. Although it is easy to despair, we can make a difference by working with others for change and we want to do this in our area. This new group will work to support each other to make positive changes to our lives and community and to act for change.
Members will decide what we do and can get involved in as much or as little as you like — ideas so far include learning sessions, supporting each other, climate campaigning, and linking with other groups in and beyond the area. We are hoping to build a supportive group that meets locally to share ideas and strategies and organise activities and campaigns.
Everybody is very welcome to join no matter what your current level of knowledge. You are invited to contribute your skills and energy to build a self sustaining, learning, active group. There is the option to eat lunch together afterwards, please bring your own veggie food. The Greater Together Manchester Winter Night Shelter is a rolling shelter, based at ten different churches close to the city centre between October and April.
It provides 12 homeless men, referred from other organisations, with a bed and a hot meal each night in a relaxed and homely atmosphere. Volunteers are needed for the shelter on shifts of your choosing, including evenings, overnights and mornings. Outside shelter hours, help to cook or to do laundry is also needed. No previous experience is needed as full training is provided. The next volunteer training session is on Monday 17th December.
They are looking for volunteers from all walks of life who can get involved with a variety of shelter tasks. Many of their guests have English as an additional language and can sometimes be limited. Knowledge of other languages and ability to communicate without English is very useful at times. Applications are particularly encouraged from those with experience of cooking.
There is an application process to volunteer with GTMNS and it must be completed before attending a shelter. You will need to complete an online application form which will ask for 2 references. When they have received satisfactory references, volunteers will be invited to introductory training either as part of a large group or a small one.
Once training is completed, volunteers are then added to a calendar and will be able to select their own shifts. If you, or someone you know, are homeless and need help, please visit Street Support. Manchester unveils proposals for new world-class cycling and walking route. Running along Barlow Moor Road, Manchester Road, Upper Chorlton Road and Chorlton Road, the new five kilometre route will benefit local residents and anyone wishing to cycle between the city centre and the thriving Chorlton area.
Local residents, businesses, community groups and other interested parties are now invited to review the proposals and have their say at www. We have a huge opportunity to make our buses better over the next year. Come along to join the fight against the fat cats! Sign the petition here. Posted by Generate our Kitchen on Friday, June 21, We're nearly there!!!
Fantastic work from Gary and Rik Moores of Moores Maintenance…just a few weeks to go before this amazing transformation is complete! Posted by Generate our Kitchen on Thursday, June 6, Work in progress…We're nearly there!!! Posted by Generate our Kitchen on Friday, June 7, Food has always been a very important aspect of our work in terms of bringing people together, cook and eat: we have produced cookery guides and recipe books: our under 12 cookery class appeared on Ready Steady Cook!
We love Whalley Range and talked to residents about what they want — and this is what they said:. With a fully accessible professional kitchen we know we could meet these priorities — and more! There are 2 main charitable organisations based here. Whalley Range Community Forum WRCF sources funding and facilitates daytime activities for the community and a weekly social and cooking group for people experiencing mental ill health.
The Church has made major improvements over the past years: a new hall floor, energy efficient boiler and new double glazed windows and doors. With one part-time member of staff and a voluntary committee for WRCF and WRYOA — along with fantastic teams of volunteers and sessional youth workers — we are the only local centre serving the community with activities for all ages and cultures, providing crisis support and celebrating the area by bringing people together to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing and raising aspirations.
Something for the youngest to the oldest, the Celebrate festival at our community centre — along with a wide range of other activities for everyone of all ages in our richly diverse community! We love living in Whalley Range and as a Community Forum we have talked to residents about what they want! We lease the building from Manley Park Methodist Church from Monday to Friday providing a range of classes, events and activities including an evening week-day youth club and holiday play for children.
On Friday evenings the volunteer-led wellbeing group Time to Change meet up offering support and removing the stigma around mental ill health by running a social group with pool, music, Tai Chi, bike repairs and to prepare, cook and eat a meal together. The Church provides regular fundraising coffee mornings and soup lunches for the community and they let the building out on Saturday evenings to Youth on Solid Ground for their weekly youth club. Our groups love to cook and want to promote and share cooking and eating together to reduce isolation, improve skills and employability and to improve their health.
We could provide so much more if our currently inadequate and practically unusable kitchen was updated and fit for purpose! Representatives of the groups who share the building are applying for funding under the banner.
Generate our Kitchen Please could you help us by completing our survey to support our request for funding? The survey is anonymous but you can add your details if you are interested in getting involved. Visit the Age-friendly and well-being marquee to read more and to collect a hard copy of the survey.
Email us at generateourkitchen gmail. Cookery has always been a big part of our community engagement at JNR8 our under 12 group even featured on Ready Steady Cook! We run a work club under the banner Generating Opportunities: a professional kitchen will enable us to provide catering, cooking and nutrition classes to improve skills and employability and projects that use cookery to improve English.
The British Muslim Heritage Centre BMHC is very proud that its work in building trust and finding common grounds between communities through shared heritage and culture has been recognised in this year Queen Award for Voluntary Service. The unique UK national honour was created by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in and to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of volunteers.
It has enabled us to provide children with the opportunity to be part of a global organisation, the Scouts. Through our hard work, the children learn valuable skills which will take them into adulthood, skills such as: teamwork, time management, leadership, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. With over , visitors a year, benefiting from a range of services, the BMHC always welcomes and encourages people to come forward and support the many community projects on offer, such as BMHC Scouts Group, exhibitions, community radio, and over 30 different initiatives supporting youth, women and other groups.
Notes to Editors For further press information, please contact us on or administrator bmhc. Registered Charity Number: These changes may include temporary changes to your work coach, the layout of the jobcentre and you being asked a few more questions when you attend about your digital skills. As part of those changes all our customers will need to make sure they can access the new online Digital Service to complete their claims online and notify of us of changes to their circumstances.
You will be notified by letter of when the changes will affect you. If you are familiar with using digital online services, i. You will have an online Universal Credit account to manage your claim.
You can use your account to report changes, send messages to your work coach and find support. Eventually all claims will be on the full service and you will have a Universal Credit online account.
You have a very inspiring place, attitude and experiences and the group visiting you expressed that in plenum. Manchester Cares is a brand new community network of young professionals and older neighbours hanging out and helping one another in our rapidly changing city. We do this because our home town of Manchester is a wonderful place, with innovation and influence, history and heart at its core.
But the city we love is now growing and changing at double speed, and that leaves some people feeling anonymous, isolated and left behind. For our older neighbours in particular, many of whom have spent a lifetime in their home neighbourhoods, the rush and pace of the city can often now feel too much. Getting around can be difficult, and trends including globalisation, gentrification, migration and digitisation are transforming communities faster than ever before.
The separation of those parallel worlds wastes human potential, entrenches loneliness and isolation, perpetuates social division and is ultimately corrosive for our society.
Manchester Cares seeks to address this modern blight of disconnection by harnessing the people and places around us for the benefit of all. Cyril Flint, an elderly pensioner living on his own in the Trafford area, was a classic example of one such individual. Having spent 20 lonely Christmas holidays on his own, since the passing of his wife, Cyril story not only evoked a wave of compassion within the community, but it also made us want to do something to help.
Setting up an informal befriending service, designed to help prevent social isolation, seemed like the perfect solution. Since its creation, our scheme has grown throughout the Manchester area and we now have an increasing number of active volunteers throughout the community. The first volume of the club history is now available. Copies are available from the club when there is access to the bar. Please remember to include your postal address.
Two England cricket captains, three Olympians, a famous music composer, a sprinkling of county cricketers, international rugby players, a prolific author, a renowned amateur astronomer, and the cream of the country lacrosse players are just a few of the stars who have graced the club from Whalley Range down the years.
One of the oldest clubs in the area, with cricket dating back to and tennis first staged in , Whalley Range truly boasts a most colourful and illustrious pedigree, and this volume charts the first years, from its early existence on College Road, its brief tenure at Hough End, through to its current residence on Kingsbrook Road, where it benefited from a rich influx of talent from the nearby William Hulme Grammar School.
The book is as much a social history of this area of Manchester as a sports book and recounts the many ups and downs and the devastating heartbreak caused by the wars, as well as stunning performances, record scores, and regular appearances at Old Trafford.
A community group, Age-Friendly Whalley Range, went for a walk near the Whalley Range Community Forum base to discuss ways in which the streets could become more age-friendly.
A consumer awareness campaign will run from September through to next spring and will include PR, media advertising, social media and coordinated messaging through partner channels. Key points to note about this service are: Dialling will put customers through to their local electricity network operator — the company that manages the cables, power lines and substations that deliver electricity into homes and businesses in their area is just one of the ways that customers can contact their electricity network operator.
They can also contact them by phone or via their website, and most network operators are on social media too is a free service for people in England, Scotland and Wales Customers can call no matter who they choose to buy electricity from Customers can also call if they spot damage to electricity power lines and substations that could put anyone in danger.
Taiji has been developed by the Chinese as a complete system for promoting mental health and physical health. It is suitable for people of all ages and physical abilities and requires no special equipment; and can be performed in a small area. This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
Harvard Medical School. Here is the route of the proposed 85A which we are aiming to get Stagecoach to trial. This is not a replacement for the 16 bus which has now stopped running.
We are hoping for a half hour service that will:. Make it easier to get to Withington Road shops including St Margaret School, the medical centre, laundrette, dentists, Mosque and the fabulous Med Cafe.
Increased passive surveillance by passengers queuing and travelling on the bus will mean a safer shopping environment. Stagecoach are interested in the idea. Plus, the bus stops are already there so no serious investment needed. But, they do need see that there is a demand. If frequent buses along Withington Road would make your life easier then please complete this very quick survey so we can put a strong business case to Stagecoach and make it happen!
They demonstrate both a need and a desire for change. There are over comments, gripes, suggestions and ideas. The results clearly identify what needs tackling and how they should be improved. Read the results on the website: Survey. Its about finding out what we like and hate, about our ideas and aspirations, and developing a shared vision for what this local centre could be. Start any discussion about Withington Road and invariably opinions are divided. Many dislike the area to the extent they will not use it.
People often complain about street cleanliness, anti-social behaviour, business practises, the impact on local residential areas. This is the first time everyone will be asked to give their views with the aim of making Withington Road somewhere everyone feels welcome. Together Dementia Support is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company offering support and therapeutic activities for people living with dementia, their carers and supporters in Manchester.
We provide high quality activity and support groups to help people with dementia to maintain skills and hobbies, and to enable both them and their carers to make friends and maintain wellbeing. Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art and fitness regime to develop a healthy body and tranquil mind, with physical, mental and health benefits.
All you need to know about tai chi, including the health benefits, different styles and getting started. Click the link below to see the Report from the Whalley Range Community Forum featuring activities from …. Do you need friendly and constructive support to improve your employability prospects? Are you looking for work, facing redundancy, looking for new opportunities?
Since we launched our Age-friendly initiative we have met some wonderful people, held and attended some great events — and been supported by lots of volunteers. If you would like to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities at the park including training course — check out the Alexandra Park Volunteer page — here you can register your interest in being a volunteer and discover up and coming events. Volunteering Opportunities in Greater Manchester. ONLY Volunteers that have attended an Induction Event will be able to apply — to book onto an upcoming Volunteer Induction Event contact the team via Telephone: or E-mail: info volunteercentremanchester.
Treasurer, Theatre of the Senses. Ambassador, Volunteer Centre Manchester. Administrator, Volunteer Centre Manchester. Volunteer Reception Assistant, Shelter. Fundraising Volunteer, After Adoption. Books for Free Volunteer, Healthy Planet. Mentors, The Youth Justice Service. Upon making your application to an opportunity, you should expect to be contacted with further information within 10 days — in the event that this does not happen contact Volunteer Centre Manchester via Telephone: or E-mail: info volunteercentremanchester.
Events Map and Calendar for Citywide Festival of volunteering and community groups is now live! Showcasing the spirit of the voluntary and community sector in Manchester. The Spirit of Manchester Festival is a citywide celebration of the amazing and invaluable services delivered by the voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises in Manchester.
Between 1 st and 10 th of October events will be taking place targeting a vast range of people of all ages, backgrounds, communities and neighbourhoods across the city. These events, organised by local groups are open to everyone living, working in or visiting Manchester. They are free to enter and are about using the wealth of talent in hundreds of local groups to entertain, inform and celebrate the true community Spirit of Manchester. The Festival now has over 55 events lined up with more being added every day.
There is a host of different organisations participating all across the city including:. Are you interested in volunteering?
Volunteering as a Digital or Work Club Mentor might be for you! By volunteering as a Digital or Work Club Mentor you can:. Digital Mentors help people to improve their computing skills — you will use your own computing skills and knowledge to help people who are less confident using computers to use the internet, e-mail and social media, as well as a range of computer programmes.
Digital settings can range from ICT courses, libraries, community centres and learning hubs. Work Club Mentors help people back into work — you will support people to search and apply for jobs in a caring and supportive atmosphere. Work clubs take place all over Manchester and support jobseekers to stay focused and motivated in their search for employment.
Manchester Adult Education Services MAES will provide a 6 week Mentoring Skills Course which will give you the skills and knowledge needed to support people using computers or in work clubs. You will gain valuable work experience through a volunteer placement at a suitable venue and can also claim travel expenses within Manchester to and from your volunteering placement for up to 6 weeks.
If you already volunteer or would like to start doing so, you can get a free place on one of the following courses:. Tuesday 3rd November at Thursday 5th November at 9. What do we require from you? For further information, contact Emma Langlois via E-mail: e.
We improve self-confidence and develop numeracy, literacy, communication and memory skills whilst reinforcing our core values of fairness, self-control, good judgement and staying power. Become a mentor. Our mentoring projects simply wouldnt happen without the brilliant men and women who give up their time to support disadvantaged young people week in, week out.
As a mentor we ask that you give 1 or 2 hours a week for a minimum of 6 months and are committed, enthusiastic and positive. We will help you face the challenges of mentoring and get the most from your volunteering experience by providing comprehensive pre-programme training and continued support from our experienced project leaders. Training Opportunity: V. Intro to youth work training events from Greater Manchester Youth Network. We work to enable young people and organisations to participate, develop and achieve.
Some places for paid staff are available. The programme is made up of six separate training events. Discounts for multiple bookings are available. Volunteer places and some aspects of these events are funded through VIP. Paid places cover the additional training costs such as partners trainer fees. All attendees will be asked to fill in a simple pre and post learning assessment form which will be emailed in advance of any events booked on. Volunteers can book on a maximum of 3 events and will be placed on reserve lists for any others they wish to attend.
Whilst not essential we recommend booking onto the Intro to Youth Work Values training as this session underpins the other training sessions. What will the training be like?
The events will be spaces for learning but will not be too formal. We expect groups of about 10 people. Is there anything else I should know? We ask that when choosing to book onto events, interested participants remember that each session is an Intro to aspects of youth work. We recognise that participants will have a range of experience and knowledge and therefore suggest they book on training that will advance their youth work practice.
If you are already experienced in a topic covered, challenge yourself, book onto a different event! Each training event will run pm pm at. Light refreshments will be available. For further information contact Myrtle Finley via E-mail: myrtle. This event is run in partnership by The Union MMU and Volunteer Centre Manchester to invite members of the community as well as students to come and find out about volunteering opportunities. A host of Volunteer-involving Organisations will be on hand to talk to you about their volunteering, training and development opportunities.
Volunteer Centre Manchester via Telephone: or E-mail: info volunteercentremanchester. Thursday 8 October , 5pm-8pm.
Experience all our regular public workshops and much, much more as well-being takes over for one special evening in Autumn. Now is your chance to try Take notice, make your mark in Mindful marks or take part in any of the workshops aimed at reducing stress and promoting positive health and wellbeing through art. Everyone welcome. Take notice: de-stress with art. Take time out of your busy day and experience artworks within the gallery in a calming and rejuvenating way.
Using mindfulness techniques, you will be guided in exploring specially selected works. Recent research has shown that practicing mindfulness can reduce stress, lift your mood and improve memory and concentration. It free and no previous experience is required. Simply come along to sit, look, notice and breathe.
Well do the rest. Mindful marks: de-stress and draw. Second Tuesday of the month, pm. Join artist Naomi Kendrick and find your flow in these multi-sensory and experimental drawing workshops inspired by mindfulness techniques. Pick up a pastel and immerse yourself in the music-drawing experience in the beautiful setting of the gallery. Stay for two minutes or two hours, it up to you. Drawing or meditation experience not necessary. Take notice at Thursday lates. Third Thursday of every month, pm and 6- pm.
Experience our world class art in a calming and rejuvenating way away from the stresses of the modern world. Learn more about the meditative qualities of looking at art. Whether youre curious about mindfulness or are an experienced meditator looking to practice in a different way or you simply love to look at art; this session is for you. No previous experience necessary. GMCDP need you to help with a comic strip about disability history!
A group of young people are meeting regularly and like the idea of putting this across in the style of a comic.
If you are a young disabled person , live within Greater Manchester and would like to come along and see how you can be part of this exciting project please get in touch. We offer support with travel costs and other access requirements so please give us a ring to discuss this as we want everybody to have the opportunity to get involved. Dates we will be meeting are: —. Windrush Millennium Centre.
Manchester Art Gallery. Thursday 12 th November extra session if needed. For further information, contact Louise Hollingworth via Telephone: If you have anything that you would like to feature in a future bulletin, please contact Jack Puller via E-mail: jack macc.
Register now! Volunteer Coordinators Forum, Manchester; 21st October , 10 am — 12 pm. Volunteer Coordinators Forum, Wythenshawe; 2nd October , 10 am — 12 pm. There are over voluntary and community groups in Manchester doing incredible work. Groups often put on events in order to raise their profile within the community.
What if we all did this at once? We could magnify this impact and make it a city-wide celebration of the sector. This is what the Spirit of Manchester Festival is all about. It is a symbol of what we all love about this amazing city.
It is an opportunity for the community and voluntary sector to stand up and shout about just how brilliant we are. As we all know, these are uncertain times. In the face of cuts across the board vulnerable people are becoming ever more at risk. This is affecting the sector as a whole, and individual groups and organisations are feeling the pinch. In this time of uncertainty it is vital that we demonstrate to stakeholders, local people and to ourselves, just how vibrant and essential this sector is!
You are working hard. The work you do directly changes people lives. We need spread our community spirit as far as we can, reaching as many people as possible. We need to work together, collaborate, share skills and support each other to show exactly what is going on in our city. The Spirit of Manchester Festival and Awards is an opportunity to showcase everything that we are doing, by joining together to promote each other we can reach out to people and show them that it is possible to make a difference.
We can empower people to get involved, celebrate the incredible things we achieve every day and attract those essential resources of funding and volunteers. Getting involved will enable your group and cause to get that crucial publicity to help attract supporters. Joining in is easy, all you need to do is put on an event, big or small, between the 1st and 10th of October. Macc with provide you with branding and support and promote your event online, through the council and in the press.
By doing this together we can help draw attention to smaller groups and give them a voice on a larger platform. Please contact maeve macc. Nominet Trust worldwide search for the most inspiring social tech ventures of is on! Now in its third year, the NT shines a spotlight on impressive people and organisations in the fast-growing global social tech sector. From tackling human rights abuses or climate change to improving educational opportunities or access to health, we want to hear about the people, projects and organisations that are making a difference with digital tech.
If you have been inspired by a venture using digital technology to tackle a significant social challenge, nominate them here. This event, to coincide with the September gathering of the VYM Network, will address issues identified by youth and play providers around governance and safeguarding. So, sign up as soon as possible, and please do encourage your trustees to attend the morning session, if available, as this will be covering important matters that are likely to be under scrutiny in coming months.
We recognise that not everyone will be able to attend for the whole day, but if not we do invite you to attend either morning and lunch, or lunch and afternoon, so as to be able to inform wider sector discussions over lunch. For further information and to confirm your attendance, contact Ross Grant via E-mail: ross vymnetwork. We provide advice and practical support for single parents.
Expert advisers answer our helpline, this website is packed full of useful information and we offer training too. We also campaign to improve the lives of all single parent families.
Payday loans arent the only option if you need money urgently. You might be able to get a budgeting loan, hardship payment, short term benefit advance, or even a grant. Find out about all these options, plus links to debt advice and money saving tips from Gingerbread members below.
In a crisis it may be tempting to take out a short term loan, but you can end up paying back double what you borrowed. There are other places you can turn for help:.
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