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he launch of Southside couldn’t be happening at a better time, our area is booming and this is anexciting time for businesses and residents alike.

Our £400 million airport tramline has just celebrated its first birthday with thousands of passengersmaking a grand total of 1.88 million journeys since the line opened last year.

July saw the opening of Wythenshawe’s brand new £6 million transport interchange, the next link in the chainof regeneration for Wythenshawe and South Manchester. Built by local apprentices it has been about jobsand employment from the outset.

Those of us who live and work in Wythenshawe have always known what a great location our garden city is, itnow appears that this is reaching a much wider audience. In June the M22 postcode featured in the top tenpostcodes in the Country for house price increases.

In the same month the airport announced £1billion worth of investment in its transformation programme.Doubling the number of airport jobs to 40,000 within 30 years and adding 10m annual passengers in 10years.

MediPark, created by the University Hospital of South Manchester is aiming to attract major life science andmedical research companies, with hopes that by 2026, it will employ around 4,500 people.

Finally only last month during President Xi Jinping's visit to Manchester a £130m 'China Cluster' was announced to lure Far East firms to AirportCity, as part of our £800m business park project.

It is a fantastic story of renewed confidence in our area. I hope that Southside, as well as celebrating the ongoing achievements and successesof South Manchester, will be able to play its part in connecting local residents to the jobs and opportunities being generated by our amazingrenaissance.

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ith the onset of New Year, why not make one of yourresolutions to be that 2016 will be the year when youembark on a new job and career?

On 11 December 2016, there is a ‘Get Ready to Get Hired’event being held at Wythenshawe Forum. It presents an exclusiveopportunity for residents in M22 and M23 to get the help andadvice about how they can claim one of these jobs forthemselves.Following this, on 13 January 2016, Manchester Airport will beholding a Jobs Fair, where there will be 2,500 skilled/non-skilledroles available on part-time and full-time basis. The Get Ready to Get Hired event will deliver help and guidanceon CV writing, presentation tips, interview skills and travel advice.Those who attend will be able to pre-register for the Airport JobsFair for exclusive early access, since it is envisaged a large numberof people will be interested in attending this event.Make sure you put these dates in your diary so that 2016 is theyear you take control of your working life. For further information visit www.wythenshawejobs.co.uk or call Emma Molloy on 0161 219 6465.

Welcome to this, the first issue of Southside magazine, the publication for everyone living, working or with an interest inWythenshawe and Northenden.

Southside will deliver local news, views and information to the thousands of people that call M22 and M23 ‘home’, and to thelarge numbers of businesses that thrive and grow there.

Significant investment from both the private and public sectors have been – and continue to be – pumped into M22 and M23,providing jobs and career opportunities for local residents - and for others from outside its borders.

Airport City; the growing numbers of passengers and freight flying into and from Manchester Airport, and the associated positiveknock-on effects for local businesses can’t be ignored. And it is opportunities like these that have helped Wythenshawe andNorthenden grow into the substantial commercial hub it is today.

A number of local enterprises have their roots in Wythenshawe and Northenden – and are often headed up by success stories.Businesses such as: Brodericks; Cardinal Maritime; Timpson; Bespoke Cleaning Company, Chevron and others have all thrived inthe M22 and M23 postcodes, encouraging the ‘can do’ attitude Wythenshawe and Northenden people are famous for.

Add to these a variety of actors, musicians, sports people and personalities, and it’s not difficult to see why companies andorganisations see the wealth of potential in the towns inhabitants.

Southside will promote everything that is positive about Wythenshawe and Northenden, and there is much to be proud of, solet’s get the message out!

The next issue of Southside comes out in March 2016, send us your news and events by 10 February.

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Message from the Editor

Serving the Local Community at Wythenshawe Hospitalythenshawe Hospital benefits from several busy cafés which provide an invaluable service for patients, visitors & staff. The Royal VoluntaryService café (formerly WRVS) is run mainly by volunteers and can be found just inside the Main Outpatients Entrance.

There are many reasons why people volunteer, for example: to get out and meet people; to give something back to the local community;unemployed and hoping to move towards paid work. Our café provides excellent experience of retail, fast food and customer service.

We provide our volunteers with a wide range of training and support. Our profits support the nationwidework of the Royal Voluntary Service which provides practical solutions for elderly people struggling withloneliness and isolation.

If you would like to find out more, please contact - via our website:www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

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Thousands of jobs just waiting for YOU in 2016

irport City Manchester is one of the most exciting businessdestinations in development today, and one of the mostsignificant in the UK since the 2012 Olympic Park.

Comprising five million sq ft of premium office space, hotels,advanced manufacturing, logistics facilities and ancillary retail.Situated adjacent to Manchester airport, it is perfectly positioned forthe UK, Europe and the world and is expected to bring a significantnumber of jobs to the area.

In October, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the airport,Airport City Manchester launched a £130m International BusinessCluster, which aims to appeal to companies from far and wide, butparticularly from the Far East.

His Excellency, Xi Jinping and Prime Minister David Cameron,witnessed the launch of the Cluster, which will provide a commercialbase for Chinese and other international businesses arriving in the UKand offering a wide range of high quality office premises.

The new cluster consists of two areas, Wuhan Square, whichcomprises 200,000 sq ft of BREEAM ‘Excellent’ offices, servicedapartments and retail accommodation, in a 4 building cluster, each 6 storeys in height; and Shenzhen Gardens, three storeys of 15,000 sq ft, BREEAM ‘Excellent’, Grade A office accommodation.

Airport City Manchester is a joint venture partnership that bringstogether Manchester Airports Group (MAG), Beijing ConstructionEngineering Group (BCEG), Carillion PLC, the Greater ManchesterPension Fund (GMPF) and Development Manager, Argent.

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Airport City jobs will be welcome across Wythenshawe

Would you like to learn how to commuicnate with Deaf people, or make your business more accessible.

British Sign Language ClassesLevel 1, Level 2 & Level 3

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Nacro Greater Manchester Outdoor Learning working in Wythenshawe

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Boy band stars at the Addy

More than 100 local youngsters turned out to meet and greet the band who played a series of theirnew songs as well as spending time talking to young people.

The band members Kris, Craig and Jay, originally from Manchester, make no secret of their similarbackgrounds to the young people who Manchester Young Lives works with everyday and say theyare thrilled to be supporting the charity and admire its work.

The band who recently came runners up in Britain’s Got Talent, are headlining a fundraising concern on 17th December in Manchester atDeansgate Locks with all proceeds going to support the charity.

For enquiries about tickets please contact: info@racethehorizon.co.uk

Youth charity, Manchester Young Lives wasrecently delighted to host rising stars boy band‘Race the Horizon’ at the Addy Young Person’sCentre in Wythenshawe.

Nacro Greater Manchester Outdoor Learningdelivers quality outdoor learning for schools,colleges, the voluntary sector and thecommunity working with children, youngpeople and adults. It provides a range of fun,adventure and challenging inclusive activitieswhich ensure an holistic approach to outdoorLearning.

Where are we based?Based in Wythenshawe Park Horticultural &Learning centre, set in 109 hectares of openparkland in South Manchester, the parkallows Nacro to provide activities within thegrounds and has proved to be a good basefor low-level activities, events and camping.

What do our courses help with?Outdoor learning courses run by NacroGMOL, have proven to be incredibly effectivein the promotion of:

• Improving performance at school/collegeand the work place

• Personal, social and emotionaldevelopment including well being

• Team building• Skills for life & work

Why are we successful?Suitably qualified staff are committed to thepersonal, social and educational developmentof children, young people and the widercommunity.

The skills, knowledge and experience of thestaff allow the creation of meaningfullearning experiences in a positiveenvironment. Engaging groups in fun andactive reviews, participants can reflect andthink about what they have discovered aboutthemselves and others.

They are encouraged to transfer these skillsinto all areas of their lives, and staff supportindividuals in expressing and sharing feelingsand opinions, helping them develop anddiscover new choices and possibilities.

Wythenshawe Park Adventure ClubProviding fun, adventure and challengeactivities for young people aged 11-19 onSaturdays and during school holidays.

These activities are one of the most powerfuland effective tools for engaging youngpeople.

The club offers a wide range of adventureoptions, including: mountain biking; cycling;kayaking; canoeing; raft building,orienteering and team building.

Other activities include: indoor andoutdoor climbing gorge walking;mountaineering; scrambling, camping andresidential experiences. The Adventure Clubprovides personal development opportunitiesby improving well-being and skills for life andwork through fun, adventure and challenge.

To get involved, contact gmol@nacro.org.ukTel: 0161 371 5363

Nacro GMOL Bike Club: provides cyclingevents, bike mechanic workshops andcommunity cycle rides every Sunday.

The D of E Award CentreWe provide an open Award centre for youngpeople aged 14 – 24 The Open D of E Centreis a place where youngster can complete aDuke of Edinburgh’s Award.

A D of E programme is a real adventure frombeginning to end, Youngsters just need to beaged between 14 and 24 and realise there’smore to life than sitting on a sofa playingvideo games.

For more information, Tel: 0161 371 5363 dofe@nacro.org.uk

Spread the cost of Christmas with one of o ordable loans

Join online today atwww.manchestercreditunion.co.uk

Or call into our Wythenshawe branchUnit 1E Haletop, Wythenshawe Civic Centre, M22 5RN

See our website for all branch locations

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Manchester Credit Union expands its serviceshousands of Wythenshawe residents are already members ofManchester Credit Union, whose branch is situated in the middleof Wythenshawe civic centre. Credit unions are a great place to

save, with free life insurance which doubles your savings shouldtragedy strike. Why not start saving now in our Christmas Club?

You can also access affordable loans, for anything from Christmas, tothat new car or kitchen. Over the years. local people have saved£millions in interest each year by using the credit union, instead ofother expensive alternatives, such as pay weekly stores. A loan fromMCU gives you the cash to buy things at a discount, instead ofpaying through the nose elsewhere.

The Wythenshawe branch is about to have a makeover in order tomake room for a new apprentice. Anyone interested in this positionshould contact info@manchestercreditunion.co.uk

The credit union, which has been serving Wythenshawe residents foralmost 20 years, now has a new customer service point at SaleWaterside on Mondays from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

Manchester Credit Union also opened its first ever branch inManchester city centre, with a special ceremony on InternationalCredit Union Day.

The branch was opened by Julie Hesmondhalgh, well known for herrole as Hayley Cropper in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. Julie,who lives within Manchester Credit Union’s common bond, signedup for credit union membership at the official opening.

Christine Moore, Manchester Credit Union Chief Executive, said:“We were delighted to have opened our new flagship city-centrebranch and head office on International Credit Union Day.

“This year’s theme, ‘People Helping People’, embraces thelongstanding credit union philosophy on which credit unions in Britainare founded. Together with other credit unions across the GreaterManchester City Region we are offering a real financial alternative topeople across the city.”

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anchester Airport is like a small town, open seven days aweek, 365 days a year, and employs around 20,000 peoplein a wide variety of jobs ranging from retail and catering, to

security and aircraft handling.

To help local people find work on the site, it has developed anAirport Academy which, in the last four years, has helped nearly1000 people to find work, via courses that often have an 80%success rate. The Academy offers a wide range of training, from CVwriting assistance to fully accredited qualifications, presenting job-seekers with the skills they need to go to work.

Designed to equip people of different backgrounds and abilitieswith the confidence, support and knowledge needed to workwithin the unique environment of a busy International Airport, TheAirport Academy presents employers with fully preparedcandidates that are matched to Manchester Airport vacancies.

The Airport Academy has developed close links with on-siteemployers, offering candidates unique advice on application andinterview.

On 13 January, 2016, the Academy will be a part of a Jobs Fair,where there will be a hugenumber of skilled/non-skilledroles available on part-timeand full-time basis, many ofwhich will be permanent.

If you would like to work in:

• Customer service – retail/ passenger services/hotel andhospitality/food and beverage positions

• Manual work - baggage handling/HGV/coaches/valetparking/warehousing/ cleaning/security roles

the experienced team at The Airport Academy can guide youthrough the process towards the jobs best suited to youraspirations, skills and experience.

The Academy team have been successful in placing more than170 people into work within the airport in recent months andyou could easily be one of them.

To find out more call : 0161 489 3907/4527 and speak to Natalie or Mike

The Airport Academy, Upper Level Rail Station, Manchester Airport, M90 3RR

Email: airportacademy@stockport.ac.uk

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Visit our Wythenshawe Office at:Suite 5, The Civic Centre,

Wythenshawe, Town Centre,Manchester M22 5RQ

We have specialists in the following areas to help you:

• CRIMINAL DEFENCE• FAMILY AND CHILDREN LAW

• HOUSING• PERSONAL INJURY

• IMMIGRATION & NATIONALITY

Tel: 0161 834 3114www.platthalpern.co.uk

24 Hour Police Station Call Out 07977 402020

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Citizens Advice advises spendingcaution in run-up to ChristmasAt Christmas it’s all too easy to find yourself starting 2016 in debt.Citizens Advice Manchester has some top tips to avoid paying forChristmas this time next year.

• Work out how much you are going to spend – and stick to it.

• Remember that rent, mortgage, utility bills, and other existingdebts still have to be paid.

• If you need more money, don’t run up an overdraft withouttalking to your bank first.

• Check for hidden extras in credit agreements. Interest-free creditsounds attractive, but if you don’t pay on time, or miss apayment, you could have to pay more.

• Be wary of extended warranties; the cost of repairs could be lessthan the cost of the warranty.

A crucial thing to consider is…don’t buy from unauthorised tradersand don’t borrow from unauthorised lenders.

To get in touch with Citizens Advice Manchester you can visitwww.citizensadvicemanchester.org which provides a wealth ofinformation and factsheets.

Alternatively telephone 03444 111 222; the team may be able tosolve your problem over the phone or make you an appointment ata range of venues in Wythenshawe.

Or drop into the Information Hub at Manchester Town Hall, Monday– Friday between 9.30am and 2.30pm.

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The Airport Academy - getting people into work

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The refurbishment project, valued at £250,000, will see the creation of a brand newperformance space downstairs. In addition, there will be new state of the artTechnogym and Escape Fitness equipment throughout and new décor to bring abrighter, more modern feel. The number of equipment stations will increase by 25across the existing gym and new performance space.

The leisure element of the centre is managed on behalf of the Trust by GLL, underthe Better brand.

Andy King, Regional Director, said: “We are delighted to be partnering withWythenshawe Forum Trust on this project. Eddie Flanagan and his team at the Trustare passionate about the local community and in bringing first class facilities toWythenshawe.

“This project will certainly enhance what is currently available and we look forwardto welcoming new and old customers along to what will be one of the best gyms inManchester. It will be a great addition to the already fantastic community facility atthe Forum.”

The gym will reopen at 9am on Saturday 12th December. Members are able to useany other Better leisure centre in Manchester during this period at no extra cost.

forum gym

For further details and up to date progress of the project

visit www.better.org.uk/forum

Work has started on an exciting new gym project at

the Forum Centre which will completely transform the

current health and fitness offer.

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A taste of things to comeForum Flavours, managed by artisan caterers Obson & Co, has had a makeover with new furniturealready in place and a variety of modern menus. All food is freshly prepared by the onsite chefs,who also cater for private functions and business meetings or large-scale events.

Choose from deli sandwiches, the well-stocked salad bar, snacks and hot meals, with breakfastavailable from 8.00am. The cafe serves the Paddy & Scotts premium coffee range.

Afternoon tea is served from 2.00pm and is accompanied by a tempting range ofhome-cooked tray bakes, cookies and cakes.

More than a libraryThe Forum Library is a hub of activity – a peaceful havenfor reading, research or surfing online – and also a homefor family activities, events, clubs and meetings.

One of the busiest libraries in Manchester, many activities onoffer are designed to encourage young readers embrace and enjoy a lifelong loveof reading. Not just for community, Forum Library offers excellent businessresources through membership – onsite reference library, inventor’s informationpoint and the 24-hour online Cobra (Complete Business Reference database).

New for 2015 is the ‘Maker’s Area’ facility that encourages creativity, freethought, and problem solving. Customers have free use of equipment such as a 3D printer, AppleMac computers, programming software, tablets, Smart TV, 3D doodle pens, a sewing machine andmuch more.

The Summer Reading Challenge was completed by 228 children, with the winner of the city-widechallenge coming from Northenden. This is just one of the many diverse events hosted by thelibrary... family learning festivals, Grand Day Out Easter egg hunt, U3A presentations, exotic animalhandling, and even the occasional book signing!

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Expanding horizonsThe latest addition to onsite services is Forum Travel, located just inside the library. A coach travelspecialist, the knowledgeable staff can sort out any requirement for trips out around the region,for city breaks on a nationwide basis, or for luxury travel to European destinations.

As agents for National Express and National Holidays, Shearings, Super Break, Alfa, Bullocks andmore, Forum Travel has regular promotions and deals across all operators. They also sell coachand rail cards for travel in the UK.

Christmas promotions are available for London shopping trips, Edinburgh Christmas markets andother UK cities.

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Cardinal Maritime’s expansion move should bring new jobs to Wythenshawe

ocal logistics firm Cardinal Maritime isset to spread its roots after buying aneighbouring property firm.

The Wythenshawe-based business hasswooped for Austrian-owned Promoa GMBH,in a move that gives it ownership of awarehouse on Harling Road, along with 2.8acres of prime development land which isless than a kilometre from the company’shead office, on Leestone Road.

The 40,000 sq. ft. property on Harling Roadis a Grade II listed building, which wasdesigned and completed in 1942 to garage100 Greater Manchester Buses. During theSecond World War, the Ministry of AircraftProduction seconded the building and used itas a site to assemble wings for the AvroLancasters.

Prior to the purchase, Cardinal Maritime weretenants of the Harling Road building forthree years.

It is currently used as storage for its CardinalPlus ‘3PL’ clients, who range from importersof toys, fashionwear, furniture, homeappliances and many other consumerfocused items.

Brian Hay, Cardinal Maritime’s ChiefExecutive, said: “Growing up inWythenshawe, I would pass the Harling Roadbuilding on the bus and I was intrigued by itsart-deco style and the history associated withit. It may sound romantic, but I am thrilled toown it now.

“Our 38,000 sq. ft. head office and HarlingRoad facilities are at full capacity, it was vitalthat we looked for additional space. The 2.8acres next to the existing building will allowus to build our third facility in theWythenshawe area.”

The company aims to construct a 50,000plus sq. ft warehouse facility on the site andis expected to create a further 20 jobs.

Mr Hay, added: “As a company, we arecommitted to the local area and developinglocal talent. Our aim is to train and inspirethe next generation of freight professionalshere in Wythenshawe.

“The Cardinal Maritime Academy currentlyhas a number of apprentices, and I workwith local schools and colleges as a mentor.My assigned mentee from the localManchester Enterprise Academy (MEA),whom I spent over six months mentoring,has just joined Cardinal Maritime in a fulltime role.”

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eal Food Wythenshawe is a five-year,£1million Big Lottery fundedcommunity food campaign that was

launched in September 2012, with matchfunding from key partners inthe public, private andvoluntary sector inManchester.

The project came about fromthe successful campaign thatwas created to challenge theoutdated and negativeimages of the community of Wythenshawe.

Jacqueline Naraynsingh - Real FoodProgramme Manager, said: “The mainaim of this Project is to inspire the people ofWythenshawe - which covers an area of 11square miles and 83,751 people - about thefood they eat, with a slogan of ‘Grow it.Cook it. Eat it!’”

From plant to plate, the campaign, which isled by Wythenshawe Community HousingGroup (WCHG), encourages and supportsresidents to take control over what they andtheir families eat by promoting ways thatpeople can grow their own produce, learn tocook healthy, economical meals using local,seasonal produce. It demonstrates thathealthy eating and ‘real food’ is possible for

everyone, regardless of age, budget, abilityor how much time you have to spare.

Working in partnership with The ManchesterCollege, Real FoodWythenshawe hasestablished a ground-breaking Geodome, aninnovative sustainablefood system whichsupplies healthy food tothe college cateringcourses as well as

enhancing awareness of connectionsbetween food, health and climate change –a living classroom.

The Real Food Team is developing aprogramme of educational tours and visits toexperience the sciencearound growing foodin a more sustainableway. The Geodomewill demonstratemodern andexperimental growingtechniques includingaquaponics,hydroponics, vermi-culture andfungi-culture.

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“ I like to inspire people about the food they eat.”

@realfoodteam Real Food Wythenshawe

Why Cheadle HulmeSchool?

ach child is unique – and so is their educational journey.

Whether joining Cheadle Hulme School at the beginning of thatjourney in our wonderful Reception class, entering the Senior

School aged 11, or joining us for the final crucial Sixth Form years, it isthe individual child that we see and educate.

Each child is a learner who has their own strengths, skills and talents,as well as those areas where they feel less confident or which they findmore demanding. Our job is to foster personal confidence, developskills and enable each individual to fulfil their academic potential.

We aim to achieve this through a challenging, dynamic and relevanteducation which values individual effort, active engagement,collaborative learning and which deepens thinking andcommunication skills.

At Cheadle Hulme School, we believe that it is our role to provide eachchild with the skills and opportunities to help them to make the verybest of their journey: to challenge them academically, to give themopportunities for personal and social development, leadership andcommitment to service, preparing them to be the best that they can be.

Why CHS? Find out for yourself by contacting our AdmissionsTeam on 0161 488 3345, or at admissions@chschool.co.uk, toarrange a personal tour.

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Job interview and nothing towear... Smart Works can helpf you are a woman with a confirmed job interview, SmartWorks will give you a complete outfit (yours to keep) andadvice on how to get the job.

At Smart Works, we dress and train women for interview. We seeyou when you have a confirmed job interview lined up, and helpyou look great, feel confident and get the job. Each appointmentlasts about two hours. In that time, we will give you a completeoutfit, chosen especially for you, and one-to-one advice andtraining.

We have an expert, experienced and welcoming team who knowhow to work with you to give you the best possible chance ofgetting the job. Our high quality clothes are donated by otherworking women or come direct from our retail partners.

Smart Works has a long track record of success.

Over the last five years, we have dressed, trained and helpedalmost 6000 women back into work. In 2014, 59% got the job.

We would love to welcome you to Smart Works. To book anappointment, simply ask your employment adviser at a Job CentrePlus, Work Programme provider, housing association or otherorganisation to call us.

All we ask is that you have a job interview lined up. We will thenmake the booking over the phone and give you a time to comeand see us. It is as simple as that.

Ask your employment adviser to call and book yourappointment on 0161 974 0669.

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Edward is a Sports Scholar and has played with the First XI Cricket Team from a young age, alongside captaining the U15 Football Team, playing at fly half on the Rugby Squad and competing with Cheshire County Cricket Club.

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ementia Friendly Swimming sessions have taken place atWythenshawe Forum this year and are part of a health project tobuild a network of dementia friendly pools for people affected by

the condition.

Delivered in partnership with the Amateur Swimming Association andManchester City Council, the Dementia Friendly Swimming project ispart of a wider public health campaign to create dementia friendlycommunities across England.

Manchester is one of the first areas in the country to pilot the projectand has almost 4,000 people living with the condition.

What is a Dementia Friendly Swimming session?The swimming sessions focus on the needs of those living withdementia and their carers. They offer the opportunity to socialise andswim in a safe and supportive environment with trained staff on hand.

At Wythenshawe Forum, this has meant increasing staff awarenessand understanding of the condition. Key staff have attended in-depthdementia awareness training, delivered by the Alzheimer’s Society, andthere are opportunities for others to attend a Dementia Friendsworkshop.

The centre is also looking at how it can create a dementia friendlyenvironment. This may include additional signage, making groupchanging areas available, providing an allocated area in the pool toswim during sessions or creating a quiet area where people attendingcan go if needed.

The initiative is already proving popular, enabling those affected bydementia and their carers to enjoy quality time together and tomaintain their fitness and wellbeing levels.

Dementia Friendly swims take place every Friday at WythenshaweForum, 1.00-2pm.

If you are affected by the condition or are caring for someone whodoes and you enjoy swimming, why not come along and try asession?

Please contact Catriona Sudlow on 07583 134810 or atcatriona.sudlow@swimming.org for further details or toarrange attendance.

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obcentre Plus is workingclosely with employers tooffer jobs that are

suitable for local residents. InWythenshawe, the Jobcentreon Wavell Road will behosting a Jobsfair onThursday 3rd December, thefirst of many similar events wherelocal employers will be promoting their job vacancies.

If you are currently receiving an out of work benefit ask yourWork Coach about this event.

There will also be great opportunities for eligible residents togain worthwhile work experience. If you are receiving an out ofwork benefit, the barrier preventing you from getting a jobmight be a lack of recent work experience. But if you can’t getthe job then how do you gain the experience?

Let Jobcentre Plus help you to break out of this catch-22situation by finding you a suitable placement that will put youon the first step to a better future.

Jobcentre Plus recently re-launched their Manchester andCheshire Twitter accounts. We share information on local jobs,advice, events and opportunities between 8am and 11pm, 7days a week.

How do I find jobs? Getting started is easy. Simply searchonline for @JCPinManchester or @JCPinCheshire usingyour smartphone, tablet or computer and then click thislink: https://twitter.com/jcpinmanchester.

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he Forum Library has lots of resources to help you get yourbusiness started, and take the next steps to success. Thenew Maker Space area has a range of business information

from books on starting up to databases to help you targetcustomers, research your market or find out about protectingyour idea.

If you’re a library card holder you can access the COBRAdatabase from home too. The Complete Business ReferenceAdvisor has thousands of factsheets for anyone running abusiness with information on tax, insurance, managing staff, etc,plus the Business Opportunity Profiles clearly explain the issues ofstarting up for hundreds of different small business types.

What you might be surprised to find is some of the newtechnology available to use. Would-be designers can use thesoftware on the iMac to create new marketing campaigns, editvideo, record audio, as well as design in “3D” using GoogleSketchUp. But it doesn’t stop there: a 3D printer can turn yourideas into reality! And the new Sprout PC is perfect for creativesto manipulate images and designs using the in-built 3D scanner.

The new “maker space” has a layout that can be adapted tomeetings, networking sessions, seminars and workshops. Recentevents have included a talk by Carla Taylor from Penelope’sKitchen at Media City, and a live screening from Londonfeaturing Deborah Meaden from Dragon’s Den as part of GlobalEntrepreneurship Week.

With access to PCs, wi-fi and the resources at theBusiness & Intellectual Property Centre at Central Library,it’s a great place to do business.

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Fancy a day out with the kids –have a look at some of these...

MANCHESTER GAMES – WHATS ON! Tuesday 4-6pm at Newall GreenHigh School - Football, for13-19 years (Free)

Tuesday 6-8pm atWythenshawe SportsClub, Cricket, table tennis,football for 13-19 years (Free)

Thursday 7-9pm at NorbrookYouth Centre, WCHG youthclub and sports session for 13-19 years (Free)

Saturday 5-8pm atWythenshawe Forum, Gym,swim & football for 11-19 years(Free)

Saturday 4-5pm atWythenshawe Forum, Girls onlyBasketball for 13-19 years (Free)

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YOUTH CLUBS INWYTHENSHAWEBIDEFORDBideford Drive, BaguleyTuesday 6.30pm – 9.00pm / 13-19 years

NORBROOKBordley Walk, WythenshaweThursday 6.30pm – 9.00pm /13-19 years

WOODVILLESale Road, Northern MoorFriday 6.30pm – 9.00pm / 13-19 years

YOUTH HUBBenchill Road, WythenshaweMonday, Wednesday &Thursday 6.30pm – 8.30pm /11-19 years

LIFESTYLE CENTREPortway, Woodhouse ParkMonday, Wednesday & Friday –7.00pm – 9.30pm / Senior Club13-19 yrs Monday & Friday – 4.30pm – 6.30pm / Junior Club 10-12 yrsTuesday – 6.00pm – 8.00pm /Disability Club 11-25 yrs

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PARENTS AND TODDLERSSESSIONSManchester Health AcademyMoor Road, WythenshaweTel 0161 998 3992Wednesday 9.15am – 11am(Term time only)