Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture visit Manchester Museum

15 women from the Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture Wellbeing Café visited the Manchester Museum

A group of 15 women from the Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture Wellbeing Café visited the Manchester Museum on 19 February.

The tour, at the museum, part of the University of Manchester, was planned by the group to see something different and which could allow them to reminisce.

Mohammed Sarwar, CEO of the Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture, was met by Louise Watson, manager, who was delighted to see the group.

Mr Sarwar said: “It’s a pleasure to take groups for visits to new places of interest where they have not visited before and to see them smiling and indulge in conversation about their past experiences.”

Some of the feedback included:

“I really enjoyed coming out and finding about different animals of the past. Visits like these are important to find out and gain knowledge. I liked the information and family of different animals.”

“It’s nice to come out and mix with different friends. It certainly takes your mind of medicines.”

The centre's Wellbeing Café provides sessions for older men and women to engage in learning new skills, engage in creative arts, reminisce, exercise, share experiences and discuss information and advice with health and social care services to improve their health and wellbeing.

The Centre of Wellbeing, Training and Culture continues to focus on the awareness of dementia, diabetes and mental health, and improve employability skills. It works with related services to provide information and advice to deliver a holistic and person-centred approach for young, adults and older people.