Archive for the ‘In The News’ Category

Manchester Half Marathon Fundraiser

October 18th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

I would like to inform you that Woon Cheng has raised £560 from running the Manchester Half Marathon on Sunday 15th October, and she completed it in 2hours and 30 minutes!   We would like to give her a big thanks for her fantastic effort, to raise money for Wai Yin Society, and also to prepare for this race event.   She is our STAR women runner.  Well Done!

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Radio Sheung Lok -ALL FM – Bronze Award

September 27th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

I am delighted to announce that Radio Sheung Lok – ALL FM received the Bronze Award for Community Development Project of the year from the national Community Radio Awards on Saturday 23th September, which took place in Bristol, South West England. A panel of over 50 judges drawn from the BBC, commercial radio, community radio, other media and also academia selected the best programmes and stations from more than 350 entries from 70 community radio stations, and from every corner of the UK. Well Done “SUPER STARS”, Louise and our wonderful volunteers! Wai Yin Society’s good reputation is spreading far […]

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Writing the Future

September 20th, 2017   |   Family Unit   |  

We were delighted to host part our Lottery Heritage Funded Project – Writing the Future (Young Roots) in  partnership with Manchester Museum on 16th September 2017. This took the shape of a Family Fun day for interested members of the public. There were over 100 participants on the day and they all had the opportunity to try Cantonese Chinese calligraphy, Cantonese speaking and Chinese ink blowing. There was also  a special workshop for people to make cards and take home to their loved ones. The day event was very joyful and successful. The Confucius Institute also participated with some Mandarin workshops, which […]

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Citizen’s Commendation

September 12th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

Wai Yin Society were absolutely delighted, and honoured, yesterday afternoon, to receive a Citizen’s Commendation from Greater Manchester Police. The award was for: “Dedicated and continuous support, playing an integral part in forging strong community links with residents of China Town and further afield. The Society has cemented an invaluable and professional relationship withthe police and partner agencies to alleviate barriers between them and the local communities.” I would personally like to thank our staff, volunteers and service users for their vital contribution, and look forward to further serving our local communities in this way.      

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Radio Sheung Lok Nominated for 2017 Community Radio Awards

August 30th, 2017   |   In The News   |  

We are proud to announce that Radio Sheung Lok in association with All FM has been nominated for the 2017 Community Radio Awards: Community Development Project of the Year.   It is good to know that all the hard work of the Sheung Lok Radio team hasn’t gone unnoticed, bringing a voice to the local Chinese community in true pioneering spirit.  For those who haven’t heard the show before, please take the time to tune in to ALL FM 96.9 on Fridays a 13:00 broadcasting in Cantonese and English. Alternatively, you can listen to previous broadcasts at https://www.mixcloud.com/discover/allfm/

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Receptionist/Administrator

August 17th, 2017   |   In The News   |  

Wai Yin Society seeks an Receptionist/Administrator to provide administrative work at our main office on Swan Street. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal communication skills and reception skills, as well as good IT skills. Strong candidates will have a track record of working with wide range of customers from ethnic minority communities and experience of leading and supporting the reception team. This post requires that applicants can speak Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). Wai Yin Society is committed to Equal Opportunities and invites enquiries from all members of society. For a job description and an application pack, or for […]

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Believing in Young People

August 15th, 2017   |   Family Unit   |  

We are delighted to announce that Wai Yin Society has recently achieved the Ambition Quality Bronze Award. This award is only available to organisations that provide services to young people. This is the first time that we have applied for this particular award, and demonstrates to external stakeholders that our service is safe, well run and nationally-accredited. For more information on specific youth services that we can provide for your organisation, please contact: Alfred Chung, family Services team, email [email protected] or telephone 0161 833 0377 Note: Ambition Quality is an externally-validated award which enables youth organisations to develop and improve. […]

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Cycling and Social Inclusion

July 18th, 2017   |   Health & Social Care   |  

(Wai Yin Society welcomes Mobike) The recent upturn in popularity of cycling on British roads does not seem as evident for ethnic minority groups or the disadvantaged in British society. This is an area for research. However, we are very pleased to welcome Mobike, a Chinese bike sharing company, to Greater Manchester. Recently, launched, many of you will have seen their bright orange vehicles dotted around Manchester and Salford. I myself have tested their bikes both in my Easter holidays in Beijing, and now in Manchester. Their wide accessibility and inclusiveness (cheap to use, no language and cultural barriers) are […]

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Breastfeeding Festival: Understanding Communities and Cultures

June 27th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

On Saturday 24th June, 2017, I was invited to speak on Chinese cultural awareness around pregnancy, labour and breastfeeding, at the Salford Royal Hospital annual breastfeeding Festival. The audience comprised a mixture of healthcare professionals – doctors, midwives, nurses, and healthcare visitors – as well as parents from the public. During the Question & Answer session, a specialist paediatric doctor asked for my advice on how to overcome barriers such as Chinese women not accessing peer support in the first month after childbirth, particularly if they do not leave the house. It is important to raise awareness of cultural and […]

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Carers Week 2017: 12 – 18 June

June 14th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

I was a speaker in London yesterday (Monday 12 June) on the work of Wai Yin Society for carers; these are people that are often unpaid, elderly themselves, and making an immense contribution to local communities.  http://www.chineseineurope.com/uk/2649 The seminar was entitled ‘The State of Caring: Towards Building a Supportive Community for the Wellbeing of the Elderly and their Carers’. We were joined by speakers in the field of elderly social care who have vast experience in organising and delivering care to the elderly and their carers in Chinese communities across the UK. I personally, “…would like to thank the Chinese […]

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Manchester BME Network Awards 2017

February 13th, 2017   |   CEO's Blog   |  

We are pleased to announce that Wai Yin Society received two awards at the Manchester BME Network awards ceremony, on Thursday 9 February 2017, to showcase and reward the work being done by members & supporters. Our Welcome Centre, on Cheetham Hill, won an award for the fantastic work being done, by staff and volunteers, for people in one of the most disadvantaged areas in the country. It was in the category, Community Support (frontline) – for sustained support services beyond the usual. Rachel Chee, neice of our beloved hero, Dr Sylvia Sham, received an award on her behalf for […]

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通告 Notice

December 14th, 2016   |   In The News   |  

慧妍社於12月21日(星期三)休假一天, 12月22日(星期四) 服務恢復正常. Wai Yin Society will be closed on Wednesday 21st December 2016. Service will resume on Thursday 22nd December 2016.

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Dr. Sylvia Sham: Obituary Notice

December 12th, 2016   |   CEO's Blog   |  

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our CEO, Dr Sylvia Sham, on Saturday evening, 10th December 2016, after a short illness with cancer. Life can be like a long-distance race, where patience and endurance with small beginnings grow into bigger visions. Sylvia ran this race. She poured so much of herself into seeing Wai Yin Society services expand, reaching more and more people, regardless of background and culture. Last year, she received the “Spirit of Manchester Awards 2015: Contribution to the sector Award” for her committed work, which has made a huge difference to the […]

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通告 Notice

December 12th, 2016   |   In The News   |  

通告 慧妍社将于以下日期休圣诞节及新年假： 2016年12月22日（星期四，下午1点后） 2016年12月26– 28日（星期一、二、三） 2017年1月2日（星期一） 我们将于以下日期正常提供服务： 2016年12月23日（星期五） 2016年12月29– 30日（星期四、星期五） 2017年1月3日（星期二） Notice Wai Yin Society will be closed on the following dates for Christmas and New Year holiday: 22 December 2016 (Thursday after 1pm) 26– 28 December 2016 (Monday– Wednesday) 2 January 2017 (Monday) We open as usual on the following dates: 23 December 2016 (Friday) 29 – 30 December 2016 (Thursday and Friday) 3 January 2017 (Tuesday)

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