Bridging Social Isolation – No 90 – 25th November 2022

Bridging Social Isolation – No 90 – 25th November 2022

Bridging Social Isolation – No 90 – 25th November 2022

Events in June 2024

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3 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - Start point Adlington Road car park 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 3, 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	4 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm June 4, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	5 10:15 am: Walk - Highways and secret byways - 4.5 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:00 pm June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 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 June 5, 2024 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 June 6, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm June 6, 2024 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 June 7, 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 June 7, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	8	9
10 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Sweet Kitchen Cafe on Crossfield Road 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 10, 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	11 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm June 11, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	12 10:15 am: Walk - Bee Happy - 3 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:00 pm June 12, 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 June 12, 2024 Beginners Spanish conversation class. Say ‘Hola!’ to a new skill. £5. Read more, 1:30 pm: Shuttle to the Shops - Macclesfield Barracks Mill 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm June 12, 2024 Read more, 1:30 pm: Spanish Intermediate 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm June 12, 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 June 12, 2024 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 June 13, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm June 13, 2024 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 June 14, 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 June 14, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	15	16
17 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Jackson Lane near Hollin Hall 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 17, 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	18 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm June 18, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	19 10:15 am: Walk - Written in Stone - 3 miles - rating 2 boots 10:15 am – 1:00 pm June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 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 June 19, 2024 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 June 20, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm June 20, 2024 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 June 21, 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 June 21, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	22	23
24 6:30 pm: Walk for Health - start point Holehouse Car Park, Whiteley Green 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm June 24, 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	25 10:30 am: Craft Club 10:30 am – 12:00 pm June 25, 2024 Explore different crafts every week including paper and card, jewellery-making, yarns and fabrics and wood. £4 Read more	26 10:15 am: Walk - Pott Shrigley, Rainow and Savio - 4.5 miles - rating 3 boots 10:15 am – 1:00 pm June 26, 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, 11:00 am: Shuttle to the Shops - Buxton 11:00 am – 4:30 pm June 26, 2024 Read more, 11:30 am: Spanish for beginners 11:30 am – 12:45 pm June 26, 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 June 26, 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 June 26, 2024 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 June 27, 2024 Read more, 2:00 pm: Talk and Games 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm June 27, 2024 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 June 28, 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 June 28, 2024 Boogie with your buddies in this fun, creative class that you can enjoy seated or standing. £4 Read more	29	30

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm, June 27, 2024 – A brew with the guys
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, June 27, 2024 – Talk and Games
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, June 28, 2024 – Community Choir
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm, June 28, 2024 – Dance exercise class
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, July 1, 2024 – Walk for Health - start point Shirleys Car Park, Prestbury
10:30 am – 12:00 pm, July 2, 2024 – Craft Club
10:15 am – 12:30 pm, July 3, 2024 – Walk - As the Crow Flies - 5.5 miles, 2 boots
11:30 am – 12:45 pm, July 3, 2024 – Spanish for beginners