The Church of the Apostles social cafe is open for business. Open every Friday morning in term time, this volunteer run social group come together each week to meet, chat and take part in healthy activities such as craft sessions, exercise, dance and pampering. Tea, coffee, toast and crumpets can all be bought for a small charge which goes into the running of the group. It's a great way of meeting new people who take part in a wide range of activities outside of this.

If you would like to come along it is every Friday morning from 10 - 11.30am at Church of the Apostles, Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting M40 7FY.

For more details please contact Laura Cassidy at Zest on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

East Manchester's Sewing and Needlework Club

Come along and enjoy a friendly and relaxed evening at East Manchester's Sewing and Needlework Club. Bring along your own work or be inspired by Claire. The session and all materials are provided free of charge. The club takes places every Wednesday evening, 5.30-7pm at The New Roundhouse, 1330 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw. There is no need to book and for more information contact Leslie Murphy on 0161 655 7896 or email l.murphy@manchester.gov.uk.

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.

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.

Baby Massage and Stretch in Miles Platting

If you have recently had a baby and are wanting to get out and meet other new parents then joining in a baby massage and stretch class is a great way to do so!

Baby Massage can help with parent child bonding, both parent and child relaxation and has a whole host of benefits for your baby's health including improved digestion, circulation and immune system.

Sessions are held every Thursday from 1 - 2pm at Miles Platting and Ancoats children's centre on Holland Street. For more information please call Laura Cassidy on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or the centre direct on 205 7402.

Free Circuit Training Taster for Men in Collyhurst

Family Action run a Men's Health group every Tuesday from 1 - 3pm at St George's Youth and Community Centre on Livesey Street, Collyhurst. As part of this Zest are offering a FREE tasterof Circuit Training on Tuesday 17th January at 1pm. You don't need to be a member of the group to join in this session, it is open to all men in Collyhurst. For more information or to book a place please contact Carlos at Family Action on 819 2875.

During 2011, the "Dirty Dozen" garden club began cultivating the grounds of Trinity Church at the junction of Greenhill and Cheetham Hill Roads with a view to growing fruit and vegetables for the "Welcome Centre" drop-in at the church. The club is now ready to take on new members for the 2012 growing season. If you want to learn new skills as part of a great team with a project that promises to grow into a dynamic Cheetham Community enterprise, Contact David on: 07927 734 419 or call into the Welcome Centre around midday on Thursday.

Free First Aid Training

The Red Cross offers free first aid training to groups who are at increased risk of illness, accidents, find it difficult to access courses due to disabilities. This is a flexible way of learning - simple to learn and easy to remember. These sessions cover the skills that are most relevant to you. Ring 0161 888 8902 for more information.

To find about other courses -
http://www.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/First-aid/First-aid-training

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

New Free Zumba Class in Collyhurst! Book now!

Zest Zumba has now arrived in Collyhurst , starting just in time for your New Years Resolutions!

The weekly classes start next Monday 9th January from 7.30pm - 8.30pm at St Georges Youth and Community Centre on Livesey Street (just off Oldham Road).

Classes are free of charge but places are limited and must be booked in advance. To book contact Laura Cassidy on 655 7883 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Hurry! Limited places for FREE Zumba classes in East Manchester

ZEST BEACONS NEWS
We have a limited number of places on the following the Zumba fitness classes. The FREE places are for residents living in East Manchester only (i.e. not Tameside).

PLACES AVAILABLE ON THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:
Zumba Fitness, Wednesdays 6-7pm, The New Roundhouse, Openshaw
Zumba Fitness, Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm, The Grange, Beswick
Zumba Fitness, Thursdays 6-7pm, Ashbury Meadow Sure Start, Beswick
Craft and Needlework Club, every Wednesday 5.30-7 pm, The New Roundhouse, Ashton Old Rd, Openshaw

For more details and to book a place contact:
Rich Browning (ZEST Hub Coordinator- Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw)
Tel: 0161 655 7885
Mobile: 07951 100171
r.browning@manchester.gov.ukwww.manchester.gov.uk