Chair-based Exercise Harpurhey

Chair-based Exercise Class ideal for those with walking and standing difficulties.

Starts Friday 1st February, 11.45-12.45, weekly
St Dunstan's Parish Hall, Kenyon Lane, Harpurhey, M40 9JG

FREE, just turn up

For more information contact Rich Browning:
t: 0616 908 8335
m: 07951 100171
e: r.browning@manchester.gov.uk

Expert Patients Programme in North Manchester

Expert Patients Programme Do you want to learn new ways in living with or caring for someone who has a long term health condition(s)? “Expert Patients Programme” could be one step forward to help you maintain your health and improve your quality of life! Here are some of the Key Benefits: A greater confidence in dealing with your health problems and to recognise and act on symptoms Reduce and manage your pain, fatigue, depression and anxiety Improvement in daily life and learn techniques like relaxation, exercise, healthy eating Build your self esteem, independence and confidence Get more out of health services and medication Improve your communication skills with family, friends and health professionals Develop an action plan to improve your well being Meet others sharing similar experiences and improve your social activity Ongoing support through our local Network Groups Opportunities for volunteering to work towards an accredited qualification The Programme is free (tea, coffee & biscuits are provided) and the course is run by trained volunteers who are living with long term conditions themselves. The Programme is run over 6 weekly sessions and are once a week for 2½ hours. For information on courses in your area or to find out more please contact the Expert Patients Programme Team on 0161 219 9424 or email epp@manchester.nhs.uk Courses are planned to take place in Clayton, Newton Heath, Cheetham Hill, Higher Openshaw and Harpurhey in the New Year. Please contact the team for more details.

Take your 1st step and start moving!

NEW Chair-based Exercise class at the Simpson Memorial Hall, 361 Moston Lane, Harpurhey, M40 9MB.
Every Thursday, 12-1pm, FREE
Provide by Zest and in partnership with the Simpson Medical Practice.

Chair-based Exercise is ideal for people:
- with walking and standing difficulties
- want to start exercising
- a health condition

Come on give it a go, just turn up and see how good it makes you feel!

Preparation for Refereeing Course

Being a qualified referee requires a person to be physically fit, reliable and be able to handle people, sometimes in stressful situations. In other words it requires a person to have a set of skills which are easily transferred into a range of jobs. Furthermore referees are much in demand and can earn regular cash at weekends. The FC United Preparation for Refereeing course is an intensive 6 week course to get people ready for the FA Basic Refereeing Course so they will pass it easily. Normally the FA course costs £150 but FC United will pay this fee for anybody who completes one of our Preparation for Refereeing Courses. FC United are starting two courses in November, one at the Factory Youth Zone and one at the Northenden Campus of Manchester College. The course runs from Monday 5th November to Friday 16th December. There is a session every day Monday to Friday from 9am to 12 noon. Each session includes some gym work and some football sessions with FC Utd coaches. To register for the course contact Robin Pye on 0161 273 8950 / 07704122602 or email robinpye@fc-utd.co.uk

Love Yourself Course

Living with a long term physical health condition? Improve your wellbeing with a FREE 10 week course The Love Yourself Course Learn to: pamper yourself feel confident think positive be creative relax We have 2 courses starting Tues 16th Oct 1-3 pm & Wed 17th Oct 1.30 - 3.30 pm At North Manchester Wellbeing Centre 93 Church Lane Harpurhey M9 5BG For more information or to book a place contact Teresa on 0161 946 9446

First Stop Health Bus - Coming to An Area Near You!

First Stop Health - the bus is coming… The First Stop Health Bus is a mobile clinic, offering a range of free NHS health services and checks, at a time that is convenient to you, right on your doorstep. Hop on-board and speak to one of our trained health professionals today. The service is open to anyone who lives or works in Greater Manchester. The bus will visit the same location once a week for several weeks at a time. The free services available include: o Stop smoking help and advice o Lung age test o Blood pressure checks o Weight management advice o Free stop smoking products (i.e patches / gum) o Pulse checking The bus schedule is as follows: o Monday 3rd Sept – Monday 22nd Oct will be located in Asda Harpurhey o Tuesday 4th Sept – Tuesday 23rd Oct will be located in Withington Old Moat Co op o Saturday 3rd Nov – Saturday 22nd Dec will be located in Tesco Cheetham Hill o Tuesday 6th Nov – Tuesday 19th Dec will be located in Asda Hulme o Monday 7th Jan – Monday 25th March will be located in Tesco / Library Blackley o Thursday 10th Jan – Thursday 28th March will be located in Dam Head To find out when the bus is coming to your area or for more information Text: BUS with your name and postcode to 81066 Visit: www.thefirststop.org.uk Call: 0800 432 03 03

Community Researcher Workshops- Harpurhey

New for August in Harpurhey.
Come along and try some fun creative research tools like push and pull, solution tress and a walking interview.
Wednesday 1st, 8th, 15th August, 10.30am -1pm at Harpurhey Neighbourhood Project, Carisbrook Road, Harpurhey.
You are welcome to attend just 1 or all 3 sessions.
All workshops are free and include refreshments.
Just turn up but to book a place and for more information contact Rich Browning on 0161 908 8334, 07951 100171 or email r.browning@manchester.gov.uk

Apprentice Court Knitting Group - Harpurhey

Members meet, chat and knit for premature babies at St Mary's hospital. A great way to meet new people, learn new skills and do something great for charity. Every 2nd Monday of the month. At: Apprentice Court, Caversham Drive, Harpurhey, M9 4JH (Upper Conran Street, opposite LIDL) Buses 77,81,112,113,115,118,145 and 151 stop outside Monday 11th June, Monday 9th July, Monday 13th August, Monday 10th September, Monday 8th October, Monday 12th November, Monday 10th December 2012 DONATIONS OF WOOL OR NEEDLES GRATEFULLY RECEIVED AT APPRENTICE COURT BY CAROL PRIDDING

Healthy Eating Cookery Course for Parents and Children in Harpurhey!

Want to learn how to cook healthier? Try new meal ideas? Learn how to cook on a budget? Come along to the Healthy Eating and Cookery Course at Harpurhey Children's Centre on Mondays 10.30 - 12.30pm. This starts on the 16th April for six weeks to
28th May.

Places are free but you need to book. To book yours and your child’s place call reception on 0161 277 1930

Factory Youth Zone - Building Tours and Registration Week

The brand new Factory Youth Zone will be opening it's doors the week of 30th January for registration drop ins and building tours for local young people. Be one of the first to see this brilliant new facility and sign up to join in the great activities there.