Are you looking after someone?

If so, we know what a hard job it is. We know you want to continue to care but sometimes you just need a bit of help. Our "Caring with Confidence" is a short 7 week course giving you lots of support and guidance to make that role a little bit easier. It will start on 6th November at 10.30-1.30pm and is being delivered by Manchester Carers Team. Topics include Caring and Resource, Caring and Me, Caring and Coping. Please call 0161 437 7623 for further information or just come to the Tree of Life Centre on 6th.

LOOK AND COOK

Our last cookery course was so successful we are going to repeat it. It will be on Tuesdays from 3.00-4.00pm and will cost £2.00 and will last for 10 weeks beginning mid-September.

You will learn how to grow your own herbs, cook simple meals, know what is really in the packet or tin and how to eat well and maintain your weight without it costing the earth.

Places are strictly limited to 10 people on a first come first served basis. Phone 0161 437 7623 to reserve your place.

We are delighted to announce...

that the Big Lottery Fund is so impressed with our work they have authorised a grant of £259,377 over three years to help us to establish another furniture shop. This means we can help even more people in need and divert lots more furniture away from landfill. We can't thank them enough - all we have to do now is find suitable premises.

FUN DAY is 7 August 2009

Our ever popular fun day this year will be on 7 August 2009 from 11.00am-3.00pm.

Our packed programme includes:


Bobby the Clown
Tai Chi Demonstration
Hook A Duck
Learn Circus Skills
Have a go at Sumo wrestling
Bouncy Castle
Face Painting
Splat the Rat
Raffle Stall
Gifts and Toy stall
Tombola
Name the Bear

and all the usual information stalls

Our cafe will be open for food and drink and a BBQ will also be available on the day

Whatever you miss - don't miss this!!

Thank you - University of Manchester

Our thanks go to University of Manchester for their kind donation of the proceeds of their toner cartridge recycling. Simon Atkinson of the University says "We know how much local charities help their local community and Tree of Life Centre in Wythenshawe has such a range of services we are more than delighted to be able to help them to help others."

Pictured is Janet Tysoe, Centre Manager, receiving the cheque.

If you would like to do something similar and want to recycle your old cartridges then please contact www.officegreen.co.uk

Olde Time Music Hall

Back by popular demand, Friday night is once again music night at the Tree of Life Centre. Come and sing to the old songs - My old Man, I've got sixpence, You made me love you - and be entertained by the staff and volunteers. Entry is FREE and we will have some cheese and wine afterwards.

Date is: Friday, 12th June starting at 7pm (and is expected to finish around 8.30pm)

Want to improve your health and well-being?

All surveys say it is better to make small changes in your life rather than drastic ones and if you want some help to do that then don't look any further than the Tree of Life Centre.

Guy Bracewell, our Community Health Trainer, is here to help you every step of the way. Whether it is stopping smoking, getting fitter or less fatter then he has the tools at his fingertips so that YOU can make important changes in your life one step at a time. Phone 07792 290647 for a confidential chat or to make an appointment to meet with Guy