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Home Health For the Over 50’s For the Under 20’s For Everybody What’s On Employment, Volunteering & Training Money Matters Environment Pat’s Gardening Corner Adactus Miles Platting gets connected Facebook: Adactus Miles Platting Twitter: AdactusMP
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Contact us.. If you’d like to get in touch about anything related to Spotlight contact: Amy Holden on 0161 2032600 or by email at: amy.holden@adactushousing.co.uk
Your Quarterly NEWsletter! Welcome to your new look edition of the Spotlight magazine. You will notice that the content of this edition is divided into themes, making it easier for you to find information that is most relevant or interesting to you! We’d love your feedback so please do get in touch if there is something you feel we are missing, or if there is something we could do better!
A Spotlight on you! Each quarter we want to feature an article on YOU, the residents of Miles Platting. • Do you have an interesting story to share? • Do you have any poems, jokes or pictures that we could publish? • Do you know somebody who has done or continues to do a lot for the community? Let us know and we’ll feature them in one of our future newsletters!
Moira Corcoran A big Thank You to a big hearted Local Lady!
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Moira Corcoran has been helping out as a Volunteer on a regular basis at Miles Platting Community Library for over two years. She has given her time freely and has been a sterling asset to the team, helping with customers, coffee mornings and children’s craft activities to name but a few of things she has willingly ‘turned her hand to!’. A huge Thank You to Moira who has recently resigned owing to family commitments. See page 10 for details of volunteering opportunities at the Library.
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Home Planned Maintenance Update April 2016 saw the launch of the 2016/2017 planned works programme in Miles Platting. This year work will include the following: • External decoration, replacement of roofline and rainwater goods, and internal door replacement/repair to 191 properties • Roof replacements on 14 properties • 1000m2 of groundwork repair and replacement • External and internal communal decoration, communal flooring treatment and internal door replacement/repair to 2 tower blocks These works are due to commence in the summer of 2016 and will be completed by the end of March 2017 all residents that are affected by these works have already been notified. We were pleased to see many of the affected residents who attended the open afternoon which was held at the community library on the 5th April 2016. Further updates confirming start dates for the works and access details will be issued in due course with the works due to start in June/July 2016.
But in the meantime if any further information is required please contact Planned Maintenance on 01942 267800.
Health Welcome to BUZZ…the new Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service Our aim is simple - to help improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities in Manchester, to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier, happier and longer lives. Our aim is simple - to help improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities in Manchester, to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier, happier and longer lives. Here at buzz, we’re a hive of activity. As experts in health improvement and self-care, we have the knowledge and expertise to offer the right advice and guidance to help put a spring into people’s lives. Our team of neighbourhood health workers are busy working in the heart of communities. They’re building up a picture of the activities that are taking place in east Manchester that people enjoy. Our team have already been out to meet some
local groups. If you are delivering sessions locally or you are attending a local activity that you feel is improving your health, we’d love to hear about it. Buzz also offer one to one support to people who need motivation to take advantage of the opportunities on offer around them. We’re working alongside other key health initiatives and partners to do this. We’re Buzz… your healthy buzz… your Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service. For more information contact 0161 2481767, visit our website www.buzzmanchester.co.uk or follow us on Twitter @buzzmanc miles platting spotlight | 3
For the Over 50’s Miles Plodders North City Nomads Organised Days Out for People Aged 50+ Organised Days Out for People Aged 50+ This is a membership group open to people aged 50+ who live or attend groups and activities in: Higher Blackley, Charlestown, Harpurhey, Moston, New Moston, Crumpsall, Cheetham, Newton Heath, Miles Platting and Ancoats. The North City Nomads Project is supported by the Age Friendly Manchester team but is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers. The project is aimed at connecting people, encouraging new friendships and supporting people to expand their individual social circles. Why not come and join us? In 2015 the members visited Southport, Llandudno & Chester. We started 2016 with a trip to Blackpool and have other outings planned to Windermere, Liverpool and York. All trips are less than £15.00 with most costing around £10.00. We can accommodate people with limited mobility. If you want to register call Tracey Annette on 0161 2344299 or email northcitynomads@gmail.com.
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Over 55 years? Looking for something to do? Do you want to get out in the fresh air, meet some new friends and have a good laugh? Fancy joining a gentle paced walking group? Miles Platting Plodders meet every Wednesday at 10.15am for a slow gentle walk either around Ancoats, often including one of the two lovely canals, or in Piccadilly, outside Morrison’s for a bus, tram or train trip to other parks around the Manchester area. On 1st and 3rd Wednesdays we meet at Trinity Church on Butler Street, Ancoats for a short circular walk. (On the 1st Wednesday we often end up at Miles Platting Library for their coffee morning which is a very short walk and a great introduction to the group if you are not sure about joining). On 2nd, 4th (and 5th) Wednesdays we meet at Piccadilly Gardens outside Morrison’s where we then continue by public transport (free if you have a bus pass!) to other parks and places of interest around Greater Manchester. On these trips there is always a stop at a cafe where you can buy a much deserved tea or coffee and lunch. Over the next few weeks we are looking forward to visiting Wythenshawe Park by tram, Uppermill by bus and Buxton by train. Here are a couple of photos from a great day we had recently at Ordsdall Hall, Salford. For a full list of walks contact Diane Aronwich on 0161 2053851 or 07950 427292, or email diane.aronwich@ ageukmanchester.org.uk. Please ring or email before attending for the first time so we can expect you.
For the Under 20’s Urban Rugby Squad is coming to Miles Platting Run by Sale Sharks Rugby club, this is a free 12 week national programme to introduce young people to sporting activity and bring them together to form an ‘Urban Rugby Squad’ to compete with and against each other across Manchester and nationally. The sessions will develop participants’ skills and fitness, provide them with structured workshops covering self-esteem, healthy relationships, drugs and alcohol and sexual health and introduce them to other people to continue their development. Who do we want? Young People aged 13-17, male and female of all abilities When and Where? 12 weeks through the summer, every Tuesday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Starts Tuesday 21st June. All sessions will take place on the grass behind the Miles Platting Community Library, just look out for the Sale Sharks banner, you can not miss it! Come and be part of the URBAN RUGBY SQUAD, all abilities are welcome all you need is enthusiasm and the rest will follow!
Weekly Activities from YPAC February to April were very busy months for YPAC. Alongside the usual Youth clubs we have also run various trips and activities with young people, including trampolining. We took a group to the Contact Theatre to watch a show called Broken Beat collective that dealt with issues young people are facing through music, puppetry, poetry and beat boxing. This created some great conversations with the young people the following week around these issues. Our Thursday night Youth hub continues, and we are always open to new members coming along. The group will be working on a project up till summer and we will be opening up the hub at Church of the Apostles from 6-7 to work on this. We will then be out and about on the estate so come and say hello. Activities are open to all young people and children from Miles Platting and Collyhurst. Tuesday: Community Garden Project (years 1-6) 3.15-5:00pm @ Holland Street Community Gardens Aspire (years 7-10) 6.00-8.00pm @ St Georges Community Centre Wednesday: Everyone Can Play (years 1-5) 5:00-7:00pm @ St Georges Community Centre Thursday: Youth Hub (ages 13-19) 6:00-7:00pm @ Church of the Apostles (Ridgeway St) and then detached work around the area from 7-8pm
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For Everybody YPAC Open All Day Friday We continue to run Open All Day Friday in conjunction with Adactus at St Georges Community Centre every Friday from 10am. We have Yoga, a Walk to Run club, Job Club and a Community Café on each week, as well as other services that come and visit on the day. We also run the Refresh session for 16-24 year olds who are looking for work, help with their CV, a chance to talk through employment options and think about their future. Friday: Open All Day Friday (all ages) 10-2pm @ St Georges Community Centre Yoga 10.30-11.30am (crèche provided but please let us know so we can have appropriate ratios) Job Club 11-1pm Walk to Run Club Please phone us for details of times on 0161 834 5665 Refresh (16-24’s) 2-4pm @ St Georges Community Centre Believe (year 6) 6-8pm @ St Georges Community Centre
Parenting We will be running a short Parenting course in July. If you are interested please let us know on 0161 834 5665 or by email on chris.macintosh@ ypacmanchester.org.uk.
Upcoming Summer Events Please keep an eye out for posters about summer events that are coming up. They will start appearing around the beginning of July.
Food For Thought Adactus are conducting some research into food provisions and affordability in Miles Platting. Can you help? How affordable do you find your weekly/monthly shop? Do you know someone who has used a food bank or equivalent? Do you use the local community allotments? If you are interested in getting involved or want to find out more information, please call Jacqui Wilson on 0300 111 1133 or email jacqueline.wilson@adactushousing. co.uk
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For Everybody MCC Books to Go For more information on how the service can help housebound residents please speak to Irene Kay within the library or ring the Books to Go team on 0161 227 3800. Books to G o Books to Go provides a home delivery service for Manchester residents who have limited mobility, a visual impairment or any difficulty leaving their home. How does it work? When you join our service you will be asked to give us an idea of what you like to read and our experienced staff will choose books for you according to your preferences.
Is there a charge? No, the service is completely free.
What can I borrow? Our central store of over 30,000 items of stock means that we are bound to have what you like to read. We have books in both ordinary and large-print size, talking books and DVDs.
Become a Books to Go customer Email the Books to Go team at bookstogo@manchester.gov.uk or call 0161 227 3800. Alternatively you can call your local library who will be able to fill out a form for you over the phone.
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Miles Platting Residents Association Want to get involved with your local Residents Association? Meet new people and help to organise new and exciting projects in the area? We want to hear from you! Get in touch with Amy to find out more.
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Lots Go ing On at the Librar y
Tiny Tots and Toddler Time - free fun-filled session for babies, tots and pre-school ch ildren with their parent/ carer - this runs term time on ly Thursdays 1.15-1.45pm. Miles Better Art Club is on going - Free craft activities on Thursdays 3.30-5.30pm, ch ildren under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (pa rent/carer) Coffee Mornings - All welco me! First Wednesday every month 10.30-12pm - Come an d join us for a cuppa and a chat! Crochet Mornings - 10.30-11 .30am on the 2nd Wednesday every month wi th Volunteer Dot Lomax Councillor Surgery Drop In - every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning in the mo nth
Look out for the Summer Re ading Challenge which will be in full swing during the school Summer Holidays for children aged 4-12 years, jus t sign up for a library card and borrow 6 books - the n you will receive a medal, a cer tificate and other goodies as well as being eligibl e for a super prize draw - ‘Gotta be in it to win it!’
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Pet of the year 2016 Enter your pet for your chance to win a prize of up to £50! Awards will be presented at the Summer Festival on 30th July. See enclosed flyer for more details.
Locations include: National Cycling Centre National Squash Centre Manchester Regional Arena
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Employment, Volunteering and Training Volunteers’ Surgery Volunteer Centre Manchester (VCM) is to hold some Volunteer Surgeries over the summer. These are an informal drop-in session for anybody wanting to know more about volunteering or social action. Come down and speak with active volunteers (surgeons) to hear their motivations, stories of volunteering and tips of advice.
Members of the Volunteer Centre Manchester team will also be on hand to provide information about volunteering opportunities and how to get involved. To find out more visit our website www. volunteercentremanchester.co.uk or call us on 0161 830 4770
VCM Training Program We offer various training sessions for volunteers and/or would be volunteers. Examples of recent courses include ‘An Introduction to Volunteering’ and ‘Learning to speak better in public’. To find out more about any of our training programmes, please contact us on: info@volunteercentremanchester.co.uk or telephone the office on 0161 830 4770.
Volunteer Opportunities @ The Church of the Apostles and St Cuthbert’s The Winter Night Shelter will be taking place from October to serve hot meals, provide a warm safe place to sleep, hospitality and a warm welcome to Manchester’s homeless. Both the church of the Apostles and St Cuthbert’s need volunteers to enable this to happen. Please contact Reverend Ellie on 0161 948 4197 for more information. The Food for All project happens every Sunday
night at Church of The Apostles from 4pm to 8.30pm, with food being served at 6.30pm. We feed homeless people and anyone who needs a meal. We are always looking for toiletries, good second hand clothes and none perishable food for food parcels. Please get in touch with Ellie on 0161 948 4197 for more information.
Miles Platting Community Library If you can spare a few hours per week and feel like being part of a busy friendly team please call and see Irene Kay at Miles Platting Community Library, Lower Vickers Street Manchester M40 7LJ or telephone 0161 227 3787 mobile 07980792003 for an informal chat about becoming a Volunteer in your Neighbourhood.
Miles Platting Work Club Every Tuesday from 10:30am-12pm at Baker House (Adactus Office). Come along for help and advice in searching for employment, volunteering and training opportunities. 10 | miles platting spotlight
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Money Matters
The importance of reporting changes in your circumstances
Housing Benefit entitlement depends on the circumstances of the tenant and their family, so a change in those circumstances may affect how much HB is paid, or whether it should continue. The changes relevant to a HB claim include: • • • • • • • • •
swapping from one benefit to another moving within LA area changes in income and/or savings starting and finishing work people joining or leaving the household death certain changes in age of household members (not all) amount of rent other changes that affect how much HB can be paid, for example sickness / disability / caring responsibilities • absence from the home: note the reason for absence can make huge differences in HB pay ability
The Government has recently introduced changes that will affect many Adactus tenants. It is your responsibility to report any changes that affect you to the Revenue and Benefits Unit. In April 2016 the Living Wage was introduced. This means that anyone over the age of 25 will have their minimum wage increased to £7.20 per hour. If you have benefited from this increase then you must report that change to the Housing Benefit office. HMRC have also recently increased the recovery rates of anyone who has been overpaid Tax Credits (both Working Tax and Child Tax Credits can be reduced to collect the amount owed). If you have seen the amount you receive in Tax Credits reduce then you must report this change as you may be entitled to more Housing Benefit as a result. If you are unsure if any changes will affect your Housing Benefit award then please contact Adactus on 0161 203 2600 (option 2) or 0800 234 6826. You can also make an appointment with the Money Adviser Tina Chadwick for advice. You can also contact Manchester City Council Revenues and Benefits Unit. Contact details are: Online: Complete our benefits enquiry form Email: benefit.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk Phone: 0161 234 5003, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm Text phone: (people with hearing difficulties) 0161 953 8301 Fax: 0161 455 1130, or write to The Benefits Service, Manchester City Council, PO Box 3, Manchester, M15 5BA
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Environment Miles Platting Community Gardens Are you green fingered? Would you like to grow your own fruit and veg? Looking for a tranquil spot to meet new people? Why not get involved in the Community Gardens in Miles Platting this summer? There are two sites, one on Holland Street and the other on Chippenham Road. Please call Amy on 0161 2032600 to find out more.
Food Lovers Save Money Each month the average family throws away almost £60 of good food that was bought but not eaten!
2) Lovely leftovers It’s amazing how many meals you can get from one chicken! If you enjoy Food waste is a major issue. We throw away a roast on Sunday, 7 million tonnes of food and drink from our the remains of homes every year, the majority of which could have been eaten. It’s costing us £12.5bn the joint would make a great curry or a delicious a year and is bad for the environment too. risotto later in the week and you’ll always find enough for a sandwich. Adactus Housing will be embarking on a campaign to help you all save money through If you have some dinner left in the pan, bag it and pop it in the freezer as a ‘ready meal’ for reducing your food waste. one. To get you all started here are some top tips 3) Love your fridge to keep your pennies in your pocket: Remember to keep your fridge temperature below 50C. Research shows that up to 70% 1) Freezer is your friend of our fridges are too warm, meaning food You can freeze pretty much everything! The won’t last as long as it could. only exception is soft cheese as the texture Fruit lasts up to two weeks longer in the goes very strange! If you aren’t going to eat fridge, in the pack it came in, than in the fruit it, remember you can always freeze food bowl (except bananas and pineapples) keep before the ‘use by’ date. Defrost when you these cool but don’t refrigerate need it and use within 24 hours. Freeze full loaves of bread and pick a slice out the freezer when you need it, it will defrost in minutes – seconds in the toaster!
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Pat’s Gardening Corner
It’s been a strange start to the gardening year don’t you think? It felt like summer was never going to arrive when we had a last sprinkling of snow towards the end of April. Whatever the weather might think, your garden knows its summer and there is a load to do in the garden. If you’ve not done so already, give your flower beds a good weeding, it does save you time and energy in the long run if you catch the weeds early on. For the majority of us lawns make up the largest part of our gardens. Just like an attractive head of hair, a good lawn requires regular attention – and you are the hairdresser! Often a little work at the right time can pay huge dividends and ensures your lawn looks stunning. Continue to feed the lawn throughout the summer months with either a liquid lawn feed or a granular feed. There is a huge choice of summer bedding plants available this year. Use Geraniums or fuchsias for an ideal centre piece in either tubs or baskets along with some trailing lobelia for some cascading colour. Remember to feed your plants throughout the summer months to prolong blooms. Here are some tips: • Use a good compost (don’t use garden soil) • Add a slow release fertiliser to the compost when planting up, these come 14 | miles platting spotlight
GREAT SUMMER GIVAWAYS!!! • An assortment of flower seeds and seed trays • Re-useable waterproof shopping bags (can also be used to carry plants) • Rolls of garden wire (great for securing your plants) • Sprinkler hose attachment • Selection of ceramic pots (for indoor use) • Garden gloves • Outdoor planters All you need to do to get your pick of our fantastic summer giveaways is to contact us at Baker House as soon as possible. Stocks are limited so you need to be quick.
in the forms of sticks, granules or tablets • Add water retention granules to compost, they can halve the number of times you have to water • Deadhead flowers to prolong blooms Garden plants attract all sorts of bugs and diseases and it can feel like you are fighting a losing battle when unwanted pests arrive. Many of us love nature and are not keen on using chemicals.
Q&A Q&A Q.
I have a large clump of lavender that is growing too big for its present location. I want to dig it out and divide it, when should I do this and should I prune it back?
A. I wouldn’t recommend dividing lavender because it’s a shrub with a woody stem. You could try
relocating the whole plant either into a pot or somewhere more suitable in spring. Lavender should be clipped after flowering, removing all of this year’s growth to keep it compact.
Q. When should I prune Azaleas and Rhododendrons? A. These plants don’t need a lot of pruning, but a good spring trim will remove boughs that have per-
ished or overgrown in winter. Cut the dead wood back to the green.
Nature’s Best So this summer I want to share some natural remedies with you to defend against unwanted visitors. Many are home made with kitchen ingredients. There are a few basic guidelines to follow. First, if you need to treat plants by spraying, do it in the early morning or the evening. Second, always test a remedy on a small portion of a plant and wait a day to observe any results. Third, whether you are feeding plants or treating them, be accurate and use the recommended dose. When tackling bugs and disease, target only the area that needs treatment. And finally, whether it’s a home made lotion or shop bought preparation, protect yourself with proper clothing and face mask.
Milk and water for black spot – This simple spray consisting of one part cow’s milk to two parts water can be effective against black spot, which plagues roses in our sometimes warm, wet conditions. Seemingly, it changes the PH on the leaf surface, making them less susceptible to mildew and other fungal infections. Chamomile tea for damping off – Chamomile is a concentrated source of calcium, potash and sulphur. The sulphur is a top fungus fighter, so by creating a solution of tea it creates a safe fungicide. Make an infusion with three tea bags and steep for 15 minutes. Mist the seedlings using a spray bottle once they start to sprout. Crushed eggshells – to create a rough barrier that keep slugs and snails away from your plants. Copper bands are also effective around pots, giving snails a mild electric shock if they try to cross.
…..Pause for thought Consider your garden as ‘an extra room’ - it deserves as much consideration as the inside of your house. Please care for your garden and keep it tidy - it’s your responsibility! miles platting spotlight | 15
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