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Volunteer Reading Champions: Helping adults to improve their reading skills

Please find link to leaflet below about a new Reading Champions programme starting in November.  Manchester Adult Education Service are running a six week course aimed at people who want to become volunteers to help adults improve their reading skills. It will provide volunteers with an opportunity to discover how to help others learn to read.  

Following the course, volunteers will be supported to run reading groups to help adults improve their reading skills.
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For further information, please contact:
Lorraine Godkin
Manchester Adult Education Service
Withington ALC
24a Burton Road
Withington, M20 3ED
e-mail: l.godkin@manchester.gov.uk
Tel:  0161 234 5687

Helen Hibberd recieves her MBE

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Congratulations to Helen Hibberd of Chorlton Good Neighbours who collected her MBE from Buckingham Palace last week!

Thanks Bernard Leech for tweeting this photo which I’ve ‘borrowed’!

And here is Helen’s description of the day – along with more (very stylish!) photos!

http://chorltongoodneighbours.org/2015/10/09/helen-mbe-presented-to-her-at-buckingham-palace/

Third Party Hate Crime Reporting Centres

Hate Crime Plan

October 2020 saw a comprehensive new plan launch outlining how hate crime will be tackled and communities brought together in Greater Manchester over the next three years.

The plan to tackle hate crime will raise awareness of hate crimes and encourage people to report them, while also improving support for victims of hate incidents.

https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/media/3605/99181_01-hatecrimereport_v4.pdf

https://galop.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Understanding-LGBT-Hate-Crime.pdf

 

We support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence

https://galop.org.uk/

Third Party Hate Crime Reporting Centres

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The Forum worker and Chair attended a short training course last year to find out more about the JNR8 Youth & Community Centre taking on the role of a Third Party Hate Crime Reporting Centre, in line with Manchester Hate Crime Strategy:

http://www.manchester.gov.uk/downloads/download/5185/hate_crime

The strategy sets out a clear vision for tackling hate crime in Manchester against the following five key partnership priorities:

  • Prevent hate crime,
  • Increase the reporting of hate crime and hate incidents,
  • Take effective action against perpetrators,
  • Support victims of hate crime,
  • Improve partnership responses.

The five strands of hate crime set out by the Government which will be recorded and monitored are:

  • Disability,
  • Race, Religion or belief,
  • Sexual orientation,
  • Trans and gender reassignment.
  • Alternative sub culture became the sixth hate crime strand in April 2013.

The Whalley Range Community Forum believe the JNR8 Centre is an ideal venue to support residents who feel they have been a victim of a hate crime or hate incident – as we have built up a good relationship with local residents and groups.
There are facilities at the centre to support victims to report incidents on the dedicated website www.report-it.org.uk/ which gives information and an online reporting facility.
(reporting incidents anonymously is an option).

The different levels of a reporting centre can vary depending on resources available – from displaying literature, promoting hate crime reporting or providing recording, reporting and signposting to support services.
We aim to display information and support residents if they wish to report incidents online.

This is a list of Third Party Reporting Centres on the South Manchester and North Manchester Divisions:

JNR8 Youth & Community Centre
82 Cromwell Avenue
Whalley Range
M16 0BG
0161 881 3744

Butterflies Trans* Support Community Drop – In
49/51 Sidney Street
Manchester
M1 7HD

Community on Solid Ground
Welsh Chapel, 116b Egerton Rd North
Whalley Range
M16 0BZ
0161 862 0955
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, 10 am to 5 pm

Moss Side Millennium Powerhouse
140 Raby Street
Moss Side Manchester
M14 4SL
0161 226 4335

Mosscare Housing
101 Great Western Street
Moss Side
M14 4AA
0161 226 4211

Places For People
179 Royce Road
Hulme
M15 5TJ

South Manchester People First
Baguley Methodist Church
Bowland Road
M23 1LE
0161 998 0517

Southway Housing
Aspen House, 825 Wilmslow Road
Didsbury
M20 2SN
0161 448 4200

The Odd Theatre Company
335 Stretford Road
Hulme
M15 5ZA
0161 226 1912
Openinng hours Monday to Friday 9am – 6pm

Wythenshawe Community Housing Trust
Wythenshawe House, 8 Poundswick Lane
Wythenshawe
M22 9TA
0800 633 5500

North Manchester Third Party Reporting Centres

Afflecks Palace
1st Floor Office, Afflecks, 52 Church St
Manchester
M4 1PW
0161 839 0718

Community Security Trust (Protecting Jewish Community)
PO Box 245
Manchester
M7 2WY
0800 980 0668

Eastland Homes
Victoria Street
Manchester
M11 2NX
0161 274 2390

Guinness Northern Counties
India House, 1-3 McGinty Place
Manchester
M1 6BA
0845 605 9000
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-4.45pm.
www.guinness.org.uk.

Lesbian & Gay Foundation
5 Richmond Street
Manchester
M1 3HF
0845 3 30 30 30

Manchester Connexions
Unit A, North City Shopping Centre,
Manchester
M9 4DH
084567 13 2 19
Opening hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 1pm – 4:30pm,

http://www.connexions-manchester.com, http://www.facebook.com/ManchesterConnexions, http://www.twitter.com/McrConnexions,

Manchester Learning Disability Partnership
Crescent Bank
Crumpsall
M8 5UF
0161 861 2958

Manchester People First
3 Broughton Street
Cheetham Hill, Manchester
M8 8RF
0161 839 3700
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 3.30pm

Mosscare Manchester East New Roundhouse
1328–1330 Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
M11 1JG
0161 371 6570
Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm, Tuesday & Thursday 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Neesa Women Project
Woodville Resource Centre, 1 Shirley Road, Cheetham
Manchester
M8 7NE
0161 740 2995
Email: neesa01@tiscali.co.uk

Tung Sing Housing
Victoria House
119 Princess Street
M1 7AG
0161 234 0260
tto@tungsing.co.uk

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Chorlton Traders: defibrillator locations in Chorlton

Have a heart

Our members have been volunteering for CPR and First Aid training in support of the new defibrillators (which can help re-start a heart) purchased for Chorlton by Jenny Slee. Theyre now in Epicerie Ludo on Beech Road; Co-operative Food on Wilbraham Road and soon – we hope – in the Co-ops on Barlow Moor Road (near High and Hardy Lanes). There a unit at Wilbraham St Ninian too, under the care of Chorlton Good Neighbours. If youre Chorlton-based and would like to volunteer, contact us.

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Sugar Group Diabetic Support Group – Kath Locke Centre

Sugar Group – Diabetic Support Group

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Support group for people living with diabetes.
Gentle exercise sessions
Awareness sessions
Trips out
Where to Go

Venue address
Kath Locke Centre
123 Moss Lane East
Hulme
Manchester
Postcode
M15 5DD
When is it On?

Date & Time Information
Monday 1pm to 3pm
Other Details

Other Costs
£1 as contribution
Age Range
50+
Who to Contact

Telephone
0161 455 0211
Email
klc@thebiglifecompany.com

Age-Friendly in the Lodge!

 Many thanks to Anthony Morris – our AFWR Volunteer Photographer for capturing some wonderful images of our event on September 5th!

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And some extra photos…

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“Happy Birthday Alexandra Park!”

Alexandra Park is celebrating one year on from the re-opening of the park with a
Free family fun day, featuring music and entertainment for all.

And as part of the celebrations…

Age Friendly Whalley Range and Whalley Range Community Forum Present:
Age-friendly in the Lodge

in Partnership with Alexandra Park Heritage Group
on Saturday 5th September 12 – 4pm.
Chorlton Lodge, Alexandra Park,
180 Russell Street, Manchester, M16 7JL

Researching Age-Friendly Cities Film showings,
Refreshments, Silk Screen Printing, a display of digital pictures and artifacts by Archive+
Information stalls, Music and song from Dave Taylor featuring
Alexandra Park contribution to the last century of popular music
Rewind: Bring an old photo or postcard of the Park and tell your story!
Come along to find out what happening for older residents
in and around Whalley Range!

Limited funding for transport: please call Chris on 881 3744 to discuss 🙂

JNR8 Youth & Community Centre,
82 Cromwell Avenue,
Whalley Range,
Manchester M16 0BG
Telephone: 0161 881 3744
Email: agefriendlywhalleyrange@gmail.com

Is your Business or Organisation ‘Age-friendly’?

The Whalley Range Age-friendly Business Charter

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We are working with local organisations who want to promote their businesses and services as ‘age friendly’, taking into consideration the needs of older residents in terms of the physical environment, products and services they provide.

Businesses who sign up to the Charter will be listed on our websites and noticeboards and will be able to demonstrate that they are working to make their premises/services more age-friendly and accessible  to older residents by taking a few simple steps.

We realise some shops may not be able to provide toilet facilities for instance, for insurance reasons, but the list below outlines some of the basic steps  organisions can take to improve access – and to show their commitment to recognising some of the needs of older residents.

As we build up the list of businesses/organisations who adopt the charter, we will identify what  is  provided and where –  improving access to services hopefully making shopping etc a less stressful and more enjoyable experience for older residents.

Example:

Age-Friendly Whalley Range
Age-Friendly Business Guidelines

JNR8 Youth & Community Centre

is working to make their business age-friendly by:

Physical Environment

o Providing a place for customers to sit and rest
o Placing products on shelves that are reachable or readily offering help to customers
o Allowing customers to use any available toilet facilities
o Keeping flooring even and clutter free to prevent trips and slips
o Moderating excessively loud music and noise
o Providing adequate lighting throughout the business
o Being mindful of the safety of steps and stairs
o Keeping the immediate pavements free of dirt, snow, leaves, clutter, and other obstacles

Products and Services

o Providing a warm and friendly welcome
o Selling food, products, and/or services that are tailored to the needs of our older customers
o Promoting discounts or special offers for older adults when possible
o Offering extra customer service for older adults, such as providing a drink of water if asked
o Highlighting the availability of any drop-off or local delivery services
o Using large, clear fonts for signage, printed materials and websites.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Age-friendly usiness Directory – please contact us by email at agefriendlywhalleyrange@gmail.com, by telephone on 0161 881 3744 – or by post:

AFWR, JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Avenue, Whalley Range, Manchester M16 0BG

Businesses/groups who sign up will receive a signed laminated copy of the Charter to display in their premises.

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'Let's Go Shopping' close-up

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Photo from Age-friendly Old Moat’s Take a Seat initiative