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National Volunteers’ week

Afternoon tea with Jon Weston

A lovely afternoon tea at Bridgend today to thank Cllr Jon Weston for his support during his tenure as Mayor of Bollington. He raised an amazing £4182 in valuable funds for the running costs of our Centre, which enable us to continue delivering essential services to the community.

Car Wash

Places left on Goyt Valley walk

We have a few places left for Rob’s walk to the Goyt Valley on Saturday 1st June. We will be taking the Rainow Village Bus to the walk start. Tickets £5, to book please go to this link: https://bridgendcentre.org.uk/event/walk-derbyshire-bridge-bus-based-10-miles/?instance_id=6040

An evening with Dawson Dean

May Bank Holiday Opening Hours

New Group at Bridgend – Crochet

Starting on Friday 26th April!

Walk in the Goyt Valley

Walk – Derbyshire Bridge Bus based – 10 Miles

We have a walk from Derbyshire Bridge in the lovely Goyt Valley at the beginning of June. Tickets £5. More details of the walk and how to book can be found on our website:

Job Vacancy at the Bridgend Centre

Bridgend Easter Opening Hours

Events in July 2024

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1 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Shirleys Car Park, Prestbury 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 1, 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do 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. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	2 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 2, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	3 10:15 am: Walk - As the Crow Flies - 5.5 miles, 2 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm July 3, 2024 Higher Hurdsfield, Swanscoe and return via fields and the canal. 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	4 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm July 4, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 4, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	5 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 5, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 10:30 am: Introduction to Woodcraft - Make a coffee table or stool 10:30 am – 12:30 pm July 5, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm July 5, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	6 10:30 am: Introduction to Woodcraft - one day course - Make a Book Trough 10:30 am – 12:30 pm July 6, 2024 Read more	7
8 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Riverside car park, Macclesfield 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 8, 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do 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. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	9 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 9, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	10 10:15 am: Walk- Bordering Brink Brow - 5.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm July 10, 2024 Climb up Bakestonedale Road via Berristall Hall and return through Harrop Valley. 5.5 miles, 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, 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm July 10, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Bramhall 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm July 10, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm July 10, 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 July 10, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	11 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm July 11, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 11, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	12 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 12, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 10:30 am: Introduction to Woodcraft - Make a coffee table or stool 10:30 am – 12:30 pm July 12, 2024 Read more	13	14
15 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Bridgend Centre 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 15, 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do 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. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	16 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 16, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	17 10:15 am: Walk- Bee Happy - 3.25 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm July 17, 2024 Rated 2 boots. Walk to Whiteley Green through Bollington's unique landscape, fields, lanes and the canal. 3.25 miles. 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 July 17, 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 July 17, 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 July 17, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	18 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm July 18, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 18, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	19 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 19, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 10:30 am: Introduction to Woodcraft - Make a coffee table or stool 10:30 am – 12:30 pm July 19, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm July 19, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	20	21 9:30 am: The Bridgend Charity Ramble 9:30 am – 4:00 pm July 21, 2024 Read more
22 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Adlington Road car park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 22, 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do 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. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	23 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 23, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	24 10:15 am: Walk - In the shadow of Nancy - 3.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm July 24, 2024 Rated 3 boots. Ingersley, White Nancy and Kerridge. 3.5 miles. 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 July 24, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Handforth Dean 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm July 24, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm July 24, 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 July 24, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	25 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm July 25, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm July 25, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	26 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 26, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 10:30 am: Introduction to Woodcraft - Make a coffee table or stool 10:30 am – 12:30 pm July 26, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm July 26, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	27	28
29 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe, Crossfield Road 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm July 29, 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do 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. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	30 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm July 30, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	31 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm July 31, 2024 Rated 2 boots, Macclesfield Canal, Bollington Cross, Tytherington and return via Kerridge. 5 Miles. 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 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 July 31, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more

9:30 am – 4:00 pm, July 21, 2024 – The Bridgend Charity Ramble
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, July 22, 2024 – Walk for Health - start point Adlington Road car park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, July 23, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, July 24, 2024 – Walk - In the shadow of Nancy - 3.5 miles
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, July 24, 2024 – Spanish for beginners
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, July 24, 2024 – Shuttle to the shops - Handforth Dean
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, July 24, 2024 – Spanish Intermediate
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, July 24, 2024 – Mah Jong
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, July 25, 2024 – Talk and Games