Nordic Walking at Debdale Park

Nordic Walking Group Debdale Park Meet at the car park (opposite McDonalds) Wednesdays 1.30pm Nordic walking is an enhancement of normal walking. The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs. Whatever your age, fitness or goal – Nordic walking is suitable, enjoyable and effective! £1.00 per session for hire of poles ·  Make you feel good and give you more energy ·  Help to manage your weight ·  Reduce stress and help you sleep better ·  Keep your heart 'strong' and reduce blood pressure For more information about these or other walking opportunities please contact: Beth Sutcliffe at the Physical Activity Referral Service on 0161 230 1857

Luncheon Club for Over 60s at victoria Sqaure, Ancoats

Come and join us for lunch at Victoria Square in Ancoats. We serve a hot two course meal for £2.70 Monday to Friday 11.30am - 12.30pm To find out more please call us on 0161 236 5298 or 0161 228 6775

Clayton Children's Centre - Be Healthy Parents Voice Forum

Parents Voice – Be Healthy Come and share your ideas supporting us to develop future services. Clayton Children’s Centre 101, North Road, Clayton, M11 4NE On Wednesday 28th November 2012 From 9.30am – 11.30am Refreshments provided Prize draw! Information stalls! Lots of fun activities! For more details please contact Clayton Children's Centre on 0161 219 6177

Philips Park Orchard and Men in Sheds

Come and discover the delights of your local community orchard! Would you like to visit the Community Orchard? It's your space, please use it! We are looking to start a "Men's Shed" on the orchard for guys who like to make things. It's a great opportunity to meet new friends and make things for the community. Interested? Contact Gary on 07891953918 or email philipsparkcommunityorchard@googlemail.com

Front Row presents Hunger Games, Wednesday 21st November

Front Row Presents HUNGER GAMES on Wednesday 21st November. Food at 12 noon, film starts at 12.30pm. Heathfield Hall, Heathfield Street (off Briscoe Lane), Newton Heath M40 1LF. For more details or to book call Laura at Zest on 908 8334 / 07834869203 or email l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk

Community Health Information Day, Harpurhey

Tuesday 4th December, 10am - 1pm
Harpurhey Community Church, Carisbrook Road, Harpurhey, M9 5QQ
Information, activities and food- all free.

Information advice from lots of services about keeping well and staying healthy.

No need to book just come along.

For more information contact Kathy on 0161 234 5575 or email k.clayton@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.

Christmas Dance and Social Afternoon, St Georges, Collyhurst

Over 55s Afternoon Dance & Social At St George’s Community Centre **Christmas Special** Thursday 13 December 12.30pm – 3.00pm St George’s Community Centre Corner of Livesey Street and Oldham Road, Ancoats Mince Pies, Mulled Wine (non alcoholic) Raffle prizes Cost £2 Booking essential For details or to book contact Diane on 07950 427292 or diane.aronwich@silverservice.org.uk

Invasive Species Walk, Rochdale Canal, Newton Heath

Thursday December 6th 1 pm A look into the who, what, where and when of invasive species, what effects they can have on our wildlife and what we can do to prevent problems. Please contact : Rhys on : 0161 223 1155 or rhys.wynne@canalrivertrust.org.uk

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!

Free Zumba at St Georges, Collyhurst - Places Available

FREE Class St Georges Community Centre Livesey Street, Collyhurst M40 7NR Mondays 7.30 – 8.30pm Zumba is great for weight loss, lifting mood, improving confidence and better health. Ideal for beginners. For adults aged 16+ For further information or to Book a place please contact Laura Cassidy on: T: 908 8334 M: 07834869203 E: l.cassidy@manchester.gov.uk Booking is essential!

Shisha is as Harmful as Cigarettes

Shisha is as harmful as cigarettes Smoking shisha can seriously damage your health, and land you with a £50 fine! Think shisha is harmless? Think again: the water does not filter out the harmful tobacco smoke the flavours mask the tobacco taste you can get addicted because you're inhaling addictive nicotine long smoking sessions and deep inhalation mean more toxins. Not only are you damaging your own health, you're threatening the health of people around you. Think shisha is always legal? Think again: the law treats shisha the same as cigarette smoking it's illegal to smoke shisha, even if it's tobacco-free, in an enclosed or mostly-enclosed public place or workplace if you break the rules you can be fined £50. For help to stop smoking shisha and other forms of tobacco, text 'shisha' and your name to 81025. You will be charged your network operator's standard charge. Find out more See more about shisha, health and the law at: The British Heart Foundation (external site) Action on Smoking and Health http://www.ash.org.uk/(external site, search for 'shisha') Manchester Stop Smoking Service http://www.stopsmokingmanchester.co.uk/(external site) All information above is taken from Manchester City Council's website