Bridgend Centre

Bridgend Centre

Upcoming Events

10:30 am – 12:30 pm, April 14, 2026 – Crafts
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, April 14, 2026 – Social Knitwork
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, April 16, 2026 – Talk and Games
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, April 21, 2026 – Crafts
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, April 23, 2026 – Talk and Games

Events in April 2026

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		1 10:15 am: Walk - As the Crow flies - 5.5 miles rated 2 Boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 1, 2026 Higher Hurdsfield and Return. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 1, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Leek Town Centre 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm April 1, 2026 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 1, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 1, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	2 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 2, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 2, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre Read more	3 All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed All day April 3, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 3, 2026 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £5. Every Friday. Please note that this activity takes place at the Pavilion at Bollington Recreation Ground Bollington Recreation Ground View Location Read more	4	5
6 All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed All day April 6, 2026 Read more	7 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm April 7, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 7, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:30 pm: Bridgend Book Club 7:30 pm – 9:39 pm April 7, 2026 Come and chat with like-minded people about books you have read. Facilitated by Becky £5, just turn up. Books will be provided by Bollington Library service, up to 12 books in the group. Above that figure we would need to share or buy extra copies. Books will need to be returned at the following meeting. Bridgend Centre Read more	8 10:15 am: Walk - Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 8, 2026 Ingersley Vale, Rainow and Oakenbank. Rated 2 Boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 8, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 8, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 8, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	9 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 9, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 9, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre Read more	10 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 10, 2026 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £5. Every Friday. Please note that this activity takes place at the Pavilion at Bollington Recreation Ground Bollington Recreation Ground View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 10, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	11	12
13 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 13, 2026 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday daytime at 10.30am through Autumn and Winter. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. Cost £2. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm April 13, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	14 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 14, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm April 14, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 14, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:00 pm: Social Knitwork 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm April 14, 2026 Bridgend Centre Read more	15 10:05 am: Shuttle to the shops - Cheshire Oaks (full day) 10:05 am – 5:00 pm April 15, 2026 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 15, 2026 Tytherington, returning via kerridge. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 15, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 15, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 15, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	16 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 16, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 16, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre Read more	17 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 17, 2026 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £5. Every Friday. Please note that this activity takes place at the Pavilion at Bollington Recreation Ground Bollington Recreation Ground View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 17, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	18 10:15 am: Walk - To the West Parkgate - 8 miles 10:15 am – 3:00 pm April 18, 2026 Bakestonedale Moor, West parkgate of Lyme Park, canal and Styperson. Rated 4 Boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. Please bring a packed lunch and be advised that Saturday walks are more strenuous than our Wednesday walks. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more	19
20 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 20, 2026 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday daytime at 10.30am through Autumn and Winter. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. Cost £2. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm April 20, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	21 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 21, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm April 21, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 21, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	22 10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 22, 2026 Hedgerow, Harrop and Further Harrop. Rated 3 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 22, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 22, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 22, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	23 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 23, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 23, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre Read more	24 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 24, 2026 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £5. Every Friday. Please note that this activity takes place at the Pavilion at Bollington Recreation Ground Bollington Recreation Ground View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 24, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	25 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 25, 2026 The famous Bridgend Centre Vintage Fair. The event runs for a week, grab the best bargains at the beginning of the week. Entry is £2 on the first Saturday (18th) Bridgend Centre Read more	26
27 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 27, 2026 Bollington ‘Walks for Health’ is a programme of short, easy guided walks in and around Bollington designed to encourage new walkers. They provide a great opportunity to enjoy some exercise and meet people. The walks on this programme are weekly on a Monday daytime at 10.30am through Autumn and Winter. There are different start points. All the walks are easy, less than 2 miles in length, with no stiles and gentle slopes. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. Cost £2. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm April 27, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	28 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm April 28, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 28, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:00 pm: Social Knitwork 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm April 28, 2026 Bridgend Centre Read more	29 10:15 am: Walk - Over the fields to Macclesfield - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 29, 2026 Kerridge, the rally road and higher hurdsfield. Rated 2 boots. All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. On a Wednesday this price includes tea, coffee and biscuits at the end of the walk. The walks vary in difficulty & length each week and so we have a ratings system to provide information on the difficulty of each one, which is detailed below. If you are unsure of your level, try a short and easy walk first. You can also have a chat beforehand with any of the Bridgend staff to get information on what the terrain may be like. Please bear in mind that the conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable footwear, clothing and equipment. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walks. Dogs are welcome to join us on most walks, but should always be kept on a lead. If dogs are not allowed on any of the walks, it will be indicated on the walk information (for example if we go on a path where they are not allowed). All those talking part do so at their own risk. See leaflet for more details. Read more, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm April 29, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Buxton 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm April 29, 2026 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 29, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 29, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	30 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 30, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 30, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre Read more