Rebecca Lea – Page 21 – Bridgend Centre

‘Bridgend Buddies’ wanted

Fundraising Folk Night

Tesco Bags of Help

The Bridgend Centre are very pleased to tell you that we have been awarded the full £4,000 by the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’ scheme to contribute towards a new Bridgend Contemplation Garden at the rear of the Centre. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us by voting for us in Tesco stores in July and August.

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

Events in October 2025

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		1 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 1:00 pm September 27, 2025 – October 4, 2025 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - Higher Hurdsfield and Back -5.5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 1, 2025 Heritage trail 2, 5.5 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: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 1, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 1, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 1, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	2 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 1:00 pm September 27, 2025 – October 4, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 2, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 2, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	3 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 1:00 pm September 27, 2025 – October 4, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 3, 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 October 3, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	4 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 1:00 pm September 27, 2025 – October 4, 2025 Read more	5
6 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 6, 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, 10:30 am: Latin for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 6, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 6, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	7 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm October 7, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm October 7, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 7, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	8 10:15 am: Walk - Beyond the Rain(b)ow - 5.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 8, 2025 Travel to beyond Rainow via Kerridge ridge. 5.5 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: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 8, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 8, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 8, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	9 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 9, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 9, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 9, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	10 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 10, 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 October 10, 2025 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 Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 13, 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, 10:30 am: Latin for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 13, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm October 13, 2025 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 October 14, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm October 14, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 14, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	15 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 Miles 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 15, 2025 Macclesfield canal, Bollington Cross, Tytherington and return via Kerridge. 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: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 15, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 15, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 15, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	16 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 16, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 16, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 16, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	17 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 17, 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 October 17, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	18 10:15 am: Walk - Ramble beyond Rainow - 7 miles 10:15 am – 2:30 pm October 18, 2025 Longer Saturday walk - Walk to Rainowlow, then beyond Rainow and return through Kerridge. 7 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	19 10:30 am: Walk with the Guys - The Harrop Valley 10:30 am – 12:30 pm October 19, 2025 A male-focussed walking group starting from the Bridgend Centre in Bollington. 5 miles - moderate difficulty rating with some strenuous sections. 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
20 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 20, 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 October 20, 2025 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 October 21, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm October 21, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 21, 2025 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 – 11:15 am October 22, 2025 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: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 22, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 22, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 22, 2025 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 October 23, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 23, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	24 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 24, 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 October 24, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	25	26
27 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 27, 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 October 27, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	28 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm October 28, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm October 28, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 28, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	29 10:15 am: Walk - Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 29, 2025 Ingersley Vale, Rainow and Oakenbank. 4.5 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: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm October 29, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 29, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 29, 2025 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 October 30, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 30, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	31 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 31, 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 October 31, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more