Bridging Social Isolation – No 116 – 6th December 2024

Bridging Social Isolation – No 116 – 6th December 2024

Bridging Social Isolation – No 116 – 6th December 2024

Events in February 2025

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3 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Prestbury Shirleys Car Park 10:30 am – 11:30 am February 3, 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 10.15am 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 3, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	4 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 4, 2025 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 4, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	5 10:15 am: Walk - The one of the other side of the road - 5 Miles 2 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 5, 2025 Macclesfield canal, Bollington Cross, Tytherington and return 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, 10:25 am: Shuttle to the shops - Bury 10:25 am – 4:25 pm February 5, 2025 Read more, 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm February 5, 2025 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 5, 2025 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 5, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	6 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 6, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 6, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	7 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 7, 2025 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 7, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 7, 2025 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	8	9
10 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:30 am – 11:30 am February 10, 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 10, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	11 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 11, 2025 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 11, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	12 10:15 am: Walk - In the Shadow of Nancy- 3.5 Miles 3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 12, 2025 Ingersley, White Nancy and 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 February 12, 2025 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 12, 2025 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 12, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	13 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 13, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 13, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	14 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 14, 2025 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 14, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 14, 2025 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	15	16
17 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:30 am – 11:30 am February 17, 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 17, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	18 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 18, 2025 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 18, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	19 10:15 am: Walk - Adlington and return- 5 Miles 2 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 19, 2025 Adlington and return - the drier way! Walk to Adlington via the Middlewood Way and canal and return via the fields and Sugar Lane. 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 February 19, 2025 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 19, 2025 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 19, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	20 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 20, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 20, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	21 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 21, 2025 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 21, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 21, 2025 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	22	23
24 10:30 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:30 am – 11:30 am February 24, 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. There is no charge for these walks. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm February 24, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £4 Read more	25 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 25, 2025 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 25, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £3 Read more	26 10:15 am: Walk - Up the Nab - 4.5 Miles 3 boots 10:15 am – 12:30 pm February 26, 2025 Up the Nab, then down Long Lane and back along the Canal 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 February 26, 2025 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm February 26, 2025 Intermediate Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm February 26, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £3 Read more	27 2:00 pm: A brew with the guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 27, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm February 27, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa with others in a comfortable setting. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £3 Read more	28 10:30 am: Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm February 28, 2025 Discover the joys of music with our fun community choir. The ability to sing is not a requirement! £4 Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 28, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4. Read more, 2:00 pm: Dance exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm February 28, 2025 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more