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I've been working in the health and wellbeing sector for over 10 years and I have always been passionate about helping people live their best lives.
The Ageing in Place project was a perfect fit to help me achieve this, being over 50 is no reason to not continue to be part of the community and with this project I am able to solve the barriers, deliver more activities and make Moorside an age-friendly place to live.
A little about me: I have lived in Bury all my life, so I hold a very special connection to the project. My hobbies and interest involve playing football once a week, I'm a keen snooker player and like to relax by taking my dog out for a long walk. I love dogs so if you ever see me walking around the Lido or Clarence Park, please say hello so I can meet you and your dog.
The project is based around 3 questions:
What do you like about Moorside?
How can we improve Moorside?
How can we work together?
It is aimed at residents of Moorside who are aged 50+ and we are looking at how we can improve the area to make it age friendly.
This consist of delivering more activities and overcoming barriers that are currently stopping people from enjoying Moorside.
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The project is very much resident led so resident engagement is key! All ideas of activities and barriers to engagement we need to hear from them in order to improve the area and deliver the activities. We are very focused on co-production so building strong partnerships in Moorside is important to us.
We have established working partnerships with Age UK, HMR Circle, Bury Adult Education Centre, and various local volunteering groups.
Watch this video, created by Greater Manchester Combined Authority, of Moorside residents Kath and Rita:
The funding for our Moorside Ageing in Place Pathfinder is coming to an end and we’re proud to reflect on the incredible legacy we've built together in the community.
At the heart of this legacy is the vibrant and welcoming The Green Community Café, which hosts a range of weekly events that are suitable for all ages. The café is now a lively hub where residents come to connect, share stories, and build friendships.
We’ve also transformed our Top Green garden into a safe and thriving community garden. With over 100 volunteers contributing their time and energy, the garden has blossomed into a cherished green space and a true community asset. Together, the café and garden have created an age-friendly environment that brings people of all ages together.
The café and garden will stay open, and events will continue to run each week, even as the Ageing in Place Pathfinder expands to new areas. Thanks to our dedicated lead volunteers, we’ve established a group called Moorside Outside. This group will carry forward the mission of making Moorside an age-friendly place to live and will have the ability to apply for funding to support future activities and projects.
Looking ahead, the Ageing in Place Pathfinder is expanding to five more areas:
If you live in one of these areas and would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you!
Please email: Steven.Greason@personasupport.org
We've also made a booklet that showcases what we've accomplished in Moorside.
Click here for a printable pdf or below for a digital copy:
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