10 students followed their trainers on a cycling route that included the road, Ashton Canal including Ancoats-Islington-Miles Platting branch, then onto Clayton Vale Bike Trail.
On this sunny day, we cycled along beautiful rivers and canals, enjoying nature’s beauty and fresh air. It made everyone feel free and relaxed. Although there was a light drizzle and a few minor incidents along the way, it didn’t make the ride any less fun. The group thoroughly enjoyed the day! Chinese Health Information Centre (CHIC).
With the sunny and warm weather, the Chinese Health Information Centre (CHIC) has organized two large-scale health walks, attracting older people from across Manchester.
The walk to Salford Quays attracted 56 participants, while the walk along the local canal paths in Ancoats and Islington attracted 50 participants. The group continues to grow, and beyond enjoying the walking, exploring nature, and the fresh air, participants find joy in being socially connected.
Health Walk on 12-07-2024 to Ashton Canal via Ancoats- Islington . 50 older people took part in the 1 hour stride with joy. Afterward they went to Chinatownn for a Dim Sum lunch and social gathering, conversing in their own language freely
They have the opportunity to meet people from the same cultural background and, most importantly, can converse in their own language.
The Cycle & Stride Project has given CHIC the opportunity to provide such age-friendly activities, allowing them to continue their beneficial work. This initiative helps a large number of older Chinese people in the Manchester area to stay active, mentally sharp, and socially connected.
CHIC is glad to announce that it has received a further funding from Your Housing Group (YHG) for 2022-2023.The funding is to promote physical, social and mental well being among the local Chinese older people including residents of YHG and older Chinese in Greater Manchester.
YHG funding is very crucial especially aftermath of Long Covid suffers who are less active than in pre-pandemic times. The funding helps to promote and enable people to stay connected, be sociable and more sharp.
The funding provide a range of community health activities including regular health walks, Tai Chi sessions, Memory Lane Support Group, Tea Time Club, one-to-one telephone befriending support, health promotion talks and health walk.
We would like to thank Your Housing Group for the continued support of work which benefit a large number of Chinese older people in Manchester and its surrounding areas.
