Community Activities
The Next Step Foward service offers a range of exercise classes for people of all abilities. Sessions are held in the purpose built exercise studio and currently include Yoga and Tai Chi. Benefits of these include increased flexibility, more energy and stamina, improved balance and increased muscle… [READ MORE]
Our Dementia wellbeing group is a weekly session for anyone affected be Dementia or worried about their memory to relax, access support and talk about shared experiences with people who understand. We can also signpost you to further sources of support if required. We run different activities each… [READ MORE]
We offer FREE specialist Drop-In Sessions for people who are age 50+ and who speak Urdu, Punjabi and Spanish.
We offer an initial 10 - 15 minute appointment. If you need more time, then we can arrange a longer timed appointment on another day.
Please come along if you have any other… [READ MORE]
A safe, confidential session for South Asians with memory issues or a formal diagnosis of dementia to come socialise, have fun and be themselves.
Join our free friendly group to to sing, make new friends and get support.
Open to people living with dementia and their carers, families and friends.
Free refreshments.
A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience
designed for young people (19 -24) who are motivated to work but lack the
skills, experience and behaviours sought by employers. Therefore a
traineeship programme is designed to support young people to develop the
skills… [READ MORE]
In the friendly, warm and safe environment of the IPU, the team provides short-term care and support.
Willow Wood provides complex symptom control and assessment, and periods of palliative rehabilitation to patients for them to manage their illness and be discharged home. The Hospice also offers… [READ MORE]
Living with a life-limiting illness can be challenging for patients, as well as those closest to them too. Through supportive and personalised care, Willow Wood’s Wellbeing and Community teams empower individuals and their carers to take positive steps towards managing their physical and emotional… [READ MORE]
The Wellbeing team provides personalised emotional and psychological support through one-to-one and group sessions focused on being active, and promoting mindfulness, relaxation, and self-care, and complementary therapies.
The Hospice’s specialist Dementia team is dedicated to supporting individuals living with advanced dementia through holistic, person-centred care. Their goal is to support patients in the last 12 months of their life, to manage their symptoms effectively and live well, and to receive specialist… [READ MORE]
The Therapy team support those who are experiencing difficulties in managing day-to-day activities, or the side effects of treatment. Giving practical advice, Willow Wood’s team empower individuals to enhance their quality of life by improving their mental and physical wellbeing, and helping them… [READ MORE]
The Family Support team provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients living with a life-limiting illness, and those closest to them. The Hospice’s qualified and experienced counsellors are dedicated to addressing emotional needs through individual counselling sessions, closed… [READ MORE]
Little Wonders is a fun, lively and interactive group where 3 to 5 year olds learn the first principles of what being part of a ‘Church family’ really means. They learn to care and share for each other whilst at the same time through prayer, study, stories, the use of media, play and crafts have… [READ MORE]
We are a new group of young people aged 10-18 years at New Life Church. We get together monthly to make friends, do fun activities, go on trips, and learn new things. We find out about God and get the chance to talk about things important to us. Nxt Generation also meet during the service on a… [READ MORE]
Sunday afternoon fun for families with children - with crafts, games, music, talks - all with a twist of faith. Food is also provided. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
A hot meal for adults - anyone who needs a meal, company or extra support. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
This is a breakfast club for adults - free breakfast; cereal / beans on toast and unlimited hot drinks for anyone who feels they may need some food, company or some extra support. (Ashton-Under-Lyne)
At the Family Cinema we show the latest family movies on a big screen in the church. Entry is free, just bring pennies for the tuck shop. There is no limit on age. Free tea and toast. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Provision of food parcels for those in crisis. Max 3 parcels per household in six months. Must obtain a voucher from a local agency. We are based in Ashton-under-Lyne.
For local groups that wish to provide transport to their members at an affordable cost. Groups need to apply for section 19 permit and driver to be 30 - 70 years old with a clean licence. Cost = £60 on off us or £300 for the year. (Ashton-under-Lyne)