Saturday opening hours

For the next few months we are trialling extending our opening hours on a Saturday to 3pm. Which provides more opportunities to grab a bargain or chill out in our tranquil Contemplation Garden by the river. Starts this Saturday, 12th April.

Events in April 2025

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	1 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 1, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	2 10:15 am: Walk - Higher Hurdsfield and Back -5.5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 2, 2025 Heritage trail 6 - 5.5 miles 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, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Stockport Town Centre 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm April 2, 2025 Read more, 2:30 pm: Poynton Reflections at the Bridgend Centre 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm April 2, 2025 Read more	3	4 10:15 am: Introduction to Nordic walking 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 4, 2025 1 hour session. Maximum 6 participants. 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 Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 4, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more	5 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more	6 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more
7 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk for Health - Start point - Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 7, 2025 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 7, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	8 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 8, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more, 6:30 pm: Walks for Health - Evening Walk - Start point Riverside Carpark 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm April 8, 2025 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. 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	9 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - Beyond the Rain(b)ow - 5.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 9, 2025 Beyond Rainow via Kerridge Ridge. 5.5 Miles 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	10 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more	11 10:00 am: Vintage Fair at the Bridgend Centre 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 5, 2025 – April 11, 2025 Read more, 10:15 am: Beginner's Nordic Walking Session 10:15 am – 11:45 am April 11, 2025 1.5 hours session 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 Online ticket sales for this event are closed., 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 11, 2025 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £5. Every Friday, apart from the last Friday of the month. Please note that this activity takes place at Bollington Community Centre on Ovenhouse Lane. Bollington Community Centre Ovenhouse Lane View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 11, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more	12	13
14 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 14, 2025 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 14, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	15 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 15, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	16 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 16, 2025 Macclesfield Canal, Bollington Cross, Tytherington and return via 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, 10:30 am: Shuttle to the shops - Bury Market - Full Day 10:30 am – 4:30 pm April 16, 2025 Read more	17 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 17, 2025 Read more	18 10:15 am: Nordic Walk - 2 hours 10:15 am – 12:15 pm April 18, 2025 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 Online ticket sales for this event are closed.	19	20
21	22 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 22, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 22, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	23 10:15 am: Walk - Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 23, 2025 Hedgerow, Harrop and further Harrop. 5 miles 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	24 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 24, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm April 24, 2025 Read more	25 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm April 25, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more	26	27
28 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend Centre SK10 5PW 10:15 am – 11:15 am April 28, 2025 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, 10:30 am: Latin for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm April 28, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm April 28, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	29 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm April 29, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm April 29, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	30 10:15 am: Walk - Highways and Secret Byways - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm April 30, 2025 Ingersley Vale, Rainow and Oakenbank Heritage trail 4, 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, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Reddish Broadstone Mill 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm April 30, 2025 Read more