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.

Creative Computer Courses at Manchester Settlement , Openshaw

Accrediated creative computer courses at Manchester Settlement, Openshaw. All start week beginning 5th November. Wed 4-6pm Computer Desk Top Publishing Fri 10-12am Photography and Digital Imaging Fri 1.30-3.30 Computer Word Processing These courses will be 10 weeks and end in accreditation by Edexecel For more details please contact Manchester Settlement on 0161 614 8448. http://www.manchestersettlement.org.uk/

Zumba at Roundhouse, Openshaw - Limited Places Available

Limited places are available at Zest's Monday class at the New Roundhouse on Ashton Old Road, Openshaw. Zumba is a fun way to get active and is great for weight loss, improving confidence, lifting mood and improving health. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. To book please contact Laura at Zest on 908n8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Craft and Needlework Club Openshaw

Meet new people, learn new skills or rediscover old ones at the Craft and Needlework club. Every Wednesday from 5.30 - 7pm, family friendly. For more information please contact Laura at Zest on 0161 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Roundhouse Holiday Club

Jungle Fun Day at Manchester Settlement

FREE New Roundhouse Jungle Fun Day 29th August 2012 1-4pm Many exciting things to do Let our face painter transform you into a Jungle animal Bounce like a kangaroo on our Jungle bouncy castle Become a Jungle Ranger with our Reptile Zoo Eat some Bush Tucker from our Jungle Buffet Make a Jungle Smoothie Play Jungle games and make Jungle masks And much much more!

Olympic Funday at Manchester Settlement

Celebrate the London 2012 Olympics witha funday for all the family at Manchester Settlement at the New Roundhouse, Ashton Old Road, Openshaw. Join us from 1pm on Thursday 9th August for a smoothie bike challenge, children's races, inflatables, olympic crafts, world food buffet and more. For more details please contact us on 614 8448

Family Daytrip to Blackpool

Thursday16th August 9.30am - 6.00pm £5.00 per person Call into The New Roundhouse 1328-1330 Ashton Old Road Openshaw to book or call Clare on 0161 614 8448 for details Families only Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, all places must be paid for at the time of booking.

Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw Zest Activities

Here is a list of all our current ongoing activities in the Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw areas. If you would like a paper copy of our booklet or want more information on any of these activities please contact Zest on 655 7882.

Zest classes for January 2012

There are a number of Zest classes in East Manchester with limited places available:

Zumba (keep-fit) FREE. Zumba is great for weight loss, lifting mood, improving confidence and feeling better.
- The New Roundhouse, 1330 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG. Every Wednesday 6-7pm.
- The Grange, The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, M11 3TQ. Every Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm.
- Ashbury Meadow Sure Start Centre, Rylance Street, Beswick, M11 3NA. Every Thursday 6-7pm.
Place are limited and booking is essential. Contact Rich Browning t: 0161 655 7885 m: 07951 100171 e:r.browning@manchester.gov.uk

Craft and Needlework Club, The New Roundhouse, 1330 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, M11 1JG. Every Wednesday 5.30-7pm. A free and friendly session to help you get started, enhance your skills and make new friends. Don't sit in the house, come out and play! No need to book.