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

First Stop Health Bus in Cheetham Hill

The GM First Stop Health Bus will be coming to Tesco Cheetham Hill on Saturday 3 November 2012 and every Saturday thereafter until 15 December 2012. On board there will be smoking cessation advisors for people who want to quit and NHS Checks will also be carried out for any person who is eligible. Any person who is not eligible may be offered a mini MOT. Eligibility criteria for the NHS Health Check is any person who is aged between 40-74 without a pre existing condition, i.e suffered a heart attack, stroke, Transient Ischaemic Attack (mini stroke) or have diabetes. The person will then have a full NHS Health Check including Cholesterol and will be risk scored for Cardiovascular disease. For more details or to book an appointment visit http://www.thefirststop.org.uk/book-an-appointment/

Front Row - Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Wednesday 7th November

Front Row presents "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen" - a quirky British feel good film, that's had the critics raving! Wednesday 7th November at Heathfield Hall, Newton Heath. Just £1.50 towards refreshments. For more information or to book a place please contact Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

My Generation Club Night Sunday 21st October

What are you up to this weekend? Have you got a great night out lined up for this Sunday, or are you having another night in with the TV for company? Why not come and join us at Band on the Wall for an evening of Stax and Soul. Live band, great DJs and fantastic company and a very relaxed atmosphere. Tickets available on the door only £4.00. The early evening starts in the Picturehouse bar from 6pm serving great value food and drinks. To pre-book a table for food please click here. (link to Meal Deal Pagehttp://bandonthewall.org/about/hotel-and-meal-deals/) The evening picks up the pace at 7pm when the doors open to the venue keeping the party mood in full swing until midnight. Lauren Housley Band play two sets from 8pm Tickets just £4. Available online or on the door. Also available through Tracey Annette at Valuing Older People (0161 234 3391) The evening is presented by My Generation Social Scene with support from Manchester Cultural Strategy Team, Valuing Older People and the Great Manchester Community Foundation.

Valuing Older People Small Grants - Applications Open

The Valuing Older People team has provided Small Grants to groups and organisations in Manchester since 2005. Previously called the VOP Small Grants Fund, the Fund has been relaunched in 2012 as the Age-friendly Manchester Small Grants Fund, in partnership with Trinity House Community Resource Centre. Applications to the Fund are open to those involved in providing activities which support older people in the City of Manchester. We are particularly keen to hear from projects and groups that are looking to tackle loneliness and isolation. We accept applications from voluntary organisations, community groups and charities. The most important criterion is that the majority of people benefiting from an award must be older people. Two separate grants rounds are held each financial year. Deadlines for grants applications in 2012/13 are: Wednesday 31st October 2012 Sunday 31st March 2013 The Grants Panel will meet shortly after these dates. For further information and application form, please download a Small Grants Pack (link to be added). For any queries, or if you would like to receive a Small Grants Pack through the post, please contact Rebecca Bromley in the VOP team on 0161 234 4049 or email vop@manchester.gov.uk

Front Row - Avengers Assemble Wednesday 17th October

Front Row 2012 Wednesday 17th October The Blockbuster event of 2012 has arrived at Front Row! Avengers Assemble brings together all your favourite Marval superheroes in one team effort to save the world! Free food at 12 noon, film starts at 12.30pm Latest movie releases in a warm, friendly environment, meet new people Just £1.50 towards tea and coffee Heathfield Hall, Heathfield Street (off Briscoe Lane), Newton Heath M40 1LF For more details or to book a place please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Fun and Games for the Over 50s in Newton Heath

Fun and Games for Over 50's in Newton Heath! Every Monday from 10 - 11.30am at Heathfield Hall, Heathfield Street, Newton Heath. Come try out the Wii, curling, bowling, darts, card and board games. Meet new people in a warm, friendly environment, tea and toast on offer too! Just £1 towards refreshments. For more details please contact Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Social Cafe Miles Platting

Meet new people and try new things at the Social Cafe at Church of the Apostles on Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting. Every Friday in term time from 10 - 11.30am. Tea, toast, coffee and crumpets for sale for a small charge. Different Zest activities provided each week from craft to tai chi, dancing to pampering. Social Café Every Friday in Term Time 10—11.30am Church of the Apostles, Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting M40 7FY For more information please contact Laura Cassidy on 908 8334/ 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Front Row Newton Heath presents Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, Guy Ritchie's follow up the hugely successful 2009 original in the new series. Come along and enjoy the brand new release in a comfortable setting while meeting new people. Front Row meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. £1.50 donation towards refreshments and DVDs. To book a place or request more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Front Row: Summer Schedule

Front Row's new summer schedule has arrived! Come and enjoy the latest releases in a warm and friendly environment. Food and refreshments at 12 noon, film starts at 12.30pm. £1.50 contribution towards food and drinks. For more information or to book a place please contact Laura Cassidy on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk War Horse - 6th June Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows - 20th June The Vow - 3rd July Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - 17th July Hugo - 1st August Big Miracle - 15th August

Social Cafe - Church of the Apostles, Miles Platting

The Social Cafe is back after the half term break. Every Friday (in term time)the Church opens it's doors to local older people and serves tea, coffee, toast and crumpets for a small price. At the same time Zest provides varying health activities. The group regularly take part in craft sessions, tai chi, exercise, curling and pampering. Please see the flyer above for the latest timetable.

For more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Free Healthy Eating and Cooking Course in Collyhurst

For six weeks starting on Thursday 3rd February Churnett Street Retirement Scheme will be opening its doors to local over 50s who would like to learn more about healthy eating and cooking skills. The course is completely free including all ingredients, so come along, leanr some new tasty and healthy recipes and then stay and eat together.

The scheme is at 5 Churnett Street, Collyhurst M40 7UZ and will be every Thursday from 2 - 4pm until the 9th March.

For more information please contact Rose Boyd (North Manchester Food Co-ordinator) on 655 7822 or Tanya (Scheme Warden) on 205 8513.

Free Activities for older people in Collyhurst

Churnet Street retirement scheme is opening its doors to local older residents for weekly activity afternoons every Thursday from 2 - 4pm.

Since November local residents have taken part in armchair exercise and pampering sessions. We'll be restarting after the Christmas break on Thursday 12th January with a craft session on how to make your own greeting cards. Come along and then tell our tutor what else you'd like to make.

Sessions are free of charge and refreshments are served.

If you would like more information please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

VOP Christmas

Brought to you by Manchester's Valuing Older People Network

MY GENERATION
MANCHESTER’S COOLEST OVER 50s CLUB NIGHT
CHRISTMAS TWISTER
SUNDAY 18TH DEC 20117.00PM – 11.30PM
featuring THE KASUALSSolid Sixties Music Tribute
PLUS
Festive DJ sets from Howard Obidiah and Baz Kirkley
PICTUREHOUSE CAFE BAR OPEN FROM 6.00PMMAIN EVENT 7.00PM – 11.30PM TICKETS ONLY £4
A real Christmas treat! My Generation returns witha great festive party for the over 50’s with brilliant live music from 60’s tribute band The Kasuals andDJ sets from Howard Obidiah and Baz Kirkley playinga host of classic pop tunes.
If you love classic 1960s songs you’re going to love The Kasuals! With their brilliant covers versions of old favourites, mixed witha great sense of humour, they’ve been thrilling audiences wherever they play. Expect all the hits from artists such as The Beatles, The Kinks, Roy Orbison, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, The Troggs, The Searchers,The Merseybeats and many more!
As always it’s going to be a fantastic, fun and friendly night andthe perfect way to celebrate the beginning of the festive season.
THE NIGHT 6.00 - 7.00pm Pre-concert Social - Picturehouse Bar7.00 - 8.00pm DJs Obidiah and Kirkley - Picturehouse Bar8.00 - 8.45pm The Kasuals - Main room 8.45 - 9.45pm DJs Obidiah and Kirkley - Picturehouse Bar9.45 - 10.30pm The Kasuals - Main room10.30 - 11.30pm DJs Obidiah and Kirkley - Picturehouse Bar
TICKETS - Band on the Wall box officeOpen Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 9pm25 Swan Street, The Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 5JZ Telephone 0845 2 500 500www.bandonthewall.org (small booking fee)Tickets on the door (subject to availability)
Look out for the next My Generation over 50s nights on Sunday 4th March and Sunday 20th May
www.facebook.com/mygenerationatbandonthewall
This is a ‘My Generation Social Scene’ event brought to you in partnership with Valuing Older People and the Cultural Strategy team. Supported by City South Housing Trust, Adactus Housing and the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester.