The Wythenshawe Directory - 'Over 50s'
Wednesday Social Club
Meetings are held at the Terry Dowling Centre, 260 Brownley Road every Wednesday 1.00pm – 3.00pm. Price: £1
Contact Details
Name: Joan Parker
Phone: 437 3184
University of the Third Age (U3A)
• Bridge group • Discussion group • Current and world affairs
Contact Details
Name: J Hazlehurst
Address: 5 Orton Road Northern Moor M23 0LE
Phone: 998 1768
St Lukes Lunch Club
Wednesday lunch club from 12.00 noon – 2.30pm for people who are over 60 and live in Wythenshawe. Low cost, nutritious and healthy meals provided and appropriate activities which will enhance the well being of each individual. Disabled Access.
Contact Details
Name: Sue Jenkins
Address: St Luke’s Community Hall Brownley Road Benchill Wythenshawe M22 4PT
Phone: 286 2201
Email: susan.jenks2@ntlworld.com
South Manchester Over 50’s Sessions
Woodhouse Park Allotments at Maesmore Road, Wythenshawe. To clear 4 plots for early Spring 2008. Now in use and all welcome, free of charge, supported by expert help on Saturdays, every two-week period. Please contact Jim Canniffe for more info. Short Mat Indoor Bowling at the Lifestyle Centre, Woodhouse Park. Meets Tuesday afternoon/evening and plays [...]
Contact Details
Name: Jim Canniffe
Address: Manchester Leisure Manchester Leisure Sports Development Centre Denmark Road Hulme Manchester M15 6FG
Phone: 232 3126
Rackhouse 50 Plus Group
Talks, trips etc Meet Thurs 1.30pm – 3.00pm Limited disabled access.
Contact Details
Address: Rackhouse Community Centre Yarmouth Drive Northern Moor M23 0BT
Phone: 998 4728
Northenden Townswomen’s Guild
The guild meets on 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoons of each month from 2.00pm – 4.00pm in the Vestry of Northenden Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Northenden. We offer a programme of talks and discussions and some outings. Open to women of all ages. Annual subscription currently £24 plus a charge of 50p per meeting for [...]
Contact Details
Name: Miss Margaret Smith
Address: 4 Fairmead Road Manchester M23 0DS
Phone: 998 2319
The Gateway
Gateway Manchester is a joint service provided by Manchester Advice and Age Concern Manchester. Our purpose is to provide a gateway to services and opportunities for older people, their carers and relatives, as well as volunteers and professionals who work with them. Our advisers provide information and support on pension rights and benefits, help with [...]
Contact Details
Address: Wythenshawe Age Concern Shop 10 The Birtles Wythenshawe Town Centre M22 5RS
Phone: 234 5608
Evergreens Social Club
We cater for over-fifties, meeting each Wednesday at 2.00pm at the New Dawn Centre on Button Lane. Bingo, films, quizzes, keep fit, speakers etc. Monthly luncheon at 1.00pm (£4). No charge for admission.
Contact Details
Name: Mr J. V. Thomas
Address: New Dawn Community Centre Button Lane Northern Moor M23 OND
Phone: 905 1045
Email: jvt@ntlworld.com
Age Concern Sharston
Day Centre Service: Offers care and support and the opportunity to socialise for older people from the Wythenshawe and Northenden areas (transport available). Home Care Service: We have a dedicated team of home care staff who can provide a wide range of services to older people allowing them to maintain their independence at home. Ageing [...]
Contact Details
Name: Sally Dervan
Address: Crossacres Resource Centre 1 Peel Hall Road Wythenshawe M22 5DG
Phone: 437 0717
Fax: 436 2098
Email: age_concern@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.silverservice.org.uk
Age Concern Charity Shop
A charity shop selling new and donated clothes, books, bric-a-brac, shoes and household linens. Advice and information: Leaflets and information available on all our services and products Call 498 8616
Contact Details
Name: Margaret Bedgood
Address: 10 The Birtles Wythenshawe Town Centre Manchester M22 5RL
Phone: 437 1937
Email: margaret.bedgood@silverservice.org.uk
Website: http://www.silverservice.org.uk







