Events
Saturday 7th September 9.45am for a 10am start - Social Walk
Meet outside Woodley Civic Hall, Hyde Road, Woodley SK6 1QG, for a walk into Haughton Dale and by the canal.
The walk will last about 2-2.5 hours.
Come along to get your steps in and meet new people! No need to book.
This walk is being run in conjunction with Life Leisure's Active Community Team. Just turn up, for a warm welcome whatever the weather!
Sunday 22nd September - Wellness Walk Up Kinder Scout
Meeting at 10.15am for a 10.30am start at: The car park, Water Meadows, Hope Rd, Edale, Hope Valley S33 7ZQ
They expect the walk to take approximately four and a half hours.
Please contact daniel.drayson@ageukstockpork.org.uk for more information.
Tuesday 24th September 10am to 12pm – Falls Prevention Drop In
At the Age UK Stockport Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB.
Falls Prevention Awareness Week is 23rd to 27th September and the aim of the week is to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and help older adults live without fear of falling.
This year’s theme is around Awareness to Action, so we are holding an information drop-in session so you can find out more about falls prevention and have a look at the KOKU app which is NHS approved and gives personalised strength and balance exercises for ageing well.
Just drop in, no need to book!
Tuesday 1st October 10.30am - 12.30pm - Celebrating the International Day of Older Persons & Age Friendly Network Meeting
at The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB.
There will be talks from Suzie Cloves, who made a sonic augmented reality (AR) trail in Edgeley, and James Wilson from Starting Point about digital support in Stockport.
There will also be cake and celebrations!
To book your place please email info@ageukstockport.org.uk or call 0161 480 1211.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday 2nd October – Welcome Wednesdays 1-3pm at Stockport College
The students at Stockport College, Wellington Road South, SK1 3UQ will be welcoming people into the college to enjoy an International Day of Older Persons (1st October) themed event! The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is a day recognised by the United Nations as an opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate the extraordinary contributions and achievements of older people.
There will be activities and afternoon tea and if previous Welcome Wednesdays are anything to go by, it will be an enjoyable afternoon!
If you would like to come along on 2nd October, please call Age UK Stockport on 0161 480 1211 or email info@ageukstockport.org.uk to book your place.
Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
Saturday 5th October 9.45am for a 10am start - Social Walk
Meeting point Vernon Park – the entrance facing British Gas, Turncroft Lane, Offerton SK1 4AR for a walk around Vernon and Woodbank Parks.
The walk will last about 2-2.5 hours.
Come along to get your steps in and meet new people! No need to book.
This walk is being run in conjunction with Life Leisure's Active Community Team. Just turn up, for a warm welcome whatever the weather!
Mondays 7th & 14th October 1-3pm - Free Improving your Wellbeing Workshops
At the Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
What is the Workshop about? This Workshop is a FREE Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) course for adults experiencing symptoms of low mood or anxiety.
How could the Workshop help? The Workshop helps you learn new skills to enable you to tackle the many challenges associated with experiencing these symptoms, you will be taught techniques and ways of managing anxiety and low mood.
Some of the topics/ techniques you will learn on the course include:
- Understanding the vicious cycle of low mood & anxiety
- How small changes to our lifestyle can have a big impact on our wellbeing.
- Relaxation & Mindfulness.
- How to improve your activity levels and in turn improve motivation.
- How to improve your sleep.
If you would like to book a place, please call 0161 480 1211 or email info@ageukstockport.org.uk
Improving Your Wellbeing Workshop- October 2024 Poster
Guidelines for Digital Event
To make sure you get the most from these groups, here are some basic guidelines to ensure it’s a positive experience for all.
- When logging onto the zoom meeting, make sure you are logged in under your own name so we know who you are and can let you in.
- During the meeting try not to speak all at once, raise your hand so we know you want to say something.
- If there are too many people talking the host will hold up a red card so one person at a time can talk.
- Remember to mute your audio when not speaking to avoid background noise.
- This is your group so please feel free to share your positive stories and ideas for discussion.
- To ensure the group is a positive experience for all please avoid using any language or terminology which may offend others. The host may ask you to leave the group if necessary.
- Please respect the confidentiality of others by not sharing personal information outside the group.
- The host may be required to report anything where they feel an individual may be of risk to themselves or others.
Thank You for your co-operation.