Rebecca Lea – Page 21 – Bridgend Centre

Date confirmed for Autumn Vintage and Artisan market

Art in the landscape workshop, part of the Bollington Walking Festival

Great video of our AGM and Door opening event

https://colleaguestories.coop.co.uk/2017/09/14/its-all-about-the-small-things/

Annual Report 2016-2017

The Bridgend Annual Report 2016-2017 is available here:

Annual report 2017

Repair Café August -Cancelled

Unfortunately we have had to cancel the Repair café for Saturday August 19th. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Walk for health cancelled

Please note that the Walk for Health this coming Friday (28th July) has been cancelled due to Clarke Lane being closed.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Name the newsletter competition

Results of the 13th Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race now available

Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race Results – 2017

The result of yesterday’s Nostalgia Hill Race are now available (attached). The day went really well and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Tesco Bags of Help scheme

Great news! The Bridgend Centre has been shortlisted for a public vote in Tesco’s #BagsofHelp initiative! Vote for us in store for us to win top prize!

WorkTaste programme in partnership with Rossendale Trust

We at the Bridgend Centre are so pleased to have been able to take part in the WorkTaste Placement programme run by the Rossendale Trust.

Please see attached leaflet for information, we are on page 11!

WorkTaste May 2017

Events in August 2025

M	T	W	T	F	S	S
				1 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 1, 2025 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 August 1, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	2	3
4 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend Centre SK10 5PW 10:15 am – 11:15 am August 4, 2025 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 August 4, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	5 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm August 5, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 5, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 5, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 6:30 pm: Walks for Health - Evening Walk - Start point Jackson Lane Car Park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm August 5, 2025 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. 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	6 10:00 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Bury Market 10:00 am – 5:00 pm August 6, 2025 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - Tinkers Clough, Clarke Lane and Swanscoe - 5 miles - 2 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm August 6, 2025 Tinkers Clough, Clarke Lane, and Swanscoe 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 August 6, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm August 6, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 6, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	7 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 7, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 7, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 7, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	8 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 8, 2025 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 August 8, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	9 10:15 am: Walk - Teggs Nose via the Gritstone Trail - 10 miles - 5 boots 10:15 am – 3:30 pm August 9, 2025 Teggs Nose via Kerridge Ridge and the Gritstone Trail. Stop in Bollington brewery (Macclesfield) for a swift drink. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing and bring adequate food and drink for a long walk. Rated 5 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	10
11 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:15 am – 11:15 am August 11, 2025 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 August 11, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	12 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm August 12, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 12, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 12, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	13 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm August 13, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm August 13, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 13, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	14 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 14, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 14, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	15 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 15, 2025 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 August 15, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	16	17 10:30 am: Walk with the Guys - Ingersley Vale and Rainow 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 17, 2025 A male-focussed walking group starting from the Bridgend Centre in Bollington. 4.5 miles - moderately easy with some ascent Please bear in mind the length and difficulty rating of the walk in relation to your fitness level. Conditions underfoot will vary depending on the weather. Please wear suitable clothing and footwear. It is also advisable to bring a drink on the walk. Dogs are welcome on the walk on a lead. All those taking part do so at their own risk. Read more
18 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross 10:15 am – 11:15 am August 18, 2025 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 August 18, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	19 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm August 19, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 19, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 19, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	20 10:15 am: Walk - In the Shadow of Nancy - 3.5 miles - 3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm August 20, 2025 In the shadow of Nancy - Ingersley, White Nancy and 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 August 20, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Leek 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm August 20, 2025 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm August 20, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 20, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	21 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 21, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 21, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	22 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 22, 2025 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 August 22, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	23	24
25 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm August 25, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	26 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm August 26, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm August 26, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 26, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	27 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab - 4 miles - 3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm August 27, 2025 Up the Nab and along Long Lane 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 August 27, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm August 27, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm August 27, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	28 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 28, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm August 28, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	29 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm August 29, 2025 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 August 29, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	30	31