Events in August 2026
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July 27, 2026(5 events) 10:00 am: Fabric Sale - 25th-28th July –
10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park – 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. 2:00 pm: Monthly Health and Wellbeing Workshop - Mindfulness and Meditation –
Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Tai Chi – Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 |
July 28, 2026(4 events) 10:00 am: Fabric Sale - 25th-28th July –
10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 |
July 29, 2026(4 events) 10:15 am: Walk - Skirting the Outskirts - 5 miles – Rated 2 boots. Whiteley Green, Butley town, Dumbah Hollow and Kerridge. 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. 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
July 30, 2026(3 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre 6:30 pm: Monthly Health and Wellbeing Workshop - Mindfulness and Meditation –
Bridgend Centre |
July 31, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
August 1, 2026(1 event) |
August 2, 2026
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August 3, 2026(3 events) 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend – 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. 2:00 pm: Tai Chi – Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 |
August 4, 2026(4 events) 10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 7:30 pm: Bridgend Book Club – Come and chat with like-minded people about books you have read. Facilitated by Becky £5, just turn up. Bridgend Centre |
August 5, 2026(5 events) 10:15 am: Walk - Exploring Kerridge - 4 miles – Rated 3 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. 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Buxton –
1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
August 6, 2026(2 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre |
August 7, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
August 8, 2026
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August 9, 2026
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August 10, 2026(3 events) 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) – 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. 2:00 pm: Tai Chi – Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 |
August 11, 2026(3 events) 10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 |
August 12, 2026(4 events) 10:15 am: Walk - Higher Hurdsfield and Back -5.5 Miles – Rated 2 boots. Heritage trail 6. 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. 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
August 13, 2026(2 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre |
August 14, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
August 15, 2026
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August 16, 2026(1 event) 9:30 am: Bridgend Charity Ramble - raising funds for the Bridgend Centre –
Bridgend Centre |
August 17, 2026(3 events) 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross – 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. 2:00 pm: Tai Chi – Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 |
August 18, 2026(3 events) 10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 |
August 19, 2026(6 events) 10:00 am: Shuttle to the shops - Bury Market - Full Day –
10:15 am: Walk - Bordering Brink Brow - 5.5 Miles – Rated 3 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. 10:30 am: Introduction to Joinery - 4 Week Course –
11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
August 20, 2026(2 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre |
August 21, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
August 22, 2026
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August 23, 2026
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August 24, 2026(3 events) 10:15 am: Walks for Health - Jackson Lane Car Park – 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. 2:00 pm: Tai Chi – Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 |
August 25, 2026(3 events) 10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 |
August 26, 2026(5 events) 10:15 am: Walk - Trains, boats and a tramway - 4.5 miles – Rated 2 boots. Explore the fields and paths of Bollington Cross and Kerridge. 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. 10:30 am: Introduction to Joinery - 4 Week Course –
11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
August 27, 2026(2 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre |
August 28, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
August 29, 2026
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August 30, 2026
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August 31, 2026(1 event) All day: Bank Holiday - Centre Closed All day |
September 1, 2026(4 events) 10:30 am: Crafts – Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre 2:00 pm: Art Group – Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 7:30 pm: Bridgend Book Club – Come and chat with like-minded people about books you have read. Facilitated by Becky £5, just turn up. Bridgend Centre |
September 2, 2026(6 events) 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab and Long Lane - 4 miles – Rated 3 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. 10:30 am: Introduction to Joinery - 4 Week Course –
11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish – Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Handforth Dean –
1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish – Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. 2:00 pm: Mah Jong – Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. |
September 3, 2026(2 events) 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys –
2:00 pm: Talk and Games – Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4
Bridgend Centre |
September 4, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir – 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 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class – Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. |
September 5, 2026(2 events) 10:30 am: Signalong Foundation Course –
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September 6, 2026
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