A group of 17 older people from the local Chinese community in Manchester visited the Bolton Market. They were fascinated by a wide range of fruits and vegetables that was on sale especially the fish store. On the day it was sunny and dry. They also took a good walk around the town centre. The feedback from them was very positive. They all enjoyed the day and had a wonderful time. The contribution from the volunteers was very much appreciated.

有17位住在曼城的區的華人長者由中心員工及義工帶領於2014年4月17日前往保頓市集作半天遊。他們很興奮見到市集有很多各式各樣的蔬果和食物,尤其是魚店。當日天氣好。他們渡過愉快的一天。

‘Dementia Awareness’ health talk was given in English by Lora Baron –Dementia Support Worker Manchester at Tung Sing Housing Association on 24th March 2014. Shirley He was the Cantonese interpreter. 10 people attended with interest. 2014年3月24日在東昇房屋協會舉辦“痴呆症的認知”健康講座,由曼城老人痴呆症支援員:羅娜.巴倫用英語講,有廣東話傳譯員提供, 一共有10人參加.

CHIC cooperated with Tung Sing Housing Association to organize a ‘Home Safety’ talk at Tung Sing. Shirley He was the main speaker. She talked in detail the common home accidents, causes, risks, consequences and prevention of accidents in Cantonese. Shirley stressed that the home must be kept clean and tidy to avoid accidents from happening. The elderly must be aware of the weather changes daily, wear suitable shoes, have a healthy diet and do exercises. Before leaving home, they must be aware to switch off their cooker and electrical to prevent home fire.
是日由林姑娘主講。她用廣東詳細講觧常見的家中意外的原因、風險、後果及預防。林姑娘強調家庭必須保持乾淨及整潔,以避免發生意外。老年人每天一定要注意天氣变化、穿適當的鞋子、好健康飲食習慣及多做運動。離家前,他們必須要關掉電磁爐和電器,以防止家庭火災。

Bury Market Tour on 15th January 2014
On Wednesday, 15th January 2014, CHIC arranged a short tour to Bury Market for the Chinese older people aged over 65. The afternoon was led by two staff members and they had fish and chips for lunch inside the Market. Then the elders walked around the Market, they were fascinated when they saw the many different kinds of seafood and fresh fish. The fish stall owner and his staff were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the Chinese over buying fish. They not only gave the elders a warm friendly serving and unexpectedly they generously offered the elders free salmon heads and fish bones for making delicious soup; thus surprise the elders unexpectedly with joy, making the occasion unforgettable
2014年1月15日週三庇利市場一遊
華人醫務諮詢中心為70歲以上華人長者安排到庇利市場(Bury Market) 作人員先領長者們在街市亨用魚条午膳,之後在街市周圍逛逛,到了魚市場時長者們非常開心和特別著迷見到許多不同種類的海鮮和新鮮魚。魚檔老闆和他的工作人員看到中國人如此狂熱地購買魚,非常之感動。們不僅熱情招待長者們並特別優惠贈送三文魚頭和魚骨熬湯給長者們製作美味的湯,令長者們意外惊喜及留下深刻的印象。

Day Trip to Liverpool on 30th May 2013. The group was led by staff and volunteers. In total 51 older people took part .
2013年五月30日長者利物浦一天遊,是日由五位員工及義工們帶隊。先到美麗的海灣”New Brighton Island” 散步。午餐於Morrison 超市。下午參觀Albert Dock, 共五十一位長者參加。
