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.

52 people registered to attend the event and 82%, 41 people, turned up on the day. The 18%, 9 people, who did not turn up were aged above 70+.

The morning was clear and dry and the sun was out. A coach was hired and two staff from CHIC took the elderly to Stamford Park in Stalybridge for a walk. The elderly came from the Chinese community in Manchester.
They all walked through the park, enjoyed seeing the trees and plants, and watching the ducklings playing in the icy pond. They were chatting and laughing away, enjoying themselves.

After they had walked for one and half hours, they were taken to the Glamorous Restaurant for a late lunch. The trip was very successful and the verbal feedback was very positive that all the elderly had thoroughly enjoyed the walk.

Of the 41 older people, 83% (34) were female.
61%, 35 people, were aged over 70+; 32% (13) were aged between 60-69; and 7%, (3) were aged 50-59.

66% (27) of the elderly came from different parts of Manchester including the City Centre, Cheetham Hill, Moston, Ardwick and Rusholme etc. 34%, 14 elderly, came from Greater Manchester areas including Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, Sale, Stockport and Salford etc. 31%, 16 elderly, came from Yours Tung Sing Housing Association.

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2016年11月29日,由中心兩位職員帶領41位華人長者乘坐旅遊巴士前往觀看Stalybridge的士登褔公園步行,是日早上,難得天朗氣晴, 長者們漫步遊覽園中的樹木 湖中的鴛鴦鸭子嘻戲, 一路行有講有笑, 非常開心. 之後, 由旅遊巴士戴他們去金煌大酒樓飲茶及購物. 長者們回報很亨受是次活動項目.