A Handbook for Cultural Engagement with Older Men

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The presence of older men within activities at the Whitworth, or lack of, has been apparent for some time.

Despite being in Manchester, a city known nationally and internationally for its Age Friendly credentials, older men still fall into a minority within such activities at the gallery.

Through conversations with fellow programmers from other cultural organisations, big and small, it became clear this was not just a problem in Manchester.

http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=24251

http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/learn/adults/agefriendly/

Helping victims find the support they need

Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd has launched a new website for victims and survivors of crime in Greater Manchester.

The website brings together information about victims services and the criminal justice system under one roof. People can call a helpline, read practical advice and information, or search an online directory to find details of a local support service. All at a time that suits them and regardless of when the crime took place or whether it was reported to police.

The website can be found here: www.gmvictims.org.uk

The website officially launched on 22 October 2015. This is the first version of the site, feedback is being invited from people who have been a victim of crime and other key stakeholders to make improvements in the coming weeks and months.

Putting victims of crime at the heart of service design and delivery
Tony is responsible for commissioning services for victims and survivors of crime in Greater Manchester. This website is just the first step in a journey which designed to radically transform the way victims services are delivered in Greater Manchester, putting victims and survivors of crime at the heart of service design and delivery.

If you would like more information, or have any feedback on the site, contact Kate Leach on 0161 793 3020 or email: info@gmvictims.org.uk.

(News report from Manchester Community Central)

Links to job search and volunteering websites

Whalley Range High School Vacancies:

http://www.wrhs1118.co.uk/vacancies/  

Latest Local Vacancies from Jobcentre Plus

www.gov.uk/jobsearch  

Chorlton Job Centre on Twitter: see all the latest opportunities!

@CHORLTONJCP  

Manchester Job Centre Plus: all the Manchester jobs/opportunities in one place

@JCPinManchester

Sharing jobs, events & essential careers advice for Manchester, Salford, Trafford & beyond! Tweets by Linda, Steve & Gill. With you Mon-Fri 9-5

APPRENTICESHIPS: As employees, apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships are available in more than 190 roles across a wide variety of industry sectors.

These range from accountancy and business administration to construction, engineering, manufacturing – and many more. For more information please visit http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/  

Current Vacancies in Schools: http://manchester.eteach.com/Jobs.aspx  

 Twitter: Follow your council jobs for updates: @yourcounciljobs

Manchester Evening News Fish 4 Jobs: http://manchester.fish4jobs.co.uk/

Guardian Jobs: http://jobs.theguardian.com/jobs/

Facebook Links:

Manchester Event Volunteers – Official,

National Careers Service,

National Apprenticeship Service (NAS),

UK Digital Champions,

Volunteer Centre Manchester – Official,

Manchester National Trust Volunteers,

Back on Track Manchester,

Trinity House Community Resource Centre,

Gmcvo,

CSV UK,

The Money Advice Service,

Forever Manchester,

Visit Manchester,

Manchester Libraries,

Manchester City Library,

Business in the Community,

Blue Orchid,

The Social Media Surgery,

Manchester City Council

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.
Reading Champions Leaflet A5_v1
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/