Talking About My Generation

17/06/2025

Happy anniversary to Out In The City - 20 years since the social group was formed. Read more about its journey over the last two decades...

Big shout out to Tony Openshaw for all his hard work behind the success of the group.

Our reporter Tony Openshaw shares his thought on the 20th anniversary of Out In The City.

16/06/2025

Big congratulations to our Salford reporter Dr Joy Watson who was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to people with dementia in the King's birthday honours.

We are so proud of you Joy, your drive and determination to create a better world for people living with dementia has been unwavering - and always done with style. You are a very important part of the MyGen team and have been a friend way before we were even a news platform.

Well done from Kirsty, Grace and everyone at the MyGen team - so well deserved!

10/06/2025

You never need to be bored in Greater Manchester. Read more about the Festival of Libraries...

https://talkingaboutmygeneration.co.uk/the-festival-of-libraries-greater-manchester-2025/

Manchester Libraries

09/06/2025

Here our reporter Jean Friend writes about how we say things differently - even when there is just a few miles difference! Really interesting read!

Our reporter Jean Friand writes about the differences in dialect

23/05/2025

This is a lovely read from Oldham reporter Jean Friend about her Aunty Lucy and the Flying Shuttle. read more here...

How appropriate that an UNESCO City of Literature should have as the first venue on its map a place to do with another country and another language.Literature is literature is literature.The Alliance Française is just about 200 metres form St Peter’s Square. 

22/05/2025

Check out this report from MyGen reporter Gill James about the Manchester City of Literature map...

How appropriate that an UNESCO City of Literature should have as the first venue on its map a place to do with another country and another language.Literature is literature is literature.The Alliance Française is just about 200 metres form St Peter’s Square. 

19/05/2025

Members of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network have created a video to encourage people across the ten boroughs to join.

The Greater Manchester Older People's Network (GMOPN) is for people aged 50 and over and organisations who want to participate, connect and make a difference.

The network works together to challenge ageism, and promote a more positive view of ageing that recognises everyone’s contributions, experience and expertise – so Greater Manchester is the best place to grow older.

​The variety of ways to participate means GMOPN can cover a wide range of goals and the different groups are constantly working with partners to tackle ageism and age-related barriers.

Why don’t you give it a go? Watch the video here:

Members of the Greater Manchester Older People's Network have created a video to encourage people across the ten boroughs to join.

17/05/2025

What was your first football match? Read this lovely account from MyGen reporter Chris Vickers...

L S Lowry’s painting Going to the Match captures the thrill and expectation of the contest ahead, how the beautiful game transcends everyday life providing ninety minutes of excitement and escape from real life.

16/05/2025

Are you a woman aged over 71 and living in Greater Manchester? If so, you could help to shape a breast cancer awareness campaign for Greater Manchester with Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance. Read more...

Are you a woman aged over 71 and living in Greater Manchester? If so, you could help to shape a breast cancer awareness campaign for Greater Manchester.

15/05/2025

REVIEW: Check out Gill's review of Pygmalion at Whitefield Garrick "The little theatre that just keeps on giving."

The show runs until May 17 - grab some tickets while you can!

REVIEW: Pygmalion, Whitefield Garrick 10-17 May 2025

15/05/2025

Here our reporter Lesley comments on the launch of The State of Ageing in 2025 Report, at Manchester Hall. The report has come from a mass of research undertaken over several years, in order to give an up-to-date insight into aspects of ageing in England today. See what you think...

https://talkingaboutmygeneration.co.uk/the-state-of-ageing-in-2025-report/

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

I was privileged to attend the launch of The State of Ageing in 2025 Report, at Manchester Hall. The report has come from a mass of research undertaken over several years, in order to give an up-to-date insight into aspects of ageing in England today.

14/05/2025

Salford author Sylvia Edwards will be at Age UK Salford and Trafford (Critchley House) on Monday, May 19th between 1.30pm and 2.30pm to discussing her life as a writer and, to inspiring others to have a go. She will have a selection of her books for sale on the day with the proceeds benefitting the charity. Read more about her life as a teacher and author...

After a long career in education Sylvia Edwards, aged 80, is still at the coalface tutoring a young man with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to achieve the required grades in maths and English that will enable him to make his way in a meaningful career.