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Funding Boost for Manor Farm Community Association

Funding Boost for Manor Farm Community Association

6th May 2015
Time for a change! Manor Farm Community Association is today celebrating the news that it has received a £20,000.00 funding boost from SITA Trust for the Manor Farm External Changing Rooms.   Funding will allow the refurbishment of old, dilapidated changing rooms that have been out of use for over 10 years into 'state of the art' facilities fit for the 21st Century! The project will see the refurbished to create a safe, hygieni... more
We Need You!

We Need You!

20th April 2015
Following support from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund our Silver Scheme is now better than ever with a wide range of support services for local people over 55 years of age! We are thrilled with the support and Charity Manager Sue Evans said, 'This will enable us to reach older people in most need or who are in danger of being isolated in the community.  We can now promote our service and ensure we meet demand for befri... more
Big Lottery Success for Manor Farm Community Association!

Big Lottery Success for Manor Farm Community Association!

26th February 2015
Rushall based charity Manor Farm Community Association is proud to announce a major funding success having been awarded £325,467 from the Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. The Big Lottery award will allow the charity to continue its hugely successful “Silver Scheme” project for the next 3 years and expand on the wide range of support services it provides for older people in the Rushall, Hatherton, Pelsall, Shelfield, Bloxwic... more
The Sweet Smell of Success!

The Sweet Smell of Success!

16th December 2014
Ever walked past a florist and wondered which flowers were providing the heavenly fragrance? Had to buy a bouquet at the last minute to say ‘sorry’ or ‘well done?’   We popped into Fiore in Willenhall recently to meet Amy Taylor - owner and accredited florist responsible for some of the wonderful floral displays you will have seen at special events such as weddings as well as ‘being there’ when you have sad occasions.       ... more
Manor Farm Achieves Fantastic Results!

Manor Farm Achieves Fantastic Results!

25th November 2014
We are now well into 2014/2015 academic year but data from last year has just been released regarding our 13/14 achievements and we would like to share some fantastic results for Manor Farm of which all staff and centre users have contributed.    We have successfully engaged 785 onto some form of education through the Walsall Adult Community College contract.    This includes family learning, recreational provision and vocati... more
Funding Available for Voluntary Groups in Walsall!

Funding Available for Voluntary Groups in Walsall!

30th September 2014
Walsall Voluntary Action (WVA) are running a series of Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) workshops concerning the new European Strategy Investment Fund 2014/20. This is a significant Black Country wide funded programme that will potentially have a major impact on all small, medium and large sized VCS organisations and has a priority of dealing with Social Inclusion activities in Walsall.  Voluntary groups in Walsall are stron... more
SEPTEMBER SPECIAL SPORTS OFFER!

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL SPORTS OFFER!

14th August 2014
NEW! HEALTH AND FITNESS ROOM   Our fantastic new and extended air conditioned Health and Fitness room at Manor Farm has all the sports equipment you need to get in tip top condition, lose a few pounds or get buns of steel! Now is the best time to get fit and ... Stay Fit!    Top of the range Life fitness conditioning equipment Cardio suite with runners, bikes, steppers and rowers Mirrors and mats for floor exerc... more
The Sky’s the Limit!

The Sky’s the Limit!

9th July 2014
One of the many friends we have made during the Manor Farm Silver Scheme was someone who actually works for the Big Lottery – the very people who had faith in our project and kindly funded our work with older people throughout 2013.  The Big Lottery wanted to find out more about the Silver Scheme and asked one of their key staff to spend some time with us. We were lucky enough to be assigned to Funding Officer, Gemma Bray. We pro... more
Stars in your eyes

Stars in your eyes

10th April 2014
It really was like 'Stars in Your Eyes' at the annual Walsall Housing Group awards as Manor Farm Community Association proudly took pride of place through their efforts on behalf of local older people in Walsall. At the prestigious 'Recognition of our Customers and Communities' awards in March,  Sue Evans and Georgina Ball accepted the 'Outstanding Older Peoples Project' trophy star on behalf of the 1,041 older people helped and ... more
Cooking Craze a Tasty Success!

Cooking Craze a Tasty Success!

28th February 2014
Family, food and fun took off in style as children and adults got together to show off their culinary skills in the kitchen.  As part of the Family Learning programme at Manor Farm, families were invited from the Radleys School to work together to create a stunning series of meals in the 'state of the art' kitchens at Elmwood School. On the menu were dishes such as Asian chicken biryani, chocolate pear torte, home-made Italian-... more
Volunteering - Investing in Success!

Volunteering - Investing in Success!

31st October 2013
Our investment in volunteers has reaped rich rewards this month when Manor Farm Community Association became the first voluntary organisation in Walsall to gain the prestigious ‘Investment in Volunteers’ award. The local charity joined the ‘high achievers’ club through a rigorous assessment process and welcome the award which recognises the valuable contribution made by local people to the communities of Walsall. Investing in Vo... more
It's never too late to learn

It's never too late to learn

8th August 2013
Manor Farm Community Association welcomes thousands of learners each year and provide quality education and training for the adult population of Walsall. Learners join our courses for a number of reasons - to improve skills for work, to gain a qualification, to improve health or to take up a new hobby. The range of courses on offer is vast, from courses to support work skills and apprenticeships, to learning for leisure and healt... more
New Activities for YOU!

New Activities for YOU!

9th July 2013
Something for everyone Manor Farm will soon be launching an exciting range of daytime and evening activity courses – designed with you in mind! Our local community centre regularly promotes vocational and recreational courses throughout the year beginning in September. Whether it is a hobby-based interest, an adult education course leading to a qualification, sports and leisure sessions to improve your health and fitness or a l... more
Come up and see us!

Come up and see us!

1st July 2013
Create@48 After hearing about the success of the Manor Farm Silver Scheme, Walsall Council kindly invited us to ‘set-up shop’ in the centre of town by taking over a prime retail unit in the shopping mall and ‘sell our wares.’ The Create@48 Unit is an empty retail shop inside the Saddlers Centre and is available for community groups, council departments, emerging small businesses to use the unit to give them a High Street presence... more
Come Dine with Me!

Come Dine with Me!

21st June 2013
Families in Walsall proved there was no 'bitchin' in the kitchen' on Saturday mornings this term as they enjoyed top class tips on food preparation, cooking and healthy eating at home.  In fact, it was more like 'Come Dine with Me' as tutor Carol Hall guided them through her inspirational recipe book and proved you are never too old [or too young!] to start cooking. After seeing the latest group of families graduate through some... more
A Growing Partnership!

A Growing Partnership!

17th June 2013
It was smiles all round when local charity Manor Farm CA met Arthur Patton of Grasmere Garden Centre in Burntwood. The generous folk at Grasmere kindly donated a wide range of seed potatoes and other seasonal vegetables to kick-start planting the Silver Scheme allotment in Walsall. Growing fresh fruit and vegetables will soon be shared by older people with a little time on their hands with the fruits of their labour shared betwe... more
Walking on the Moon

Walking on the Moon

17th June 2013
One of the many friends of Manor Farm recently seemed ‘spaced out’ when she told us she was going moon walking. We soon found out she hadn’t lost her marbles but was taking part in the ‘Walk the Walk’ charity event in London with all proceeds from her sponsored ‘moonwalk’ going to breast cancer charities. Mary Clarke, pictured centre with Diana Southall and Sue Braidley, has worked in community education in Walsall for many years ... more
Lights, Camera ... Action!

Lights, Camera ... Action!

7th June 2013
Following an invitation to appear on the Carl Chinn show on Radio WM, the staff at Manor Farm probably has stars in their eyes as they have now been asked to participate in the local Walsall Housing Group promotional video. Whg is one of the largest and most successful providers of high quality housing in the West Midlands. Owning and managing around 19,000 properties across Walsall, the housing group provides affordable, good qua... more
Sowing the seeds of success!

Sowing the seeds of success!

28th May 2013
Local residents have long had a 'silver' dream for a community allotment where the responsibility for growing fresh fruit and vegetables can be shared by older people with just a little time on their hands. The dream has now come true and the hard work will soon begin on breaking ground! David Smith, lead gardener for the 'GrowZone' Silver Scheme Allotment Group, said residents were hoping the work would be well under way by summ... more
Manor Bytes is the place to be!

Manor Bytes is the place to be!

13th May 2013
Inspirational ICT resources now available for you! Our on-site IT suite ‘Manor Bytes’ has just undergone extensive refurbishment and offers state of the art cyber café facilities with free internet access, training and qualification courses – from complete beginners to advanced learners. It is a fantastic ICT facility with 35 computers, social area, cafe bistro and training rooms - all available for bespoke IT courses and indepen... more