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Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 26, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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Bridgend Centre
Registered address: 104 Palmerston Street, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5PW
Telephone: 01625 576311
Registered charity number : 1123287.

We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Our normal opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Saturday 10:00am – 3:00pm.

Thank you to our funders and supporters

In December 2018 we purchased our building with the support of the Charity Bank.

Help us to raise £35,000 for 35 years of the Bridgend Centre

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10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park

10:15 am – 11:15 am
July 28, 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.

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10:30 am: Latin for Beginners

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
July 28, 2025

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2:00 pm: Tai Chi

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
July 28, 2025

Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5

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10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
July 29, 2025

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
July 29, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 29, 2025

Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4

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10:15 am: Walk - Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles - 2 boots

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
July 30, 2025

Ingersley Vale, Rainow and Oakenbank (Heritage Trail 4)

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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
July 30, 2025

Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5.

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
July 30, 2025

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
July 30, 2025

Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4.

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10:30 am: German for Beginners

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
July 31, 2025

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2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
July 31, 2025

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
July 31, 2025

Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4

 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 5, 2025

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 5, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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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

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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.

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10:00 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Bury Market

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
August 6, 2025

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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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
August 6, 2025

Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5.

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
August 6, 2025

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 6, 2025

Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4.

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10:30 am: German for Beginners

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
August 7, 2025

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2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
August 7, 2025

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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

 

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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

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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.

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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.

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10August 10, 2025

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.

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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

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10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 12, 2025

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 12, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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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

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
August 13, 2025

Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5.

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
August 13, 2025

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
August 13, 2025

Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4.

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2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
August 14, 2025

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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

 

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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
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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.

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16August 16, 2025

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.

 

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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

10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 19, 2025

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 19, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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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

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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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
August 20, 2025

Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5.

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12:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Leek

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
August 20, 2025

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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

2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
August 21, 2025

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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

 

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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
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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

23August 23, 2025
24August 24, 2025

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

10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
August 26, 2025

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
August 26, 2025

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

Bridgend Centre
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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

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

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
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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
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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

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Upcoming events

  • 10:15 am – 11:15 am, August 4, 2025 – Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend Centre SK10 5PW
  • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, August 4, 2025 – Tai Chi
  • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, August 5, 2025 – Car Wash at the Rec
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, August 5, 2025 – Crafts
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, August 5, 2025 – Art Group

Bridgend Centre

  • Donate
  • Join our lottery
  • Our Services & events
    • Events Calendar
    • Activities and groups
    • Bollington Walking Festival
    • Bridgend Buddies
    • Drop-in, information and support
    • Guided Walks
    • Shuttle to the Shops
    • Volunteering
    • Walking Trails
      • Bridgend Heritage Trails
      • Bridgend Tree Trails
    • Feedback on Bridgend Services
  • Charity Shop
    • eBay Shop
    • Woodcraft
  • Documents
    • Bridgend Centre Annual Report
    • Bridgend Centre policies
    • Bridging Social Isolation
      • Bridging Social Isolation Previous Editions
    • Cancer Research Awareness Booklet
    • Information and resources
    • Our mission, purpose and values
  • Privacy
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