Changing The Record

In this episode our Pathfinders Press reporter Donna from Abbey Hey in Gorton spoke to leader of the Men's Shed group in Debdale Park and what activities they do, why it is important for the men who go along and how you can get involved.

Pathfinder Press Reporters -Bernie and Sharmian from Wigan, and June from Salford -sat down with Carmel Berke, Director of Wellbeing and Engagement at Salford Age UK, for a chat about nutrition and hydration in later life. The episode, titled Grubs Up, delves into the vital role that good eating and proper hydration play in maintaining health and independence as we age.

Kirkholt residents of all ages got together to talk about growing up in the area, what they like and enjoy about the area and what they would like to see change and hopes for the future.

Pathfinder Press Reporter Barry talks to Little Lever residents at a group organised by Age UK Bolton called You, Me and a Cup of Tea about the Little Lever area and how groups like this help them.

Pathfinder Press reporter Lorraine joined others at Exotic in Little Lever for a super club organised by Age UK Bolton for people to come together for lovely food and company. Take a listen to find out what they enjoy about it.

Pathfinder Press Reporters Chris and Andreea chatted about the wonderful Bike Library as part of the Ridgehill Together Bike Project that is open for all to use in Ridgehill in Tameside to support people to stay fit and healthy. They also spoke about how being involved in volunteering in many projects and help of other residents has supported Chris through some difficult times.  Chris and Andreea...

Our Pathfinder press reporter June from Pendleton speaks to Salford Arts Theatre about how the theatre space is a hub of activity for older people in Salford to make connections and treat it as a home from home.

Our Pathfinder Press reporter Lorraine took us to the Sew 'n' Sew community group in Smallbridge, Rochdale to meet a group of women who go along to learn sewing skills, make friends, socialising with a brew and a biscuit.  The Sew ’n’ Sews group, led by volunteer tutor Dawn Alletson, is a lively space where members make everything from practical items to fun, decorative pieces, all while picking u...

Our Pathfinder Press reporters Bill and Dorretta visit Old Trafford Cricket Ground to talk with volunteers about West Indies in the Lancashire League and about their role as a volunteer at this important landmark in Old Trafford.

Our Pathfinders Press reporter Donna from Abbey Hey in Gorton spoke to visitor at the Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester which saw people join locally, nationally and internationally. 

In this episode, we visit a special choir providing hope, friendship and support for people in Greater Manchester who have lost someone they dearly love to suicide. We speak to various members about how they got involved and the incredible impact the choir has had on their mental health.

The Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Circle run a series of lunch clubs around the borough.  They believe that events and activities for older people are really important.  Our community reporter Mark has been out to chat with people who attend the weekly session at The Strand Hub to find out why it's so well attended.

This Pathfinders podcast visits St Jude's Warm Hub in Worsley Mesnes (Wigan) to discuss the impact of the free social club for older people within the community. The Pathfinder press project is running in collaboration with The Greater Manchester Ageing in Place Pathfinder run by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. For more information about The Ageing In Place Pathfinder click here .

After a close friend died by suicide aged 18, six friends got together to mark his 40th and see what they could do to help prevent future suicides in Blackely and Moston. Hear from Toni and Ben how their goal to boost mental health led them to kick-start a Dutchy football team getting lads together, talking and tackling mental health.  Beyond the football team, Toni shares information on the chari...

In this special ‘Communities of Hope’ podcast episode we are introduced to Matriarch MCR CIC which guides women through the sacred portal of birth & postpartum so that they may break generational cycles and reclaim the art of feminine nurture in families. In this episode hosted by founder Alexa Mellor, we meet three women who share their experiences with starting a family and connecting with M...

In this podcast episode, Talking About My Generation reporter Pauline Smith chats with friend Mindy Meleyal about her experience of having a stroke and having HOPE.  Mindy is a mature lesbian who is married to Linda. She is an active member of Pride in Ageing, especially the Pocket Garden and Box of Me projects. She volunteers for the LGBT Foundation as a counsellor and as a wellbeing adviser. In...

People facing divorce, people moving to a new area, people growing older: these are ordinary life experiences that can have an extraordinary impact on our wellbeing.  Join Jean Byrne as she meets people who have found hope at Longford Park, choirs, allotments and beyond.  Feeling inspired to take that first step to try something new? Click here for more details on Friends of Longford Park and clic...