People across Greater Manchester given SPACE to create and connect
November 22, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationArt With Heart team at Eccles Library Salford reporter, Paul Sherlock, paid a visit to Art With Heart’s mobile wellbeing room – SPACE – in Eccles Library for a cuppa, a chat, plenty of feel-good activities and does exactly what it says on the tin – giving you space to unwind and connect. Here he […]
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84-year-old Ken Heathcote receives standing ovation at his first TEDx Talk
November 22, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My Generation, UncategorizedBolton born-and-bred entrepreneur Ken Heathcote took to the stage as part of Bolton’s TEDx Talk event – hosted by the University of Bolton – and his talk was met with a standing ovation. The event at the university’s Institute of Management, is part of an international network of talks. Speakers are challenged to share ‘ideas […]
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Salford Older People’s Day changed the record on ageing in the city
October 8, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationOur reporters – Paul Sherlock, Jean Friend and Bob Alston, joined dozens of others at Salford Older People’s Day held at Salford Museum and Art Gallery – which had a theme of being Age Proud. The day included creative, sport and tech activities as well as discussions that reflect both the spirit of this year’s […]
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“It’s not the wrinkles, it’s the twinkles!” – event shows how to be age proud
October 8, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationOur reporter, Mike Dodd, attended the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network Action Group – to give a presentation on how to help change the record on ageing as part of the Talking About My Generation campaign. Here, one of our other reporter’s – Chris Vickers – reports on the day. “Following arrivals and coffee, our host, […]
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High five for Yellow Jigsaw as we celebrate our milestone birthday
September 23, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Communications, Events, Passionate PairWe were delighted that friends, family, clients and colleagues joined us to celebrate our fifth birthday, which took place at The Foundry, Manchester on September 18. From clients who believed from us from the start of our journey and continue to do so – including Nichola Howard, director of Launch Events North West, Emma Smith […]
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Turning 50 and taking on a new career
September 20, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationOur reporter Tony Openshaw spoke to Aderonke Apata – who has just reached the 50 milestone. Here she tells us about her life and shows that age should not be a barrier to your achievements as she is set to become a barrister in her 50s and she also takes a look back on her […]
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Bolton reporter launches ‘MyGen Challenge’ to re-write our generation
September 16, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationOne of our Talking About My Generation reporters, Carole Ogden from Bolton, is calling on over 50s who want to get creative to join her poetry challenge and rewrite what it means to grow older. Kicking off on October 1, Older People’s Day, and continuing every day throughout the month, Carole will share a new […]
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Sporty youngsters become reporters when Media Cubs hit the road this summer
September 12, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Communications, Passionate Pair, PR, Social ValueDozens of sporty youngsters enjoyed a summer of fun – as well as learning new skills in communication, leadership, reading and writing by turning them into reporters. Media Cubs Academy went on the road in August to join the Manchester United Foundation in Partington, after being invited by Trafford Council. The youngsters were taking part […]
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Yellow Jigsaw help boost PR skills thanks to a partnership with HSHVCA
September 9, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Communications, PR, Social ValueWe were delighted to partner with the HSHVCA, who deliver organisational support to St Helens and Halton-based charities and not for profit groups, to deliver two communications workshops to help good causes tell their stories. Halton and St Helens Voluntary and Community Action hosted Grace to deliver the half day workshops, inviting both their members […]
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Our reporters are set to host first Living Library to challenge ageing stereotypes
August 29, 2019 by Yellow Jigsaw in category Talking About My GenerationOur Talking About My Generation campaign reporters will be hosting a Living Library at Manchester Central Library on Saturday, October 26. The event will take place 1-4pm at in the main cafe area and will be the first ‘Living Library’ to only host people aged 50 and over, all from different walks of life, […]
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