Bridging Social Isolation – No 121 – 2nd May 2025

Bridging Social Isolation – No 121 – 2nd May 2025

Bridging Social Isolation – No 121 – 2nd May 2025

Events in November 2025

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3 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 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 10.30am 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 November 3, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm November 3, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	4 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm November 4, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm November 4, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 4, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	5 10:15 am: Walk -Green Lane, Long Lane and the Windmill Pub - 3 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 5, 2025 3 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm November 5, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 5, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 5, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	6 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 6, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 6, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 6, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	7 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 7, 2025 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 View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 7, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	8 10:15 am: Walk - Visiting Ethel - 7 miles 10:15 am – 2:30 pm November 8, 2025 Harrop Valley and Sponds Hill. Longer Saturday walk, 7 miles, rated 4 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	9
10 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Jackson Lane near the car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 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. Cost £2. Read more, 10:30 am: Latin for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 10, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm November 10, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	11 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm November 11, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm November 11, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 11, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	12 10:15 am: Walk- Tinkers Clough, Clarke Lane, Swanscoe and return via Kerridge - 5 miles 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 12, 2025 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm November 12, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 12, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 12, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	13 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 13, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 13, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 13, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 6:00 pm: Bridgend Bingo fundraiser at the Viceroy 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm November 13, 2025 Read more	14 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 14, 2025 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 View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 14, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	15	16 10:30 am: Walk with the Guys - Ingersley Vale and Rainow 10:30 am – 1:30 pm November 16, 2025 4.5 miles, moderately easy with some ascent. No need to book. £2. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more
17 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Whiteley Green Holehouse Lane car park 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 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. Cost £2. Read more, 10:30 am: Latin for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 17, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm November 17, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	18 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm November 18, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm November 18, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 18, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	19 10:15 am: Walk - Around Kerridge - 5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 19, 2025 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm November 19, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 19, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 19, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	20 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 20, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 20, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 20, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	21 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 21, 2025 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 View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 21, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	22	23
24 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am November 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. Cost £2. Read more, 2:00 pm: Tai Chi 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm November 24, 2025 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	25 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm November 25, 2025 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm November 25, 2025 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 25, 2025 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	26 10:15 am: Walk - Rainow and Rainowlow - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm November 26, 2025 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm November 26, 2025 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm November 26, 2025 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm November 26, 2025 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	27 10:30 am: German for Beginners 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 27, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 27, 2025 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm November 27, 2025 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 7:00 pm: Eco-chic Wreath Making Workshop 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm November 27, 2025 Dog and Partridge pub View Location Read more	28 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm November 28, 2025 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 View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Armchair exercise class 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm November 28, 2025 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	29 10:00 am: The Bridgend Christmas Cracker 10:00 am – 4:00 pm November 29, 2025 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	30