Age UK run quite a few diverse and interesting schemes for older people throughout the Manchester area including:

Ageing Well - Tea and Tinker

Are you a cycling enthusiast interested in learning how to service and repair your bike? Age UK are currently running `Tea & Tinker’ groups at their Crossacres Day Centre, on the last Thursday of every month.

The groups are led in partnership with Manchester Bike Kitchen and Groundwork Greater Manchester. Call 0161 4370 717 for more details.

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/Manchester

Email: Zoe.Jones@ageukmanchester.org.uk

Men in Sheds – Wythenshawe

Age UK’s Men in Sheds group is for older men who want to use their woodworking talents, learn new skills and make new friends. The groups are held every Wednesday, 10am-12pm.

Location: Crossacres Care Centre Call 01614 370717 for more info

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/Manchester

Email: Maria.Williams@ageukmanchester.org.uk

Digital inclusion Free Online Workshop

This online group can help older people boost their technical skills for everyday activities like safe online shopping and sharing photos.

Call 01613 024129 for more info

Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester

Email: richy.campbell@ageukmanchester.org.uk

Ageing Well

This group is held is a variety of locations including Openshaw, Harpurhey, Brunswick and many more locations throughout the Greater Manchester area - please see the website for more details: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester

Age UK offer a range of activities across the city for older people to share their skills and knowledge and learn new ones in peer led, social groups. Sessions include lunch clubs and after lunch activities such as cards, quizzes, arts and crafts

To find out more and join in, call Age UK's Advice Line on 0161 833 3944 or email enquiries@ageukmanchester.org.uk