News

HMR Circle launch our Community Garden

HMR Circle launch our Community Garden

Friday 6 August 2021

Thanks to the help and support of our friends at RBH we are able to launch the HMR Circle Community Garden, based at Q-Gardens on Queensway, Rochdale.

In this weeks update we also feature our extensive walking programme, also how the HMR Circle Volunteer Drivers Service keeps people connected, the HMR Circle Dinner Drivers and more!

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100th Edition of Circuit introduces the NEW Circle Allotment Group

100th Edition of Circuit introduces the NEW Circle Allotment Group

Friday 30 July 2021

We celebrate the 100th Edition of Circuit, the eNewsletter from HMR Circle.

In this weeks update we feature some of our new activities for August plus the return of old favourites.

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Crazy Times Require Crazy Golf!

Crazy Times Require Crazy Golf!

Friday 9 July 2021

We are slowly building back our Social Events Calendar with Crazy Golf proving a hit with Members.

We also have updates on a whole range of Circle news and activities.

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Great Food, Great People, Great Times

Great Food, Great People, Great Times

Friday 2 July 2021

We have had our first Enjoy an Evening Meal event in over 15 months, and what a time we had!

It was great to see friends again, enjoying a great meal, with great service at a fabulous venue!

Some super pictures from the event plus the usual Circle round up.

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July Events Calendar Now Live!

July Events Calendar Now Live!

Friday 25 June 2021

Our July Social Events calendar of events is now live with 47 different events and activities to choose from!

They include, walks, meals, quizzes, trips and more. Click Here for the link to see what we have on offer plus all the latest news from the Circle World!

 

Latest Circle Job Opportunity

East Manchester Circle Coming Soon!

East Manchester Circle Coming Soon!

Friday 18 June 2021

Working with partners we will soon be launching an East Manchester Circle.

We are recruiting for an East Manchester Circle Pioneer to help build this new Circle offer!

Click Here for the full story, plus all the latest news from the Circle world.

New Team Member & Board Developments plus Happy Birthday to Circle

New Team Member & Board Developments plus Happy Birthday to Circle

Friday 11 June 2021

This week we welcomed Alison to our staff team, improved our governance as well as celebrating our 9th birthday!!

Click Here for all this plus loads of news and updates! 

Bridging the Digital Divide Special Edition!

Bridging the Digital Divide Special Edition!

Friday 4 June 2021

This week we feature our work in bridging the digital divide and how we have worked with the University of Manchester to build a comprehensive report on our joint research and recommendations.

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Manchester Metropolitan University report on Circles response to Covid

Manchester Metropolitan University report on Circles response to Covid

Friday 21 May 2021

At Circle we pride ourselves on ensuring we provide the best possible service for those work with and support.

To be 'the best we can be' requires we constantly monitor and examine our work. It is important that this analysis is conducted in an independent and open minded a fashion as possible.

Working with Manchester Metropolitan University we asked them to look at our response to the Covid Pandemic to ensure we are currently and in the future supporting older people across the Rochdale Borough as best we can.

Click Here for a link to the report by MMU and all the rest of this weeks news from HMR Circle and the Volunteer Drivers Service.