On Wednesday July 8th at Olives Kitchen, Bury VCFA was delighted to welcome VCSE organisations from across the borough to the relaunch of the Children, Young People and Families (CYPF) Forum (name a work in progress).
The event brought together organisations that are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families, providing an opportunity to reconnect, build new relationships and help shape the future of the forum.
The Fusilier Museum was the splendid venue for the symposium which was attended by residents and representatives from many organisations, all with dementia experience and expertise. The event, held on 6th May, had presentations on a range of topics including:
The gardening group at Top Green in Clarence Park was established as part of the Moorside Ageing in Place project led by Persona Care. The community garden was built on what used to be a bowling green and over the course of the project, they have engaged 60 volunteers. The Ageing in Place funding for the gardening group was due to end in August 2025, and the group contacted Bury VCFA for support on how to continue once the funding ended.
You are invited to attend the For the Best – Dementia Symposium at the Fusiliers Museum on Wednesday 6th May, 10am to 1.30pm. This event is being run under the Bury Dementia Strategy and will be a great opportunity to find out more about the examples of excellent work taking place in Bury for dementia support.
The final programme will follow and will focus on sharing best practice in a challenging area of adult social care.
There will be Knowledge Insight sessions, including on the following topics:
Backed by £16.5 million from The National Lottery Community Fund and matched by £30m from GMCA and NHS Greater Manchester, the latest investment will grow more than 100 Live Well community spaces and support the wider expansion of Live Well across the city region over the next three to four years.
The GM walking festival website re-launched last week, as we build momentum towards National Walking Month in May. This year the theme is Celebrating Connected Communities, shining a light on how walking can be used to bring communities together.
Between Monday, 9th March and Monday, 23rd March 2026, Greater Manchester will be hosting the first ever Live Well Spring Festival. The Spring Festival will pop up locally in neighbourhoods, community spaces, parks, high streets, and online, showcasing the people, places, and partnerships that bring Live Well to life every day across Greater Manchester.
Bury Council’s Cabinet has approved the proposed budget
Overview
This project aims to improve access to and experiences of healthcare for individuals with neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease) in Bury. It will be delivered through trusted VCSE organisations that are embedded in communities experiencing health inequalities.
