Bridgend in bloom

Huge thanks to the ladies of Happy Valley in Bloom for planting up lots of lovely plants at the Bridgend Centre to give us some splashes of bright colour through the winter months. It looks beautiful.

Events in April 2024

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1	2 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 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 - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm April 3, 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. Read more 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm April 3, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Leek Town Centre 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm April 3, 2024 Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm April 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 April 3, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 3, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	4 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 4, 2024 Read more	5 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 5, 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 April 5, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	6	7
8 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe, Crossfield Road 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 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 April 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 - rating 4 boots 10:15 am – 1:30 pm April 10, 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. Read more 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm April 10, 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 April 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 April 10, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 10, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	11 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 11, 2024 Read more	12 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 12, 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 April 12, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	13 10:00 am: Vintage Fair 10:00 am – 4:00 pm April 13, 2024 Read more	14
15 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Jackson Lane, near Hollin House entrance 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 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 April 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 - Rainow and Rainowlow - 4 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm April 17, 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. Read more 11:00 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Reddish Broadstone Mill 11:00 am – 4:30 pm April 17, 2024 Read more 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm April 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 April 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 April 17, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 17, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	18 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 18, 2024 Read more	19 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 19, 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 April 19, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	20	21
22 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Holehouse Lane car park, Whiteley Green 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 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 April 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 - rating 3 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm April 24, 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 April 24, 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 April 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 April 24, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 24, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	25 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 25, 2024 Read more	26 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 26, 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 April 26, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	27	28 11:00 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Treacle Market Macclesfield 11:00 am – 3:00 pm April 28, 2024 Read more
29 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Shirleys Car Park, Prestbury 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 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 April 30, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more

11:00 am – 3:00 pm, April 28, 2024 – Shuttle to the Shops - Treacle Market Macclesfield
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, April 29, 2024 – Walk for Health - start point Shirleys Car Park, Prestbury
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, April 30, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 1:15 pm, May 1, 2024 – Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 miles - rating 2 boots
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, May 1, 2024 – Spanish for beginners
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, May 1, 2024 – Shuttle to the Shops - Hazel Grove High Street
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, May 1, 2024 – Spanish Intermediate
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, May 1, 2024 – Mah Jong