Community Activities
Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, combines deep breathing and relaxation with flowing movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, tai chi is now practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise.
Plastic band is a fun way for children to enjoy music using different items to make sound and work together
Sign language classes are delivered to the community to help create a sense of learning to help families communicate effectively.
Craft sessions for adults is a great way to bring the community together to learn new skills
Our aim is to provide veterinary health checks for residents' pet (mainly dogs and cats) in the local area of a community building or housing office as a base. It has been very difficult to identify a community building which will allow local residents to bring their dogs along to meet one… [READ MORE]
The Luncheon Club is a two course meal with tea and coffee where people can come together and socialise
The coffee morning is a place where people can come together to talk and have a general chat.
Knit and Stitching club is a chance for people to get together and share ideas and techniques.
The Toddler group encourages young children to come together in a playful and safe environment. Tea/ coffee an d soft drinks are available
We support people with diabetes by organising monthly meetings. We organise speakers to talk about things related to diabetes. We are based in Stalybridge.
On a Friday their is a free accessible reading club 09:00-09:30 and a toast club on a Friday 08:30-09:00 every week during school terms free for children to attend
The Cascade drop in is open to anybody and is a place to meet and enjoy different activities that are free to all. The session is run by volunteers in the church , Tuesday 1:00pm-4:00pm. Its a great friendly atmosphere and here are some of the activities.
Crafty Spooners is open to everybody who wants to come along to the group to have a chat and a coffee. Within the group people bring their own activity to complete and share with others. This can include knitting, drawing, crochet etc etc....
The group is a non taught session where each individual that attends can work on their own project. The group is open to all abilities and has a friendly and calming atmosphere. People attending help each other with art and also chat as a group. The group is over 60 only
Interactive and educational employment-support-tutorials, which include a CV-writing support-service.
Tutorials are available to all Rochdale residents, although we predominantly work with unemployed individuals who are in need of support to enter or return to work. Often these individuals face… [READ MORE]
Would you like to manage your money better? Become more confident? Make healthier choices & feel better able to deal with life’s challenges? Meet new friends and work towards your own goals on our popular CAP Life Skills course. Topics include:
Budgeting & money saving tips
Cooking from… [READ MORE]
A weekly meeting for anyone who wants to join. There are quizzes, games, and we have fun. Tea, coffee, and cake available for free. We meet at the old Argos in Clarendon Square centre in Hyde.
Are you, or is someone you know, lonely or isolated? Are you struggling to be able to afford to eat? Or do you you just want some time in a safe space with a listening ear?
Join us for Breakfast Club from 9:15am every Thursday at 9.15am at the former Argos in Hyde mall for a simple breakfast and… [READ MORE]
Weekly afternoon of fun and frolics including monthly: chair aerobics sessions; retro cinema experience (with ice-cream interval!); visits from the local primary school; quizzes and a good hearty sing-a-long. Open to all who are able to come and local transport available where possible. All… [READ MORE]
Mums and Tots group with free activities and refreshments for accompanied pre-school children.
We meet a term time every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 3pm at the community room in at St Mary's Church in Hollingworth.
Sessions are free.