Changing The Record

Changing The Record

News and views from a group of community reporters aged 50+ who are capturing & sharing stories that change the record on living our lives in Greater Manchester.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 6 mins
In this episode our Pathfinders Press reporter Donna from Abbey Hey in Gorton spoke to leader of the Men's Shed group in Debdale Park and what activities they do, why it is important for the men who go along and how you can get involved.
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Pathfinder Press Reporters -Bernie and Sharmian from Wigan, and June from Salford -sat down with Carmel Berke, Director of Wellbeing and Engagement at Salford Age UK, for a chat about nutrition and hydration in later life.

The episode, titled Grubs Up, delves into the vital role that good eating and proper hydration play in maintaining health and independence as we age.

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Kirkholt residents of all ages got together to talk about growing up in the area, what they like and enjoy about the area and what they would like to see change and hopes for the future.
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Pathfinder Press Reporter Barry talks to Little Lever residents at a group organised by Age UK Bolton called You, Me and a Cup of Tea about the Little Lever area and how groups like this help them.
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Pathfinder Press reporter Lorraine joined others at Exotic in Little Lever for a super club organised by Age UK Bolton for people to come together for lovely food and company. Take a listen to find out what they enjoy about it.
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Pathfinder Press Reporters Chris and Andreea chatted about the wonderful Bike Library as part of the Ridgehill Together Bike Project that is open for all to use in Ridgehill in Tameside to support people to stay fit and healthy.

They also spoke about how being involved in volunteering in many projects and help of other residents has supported Chris through some difficult times. 

Chris and Andreea also chatted...
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June 25, 2025 42 secs
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June 25, 2025 13 mins
Our Pathfinder press reporter June from Pendleton speaks to Salford Arts Theatre about how the theatre space is a hub of activity for older people in Salford to make connections and treat it as a home from home.
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Our Pathfinder Press reporter Lorraine took us to the Sew 'n' Sew community group in Smallbridge, Rochdale to meet a group of women who go along to learn sewing skills, make friends, socialising with a brew and a biscuit. 

The Sew ’n’ Sews group, led by volunteer tutor Dawn Alletson, is a lively space where members make everything from practical items to fun, decorative pieces, all while picking up new skills and enjo...
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Our Pathfinder Press reporters Bill and Dorretta visit Old Trafford Cricket Ground to talk with volunteers about West Indies in the Lancashire League and about their role as a volunteer at this important landmark in Old Trafford.
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Our Pathfinders Press reporter Donna from Abbey Hey in Gorton spoke to visitor at the Age-Friendly Futures Summit in Manchester which saw people join locally, nationally and internationally. 
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In this episode, we visit a special choir providing hope, friendship and support for people in Greater Manchester who have lost someone they dearly love to suicide.

We speak to various members about how they got involved and the incredible impact the choir has had on their mental health.
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The Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Circle run a series of lunch clubs around the borough. 

They believe that events and activities for older people are really important. 

Our community reporter Mark has been out to chat with people who attend the weekly session at The Strand Hub to find out why it's so well attended.
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