http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/ Working locally for positive choices in later life en-gb Copyright (C) 2009 - 2010 by Age Concern Stockport Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:56:44 GMT Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:56:44 GMT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 2 http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/images/page/logo-print.gif http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/ 162 101 http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/october/all-together-now-2010.html This year’s All Together Now event will take place at the Town Hall on Friday 1st October 2010, and will be an opportunity for Stockport people to have a say about local support in later life. Everyone is welcome to come along to this free event. Please book early as places are available on a first come basis. For more information contact Age Concern Stockport on 0161 480 1211 or visit stockportaot.org.uk 83 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 15:42:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/march/charity-cabaret-night.html Charity cabaret night to be held at Hazel Grove Conservative Club on Thursday 25 March. Acts will include top music and comedians to entertain. A buffet will be included. All for a price of _6.50 to book please call Lucie on 0161 480 1211 75 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 8:41:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/march/action-against-burglary-roadshow-2.html Age Concern Stockport is holding an Action Against Burglary & Safety Event on Tuesday 23rd March from 1:30 to 4:00 at The Pop In Centre, Russell Morley House, Lower Hillgate, Stockport. There will be information & advice on: doorstep crime, rogue traders, burglary prevention and much more including a free buffet and goody bag. Limited places are available so to book a place please see Margaret Roebuck at the Pop In or contact Catherine Morris on 0161 480 1211 by 16th March 2010. 85 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/march/link-agm.html The LINk is holding their Annual General Meeting and Elections on Saturday 6th March 2010 at Hazel Grove Civic Hall from 11am-1pm. 86 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 15:51:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/march/action-against-burglary-roadshow.html Age Concern Stockport is holding an Action Against Burglary & Safety Event on Tuesday 23rd March from 1:30 to 4:00 at The Pop In Centre, Russell Morley House, Lower Hillgate, Stockport. There will be information & advice on: doorstep crime, rogue traders, burglary prevention and much more including a free buffet and goody bag. Limited places are available so to book a place please see Margaret Roebuck at the Pop In or contact Catherine Morris on 0161 480 1211 by 16th March 2010. 84 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 12:28:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/march/all-together-now-2010.html This year’s All Together Now event will take place at the Town Hall on Friday 1st October 2010, and will be an opportunity for Stockport people to have a say about local support in later life. Everyone is welcome to come along to this free event. Please book early as places are available on a first come basis. For more information contact Age Concern Stockport on 0161 480 1211 or visit stockportaot.org.uk 82 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 15:37:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/february/charity-cabaret-night.html All welcome to join us for a charity cabaret night to be held at Hazel Grove Conservative Club on Thursday 25 March. Acts appearing will be Fusion a male/female duo, vocalist Tony Walsh and Colin Manford will compere. A buffet will be included. All for a price of _6.00 to book please call Kay on 0161 480 1211 74 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:09:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/february/safer-living-event.html A Safer Living Event for Older People Will be held on Tuesday 2nd February 2010 from 11 am to 2 pm at Brinnington Community Centre, Hereford Road. This is a free event offering practical help, advice and giveaways to help you stay safe and meet people from your local area. Spaces are limited and must be prebooked. Contact the Neighbourhood Renewal Team on 0161 484 2034. 79 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 13:40:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/february/february-is-lgbt-history-month.html February is LGBT History Month. Throughout the month there will be displays & a programme of films at Stockport College. Pride textile photo banner will be displayed at Age Concern Stockports Pop In Centre Lower Hillgate. On the 1st February at 6:00 pm John Amaechi will be launching LGBT History Month at Stockport College. John who was born in Stockport is the first and only Britain to have a place in the U.S. Basketball Hall of Fame, he now works as a motivational speaker. 80 Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:47:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/caribbean-evening.html Saturday 23rd January 2010 at Poynton Methodist Church at 6:00 72 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:53:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/text-chill-to-60777.html Texts cost _1.50 plus standard network rate.The colder it gets the more at risk the most vulnerable older people become. Help us to help older people by texting CHILL 60777. 71 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/safer-living-event.html Join us at the Safer Living Event for Older People on Tuesday 2 Februay 2010 between 11 am to 2 pm at Brinnington Community Centre Hereford Road. Spaces are limited and must be prebooked. Contact the Neighbourhood Renewal Team on 0161 484 2034. 78 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:35:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/singing-for-health-fun.html Singing for health and fun in Reddish. Come along and learn how to breathe correctly and sing. No experience necessary. If you are interested please contact Sheila on 07769 822202 81 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/lgbt-history-month.html February is LGBT History Month. Throughout the month there will be displays & a programme of films at Stockport College. Pride textile photo banner will be on display at Age Concern Stockports Pop In Lower Hillgate. On the 1st February at 6:00 pm John Amaechi will be launching LGBT History Month at Stockport College. John who was born in Stockport is the first and only Britain to have a place in the U.S. Basketball Hall of Fame, he now works as a motivational speaker. 76 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/winter-warmth-event.html A Winter Warmth Event will be held on 19th January at Stockport Plaza from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Come along to collect your FREE Winter Warmth Pack with goodies to help you keep WARM through the Winter! 77 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:50:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/young-at-heart-edgeley.html Due to the bad weather the Young at Heart social activity on 11th January has been cancelled 73 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:22:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/heaton-moor-tai-chi.html The times for the Tai Chi classes have been changed from 1:30 - 2:30 to 1:45 - 2:45 from January 2010 70 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:34:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2010/january/human-rights-project.html Human Rights are rights that belong to all human beings without discrimination. They involve key principles such as dignity, respect, autonomy and equal treatment. The overall aim of this project is to raise awareness of human rights and to empower older people in Stockport and surrounding areas. This is an opportunity for your voice to be heard, to raise awareness about issues that are important to you. Through training sessions with the British Institute of Human Rights you will gain valuable skills, knowledge and insight into this increasingly important policy area. The project will run until August 2011, if you would like to be involved, are over 50 and are available to attend five daytime workshops in Stockport please contact Catherine Morris who will be happy to provide further information on 0161 480 1211 or email at morrisc@ageconcernstockport.org.uk. 62 Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:58:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2009/december/human-rights-introductory-meeting.html Join us on 17 December 2009 at Stockport Town Hall from 11 am to 4 pm. 63 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:31:00 GMT http://www.ageconcernstockport.org.uk/news/2009/december/christmas-carol-service.html Wednesday 16 December Age Concern Stockport's annual carol service with the band and choir from Warren Wood School will again be held at St Mary's,Market Place, Stockport from 1.00 All welcome - please join us. 55 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 9:00:00 GMT