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Crafts

Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 19, 2026

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 Bridgend

10:15 am – 11:15 am
April 27, 2026

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
April 27, 2026

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

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 28, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 28, 2026

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

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7:00 pm: Social Knitwork

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
April 28, 2026

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10:15 am: Walk - Over the fields to Macclesfield - 5 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
April 29, 2026

Kerridge, the rally road and higher hurdsfield. 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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
April 29, 2026

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

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12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Buxton

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
April 29, 2026

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
April 29, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 29, 2026

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
April 30, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 30, 2026

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
May 1, 2026

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
May 1, 2026

Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5.

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2May 2, 2026
3May 3, 2026

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

All day
May 4, 2026

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 5, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 5, 2026

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

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7:30 pm: Bridgend Book Club

7:30 pm – 9:39 pm
May 5, 2026

Come and chat with like-minded people about books you have read. Facilitated by Becky

£5, just turn up.
Books will be provided by Bollington Library service, up to 12 books in the group. Above that figure we would need to share or buy extra copies. Books will need to be returned at the following meeting.

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10:15 am: Walk - Bee Happy - 3 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
May 6, 2026

Green Lane, Long Lane and Windmill Pub. 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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
May 6, 2026

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

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
May 6, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 6, 2026

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
May 7, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
May 7, 2026

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
May 8, 2026

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
May 8, 2026

Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5.

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9May 9, 2026
10May 10, 2026

10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT)

10:15 am – 11:15 am
May 11, 2026

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
May 11, 2026

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

Read more

10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 12, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 12, 2026

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

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7:00 pm: Social Knitwork

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
May 12, 2026

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10:05 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Trentham Shopping Village - Full Day

10:05 am – 5:00 pm
May 13, 2026

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10:15 am: Walk - Bordering Brink Brow - 5.5 Miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
May 13, 2026

Harrop Valley, Bakestonedale Road & Berristall Hall Farm. 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
May 13, 2026

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

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
May 13, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 13, 2026

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
May 14, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
May 14, 2026

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
May 15, 2026

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
May 15, 2026

Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5.

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16May 16, 2026
17May 17, 2026

10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross

10:15 am – 11:15 am
May 18, 2026

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
May 18, 2026

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

Read more

10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 19, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

Bridgend Centre
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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 19, 2026

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

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10:15 am: Walk - Written in Stone - 2 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
May 20, 2026

Ingersley Vale, White Nancy, Kerridge Ridge, Higher Lane and Kerridge. 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
May 20, 2026

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

Read more

1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
May 20, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

Read more

2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 20, 2026

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
May 21, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
May 21, 2026

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
May 22, 2026

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
May 22, 2026

Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5.

Read more

23May 23, 2026
24May 24, 2026

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

All day
May 25, 2026

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 26, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

Bridgend Centre
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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 26, 2026

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

Read more

10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab and down Long Lane - 4 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
May 27, 2026

The Nab, Long Lane, Canal and Sugar Lane. 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
May 27, 2026

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

Read more

12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Handforth Dean

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
May 27, 2026

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
May 27, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

Read more

2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
May 27, 2026

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
May 28, 2026

Read more

2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
May 28, 2026

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
May 29, 2026

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
May 29, 2026

Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5.

Read more

30May 30, 2026
31May 31, 2026

Upcoming events

  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, May 1, 2026 – Bridgend Community Choir
  • 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, May 1, 2026 – Armchair exercise class
  • All day, May 4, 2026 – Bank Holiday - Centre Closed
  • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, May 5, 2026 – Crafts
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, May 5, 2026 – Art Group
  • 7:30 pm – 9:39 pm, May 5, 2026 – Bridgend Book Club

Bridgend Centre

  • Support us
    • Donate
    • Fundraising Lotteries
  • Our Services & events
    • Events Calendar
    • Activities and groups
    • Bollington Walking Festival
    • Bridgend Buddies
    • Charity Shop
      • eBay Shop
      • Woodcraft
    • Drop-in, information and support
    • Guided Walks
    • Shuttle to the Shops
    • Volunteering
    • Walking Trails
      • Bridgend Heritage Trails
      • Bridgend Tree Trails
    • Feedback on Bridgend Services
  • About us
    • Bridgend Centre Annual Report
    • Bridging Social Isolation
    • Cancer Research Awareness Booklet
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