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。
“Dental Health Promotion” health talk for Chinese Older People aged 60+ at the Tung Sing Housing Association on 19th June 2012. In total 30 attendees.
Caroline Hardman(Health Promotion Officer) from NHS Manchester, was the main speaker. She spoke in English to explain how to brush our teeth, what type of toothbrush that we all should use and the importance of choosing toothpaste with fluoride. She also encouraged the audience to go to their regular dental check-ups with their dentist and not to eat too much refined sugary foods. Shirley He, the Nurse Operations Manager of CHIC interpreted for the audience in Cantonese. In total 30 people attended the talk.
4th May 2012, CHIC organized a Day Trip to Chatsworth House & Buxton for Chinese people over 65+. 53 people took part including 6 staff and volunteers.
‘Diabetes Awareness’ health talk was given in English by Joy Worth, Senior Dietician from Manchester Diabetes Centre on 19-04-2012 at Tung Sing Housing Association. CHIC provided the interpretation service. In total 53 people attended.
This talk was aimed to promote diabetes awareness among the Chinese community. Joy Worth, the Senior Dietician from Manchester Diabetes Centre gave the talk in English. She explained the causes, signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment of diabetes in English. Joy encouraged those who have diabetes to go for their regular checkups and be wary of their lifestyle.
The Nurse Operations Manager, Shirley He translated the talk in Cantonese for the audience.
