Bridging Social Isolation – No 113 – 6th September 2024

Events in September 2024

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2 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Riverside car park, Macclesfield 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 2, 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	3 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 3, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	4 10:15 am: Walk - Upstairs Downstairs - 6 miles rated 2 boots. 10:15 am – 12:30 pm September 4, 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. To Butley Ash and Back 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 September 4, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Poynton 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm September 4, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm September 4, 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 September 4, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	5 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm September 5, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm September 5, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	6 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 6, 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 September 6, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	7	8
9 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Bridgend Centre 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 9, 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	10 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 10, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	11 10:15 am: Walk - Revolving in Time - 4 miles 10:15 am – 11:15 am September 11, 2024 4 miles, rated 2 boots. Ingersley Vale, Waulkmill Farm, Rainow and return via Oakenbank. 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 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 September 11, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	12 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm September 12, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm September 12, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	13 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 13, 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 September 13, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	14	15
16 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Adlington Road car park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 16, 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	17 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 17, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	18 10:15 am: Walk- Written in Stone - 3 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm September 18, 2024 3 miles, rated 2 boots. Around 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: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm September 18, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Woodford Garden Centre 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm September 18, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm September 18, 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 September 18, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	19 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm September 19, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm September 19, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	20 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 20, 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 September 20, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	21	22
23 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe, Crossfield Road 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 23, 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	24 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 24, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	25 10:15 am: Walk - Pott Shrigley, Rainowlow and Savio - 4.5 miles rated3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm September 25, 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 September 25, 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 September 25, 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 September 25, 2024 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	26 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm September 26, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm September 26, 2024 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	27 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm September 27, 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 September 27, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	28	29
30 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Jackson Lane near Hollin Hall, Kerridge 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm September 30, 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

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, September 16, 2024 – Walk for Health - start point Adlington Road car park
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, September 17, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, September 18, 2024 – Walk- Written in Stone - 3 miles
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, September 18, 2024 – Spanish for beginners
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, September 18, 2024 – Shuttle to the shops - Woodford Garden Centre
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, September 18, 2024 – Spanish Intermediate
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, September 18, 2024 – Mah Jong
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, September 19, 2024 – A brew with the guys