WGN community group works for/with its Members (older people in M22/23). Member benefits inc. using Volunteer Drivers Scheme. Coop UK Local Cause 2024/5.
Manchester, England
Joined February 2013
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Pop down to Northenden Social Club this Sat, 24 Oct, 12-3pm for an Autumn Fun Day. Enjoy food and family-fun activities, community info (inc. cost of living support), winter wellbeing advice, blood pressure checks + lots more. Free entry, ☕ + free 🍲 soup & a roll. #AgeFriendly
ALT Community Autumn Fun Day poster. The event is at Northenden Social Club, Sat 24 Oct 2026 12-3pm. Free entry. Community info, cost of living support, winter wellness advice, age-friendly/family friendly activities. Free soup and a roll.
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The Making Manchester Fairer Community Forum is looking for new members. If you care about your neighbourhood, community or the future of our city, we'd love to hear from you.
You can learn more about the work of the Forum in this video, and apply at orlo.uk/2cmvC
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The Making Manchester Fairer Community Forum is looking for new members. If you care about your neighbourhood, community or the future of our city, we'd love to hear from you.
You can learn more about the work of the Forum in this video, and apply at orlo.uk/23h7b
Our Members have received their Oct Newsletter, featuring: news of our autumn daytrip (voted for by Members) and the launch of our new resilience resource folder. Also, Wythenshawe community news inc the new season from @NPTCPlayers & lots more. Read here: bit.ly/4y9yRxz
ALT Wythenshawe Good Neighbours Members holding up their 'My resilience matters' resource folders.
This week, some of our Members enjoyed a special, one-off treat, courtesy of @WythenshaweFC. 🙏😊 Instead of having our Tue Coffee Morning in our usual (lovely) room in the Clubhouse, they hosted us in their brand-new, and very impressive, hospitality suite! Cheers to them!
ALT Wythenshawe Good Neighbours Members enjoy their coffees in Wythenshawe Football Club's new hospitality suite.
Yesterday, at our Community Lunch, we were joined by Pete, the Scam Awareness Project Manager @AgeUKManchester. He gave a really informative talk to our Members, with lots of useful tips plus fantastic, 'take-home' resources. We've invited him back for a follow-up in a few weeks!
ALT Avoiding Scams/ Ways to protect yourself booklet - available from ageUK.
ALT ageUK Manchester's Scam Awareness Project Manager giving a talk to Wythenshawe Good Neighbours Members at their Community Lunch.
ALT ageUK Manchester's Scam Awareness Project Manager giving a talk to Wythenshawe Good Neighbours Members at their Community Lunch.
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Recycling is easy... when you know how ♻️
You can recycle plastic pots, tubs and trays in your brown bin.
Remember to remove any labels or food ⚠️
More information about what goes in which bin: orlo.uk/CR1ew
Come and see us at @AfWyth 'Ageing Well' event @ForumCentre this Thur, 24 Sept (10.30am-2.30pm). Find out about our group/services. There'll be lots of other things to do, discover and enjoy on the day! Hope you can pop along.
#AgeingWell #AgeFriendly
#AgeFriendlyWythenshawe
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For a person living with dementia, living at home can give you a sense of independence. By making some changes to your home, you may be able to continue with the routines or activities you enjoy, while staying safe and active. Read more: spkl.io/60127ubxp
Wythenshawe Good Neighbours (WGN) retweeted
Voting is open for the Manchester Cultural Welcome Award! 🎨🎸🎭
From bookshops to circus schools to community radio, this year's shortlist celebrates the places making everyone feel welcome in our city.
Vote for your favourite: orlo.uk/cultural_welcome_awa…
#McrCultureAwards
ALT MCR Culture Awards 2026. The Cultural Welcome Award: Voting now open
Wythenshawe Good Neighbours (WGN) retweeted
Can you help Fare Shop find a new home? Fare Shop, a local charity supporting nearly 1,000 people with affordable food and free produce, is urgently looking for 2–3 modest rooms within a community centre or social space. If you know of a suitable venue please get in touch.
📢 Our Sept Newsletter's here! Some WGN Members received theirs at our Community Lunch & ☕ Morning this week. WGN updates; community news; home energy saving tips for the winter; a chance for Members to vote for their preferred autumn daytrip destination! bit.ly/4cIF6AA
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If you’re worried about symptoms that may be dementia, start by talking to your GP.
The Alzheimer's Society checklist is designed to help you make a note of any symptoms and guide you in a conversation with a doctor or other health professional: spkl.io/60167OvD8
Our WGN Members enjoyed a free raffle at our Community Lunch yesterday (with 8 lucky winners)! Earlier, at our ☕ morning, we presented Barbara (one of 2 winners of our July Newsletter Football Quiz) with her fab prize. Big 🙏 @FareShareGM for providing all the items for prizes.
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Do you want to make your city cleaner and greener? 💚
Keep Manchester Tidy is here to help 🤝
We can provide equipment, guidance and even people 👷♀️
Find out more: orlo.uk/Sd8ee
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Why cook when we can do it for you? 😋🍳 Head to @treeoflifee for a hearty cooked #breakfast every Monday to Saturday, 10am–1pm, for just £5.00. Delicious food, friendly faces, and amazing value. We can't wait to welcome you! 🥓☕
It's Afternoon Tea Week UK! We celebrated at our Community Lunch today. It's all 'scone' down very nicely, as you can see! We know the importance of healthy eating but it's lovely to celebrate the tradition of afternoon tea🍰☕ . 🙏 to volunteer baker Joan for her fab🧁 cakes too
What a lovely time in Llandudno yesterday! Seaside, fresh air, fun things to do, company and treats = an uplifting tonic! ⛱️ 🐟🍟🍤🍦Didn't want to 🌊 goodbye! We offered the trip at a reduced rate, thanks to our manager's fundraising efforts and supporters' generous donations.🙏
ALT WGN Members having a fab time in Llandudno.
We're always grateful to our fantastic #volunteers. Here's Malcolm (a volunteer driver for us) and Debbie (she helps at our weekly Community Lunch and sometimes with distribution for our Newsletters/other support info). We gave them a round of applause and a thank you gift! 🙏
If you, or anyone you know, would like to find out more about volunteering opportunities with WGN, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Samantha at our office, Tel: 0161 905 3898 / email: [email protected]