National Lottery Community Fund

Great news! The Bridgend Centre has been awarded a grant of £9,585 to help fund our Drop-in Kitchen and Support service this year by the National Lottery Community Fund. This will allow us to continue supporting people when they drop-in to Bridgend for a cuppa and maybe someone to talk to. The National Lottery Community Fund

A huge thank you to the National Lottery, this is a great boost to our charity this year.

Events in May 2024

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		1 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm May 1, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm May 1, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Hazel Grove High Street 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm May 1, 2024 Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 1, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 1, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	2 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 2, 2024 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 2, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	3 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 3, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm May 3, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	4	5
6	7 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 7, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	8 10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles - rating 3 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm May 8, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm May 8, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 8, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 8, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	9 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 9, 2024 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 9, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	10 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 10, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm May 10, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	11	12
13 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Riverside Car Park, Macclesfield 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 13, 2024 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre or see the leaflet if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	14 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 14, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	15 10:15 am: Walk - Travelling in Time - 5.5 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm May 15, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm May 15, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Dobbie's Garden Centre, Marple 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm May 15, 2024 Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 15, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 15, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	16 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 16, 2024 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 16, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	17 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 17, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm May 17, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	18	19
20 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Start point Bridgend Centre 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 20, 2024 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 evening at 6:30pm for the duration of the Spring/Summer. There are different start points around Bollington and surrounding areas each week on a rotational basis. All the walks are easy, approximately 2 miles in length, with no stiles and only gentle or short slopes/steps to climb or go down. Some surfaces and paths we travel are can be rough, uneven or muddy so we do recommend you wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. You may like to bring a drink. There is no charge for these walks. These walks have been planned and organised by the Bridgend Centre. A certain basic level of fitness is required to do these walks so please ring the Bridgend Centre if you require any guidance or more information. Read more	21 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 21, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	22 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab and back through Savio - 3.5 miles - rating 3 boots 10:15 am – 1:15 pm May 22, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm May 22, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 22, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 22, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	23 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 23, 2024 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 23, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	24 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 24, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm May 24, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	25	26
27	28 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 28, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	29 10:15 am: Walk - Digging up the past - 6.5miles - rating 4 boots 10:15 am – 2:00 pm May 29, 2024 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm May 29, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Handforth Dean 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm May 29, 2024 Read more 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm May 29, 2024 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 29, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	30 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm May 30, 2024 Read more 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 30, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	31 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm May 31, 2024 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm May 31, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more