led by the people
Anne Thompson Diane Andrews & Wendy Atherton
Anne, Diane and Wendy successfully lead the coffee mornings at Woodhouses Cricket Club and all act as Community Client Representatives for Move & Heal CIC.
Up to 50 elderly residents attend every week and there is always laughter in the air.
"Anne and I came up with idea of idea of a coffee and chat group following the pandemic, as we knew many older members of our community hadn't been out of their house since and felt lonely as a result"- Diane.
"We've all got aches and pains and sit down Yoga helps us to learn about our conditions. It makes us feel better"- Anne.
Marilyn fisher
Marilyn (Mal) is Fitton Hill Bulldogs Community Centre Treasurer and a Community Client Representative / Steakholder representative for Move & Heal CIC.
During her professional career she worked for HMRC for 28 years as a both a Compliance Officer and Manager. She also worked at RSPCA in Oldham as a Branch Administrator dealing with accounts, HR issues and fundraising for the branch. Mal is a trained Child Welfare Officer.
Having owned her own restaurant and bar in Cyprus Mal loves getting people together for our weekly Yoga and Coffee mornings, alongside Friday lunch club, chess club and even the Christmas Day £5 bonanza.
Ian Swindells
Ian is the Vice Treasurer and key holder at Springbank Bowling Club, where he keeps the doors open (and battles to keep the heating on!) for the local community. A true example of being community-led, Ian makes sure everyone feels welcome— whether they’re there for bowling, a brew, or a good stretch at the Thursday morning Chair Yoga class.
When asked about the sessions, Ian laughs, “I've seen people come in here and talk more to the Teacher than they've ever spoke to me! I usually only get 2 words out of them. We've wanted something like this where people come in and use the Club for good”