Ageing Well Stockport: Real Food, Real Health

Ageing Well Stockport: Real Food, Real Health

Wednesday 9 December 2026 | 2pm to 4pm
Hat Works Museum, Wellington Mill, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 0EU

Join us at the iconic Hat Works Museum in Stockport for our next Ageing Well Stockport workshop, focusing on healthy eating and wellbeing.

This session will be delivered by the team from Real Food, Real Health, who will explore the relationship between diabetes, nutrition and overall wellbeing.

Real Food, Real Health: Understanding Diabetes, Food and Wellbeing

This interactive workshop introduces the Real Food, Real Health approach to supporting people who are living with, or at risk of developing, Type 2 diabetes. Together, we will explore:

• How different foods affect blood sugar levels
• Practical and safe ways to reduce carbohydrate intake
• Simple, sustainable strategies for eating well on any budget

The session is strengths-based, supportive and accessible for everyone, with plenty of opportunities for questions, discussion and shared learning.

Registration is required to attend this event.

This session is free of charge and open to anyone aged 50 and over.

Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and refreshments will be provided.

Getting to Hat Works Museum

Hat Works Museum is located on Wellington Road South (A6) in Stockport town centre, approximately a 10-minute walk from Stockport Railway Station.

By Bus

A number of bus services stop on Wellington Road South close to the museum, including routes 192, 197, 313, 330 and 358. Bus stops are located directly outside or within a short walk of the venue.

By Train

Stockport Railway Station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the museum and is served by regular services from Manchester Piccadilly and destinations across Greater Manchester and the North West.

By Car

Several public car parks are available within walking distance of the museum, including Stockport Exchange, NCP Railway Station Car Park and the Merseyway Shopping Centre car parks. Parking charges may apply. Limited on-street parking is also available nearby.

Accessibility

The workshop will take place in the Hat Box Meeting Room. The venue is fully accessible, with lift access available from the museum entrance to the meeting room level. Accessible toilets are available within the museum.

Please note: The Hat Box Meeting Room is located on a lower level within the building and can be accessed via lift from the museum entrance.

For further information, please contact Stephen.

We know that life can get in the way and plans can change. If you have booked a place and can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing info@ght.org.uk or contacting us by telephone. This allows us to offer your place to someone else who would like to attend.