Annual Report

Our Annual Report for the financial year 2022-2023 is now available to download from our website: https://bridgendcentre.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Annual-report-2022-2023.pdf

Find out about the work we did in that year and how things work at the Bridgend.

Events in November 2024

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				1 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 1, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 1, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	2	3
4 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 4, 2024 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 10.15am 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	5 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 5, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	6 10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 6, 2024 Hedgerow, Harrop and further Harrop. 5 miles, 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm November 6, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 6, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 6, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	7 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 7, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 7, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	8 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 8, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 8, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	9 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more	10 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more
11 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more, 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross 10:30 am – 11:30 am November 11, 2024 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 10.15am 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	12 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more, 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 12, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	13 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - Adlington and return - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 13, 2024 Walk to Adlington via the Middlewood Way and canal and return via the fields and sugar lane. 5 Miles, 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm November 13, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:25 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Barracks Mill 1:25 pm – 2:25 pm November 13, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 13, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 13, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	14 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 14, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 14, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	15 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 9, 2024 – November 15, 2024 Read more, 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 15, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 15, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	16	17
18 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Jackson Lane near the car park 10:30 am – 11:30 am November 18, 2024 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 10.15am 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	19 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 19, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	20 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab - 3.5 miles rated 3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 20, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm November 20, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 20, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 20, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	21 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 21, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 21, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more, 6:00 pm: Bridgend Bingo 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm November 21, 2024 Viceroy Restaurant, Ingersley Road View Location Read more Ticket sales close at 6:00 pm today Buy Tickets 60 tickets remaining. Adult £20.00 Add to Cart	22 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 22, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 22, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	23	24
25 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:30 am – 11:30 am November 25, 2024 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 10.15am 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more	26 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 26, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	27 10:15 am: Walk - Digging through the Past - 6.5 miles, 4 boots. 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 27, 2024 Hedgerow, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield canal and Styperson. 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm November 27, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:25 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Brookside Garden Centre 1:25 pm – 2:25 pm November 27, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 27, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 27, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	28 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 28, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 28, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	29 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 29, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 29, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	30 2:00 pm: Bridgend Christmas Cracker 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 30, 2024 New for this year is a very special Christmas event on the afternoon Saturday 28th November - The 'Bridgend Christmas Cracker'. We will be saving all our Christmas clothing, bric-a-brac, decorations and more for sale on that day. There will also be a Santa's grotto and festive refreshments. To book your child's place in the grotto, please call us, drop in, send us a message or email (info@bridgendcentre.org.uk). Places are limited. The Bridgend Centre will become a winter wonderland of festive magic and we hope you can join us then. Read more, 2:00 pm: Untitled Event 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm November 30, 2024 Read more

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, November 21, 2024 – Bridgend Bingo
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, November 22, 2024 – Community Choir
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, November 22, 2024 – Dance exercise class
10:30 am – 11:30 am, November 25, 2024 – Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, November 26, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, November 27, 2024 – Walk - Digging through the Past - 6.5 miles, 4 boots.
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, November 27, 2024 – Spanish for beginners
1:25 pm – 2:25 pm, November 27, 2024 – Shuttle to the shops - Brookside Garden Centre
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, November 27, 2024 – Spanish Intermediate
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, November 27, 2024 – Mah Jong
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, November 28, 2024 – A brew with the guys
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, November 28, 2024 – Talk and Games
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, November 29, 2024 – Community Choir
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, November 29, 2024 – Dance exercise class
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, November 30, 2024 – Bridgend Christmas Cracker
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, November 30, 2024 – Untitled Event
10:30 am – 11:30 am, December 2, 2024 – Walks For Health - Start point Prestbury Shirleys Car Park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, December 3, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, December 4, 2024 – Walk - In the shadow of Nancy - 3.5 miles rated 3 boots
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, December 4, 2024 – Spanish for beginners
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, December 4, 2024 – Spanish Intermediate