News

Haircut 100 - Fantastic Day (well about 16 actually!)

Haircut 100 - Fantastic Day (well about 16 actually!)

Friday 22 October 2021

Thanks to our good friends at Oldham College and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing we were able to organise a 'Pop-Up' Barbers Shop in Fieldway, an RBH Independent Living Scheme!

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Fun, Food, & Firefighters + a possible TV appearance

Fun, Food, & Firefighters + a possible TV appearance

Friday 15 October 2021

This week we feature an excellent trip to the brand new Greater Manchester Fire Museum which has opened in Rochdale. 

We also have some great pictures from recent social eating events and news about an approach from ITV's Tonight Programme about featuring Circle in a future programme.

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Eating Out is Helping Out

Eating Out is Helping Out

Friday 8 October 2021

Food events are the cornerstone of a lot of the social activities here at Circle. They are a great way to bring people together.

This week's Circuit eNewsletter has some great [pictures from our Social Eating Events plus loads more.

 

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International Older People's DAY

International Older People's DAY

Friday 1 October 2021

Welcome to International Older People's Day where we celebrate older people!

We have made a couple of cracking little short videos plus all the usual Circle news and updates.

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Volunteer Drivers Service Nominated for National Award + October Events

Volunteer Drivers Service Nominated for National Award + October Events

Friday 24 September 2021

The HMR Circle Volunteer Drivers Service has been nominated for a national award for its work during the pandemic.

The VDS is up for the Community Transport Association Volunteer Car Share Scheme of the Year, with the winner to be announced in November.

Also in this weeks update is the October Events Newsletter plus the Circle Week in Pictures!

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International Older People Day Preview

International Older People Day Preview

Friday 17 September 2021

This weeks news update features:-

The 1st October has been designated International Older People Day and as part of that HMR Circle was asked to produce a video with the theme of Older and Greener.

Plus news about another hectic week here at HMR Circle and the Volunteer Drivers Service

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We Are Recruiting!

We Are Recruiting!

Friday 10 September 2021

We are recruiting for 2 new posts here at HMR Circle to support our work in the Rochdale Borough.

We are looking for a Engagement Coordinator and an Administrator

Click here for all the details, plus all this weeks news from the world of Circle!

Great Response to September Events Calendar!

Great Response to September Events Calendar!

Friday 3 September 2021

Our September Social Events Newsletter and Calendar has had a fabulous reception with bumper bookings being taken!
Our September Newsletter was our most extensive since the beginning of lockdown in March of 2020, but it has been rewarded a great response from Members booking on events.

We also have news about our Digital Lessons for Groups, Walks & Strolls update, promotional events & Prestwich Circle on Twitter!

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Friday 27 August 2021

The HMR Circle Dinner Drivers reached a major landmark this week when they delivered their 1000th meal!

In other news see how HMR Circle featured in a conference in South Korea. We also featured our new September Social Events Newsletter with 67 events and activities to choose from, plus loads of news about what our Members have been up to this week!

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The Year to Volunteer. Amazing Volunteering opportunities with HMR Circle

The Year to Volunteer. Amazing Volunteering opportunities with HMR Circle

Friday 20 August 2021

Here at HMR Circle and the Volunteer Drivers Service we know we wouldn't be the success we are without the amazing help, support and dedication of our Volunteers!
As we emerge from the pandemic the contribution of our Volunteers has never been more vital.
We are fortunate to have possibly the most exciting and diverse range of Volunteering opportunities available anywhere.
This week we are featuring some of the fantastic volunteering opportunities available with Circle as well as showcasing some of our Volunteering Stars!

Click Here to all about our amazing Volunteers!