Age Friendly

A series of friendly, sociable events designed by, with and for older people.

The Age Friendly Whitworth programme has been developed in partnership with Age Friendly Manchester. The programme creates a dedicated space for arts and cultural activities for older people aged 50+. Explore our programme of creative activities available to you.

Keep in touch with the Age Friendly Whitworth programme lead, Claire Cowell on the following channels:

• Twitter/X – @AFWhitworth
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/afwhitworth/
• Email – claire.cowell@manchester.ac.uk 

Find out more

• Manchester's Age Friendly community and support Age-friendly Manchester
• You can download and print off the Age Friendly programme guide 
  
  

The Greater Manchester Creative Health Strategy
Greater Manchester has committed to becoming a creative health city region. This means that GM will be the first city region in the world to realise the power of creativity, culture and heritage in addressing inequities and improving the health and wellbeing of its residents.

Click this link to download The Greater Manchester Creative Health Strategy as a PDF

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  George House Trust Workshops

  George House Trust is the Whitworth's monthly workshop for people aged 50+ in partnership with GHT Age+

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  Handmade Craft Workshops

  These workshops are Age Friendly Whitworth's core offer. Get ready for sociable artist-facilitated craft workshops for adults aged 50+.

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  Age Friendly publications

  Explore our publications related to our Age Friendly work.

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