SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?
3.Proximity to Town Centre
Although facilities may be considered to be close to the town centre, for someone with reduced mobility not all facilities may be within an achievable walking distance
2. Lack of continuity of facilities
Many events are volunteer run which relies on regular attendance many outdoor events also only run in the summer.
'I can't use a computer so they're wasting their time advertising all these events online, we just need a central notice board where people can advertise activities'
Stretford Resident, 75
1. The access to knowledge of facilities
Most events and facility opening times are posted online which is inaccessible for residents without access to the internet or without knowledge of navigating websites
Victoria Park
Offers a regular weekly timetable of volunteer run events including a friendly walk and a craft club aimed at older residents
Sevenways Fish and Chip Shop
Offers pensioners deals and midweek lunchtime offers
St Ann's Church
Regular mass and occasional cake sales
Stretford Library
Access to computers and internet guidance classes, runs advice on household bills alongside craft club and reading group
Investigating facilities on offer and opportunities for new activities
Stretford's Older Residents
'I just want to get out of the house abit more, have somewhere warm to sit and just watch the world go by'
Carol, mid 60's
On speaking to many older residents at our pop up event it became clear that there were many facilities they felt Stretford was lacking yet many attributes it currently had that just needed improvement Having heard their opinions I then tried to find out exactly what facilities and activities were available for older residents of Stretford.
'The pavements are in such bad condition I don't go for walks as much as I used to as I'm so scared of falling'
Resident, 72
CURRENT FACILITIES ON OFFER
Longford Park
Weekly social strolls during the summer months