Manchester Museum Trip

10:00 am – 3:30 pm
March 12, 2026

Trip to Manchester Museum on the community bus. £5 for the bus, entry into the Museum is free.

Events in March 2026

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2 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:15 am – 11:15 am March 2, 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 March 2, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	3 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 3, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm March 3, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 3, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:30 pm: Bridgend Book Club 7:30 pm – 9:39 pm March 3, 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. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	4 10:15 am: Walk - Rainow and Rainowlow - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm March 4, 2026 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 March 4, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Altrincham Town Centre 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm March 4, 2026 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm March 4, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 4, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	5 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 5, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 5, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	6 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm March 6, 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 March 6, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	7	8
9 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross 10:15 am – 11:15 am March 9, 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 March 9, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	10 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 10, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm March 10, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 10, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:00 pm: Social Knitwork 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm March 10, 2026 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	11 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab and Long Lane - 4 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm March 11, 2026 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 March 11, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm March 11, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 11, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	12 10:00 am: Manchester Museum Trip 10:00 am – 3:30 pm March 12, 2026 Trip to Manchester Museum on the community bus. £5 for the bus, entry into the Museum is free. Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 12, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 12, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	13 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm March 13, 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 March 13, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	14 10:00 am: eBay Clearance Event 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 14, 2026 This is the opportunity for a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at all our eBay stock that is usually kept behind closed doors. For one day only all our eBay stock will be on display in the Education Room at the Bridgend Centre and to give you an extra incentive to come and buy some items, we are offering 20% off the ticket price of all items! Free entry Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	15
16 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Jackson Lane near the car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am March 16, 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 March 16, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	17 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 17, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm March 17, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 17, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	18 10:00 am: Shuttle to the shops - Bury Market - Full Day 10:00 am – 4:30 pm March 18, 2026 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - White Nancy, Kerridge Ridge and the Rally Road - 3.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm March 18, 2026 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 March 18, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm March 18, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 18, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	19 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 19, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 19, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	20 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm March 20, 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 March 20, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	21 10:15 am: Walk - Buxton to Bollington - 8 miles 10:15 am – 4:00 pm March 21, 2026 Linear bus based walk. Meet at Bridgend at 10.15, catch the no 10 bus from the memorial gardens to Macclesfield bus station and then the 58 to Buxton at 11.15. 2 x £3 bus fairs required. Walk back to Bollington vis Shining Tor, Thursbitch and Waggonshaw Brow. 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	22
23 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am March 23, 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 March 23, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	24 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 24, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm March 24, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 24, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more, 7:00 pm: Social Knitwork 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm March 24, 2026 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	25 10:15 am: Walk- Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm March 25, 2026 Ingersley Vale, Rainow and Oakenbank. 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 March 25, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm March 25, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 25, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	26 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 26, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm March 26, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	27 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm March 27, 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 March 27, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	28	29
30 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am March 30, 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 March 30, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	31 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm March 31, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm March 31, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm March 31, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more