Over 60? Would you like to develop drama skills, meet new people and have some fun?

WEDNESDAYS throughout September and February
11am - 1pm

The Royal Exchange Elders’ Company is starting a new series of Elders Monthly taster sessions.  

Open to anyone over 60, they are practical drama workshops for those who wish to develop drama skills and find out more about the process of making theatre.

To find out more contact Andy Barry on 0161 615 6792 or visit the website: www.royalexchange.co.uk/company-of-elders 

Would you like to volunteer? Interested in helping people in the community? The MVAP project may be for you.

MVAP is a partnership between Mind, Cheetham Hill Advice Centre, Manchester Refugee Support Network, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit and the Young Peoples Support Foundation. The project provides excellent quality volunteering opportunities in advice activities across all our organisations.


Volunteer Roles include:

Adviser, Advice Support Worker, Immigration Advice Support Worker, Reception, Interpreter, Training Assistant, Volunteer Recruitment Assistant.

Come along to an Information session to find out more

27 August 10am - 12pm
4 September 2pm - 4pm
7 September 2pm - 4pm
9 September 10am - 12pm

Manchester Methodist Central Buildings, Oldham Street, M1 1JQ contact Dawn Kaveney on 07816 580792 or email dawn@cheethamadvice.org.uk

WEDNESDAY POP IN - ST MARY’S MOSTON - 10.45 – 12.30 pm

Wednesday mornings 10.45 – 12.30 pm - Fortnightly

EVERYONE WELCOME
Join us for free cuppa and friendly company

Bargain tables of books, DVDs, CDs and bric-a-brac. Most items for a donation of 25p, 50p or a £1

Occasional speakers and outings.

For more information contact the Church on 0161 681 1201.
www.stmarysmoston.co.uk

Free Audience Tickets for Countdown at MediaCity UK Salford

If you enjoy Countdown and want to be part of the audience, here's your opportunity. ITV have released dates of recordings up until October - feel free to ask about October dates on the number below.  ITV are particularly keen to take group bookings and have provided reassurance that there is very little waiting time involved at the Studios.  Anyone attending will have immediate access to seating in the Audience Lounge prior to being escorted to the recording studio.

Here are the dates for September:

Monday 14 September 13:00-17:45 or 18:15-21:00
(Dictionary Corner- TONY JACKLIN)

Tuesday 15 September 9:15 - 12:30, 12:45 - 16:00 or 16:00 - 19:15
(Dictionary Corner- RUFUS HOUND)

Wednesday 16 September 10:00-13:00 or 13:15-18:00
(Dictionary Corner- TBC)

Monday 28 September 13:00-17:45 or 18:15-21:00
(Dictionary Corner- TBC)

Tuesday 29 September 9:15 - 12:30, 12:45 - 16:00 or 16:00 - 19:15
(Dictionary Corner- MICHAEL WHITEHALL)

Wednesday 30 September 10:00-13:00 or 13:15-18:00
(Dictionary Corner- TBC)

ITV has facilities for people with disabilities and will do everything they reasonably can to meet an individual’s needs.  This may include wheelchair access. All requests will be dealt with in confidence. For further information about bookings or assistance call Jo Lewis 0161 952 0408 or countdownaudience@itv.com 

The Green Stroke Cafe at Manchester Museum - Second Tuesday of the month 2pm - 3.30pm

Runs from May – October

The Manchester Museum’s Stroke café launched in May to coincide with Stroke Awareness month. Come and explore the museum’s outdoor spaces, get involved with our allotment, and find out more about our natural history collection from our curators and conservationists.

Enjoy some refreshments, and chat with a member of staff from the Stroke Association.

People First Dementia Support Service

Free support available to people aged 55+ living in Manchester who are exhibiting signs of dementia, memory loss or confusion. The service provides support in a range of areas including independent living, claiming benefits, assistance in liaising with other agencies including health and social care.

To make a referral or obtain further information about the project, please contact: People First Dementia Support at People First Housing Association on 0161 235 6900 or visit our website http://www.peoplefirsthousing.co.uk/support.html

INTERGEN Chorlton is looking for volunteers

Make new friends, be useful, use your skills and expertise and have fun! INTERGEN offers you the opportunity for all this by volunteering in a local primary school in Chorlton (Barlow Hall, Chorlton Park and/or Old Moat).

Check out the Intergen website (www.intergen.org.uk) and contact Estelle on 07946 761 785 or estelle.longmore@intergen.org.uk for a chat about how this might be the right thing for you and some local children.