Zest – is a Healthy Living Project covering the North Manchester area. My name is Shirley and I am pleased to say that I work in the New Moston area for Zest.
Zest’s overall vision is to help create opportunities for everyone in North Manchester to be involved in choosing happier, healthier lives. There is no way we could achieve this without working with resident and community groups like NEPHRA.
Communities know what they would like to happen in their area - what would make a difference. So we work in partnership to set up and support activities which help to:
We support communities in identifying their own health needs and priorities. We look to find ways to help develop solutions and ensure that residents get the opportunity to influence the way services are provided.
In New Moston we have supported the setting up a Moston Health Forum, so that health issues and suggested solutions stay firmly on the agenda. Moston Health Forum has local residents sitting alongside paid workers from a range of agencies, as well as local councillors and everyone’s views count.
If you or a member of your association is interested in joining the Health Forum then please ring Shirley. You would be guaranteed a welcome.
In New Moston, working with NEPHRA there are a lot of regular activities taking place: At the Parkfield Dance Centre, Parkfield Road North, every Thursday we have:
| 9.15am |
Yoga (beginners welcome) – Cost £1.50 |
| 10.45am |
Baby & Toddler Yoga for children 6 months - 4yrs (and mum/dad or grandparent get to join in too) – Cost £1.50 |
| 12.45pm |
Card & Craft – Cost £1.50 + small cost of materials |
| 3.00pm |
Learning to Dance – Cost £1.50 |
At New Moston Library we have two sessions of Tai Chi
Mondays 1.00pm - FREE
Saturdays 10.30pm – FREE
If you are interested in any of the activities listed above, you can just turn up – no need to book. If you want further information or want to join the Moston Health Forum then please ring Shirley on 655 7882 or email on s.mccardell@manchester.gov.uk.