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Empowerment

Older person so proud of her achievement
Congratulations to OBADO Staff
Congratulations OBADO on your achievement
Oldèr people fully engaged and contributed to the session - role of grandparents in grandchildren's education.
Oldèr people fully engaged and contributed to the session - role of grandparents in grandchildren's education.

Handicrafts

Older person relaxed on the massage chair while enjoying her  knitting - both therapeutically beneficial.
Older people's knitting skills - at their best.
Beautiful handcrafts made at OBADO
Table center pieces made at OBADO
Beautiful berets
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Handicrafts made by elders on display
Handicrafts made by elders
Elder making handicrafts to exercise fingers and hand coordination
Handicraft classes

Physical Activities

Older people show leg strength
Resting eyes is another exercise at  OBADO.
Older people fully engage in physical exercises to improve their fitness and mental well-being.
It was the "pause" dance  - very interesting.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Afrocats visited OBADO and delivered a session of gentle physical exercises for older people.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Therapeutic exercises for every part of the body, for example, for  wrists to prevent arthritis.
Breath-in exercise for the Oldèr people.

Dancing Activities

Happy Elders

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Older people performed with Force of Nature at North City Library on 4 May 2024
Older people full of joy and laughter
Older people wishing a happy  holiday  to their volunteer.
Happy elders bonded with university students.
Older people having a good time together
Older people love,  value, enjoy and maximise using their space.
Socialization to reduce isolation and loneliness
Older people full of joy and laughter - enjoying socialising at the Day Centre
Happy elders giving "five"
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Day Trips

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A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.
A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.
A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.
A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.
A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.
A day to remember,  older people had a fabulous time.

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Brain Stimulation Activities

Stimulating the brain through numbers, letters, colors enhances brain function.
Word search activity is therapeutic and improves older people's mental speed and thought processes.
Word search activity is therapeutic and improves older people's mental speed and thought processes.
Word search activity is therapeutic and improves older people's mental speed and thought processes.

Table Games

Older people engage in table games, enjoy socialising in a warm, friendly space, and reduce loneliness and isolation
Older people  have established a good working relationship  with  volunteers  at OBADO -   mutually beneficial  for  progression in service provision.
Dominos is another table game which stimulate older people's brains and enhance their mental health wellbeing.
Snakes and ladders is favourite competitive table game for older people
Happy  times well spent by the  older people in a welcoming  space at OBADO Day Centre.
Older people are engaged in a new game that involves recognising and matching images.  Visual communication stimulates their brains and helps their comprehension and hand coordination.

Food

Older people are enjoying their meal. Bon appetite!
University students prepared a lovely Nigerian meal - yummy!
Bon appetite
Time to enjoy the meal.
Yummy chicken curry, rice, potatoes, and vegetables.
Afrocats enjoying lunch with OBADO.
OBADO embraces and values volunteers.  They bring a range of qualities, expertise, and cooking skills, which enhance older people's well-being.
Afrocats enjoying lunch with OBADO.
OBADO provides older people with healthy, nutritious meals to maintain their general health and well-being.   They enjoy chicken curry, rice, and vegetables for lunch.
Volunteers are dedicated to cooking and providing healthy foods
And foòood, yummy.  Bon appetit
Networking with SAWN under Mama Health and Poverty Partnership
OBADO enjoys festive Christmas meals in style - yummy
OBADO enjoys festive Christmas meals in style - yummy
OBADO enjoys festive Christmas meals in style - yummy
OBADO enjoys festive Christmas meals in style - yummy
OBADO enjoys festive Christmas meals in style - yummy
Yummy meals of Nigerian Jerof rice with roasted chicken and vegetables - healthy meals enjoyed by oldèr people
OBADO  provides healthy meals to older people to promote their general health
OBADO connects older people to their roots through traditional dishes prepared at the Day Centre .  Chapatis is one of Uganda's favourite dishes enjoyed by the older people
Volunteers are dedicated to cooking and providing healthy foods
At last, "Chapatis and the bean sauce are served. Bon appetit!
Older people and University students enjoying the meal they cooked together.
Older persons enjoying a dish from Uganda  called " katogo kammatooke ne nyama" with fruity drinks.

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Birthday Celebrations

Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Older people's birthdays are important to them celebrating lives, well- lived, their achievements,  grandchildren and great grandchildren; and their resilience in the face of life challenges.
Happy birthday!  OBADO wishes you many more to come

OBADO promotes community cohesion

OBADO  has embraced and established strong links in the community.
OBADO, in collaboration with sister organisations under Mama Health and Poverty Partnership (MHAPP), delivers educational sessions to empower older people maximising inclusion.
OBADO  and CEBEE GOLD FOUNDATION established network
OBADO is grateful for all the support provided to grow to the level we are now
OBADO  and CEBEE GOLD FOUNDATION established network
OBADO in Collaboration with CEEBEE GOLD FOUNDATION  - Empower! Engage! Evolve! Building Stronger Communities Together! in honour of Black History Month -The highly esteemed Councillor Serita Madongwe  attended the event and empowered OBADO!
OBADO  promotes community cohesion.

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About Us

OBADO is a registered Community Interest Company recently set up by two experienced social workers, (one also a learning disability nurse), after consulting with and listening to the needs of Older Black Africans in Manchester.

Contact Us

Address: Trinity Church Hall Goodman Street, Moston, Manchester, M9 4DT

Advice Lines: 07888177528 / 07361810953 (Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00am - 4:30pm)

Email: info@obado.co.uk

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