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.
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…
“Happy Birthday Alexandra Park!â€
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
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.
Photo from Age-friendly Old Moat’s Take a Seat initiative
“Our 18th Celebrate Festival took place on Saturday June 27th, 2015, with the theme
Light up Your Life – in recognition of the global International Year of Light Festival 2015.
We are grateful to Rev. Robert Boulter for agreeing to let us hold Celebrate 2015 at the St Margaret’s Centre and Playing Fields on Brantingham Road.
The original plan was to hold the event during the solstice with 6 different themes representing dance, faith, the environment, learning, space and participation, but due to venue unavailability, the date was put forward a week. Nonetheless we went ahead as planned – and the sun shone on the beautiful grounds of the St Margaret Centre…”
Please contact us if you’d like to submit an article for the September issue: news, reviews, photos and details of upcoming activities/events.
We would particularly like to hear from young people – so if you know anyone who might be interested – or if you are a local young person with something to say – please get in touch!
We are also busy producing the Celebrate Festival Report: if anyone has any photos of this year’s event please share with us: your work will be acknowledged in the Report 🙂
Many thanks to Anthony Morris who once again took on the role of Celebrate Photographer for 2015.
