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WHAT’S ON IN THE NORTH! Welcome to the latest edition of the North Local Area Coordinator team newsletter, If you would like to write an article to be included in future newsletter’s please send it to [email protected] please send as a word document and pictures always make an article more interesting. We cannot guarantee all information sent to us will be included but we will try our best to include as much information as possible …

MACCLESFIELD SMART AREAS

Affected by sight loss? Want to meet people? Macclesfield VIP Social Group, Phone: 01625 422602

Email: [email protected]

Tuesday 6th

Technology Advice Appointments

10am to 1pm Macclesfield Eye Society, Queen Victoria St, Macclesfield, SK11 6LP

Friday 16th

Walking Group10am to 12 noon

Macclesfield Leisure Centre,Priory Lane, SK10 4AF

NEWTuesday 27th

Optilec Low Vision Focus Event

11am to 1pm Macclesfield Eye Society, Queen Victoria St, Macclesfield, SK11 6LP

Every Thursday Macclesfield VIP Social

1pm to 3pm Newbiggin Way,Longacre St, SK10 1AR

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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Dance to Health sessions start in Cheshire this month… Dance to Health is a pioneering older people’s falls prevention dance programme developed by Aesop, a charity and social enterprise. I t combines evidence-based physiotherapy with the creativity and energy of dance. Dance to Health sessions will be taking place in Macclesfield, Congleton and Crewe. I f you are an older person who has had a fall or is worried about falling, Dance to Health is a FREE and fun falls prevention session.

No Dance experience necessary!

Why not pop along to a taster session on the following dates and times… 1/ St Andrew’s Parish Hall, Crewe – Wednesday 17th J anuary, 10am-12noon 2/ Congleton United Reformed Church, Congleton - Monday 29th J anuary, 1.30pm - 3.30pm 3/ St J ohns Community Centre, Congleton - Wednesday 31st J anuary, 10am – 12 noon 4/ Crewe Lifestyle Centre, Crewe - Thursday 1st February, 2-4pm 5/ CORE (Church of the Resurrection) Community Centre, Macclesfield - Monday 5th February, 10am - 12 noon 6/ St Paul’s Parish Centre, Glegg Street, Macclesfield, Tuesday 8th March Weekly sessions will continue to run thereafter. To find out more about the programme and how to sign up for a taster session or the sessions generally call Claire Donaldson, Dance to Health Coordinator in Cheshire on 01993 870150, email [email protected] or visit www.dancetohealth.org/Cheshire


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MAC Multi-Activity Centre Tuesday Community Time FREE* Community get-together every Tuesday 14:00-16:00.

FREE* Community get-together every Tuesday 14:00-16:00

Free tea/coffee and biscuits

Enjoy being creative, knitting, jigsaws, conversation whatever floats your boat!

No need to book, just come along and make new friends.

*We do ask that you make a minimum 50p donation to our charity.

Thank you. MAC Multi-Activity Centre Goodall Street Macclesfield, SK11 7BD Phone: 01625 569556 E-mail address: [email protected]


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Talking Therapies Groups and Workshops 2018 Venue: Masonic Hall, 1 Riseley Street

Macclesfield SK10 1BW

Meet and Greet Workshop Tuesday 16th January 12:15 – 14:45

Introduction to each Group Tuesday 23rd January 12:15 – 14:25

Self-Awareness Tuesday 6th February 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 13th February 12:15 – 14:45

Mindfulness Tuesday 20th February 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 27th February 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 6th March 12:15 – 14:45




Self-Awareness Tuesday 3rd April 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 10th April 12:15 – 14:45



Social Group (lunch provided) Tuesday 1st May 12:15 – 14:45

Strong Women Tuesday 8th May 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 15th May 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 22nd May 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 29th May 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 5th June 12:15 – 14:45

Tuesday 12th June 12:15 – 14:45

Social Group (lunch provided) Tuesday 19th June 12:15 – 14.45

Mindfulness Drop-in session Tuesday 26th June 12:15 – 14:45

Meet and Greet Workshop Tuesday 3rd July 12:15 – 14:45

Introduction to each Group Tuesday 10th July 12:15 – 14:45

For all enquires contact: 07814 929 179


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MEMORIES TIMEConnecting the community together, including those with memory problems, with music, games & gentle activities.

£2 per person includes refreshmentsTuesday’s 10.00-11.30amContact Ruth: 07553566070www.openthedoor.org.uk

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Inclusive Swim / Changing

Congleton Leisure Centre

Saturday 13th January 2018

4.30 to 5.30pmwe will have use of the pool and changing facilities which will afford mixed / supported changing if required.

We have 4 dates allocated to us currently on a trial basis:-13th Jan17th Feb3rd Mar21st April

Adults £4 / Concessions 60+ & Carers £2.40


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Disability Living Allowance Workshop

Cerebra will be holding a free workshop on using their DLA Guide.

Date: 27th February 2018

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location:

Space4Autism, 15-17 Mill Ln, Macclesfield, SK11 7NN

The main focus of the workshop will be giving parents the skills, in conjunction with Cerebra’s DLA Guide, to be able to complete the DLA claim form. They will also learn about the issues and problem areas around claiming DLA and question whether they are getting the correct rate of benefit.

If you are interested in attending this event, then please book via:

[email protected]

Cerebra is the charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together.


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FREE WORKSHOP

"Challenging Behaviour"

Given by Geoff Evans and Living Autism

Saturday 10th March 10.00am – 1.00pm light refreshments will be provided

VENUE Space4Autism

The Space Centre, 15-17 Mill Lane, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7NN ...

People on the autism spectrum can exhibit behaviours that others find challenging Individuals with autism act in ways that people may perceive as aggressive or

challenging. This is often in reaction to the way they experience the world.

In this workshop Geoff will be looking at what contributes to behaviour in these in children with autism

To book your place please email [email protected]

OUR WORKSHOPS ARE FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM


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Workshop on Cerebra’s toolkit to solving problems

Cerebra will be holding a free workshop.

Date: 20th March 2018

Time: 10am – 2pm

Location:

Space4Autism, 15-17 Mill Ln, Macclesfield, SK11 7NN

The main focus of the workshop will be on how to use the toolkit to resolve commonly

occurring problems in accessing public services. Parent/carers can experience difficulties

in accessing these services and the workshop looks at these problems and at how to

develop effective strategies for resolving them. The idea behind this is that it is not in the

interest of the public bodies to have these commonly occurring problems and that most of

these are capable of being resolved without great expense to those involved. The

workshop includes a presentation on the toolkit and case studies from our LEaP project

to work through in groups to come up with solutions to certain issues.

This is an informal workshop and there is plenty of opportunity for attendees to share

their own experiences.

If you are interested in attending this event, then please contact Space4Autism on the email address below and we will send you a booking form

[email protected]

Cerebra is the charity dedicated to helping families with children with brain conditions discover a better life together.

Newsletter LOCAL AREA CO-ORDINATORWhat’s on at Belong Village?

Musical Moments Join Musical Moments for a stimulating, interactive musical workshop with music and gentle exercise. Sessions will take place from 2:30pm -3:30pm on Friday 9 February and 16 March. Cost £2 per Session; Call the village to book. 01625 508700

Art therapy

Explore your creative side in the next ‘Art for Everyone ‘therapy sessions with artist, Sharon Fowles. The next session will take place in The Venue on Tuesday 13 February and 13 March; sessions run from 2:30pm - 3:30pm. Suitable for people of all ages and abilities, sessions cost £3 each,Call Gina on 01625 508700 to book

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Switching energy providers is simple with Fairerpower

Looking at ways to save local residents money on their energy bills? Are you a local carer/ volunteer trying to save yourself money? Then look no further!

Get a quote with Fairerpower, the energy company that puts you first. You could save up to £178.381 on your annual bills simply by switching your energy supply.

Switching is simple… To see just how easy it is, head to www.fairerpower.co.uk or call 0800 408 6701 and get a quote today.

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Men in Shed open for business!

Our Men in Sheds project in Macclesfield

is open again. The Shed is open each

Monday and Tuesday, with two hour

sessions starting at 9am, 11am and 2pm.

Each session costs £4.50.

Anyone interested in the Shed can just

pop along to the shed which is located

behind our Furniture Showroom on

Henderson Street.

Just press the buzzer on the green door at

the side of the building to be buzzed

through.

The picture to the right shows one of our

new clients, Philip, proudly displaying the

bird box he has made in the Shed.

http://www.fairerpower.co.uk/


EVERGREENS

The elderly and those living alone are invited to lunch once every two months in the church rooms. For more information, please contact Simon on 01625 583251

ST CHADS HANDFORTH For more information, please contact Simon on 01625 583251LIFT - 'LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER'

These are events for ladies of all ages from any church or from no church.

For more Information please contact Margaret Wood or Gill Foulkes

LIFT 2018 Programme

Date Event

Sat.17th February11:00am - Speaker: Allison Whiteley followed by light Lunch at 12:00noon

Sat 7th April 9:30am -Breakfast - Speaker: Christel Berridge

Sat.16th June 3:00pm - Speaker: John Williams - Message Trust

Sat 4th August 3:00pm - Musical Entertainment followed by Afternoon Tea

Sat.6th October 9:30am - Breakfast - Speaker:Jill Elston

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Disley Community CentreLong Table Lunch - Laughter, sociability and good food.

Friday 23rd February 2018 @ 12.00 noon

Three-course lunch £7.00. Raffle.

All would be made very welcome.

To book a place, phone Jenny Kidd on 01663 762063.

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Affected by sight loss?

Wilmslow VIP Social Group

Tuesday 6th February Then 1st Tuesday of the month

1pm to 3pm

Wilmslow Library Phone: 01625 422602

Email: [email protected]


FRIENDS FOR LEISURE PARENT CARERS EVENTS

Carers Activity Programme Activities February 2018

Tuesday 6th Feb 1-3pm Lunch at the saw mill in Congleton - Free

Meet at the saw mill at 1-3pm (Louise)

Thursday 8th february

11-12.30 Coffee and cake at Booths in Knutsford

Meet at booths at 11.

Thursday 8th February

12-2pm Lunch at rookery Wood farmCost £3

Meet at Rookery Wood at 12noon

Wednesday12th Feb

10-12pm Coffee and cake in Chatwins in Alsager come and have a chat

10-12 meet at chatwins(louise)

Thursday 15th Feb

10.30-12.30 Knutsford carers at Knutsford Town Hall talk about EHIPs/direct payments team

10.30-12.30 meet at Knutsford Town Hall (louise)

Mon 26th February

10-12 Coffee and cake at costa coffee in Congleton - free

Meet at costa coffee in Congleton 10am

For more information or to book a place Contact Tori on 07743341981.

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Poynton VIP SocialGroup

1.30pm to 3.30pmPoynton British Legion

5th FebruaryGuide Dogs for the Blind

5th MarchThe British Red Cross

Phone: 01625 42260224


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