WGN Services

WGN Services

We offer a range of services/activities for older residents (aged 50+) with a Wythenshawe postcode, M22 or M23.  You can refer yourself, or you can be referred to us by a carer, family member, GP, District Nurse or Care Navigator.

Please note: we cannot offer any befriending services.

What we do offer:
  • Community Coffee Morning at Wythenshawe Football Club: Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.30am

Hollyhedge Park, Altrincham Road, Sharston, M22 4US. Free, onsite parking. 

Come and join us for tea, coffee (with refills) toast and a chat. £1.50 per person. No need to book. Your first visit is free.

  • Community Lunch at Northenden Social Club: Tuesdays 12.30-2pm

408-412 Palatine Road, Northenden, M22 4JT. Free, onsite parking.

Join us for conversation over lunch including tea/coffee (with refills), a bread roll with various sandwich fillings, other ‘picnic’ style options, salad, chips and a cake. £3 per person. No need to book. Your first visit is free.

We are occasionally joined by professional guests who speak on a range of topics – from scam awareness; home energy-saving advice and cost-of-living issues; to falls prevention and what’s on/where across Wythenshawe.

  • Coffee Morning at Pioneer House High School’s ‘Strawberry Fox’ cafe: Thursdays (term-time) 10 – 11.30am

200 Yewtree Lane, Northern Moor, M23 0FF. Free, onsite parking.

The community café serves croissants or pain au chocolat, with teas (including speciality options) and barista-style coffees. Other alternatives are available. £1.50 per person – paid to the cafe (small, additional charge for refills). No need to book. Your first visit is free. 

  • Community Coffee Morning at Emmaus South Manchester: Fridays 10.30am – 12noon

St Andrews Church, Brownley Road, M22 0DW

Come and join us for a tea or coffee, toast and a chat. £2 per person. No need to book. Your first visit is free.

  • Newsletter – sign up for our regular newsletter, full of WGN updates, Wythenshawe community news, information and fun activities (like word searches and competitions – sometimes with a chance to win a prize).
Services for WGN Members only:

WGN Membership costs £10 per annum for one person (or £15 per annum for two people living in the same household).  By becoming a signed-up Member you can access additional benefits as listed below:

Volunteer Drivers Scheme

If you struggle to use public transport and don’t drive, you might like to consider booking trips through our Volunteer Drivers Scheme. 

Trips are available to book, subject to driver availability, from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (except on Bank Holidays and during the Christmas period, when the office is closed). Priority is given to hospital/medical appointments at busy times. 

To book a trip, call the WGN office between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Tel: 0161 905 3898. We will run through the trip details with you. The cost is 55p per mile, payable direct to the driver on the day. 

‘My Resilience Matters’ resource folder

We have a new folder for WGN Members, featuring advice on a range of subjects and contact details for useful services/support organisations.

Additional benefits for WGN Members:

  • A Membership Card – with a personal membership number.
  • A personalised birthday card – if you have given your birthdate on your completed Membership Form.
  • Day trips priority booking period – for two or three day trips a year – with a reduced cost.
A point of contact for everyone:

We do our best to signpost our community of older people (whether you are a WGN Member or not) to support organisations – for advice and guidance relating to later life issues.

For information, including how to become a WGN Member and to make a referral, call us on 0161 905 3898, Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. Thank you.