Wythenshawe, Brooklands & Northenden

Northenden Group Practice

489 Palatine Road

Northenden

Manchester

M22 4DH

0161 998 3206

Park Medical

Centre

434 Altrincham Road

Wythenshawe

Manchester

M23 9AB

0161 998 5538

Brooklands Medical Practice

594 Altrincham Road

Brooklands

Manchester

M23 9JH

0161 998 3818

Woodlands Medical Practice

9 Maple Road

Sale

Manchester

M23 9RL

0161 962 1332

Northern Moor

Medical Practice

216 Wythenshawe Road

Wythenshawe

Manchester

M23 0PH

0161 998 2503

Skill Up Sessions

MAES / Manchester Adult Education Service are offering Skill Up sessions where residents can come for between 1-6 sessions to learn anything they need re digital. Sessions are face-to-face across venues in Manchester (and hope to stay open even after this Thursday restrictions).

https://manadulted.org.uk/courses/digital/

People will need to fill out on short online form. It used to be a drop-in but due to Covid, learners do need to book in advance and no obligation to attend all 6 sessions.

LAB Project (Learn Achieve Believe)

Hello,

I wanted to let you know we are taking referrals now for our online LAB Project course that starts on 30 October. 

The LAB Project is a free two-week confidence building and work skills course for anyone aged over 19, unemployed and with a Manchester postcode. 

This digital version of the highly successful LAB Project (Learn Achieve Believe),  which has motivated and up skilled learners for 25 years, aims to keep people connected, get them back into a routine and equip them with that confidence to move forward. LAB offers a unique blend of creative challenges and tutor mentoring to help learners match their skills and interests with further training, volunteering and current job opportunities. 

• Runs over Zoom over 2 weeks

• Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm

• Participants will need internet access

• £50 voucher on completion 

A wide range of participants may benefit including :

• People who may need to participate in online interviews for training work in future 

• People who have not worked for a long time

• Job seekers

• People seeking public facing or online contact work such as customer service roles 

• Recent graduates or college leavers 

• Parents and carers who are looking to get back to work

• People considering working from home 

• Those soon to be or recently made redundant / indeed anyone considering their options

We also run a taster session, called LAB Up, over zoom every Monday afternoon 2 - 3pm for anyone who is interested and would like to try some of our activities before deciding to commit to a longer course. 

For more information or to refer someone please email me or give me a ring.

All the best and take care,

Tess

m. 07914255529

w. https://www.properjob.org.uk/the-lab-project

WHEN: Wednesdays. 1 – 3pm starting Wednesday 21st April. Six 2-hour sessions (live).
WHERE: Online using video conferencing via the zoom app. Pre course group induction or one-to-one zoom help available.
Contact: bahf@manchestermind.org or call Ruth on 07527 127 786 to register for your free place or to find out more.

https://www.manchestermind.org/our-services/community-training/long-term-conditions Register online: https://bit.ly/2ZlUk8Q

"Would you like to encourage others to join you on group walks in your workplace, or community, or specifically for the Greater Manchester Walking Festival? If so, maybe we can help support with this by providing training. 
https://gmwalking.co.uk/courses/training-encouraging-informal-walking/

Northenden Age Friendly Newsletter

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of a community cInema and film club just set up in Northenden.  It's called 'The Block' and can be found at West View Court off Royle Green Road.  They will be screening evening performances on Thursdays, and some afternoons they will be running 'Feel Good Cinema' which are screenings for people experiencing memory loss issues including dementia.  Not only is there a large screening area, but you will also enjoy full surround sound!  

Tickets cost £4 and include the first tea/coffee and biscuits.  

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Getting Here - Transport

There is parking available outside the cinema with a car park at the front and back.  The cinema is close to bus routes on Longley Lane and Royle Green Road.  From the bus stop on Royle Green Road, it is only a three-minute walk to the cinema down 'Greenway' and West View Road. It's a 10-minute walk from Palatine Road, if you take Church Road to Royle Green Road then Greenway on your left.  

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Postcode:

For those using GoogleMaps or SatNav, the cinema postcode is M22 4LQ.

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Please see their website for more details.

Regular groups/meetings: 

Groups Meeting at Wythenshawe Forum Library 

Chess Club - Every Monday 1pm - 4pm, first floor

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Paint Pot Art Workshop - Every Tuesday 12pm - 4pm

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Knitting - Every Wednesday 1pm - 5pm

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Anxiety Group - Every Saturday 10am - 12pm, Macmillan Room

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Groups meeting in Northenden and Wythenshawe

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 Wythenshawe Good Neighbours - community lunches and information drop-ins for older people

 Tuesdays 12.30pm - 2pm, Northenden Social Club - lunch

 Wednesdays, Northenden Social Club - resource centre (information and advice)
 

 The Carers Trust - a place for carers to meet for refreshments and share thoughts, questions and worries. Led by a Carer Links         Advisor. Every 4th Tuesday morning, St Aiden's Centre in Wythenshawe.

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 Occasional Choir - Fridays 7pm, St Wilfrid's Church Rooms in Northenden. Tel: 0161 998 2615

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 Real Food Wythenshawe - 

 Thursdays 11am - 4pm, Wythenshawe transport interchange, outside the Forum centre - Green Doctor (learn how to grow and look   after plants)

 Fridays 10.30am - 1.30pm, Wythenshawe Park Horticultural Centre - Cooking with Confidence (learn how to cook from scratch)

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 Bideford Community Centre - activities and lunches throughout the week.
 Betty's@M23 Diner. BBs Charity Shop. Tel: 0161 946 0506

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 Grand Day Out - enjoy good company and a range of activities for over 55s.

 Wednesdays 10am - 3pm, Forum Centre in Wythenshawe

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 Keystones Community Café - run by adults with learning disabilities.

 Every Thursday (except the first one of the month) 10am - 12pm

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