As part of MWH Mersey Basin week the Manchester Oriental Organisation Alliance (MOOA) and Mersey Basin Campaign invited the elders to join a healthy living heritage walk around Castlefield and the Bridgewater and Rochdale Canals.
Over 20 of us made our way along the towpaths getting some exercise and fresh air while listening to our heritage guide, Mike, paint a picture of the development of the canals and people that made it all happen. One of the Elders said "We have been living in Manchester for 35 years and this is the first time we have heard the stories about the canal in the city centre". Another said "this is the first time I have walked through this area, it is beautiful and quiet".
The day was a great success, we all learnt a lot and had a fabulous time, helped along by the dry weather and dim sum buffet which followed our expedition. Many thanks to MWH and MOOA for sponsoring the day.
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