Meet our team

Staff

Centre Manager
Rebecca Lea

Community Workers
Anna Hatley
Tricia Hodgskiss
Kerry Langstaff
Jane McGill-Hoyland

Charity Shop Worker (Saturday)
Di Storey

Management Committee
Geoff Brown (Chair)
Barry Matthews (Treasurer)
John Gooding (Secretary)
Alan Scott
Lisa Cox

Volunteers
The Bridgend Centre has many volunteers who help us each and every day in a variety of roles in our drop-in kitchen, charity shop, as IT tutors, leading walks and carrying out maintenance. We really couldn’t function without them!

Events in October 2024

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	1 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 1, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	2 10:15 am: Walk - As the Crow Flies - 5.5 miles, 2 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 2, 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, 10:25 am: Shuttle to the shops - Talke Pits Shopping Outlet -Morning Start 10:25 am – 11:25 am October 2, 2024 Read more, 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm October 2, 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 October 2, 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 October 2, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	3 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 3, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 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 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 4, 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 October 4, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	5	6
7 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 7, 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	8 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 8, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	9 10:15 am: Walk - Infrequently walked paths of Bollington - Lima Farm via Blaze Hill - 4 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 9, 2024 4 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 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 October 9, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	10 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 10, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 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 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 11, 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 October 11, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	12	13
14 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Prestbury Shirleys Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 14, 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	15 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 15, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	16 10:15 am: Walk - Bee Happy - 3 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 16, 2024 Whiteley Green and canal, Heritage trail 1. 3 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 October 16, 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 – 2:30 pm October 16, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm October 16, 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 October 16, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	17 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 17, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 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 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 18, 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 October 18, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	19	20
21 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 21, 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	22 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 22, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	23 10:15 am: Walk - Beyond the Rain(b)ow - 5.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 23, 2024 Travel to Rainow and beyond 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm October 23, 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 October 23, 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 October 23, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	24 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 24, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 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 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 25, 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 October 25, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	26	27
28 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:15 am – 11:15 am October 28, 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	29 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm October 29, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	30 10:15 am: Walk- The One on the otherside of the road - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm October 30, 2024 Macclesfield Canal, Bollington Cross, Tytherington and return via Kerridge Ridge. 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, 10:25 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Trafford Centre - Morning Start 10:25 am – 11:25 am October 30, 2024 Read more, 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm October 30, 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 October 30, 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 October 30, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	31 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm October 31, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm October 31, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, October 3, 2024 – A brew with the guys
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, October 3, 2024 – Talk and Games
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, October 4, 2024 – Community Choir
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, October 4, 2024 – Dance exercise class
10:15 am – 11:15 am, October 7, 2024 – Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, October 8, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, October 9, 2024 – Walk - Infrequently walked paths of Bollington - Lima Farm via Blaze Hill - 4 miles
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, October 9, 2024 – Spanish for beginners