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Social Knitwork

Social Knitwork

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
April 28, 2026

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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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Events in April 2026

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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.

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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

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
March 31, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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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

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10:15 am: Walk - As the Crow flies - 5.5 miles rated 2 Boots

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
April 1, 2026

Higher Hurdsfield and Return.

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 1, 2026

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

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12:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Leek Town Centre

12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
April 1, 2026

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
April 1, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 1, 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 2, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 2, 2026

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

 

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All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

All day
April 3, 2026

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10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir

10:30 am – 12:00 pm
April 3, 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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4April 4, 2026
5April 5, 2026

All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed

All day
April 6, 2026

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 7, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 7, 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
April 7, 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 - Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
April 8, 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.

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11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
April 8, 2026

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

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
April 8, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 8, 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 9, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 9, 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
April 10, 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
April 10, 2026

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

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11April 11, 2026
12April 12, 2026

10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park

10:15 am – 11:15 am
April 13, 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
April 13, 2026

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
April 14, 2026

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 14, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 14, 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 14, 2026

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10:05 am: Shuttle to the shops - Cheshire Oaks (full day)

10:05 am – 5:00 pm
April 15, 2026

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10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
April 15, 2026

Tytherington, returning via 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.

Read more

11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
April 15, 2026

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

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1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
April 15, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

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2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 15, 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 16, 2026

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2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 16, 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
April 17, 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
April 17, 2026

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 - To the West Parkgate - 8 miles

10:15 am – 3:00 pm
April 18, 2026

Bakestonedale Moor, West parkgate of Lyme Park, canal and Styperson. Rated 4 Boots.

All walks start at 10:15am unless otherwise stated. The cost is £3.00 per walk. Please bring a packed lunch and be advised that Saturday walks are more strenuous than our Wednesday walks.

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

19April 19, 2026

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

10:15 am – 11:15 am
April 20, 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
April 20, 2026

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
April 21, 2026

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10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 21, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

Bridgend Centre
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2:00 pm: Art Group

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 21, 2026

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

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10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles

10:15 am – 12:30 pm
April 22, 2026

Hedgerow, Harrop and Further Harrop. 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
April 22, 2026

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

Read more

1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
April 22, 2026

Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5.

Read more

2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 22, 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
April 23, 2026

Read more

2:00 pm: Talk and Games

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
April 23, 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
April 24, 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
April 24, 2026

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

Read more

10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
April 25, 2026

The famous Bridgend Centre Vintage Fair. The event runs for a week, grab the best bargains at the beginning of the week. Entry is £2 on the first Saturday (18th)

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26April 26, 2026

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.

Read more

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

Read more

10:30 am: Crafts

10:30 am – 12:30 pm
April 28, 2026

Explore different crafts every week. £5.

Bridgend Centre
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Read more

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

Read more

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.

Read more

11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish

11:30 am – 1:00 pm
April 29, 2026

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

Read more

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.

Read more

2:00 pm: Mah Jong

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
April 29, 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
April 30, 2026

Read more

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

 

Bridgend Centre
View Location

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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

Bollington Recreation Ground
View Location

Read more

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.

Read more

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3May 3, 2026

Upcoming events

  • 10:15 am – 12:30 pm, April 1, 2026 – Walk - As the Crow flies - 5.5 miles rated 2 Boots
  • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, April 1, 2026 – Beginner's Spanish
  • 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm, April 1, 2026 – Shuttle to the Shops - Leek Town Centre
  • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, April 1, 2026 – Intermediate Spanish
  • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, April 1, 2026 – Mah Jong
  • 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, April 2, 2026 – A Brew with the Guys

Bridgend Centre

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