Community Activities
We are a social games group for older people located in Waterloo. We play gentle games such as indoor kurling, shuffleboard, darts, table tennis, bean bag bowls, skittles etc. Cost is £2.50
This is tutor led social dance class for older people wishing to learn and/or improve their dance skills.
Very gentle Tai Chi exercise for older people to help with balance, coordination, health and wellbeing. This is also open to people who may be experiencing mobility issues. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family. Their activities are based around making things, outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends. (Ashton-… [READ MORE]
The Cub Pack is the second section of the Scout Group following on from Beavers. Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 and 10 ½.
For Cubs, excitement and adventure are key. Their programme offers a huge variety of activities surrounding areas of fitness, global and beliefs; whilst allowing… [READ MORE]
Scouts aims to build and develop young people’s confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills, as well as encouraging them to explore their beliefs and attitudes and be creative. It offers them the independence to put these skills into practice at camps and even on international trips.… [READ MORE]
We meet up once a month to share what's going on locally especially in the St Peter's ward (Ashton-under-Lyne). The gathering is open to any voluntary and community groups, and local residents. Collectively we organise events and have over the last couple of years have organised a Senior… [READ MORE]
A peer support group for survivors of testicular cancer, a safe space to discuss and share experiences throughout a cancer diagnosis. Dedicated time to heal from a traumatic event.
The IT centre is open 5 days a week and has a number of computers for anyone to access. We help with benefits, job search, emails, basic I.T support and C.V building. We help anyone the best we can. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
We are Knit and Natter group for people who already have an interest in knitting or would like to learn. We teach complete beginners how to knit and the beauty of the group is that people who come to the group also teach each other. Throughout the year we organise events and parties for everyone to… [READ MORE]
Learn to bowl Saturday mornings April to September. Bowling is great fun for everyone. Open for anybody who would like to learn or play for a team.
Why not join us on board our narrow boat Still Waters, for a relaxing Boat Trip along the Historic Ashton Canal from Portland Basin, Ashton-under-Lyne?
Our public trips are 40 minutes (return), long enough to see the view that you don't see from the street. While you relax on board you will… [READ MORE]
Regular physical activity can improve the blood supply to the heart muscle. This helps reduce the risk of angina and heart attack. It is open to all especially BME Males 50+, Refugees/Asylum and Veterans. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Scouting and Girlguiding offer young people to learn new skills and make new friends in a safe environment.
St James Church (community Room) hosts two adult art painting classes per week. All abilities are welcome to attend.
The help group Alcholics Anonymous aims to offer support to people in a safe environment. It is a fellowship of men and women share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
As part of the drop in red cross will be providing grants to refugees and asylum seekers who meet the eligibility requirements for their support
The Man Cave is a monthly class where Men of all ages can come and meet whilst getting creative with over 10,000 bricks and pieces.
The sessions are a unique way of releasing stress levels and focusing a different type of energy in to helping people live a healthier and happier life.
Rainbows have fun! We play games and have parties and make yummy food. The best thing about Rainbows is making friends, learning new things and having adventures.
Rainbows are aged 5 to 7 and are part of the largest organisation for girls and young women in the UK, which has over half a million… [READ MORE]