Archive for the ‘In The News’ Category

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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Macmillan Partnership with Wai Yin

October 17th, 2016   |   Health & Social Care   |  

在九月，我们有一个讲座 ( 说话 ) 和一个咖啡早晨 Tuesday, 27th September – Cancer Awareness Talk (the first talk of the 4 monthly sessions) at Sheung Lok Centre, delivered by Gary Witham, Senior Lecturer at MMU Friday, 30th September – Macmillan Coffee Morning at MRI

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Battle of the Somme Commemoration Event

August 1st, 2016   |   Health & Social Care   |  

Our volunteers and service users at Wai Yin’s Welcome Centre, on Cheetham Hill, recently took part in the national commemoration event in Manchester, Bignor Street Park on 1 July 2016,  of the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916.   It was a  touching, and well-organised event. And multi-cultural in the context of commemorating WW1. For example, the many casualties included those of the Chinese Labour Corps (CLC),  the contingents recruited by the British government to support our frontline troops. People felt it was a privilege to take part, and it brought the community together.  

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World Tai Chi Day 2016

June 20th, 2016   |   Health & Social Care   |  

We were very pleased that our service users from the Tai Chi Exercise Group, Sheung Lok Centre, participated in the World Tai Chi Day event in Salford. World Tai Chi Day is celebrated all over the world, in each country at 10am local time tai chi is performed in city parks, tiny village halls, sports centres or beaches – sending a wave of tai chi energy around the world. Media CityUK was the venue for a World Tai Chi event on Saturday 30th April. Over 300 people came together for a mass tai chi performance, workshops and demonstrations. 2016 was […]

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Great Manchester Run 22 May 2016

April 19th, 2016   |   In The News   |  

Come and be part of Manchester’s Greatest Run on Sunday 22 May! The 10k running event, broadcast live on BBC,  is an event not to be missed! Last year was a great success and our team of runners raised a fantastic amount for a good cause. This year, we are entering individually. Please support Wai Yin Society, and  enter at the link below: http://www.greatrun.org/great-manchester-run?gclid=CO6uk9StmswCFawy0wod4sQHOA

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Wai Yin Society 27th Annual Report and AGM on Sunday 17th January 2016 二 零一六 一月 十七 日

January 5th, 2016   |   Board of Trustees   |  

Wai Yin Society 27th Annual Report was presented at the AGM at  1 pm on Sunday 17th January 2016. 二  零一六 一月 十七  日,  星期日一点钟 下午 The meeting was held at the Sheung Lok Centre. 参加 在 常樂中心 Chair: Mrs Juanita Yau When I accepted the role of Chairlady over 20 years ago, I made it my aim to support Wai Yin to become a sustainable organisation with openness and honesty.  Ever since that day, I have worked hard to help Wai Yin to achieve this aim. Since 2007, Wai Yin has become a prominent force for the Chinese community and as well as  reaching into other […]

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Job Opportunity 工作机会

January 5th, 2016   |   In The News   |  

Maternity Cover (12 months) Administrator/Receptionist (Job Ref no. ad/01/2016) Part- time (30 hours per week) Wai Yin Job Grade: Administrator Salary: £10,873 per annum (Wai Yin pay scale point 9) Post from: 15th February 2016 Wai Yin Society seeks an Administrator to provide administrative work to be based at the Headquarters. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal communication skills, 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. Wai Yin Society is […]

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Christmas & New Year Opening Hours 慧妍社聖誕節和新年開放時間

December 21st, 2015   |   In The News   |  

Wai Yin Opening Hours at X’mas & New Year 慧妍社聖誕節和新年開放時間 23rd December 2015 (Wednesday) 星期三   Closed at 1.00pm 開放至下午一時 24th December 2015 (Thursday)星期四   Closed at 1.00pm 開放至下午一時 25th December 2015 (Friday)星期五   Closed 休息 28th December 2015 (Monday)星期一   Closed 休息 29th December 2015 (Tuesday)星期二   Closed 休息 30th December 2015 (Wednesday)星期三   9.30am – 5.00pm 上午9.30至下午5時 31st December 2015 (Thursday)星期四   Closed at 1.00pm 開放至下午一時 1st January 2016 (Friday)星期五   Closed 休息 4th January 2016 (Monday)星期一   Open as usual 服務恢復正常  

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Chair – Wai Yin Board of Trustees wins Mulan Award

November 16th, 2015   |   CEO's Blog   |  

It is our pleasure to inform you that our Chairperson Juanita Yau has won the Mulan Award (Contribution to Charitable Causes and Philanthrophy Award) last Monday 9th November 2015 We congratulate Juanita for winning this well deserved award. Mulan Foundation Network aims to recognise and honour the achievements of Chinese women in the UK and elsewhere through Annual Awards and in the process build up a global network of top and successful Chinese women and young Chinese women on the way up, for networking, mentoring and to support and help each other as well as contribute to the wider community. For […]

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Wai Yin at the House of Lords

November 9th, 2015   |   Board of Trustees   |  

Congratulations! Juanita Yau, Chairperson of Wai Yin Society, was invited to attend the House of Lords to collect an award. She was the 1st runner up for CIAC & Shaftesbury Woman Volunteer of the  Year Award 2015 The Award Ceremony took place on Monday 19th October 2015 from 3.30pm – 5.00pm at the House of Lords, kindly hosted by The Lord Sheikh on behalf of the Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC). Traditional afternoon tea was served overlooking the beautiful River Thames with spectacular performances.

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Advice Quality Standard

May 18th, 2015   |   In The News   |  

We are delighted to announce that Wai Yin Society has recently been awarded the Advice Quality Standard. The Advice Quality Standard (AQS) tells you that we offer a quality assured service. It communicates our commitment to professionalism, quality and customer care. Only organisations which have achieved the Standard will be able to display the AQS logo: We hold the Advice Quality Standard, which provides you with assurance that the we have met certain criteria that demonstrate a commitment to quality. For further information, please see the AQS website: www.advicequalitystandard.org.uk

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