Bridging Social Isolation – No 129 – 9th January 2026

Bridging Social Isolation – No 129 – 9th January 2026

Bridging Social Isolation – No 129 – 9th January 2026

Events in January 2026

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			1 All day: Centre Closed All day January 1, 2026 Read more	2 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm January 2, 2026 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 January 2, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	3	4
5 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Macclesfield Riverside Car Park 10:15 am – 11:15 am January 5, 2026 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	6 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm January 6, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 6, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	7 10:15 am: Walk- Higher Hurdsfield and back - 5.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm January 7, 2026 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm January 7, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 12:30 pm: Shuttle to the shops - Lyme Green retail park 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm January 7, 2026 Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm January 7, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 7, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	8 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 8, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 8, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	9 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm January 9, 2026 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 January 9, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	10	11
12 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Bridgend 10:15 am – 11:15 am January 12, 2026 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	13 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm January 13, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm January 13, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 13, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	14 10:15 am: Walk- Highways and secret byways - 4.5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm January 14, 2026 Ingersley Vale,Rainow and Oakenbank. 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 January 14, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm January 14, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 14, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	15 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 15, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 15, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	16 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm January 16, 2026 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 January 16, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	17 10:15 am: Walk - Skirting Kerridge - 8 miles 10:15 am – 2:15 pm January 17, 2026 Carlofold, Cliff Lane, return through Swanscoe. 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	18 10:30 am: Walk with the Guys - White Nancy and the Saddle of Kerridge 10:30 am – 1:00 pm January 18, 2026 3 miles. Moderate difficulty rating with a couple of very steep sections. No need to book. £2. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more
19 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Adlington Road Car Park, Bollington (SK10 5JT) 10:15 am – 11:15 am January 19, 2026 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	20 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm January 20, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm January 20, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 20, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	21 10:00 am: Shuttle to the shops - Ikea Manchester (Ashton) - All Day 10:00 am – 4:30 pm January 21, 2026 Read more, 10:15 am: Walk - The one on the other side of the road - 5 Miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm January 21, 2026 Rated 2 boots. 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm January 21, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm January 21, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 21, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	22 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 22, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 22, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	23 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm January 23, 2026 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 January 23, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	24 6:30 pm: Bridgend Ball 6:30 pm – 11:59 pm January 24, 2026 Tytherington Club 90 Dorchester Way Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 2JP View Location More information Read more	25
26 10:15 am: Walks For Health - Start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe Bollington Cross 10:15 am – 11:15 am January 26, 2026 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 January 26, 2026 Combine exercise and meditation with this low-impact ancient Chinese practice. All ages and abilities welcome. £5 Read more	27 10:00 am: Car Wash at the Rec 10:00 am – 3:00 pm January 27, 2026 Read more, 10:30 am: Crafts 10:30 am – 12:30 pm January 27, 2026 Explore different crafts every week. £5. Bridgend Centre View Location Read more, 2:00 pm: Art Group 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 27, 2026 Enjoy your love of art with like-minded people in this peer-led group. £4 Read more	28 10:15 am: Walk- Woods and Wildflowers - 5 miles 10:15 am – 12:30 pm January 28, 2026 Hedgerow Harrop and further harrop. 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, 11:30 am: Beginner's Spanish 11:30 am – 1:00 pm January 28, 2026 Beginner's Spanish Conversation class with Wanda. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Intermediate Spanish 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm January 28, 2026 Intermediate level Spanish Conversation class. £5. Read more, 2:00 pm: Mah Jong 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm January 28, 2026 Explore the ancient strategy game of Mah Jong. £4. Read more	29 2:00 pm: A Brew with the Guys 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 29, 2026 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm January 29, 2026 Enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Quizzes, games, guest speakers and the occasional outing. £4 Bridgend Centre View Location Read more	30 10:30 am: Bridgend Community Choir 10:30 am – 12:00 pm January 30, 2026 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 January 30, 2026 Boogie with your Buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £5. Read more	31