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Events in February 2026

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2 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Jackson Lane near the car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am February 2, 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 February 2, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	3 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm February 3, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm February 3, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 3, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	4 10:15 am: Walk - Over the fields to Macclesfield - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 4, 2026 Kerridge, The Rally Road, Higher Hurdsfield andreturn via the canal. 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 February 4, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Handforth Dean 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm February 4, 2026 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 4, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 4, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	5 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 5, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 5, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	6 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 6, 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 February 6, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	7	8
9 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am February 9, 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 February 9, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	10 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm February 10, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm February 10, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 10, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	11 10:15 am: Walk - Bee Happy - 3 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 11, 2026 Green Lane, Long Lane and the Windmill. 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 February 11, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 11, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 11, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	12 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 12, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 12, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	13 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 13, 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 February 13, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	14	15
16 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am February 16, 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 February 16, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	17 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm February 17, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm February 17, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 17, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	18 10:00 am: Shuttle to the shops - Talke Pitts Outlet Village - Full Day 10:00 am – 4:30 pm February 18, 2026 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - Adlington and Styperson - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 18, 2026 Canal, Middlewood, Styperson Woods, Long Lane. 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 February 18, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 18, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 18, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	19 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 19, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 19, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	20 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 20, 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 February 20, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	21 10:15 am: Walk - Up in the hills above Bollington - 8.5 miles strenuous 10:15 am – 2:45 pm February 21, 2026 Jenkin Chapel, Common barn farm and Rainow. Rated 4 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	22
23 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:15 am – 11:15 am February 23, 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 February 23, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	24 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm February 24, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm February 24, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 24, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	25 10:15 am: Walk- Written in Stone - 3 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 25, 2026 Ingersley Vale, Whit Nancy, Kerridge Ridge, Higher Lane and Kerrudge. 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 February 25, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 25, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 25, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	26 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 26, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 26, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	27 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 27, 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 February 27, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	28