I’m looking for events to go to, or interesting things to do

Come along to a training course

We run a free training programme called A Great Place to Learn. If you like the idea of learning new skills without having anything to pay for, then this may be for you.

Sessions include basic first-aid training and tips and advice on how to save money. All courses are put on near to where you live. They are normally no longer than three hours long.

There is no limit to the number of sessions you can attend. If you want to learn new skills and meet new people who live in your area - sign up now.

Come to our residents’ conference, or help to organise it

Each year Great Places holds a fun and interactive day for all its customers. You will have the chance to meet staff at all levels and residents from many areas.

The conference is always good fun, but we will also take the chance ask for your feedback on a range of issues. Come and join us, we’d really like to see you there. Transport to and from the central venue is arranged.

We always need volunteers to help plan the conference, too.

Take part in a focus group

Occasionally we hold focus groups on important issues that affect you. It’s where we get a small group of people together to discuss things in depth for an hour or too. Let us know you are interested and we’ll call you when we are planning something that you could take part in.  We hold about 40 focus groups a year.

Email goforit@greatplaces.org.uk, call 0161 925 7938, or text GO FOR IT to 07797 870 737. If you are emailing or texting, please include your name, address and telephone number.