Community Activities
We encourage GP surgeries to facilitate their own patient food bank by offering set up food bank packs to surgeries.
The packs include a box complete with provisions, guidance and templates
Food Pantry - provisionof discounted food for members
All age, but often attended by older people. A casual cafe style experience, with spin off activities and support providers in attendance. Free Lunch
Varied programme of group support for families of young children
We have a Facebook group for the volunteers and it's become a really supportive group. We've been told by a couple of volunteers that keeping busy while being furloughed has really helped with their mental health sorting this difficult time.
We have a Facebook group for the volunteers and it's become a really supportive group. We've been told by a couple of volunteers that keeping busy while being furloughed has really helped with their mental health sorting this difficult time.
We offer weekly food parcels to local households, using a mix of "recycled" food from local supermarkets and Fareshare, and also purchased food including fresh vegetables. We serve approximately 70-80 parcels per week, this currently includes several Ukrainian refugees.
We provide a free packed lunch weekly during school holidays with arts/crafts activities for any children of school age.
Monthly walk in local area, led by qualified Hill and moorland leader. Focus on the health and emotional benefits of getting outdoors
We meet weekly at Werneth Park Life Long Learning Centre (in term time)
£30 subs to cover a 10 week term
We welcome players of mixed musical ability to join us in playing music together.
The cost is £30 to cover a 10 week term.
Weekly in term time.
This project is for everyone who is struggling with the cost of living. We offer the use of a washer-dryer. Please contact us to arrange a time to drop off your washing and when to collect it. We welcome a donation toward our costs.
Train and play rugby with weekly league games. Ages 7 to 16. Fee - £20 per month.
We are a local peer support group supporting people who have suffered pregancy loss, we run the group twice a month at a local coffee shop.
People living with Long Covid - weekly peer support group meetings, monthly face to face meetings, active WhatsApp group for daily peer support, weekly newsletter and advocacy.
The Conservation Volunteers meet three times a week with a pick up point in central Manchester and cover all Greater Manchester.
Come and join in at our community growing hub based on Lower Lime Road between houses 131 - 133.
Work with out growing ambassador on fun activities such as:
how to grow a range of fruit and veg
make new friends
learn new or refresh your skills
help with growing tasks
learn how to cook and eat… [READ MORE]
Come and see for yourself the many benefits of drumming in a group.
Drumming can reduce stress and anxiety, burn calories and is a great way to meet new people.
No previous experience necessary, just turn up! Learn to play drums in a fun, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. All drumming equipment… [READ MORE]
Community Cafe, based at the Lower Higham Visitor Centre, run by volunteers
We organise teams from Under 7 through to Under 18 for both boys and Girls. Teams train on different nights of the week depending on age group and all teams play on Saturday or Sunday.
We also have a Soccer School for 5 and 6 year olds.