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WHAT'S ON?

See what services are available to support specific needs as well as some of the fun things happening around Prestwich through Autumn and as we move into December!

Download the Whats on Prestwich guide now:

Prestwich what's on 17.2.25.pdf

St Gabriels garden.pdf

NHS app.pdf

Llandudno Victorian Weekend 2025.pdf

 

 

Its been really lovely to meet so many new people and to visit some of our amazing community groups this week and we’re looking forward to seeing you next week. We’ve lots going on next week including the start of our monthly NHS app sessions – if you want to find out more about the NHS app and how to use it please email me to book your place – it’s the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:30 – 11:30 and you can join us for a social lunch afterwards if you wish.

 

This week Danielle will be back in the garden at St Gabriels from 1pm – 3pm – come along and join her and help develop a growing space.

 

Looking ahead we’re still taking reservations for our coach trip, if you’re interested please let me know so we can reserve your place.

 

And we’ve booked the courts so make sure you’ve booked your place on our walking tennis sessions in St Marys Park.

 

 

Tuesday 18 February 2025

 

Drop in and see Julie, Joanne and Susan for social Tuesdays,

 

9am - 11:30am - The Croft at St Hildas’, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. Join Joanne, Julie and Susan for a brew and chat and some nature based activities

 

1pm - 3pm - Church Lane Social drop in, Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AJ. Join Julie, Joanne and Susan our social prescribers and volunteers between 1pm - 3pm for a chatty, social afternoon. We’ll have lunch, brew and biscuits available, connect with people, find out what’s available locally, listen to guest speakers and see people from local services and organisations on your doorstep!

 

Wednesday 19 February 2025

 

St Gabriels Garden Action Day - Join Danielle from our green social prescribing team and get involved with developing the garden space. 1pm - 3pm St Gabriel’s Medical Centre, Bishops Road, Prestwich

 

Thursday 20 February 2025

 

Do you want to learn how to use the NHS app - book your place by emailing julie.marshall63@nhs.net and join our sessions 10:30am - 11:30am at The Croft, St Hilda’s Church, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich

 

Social lunch at The Croft at St Hilda’s 10:30am - 12:30pm - Come and join Julie and Michelle for a social lunch (no more than £3) at The Croft, St Hildas Church, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich

 

See you soon

 

Julie

 

We’re taking bookings for our trip to the Victorian weekend in Llandudno on Sunday 4th May – if you would like more information or to reserve your spot please let me know. We’ll be leaving Prestwich around 9:30am and will be back in Prestwich around 4:30pm.

 

 

Our What’s on locally guide for Winter 2024 is also attached with lots of information about local groups, activities and sessions you can get involved with.

As always if there is anything you are struggling with and you would like a one to one wellbeing appointment please get in touch and we will arrange

Julie and Jo 😊

 

For patients at Whittaker Lane, St Gabriel’s, Fairfax contact Julie -  Julie.marshall63@nhs.net or 07713 750 458

For patients at Longfield, The Birches, Greylands contact Joanne - Joanne.murray29@nhs.net or 07957 631 435

 

For more information please contact julie.bentley8@nhs.net or ring Julie on 07713 750 458 or ask your GP surgery or health professional to send your details.

 

Prestwich and Whitefield Wellbeing Support Pack

“Not being able to get out very much I’ve found this pack really useful in giving me something to do and feeling like a part of the community. I look forward to receiving the pack each quarter and am really pleased I’ve been asked to contribute something too”        D – Prestwich

 

The wellbeing and support pack is full of activities to keep you active, supported, entertained and create a sense of belonging. It is available each season, meaning you get 4 wonderful copies each year! 

If you require any further help or support, contact you local social prescriber Julie today and find out how a social prescriber can help you!

Download your free copy of the Prestwich and Whitefield Wellbeing Support Pack

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