What’s On?
Been given a video call appointment?
At the moment, lots of organisations are asking people to attend appointments via Zoom or other video call services.
Have you been given a video call appointment by a GP, counsellor, housing officer, job centre coach, etc?
If you have and you’re not confident about using a computer, you’re not used to video calls, or you’ve not got access to the right equipment, we’re here to help!
We’ve got all the tech you’d need, and we’ll give you friendly support in a Covid-19 safe, comfortable atmosphere.
Call us on 0161 980 0720, email mike@bluesci.org.uk, or pop in to ask at our reception.
Sanitary towels and tampons
Sanitary towels are available for free in our toilets thanks to Go With The Flow.
Please help yourself.
Activities going on in the centre
Get in touch to know more about how we’re staying safe.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Bike Repair Drop-in Looking for free bike repairs and instruction? Want to try your hand at bike maintenance? Fancy some cycling talk with tea and biscuits provided? Open to all. Indoor space on standby in case rain stops play! With support from Timperley Lockdown Bikes – https://www.facebook.com/TimperleyLockdownBikes. Contact Mike on 07445 817485 or at mike@bluesci.org.uk if you’re interested and we’ll help you to join in and feel safe. | |
Thursday |
11:00am-1pm | A Brew and a Chat Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat – every Thursday at 11:00am. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day a rough one. Completely free and open to all. We’re having to limit numbers so please book ahead if you can by calling 0161 980 0720 or emailing mike@bluesci.org.uk. |
Activities you have to book in advance
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Various | Timperley Amateur Boxing Club provides a range of services that promote health wellbeing and fitness for all. Sessions run for children aged 8-18 for adults and for women only. The club’s ethos is about improving lives in the community and has been nominated for Trafford Sports Club of the Year in 2015. One of the club's young members won a Physical Activity award in 2015. For information on classes have a look at https://timperleyboxing.co.uk/classes or if you would like to attend please email timpabc@hotmail.co.uk or call Mark 07790352521. | |
| Various | Workshop – Seed Presents Musical Chats on Zoom join us on Zoom for a free workshop with invited musicians. Seed Studios Online Workshop Series is supported by Arts Council England's Emergency response fund. Check https://www.facebook.com/seedstudiostrafford for more info. | |
| Various | SEED Studios one to one musical support Learn an instrument – jam for fun – build confidence! Contact communityconnector@seedstudios.org to refer yourself or someone you think would be interested. | |
| Various | Personal Best – Personal Activity Mentoring Tired of the same old routine? Looking to get active but not sure where to start? Get free support and guidance to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Achieve your personal best! Contact Lorenzo on 07946 259 242 to get started. | |
| Various | National Autistic Society Earlybird programme A series of workshops held twice yearly designed to support parents of preschool children (5 and under) diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Condition. The course is run by a specialist speech and language therapist and a specialist teacher from Pictor Academy. Attendence is by invitation following a referral from a professionals involved with the child. Queries can be referred to Cathy Colligan at Pictor Academy 0161 912 3082. | |
| Saturday | 7.30am – 9.30am | Slimming World work together with you to help you reach your weight loss goals as well as helping you to look and feel great; mind body and soul. For more information contact Julia on 07763 733 267. Membership charges apply. |
Online activities
Zoom is a free video conferencing service that lets you talk with friends and family from all over the world
As well as being able to keep in touch with loved ones, there are all kinds of group meetings and events taking place over Zoom. During the Covid19 restrictions, video services such as Zoom have been used to allow virtual gatherings and 121s where physical distancing would otherwise mean these would be cancelled. Below is a list of some online activities our partners are running.
Here at the Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre we are offering free 121 support to show you how to use Zoom, or any other video call tools, and help get you set up. If you don’t have your own device or internet connection, you can book one of our computers free of charge and we’ll get you up and running.
Call 0161 980 0720 or e-mail mike@bluesci.org.uk to book a free 121 session. Available Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am-11:00am | Online Pilates Helps improve isolation – improves physical and mental health – improves mobility – relieves stress. Open to anyone – low impact and suitable for beginners. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259. |
| Monday | 11:00am-1:00pm | SEED Studios Ukelele & Guitar Session – Open to all uke and guitar players. Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/seedstudiostrafford. Join us on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92038577304?pwd=RVFvNFkrVEZjdkoyV2UxbEdoN2Z2dz09 Meeting ID: 920 3857 7304 Passcode: 11A. |
| Monday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online Mindfulness An online program designed to help bring calmness to a stressful world. Learn how ‘being in the moment’ can help reduce stress – work on posture to improve tension headaches – Learn coping skills for dealing with the unknown – Help to cope with isolation and boredom. No experience needed. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259. |
| Monday | 11:300am-12:30pm | My Health Support Group Supporting you to live better. Relaxation techniques – health talks from experts – building resilience – food and nutrition – social connection. Wellbeing support from the comfort of your own home. To join in on Zoom contact Aliya on 07928843762 or email office@voicebmet.co.uk. |
| Tuesday | From 10:00am | Connect with Age UK Join us each week for a virtual get together. Share useful information updates – have a chat – play some games. All from the comfort of your own home. Join us on Zoom using the following invitation link: https://zoom.us/j/98057027234?pwd=ZGJRaGxrTXBicTdkdnZCUWpYekRuZz09 (Meeting ID: 98057027234 Password: 264930). |
| Tuesday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Multicutural Bollydance with Nrithya. Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Wednesday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Group Wellbeing Session with Sol Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Wednesday | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Yoga Class with Rukia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Wednesday | From4:30pm | Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom. |
| Wednesday | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Gardening and Cooking for Wellbeing with Shafia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Wednesday | 7:00pm-8:30pm | Loss and Bereavement Weekly Support Group Join Jim from the Counselling and Family Centre in Altrincham for a free bereavement support group open to all. Join in on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042045406?pwd=Tmtsb3ZtT2g2S2JGRnpFS0hHTjhkdz09 – Meeting ID: 860 4204 5406 – Passcode: 542067. |
| Thursday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Creative Writing with Rachel Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Thursday | 11:00am-1:00pm | SEED Studios Ukelele & Guitar Session – Open to all uke and guitar players. Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/seedstudiostrafford. Join us on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92038577304?pwd=RVFvNFkrVEZjdkoyV2UxbEdoN2Z2dz09 Meeting ID: 920 3857 7304 Passcode: 11A. |
| Thursday | 12:15pm-1:30pm | Singing for the Brain Singing group for people with dementia organised by The Alzheimer’s Society. Contact Rebecca at 07702512469 or at Rebecca.trower@alzheimers.org.uk to join in. |
| Thursday | From 3:30pm | Keep Calm and Craft Get your arts and crafts kicks online with Carol – call 07579805623 to join in on Zoom. |
| Thursday | From3:30pm | Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom. |
| Thursday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | ASD Zoom Drop-in Online drop-in for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (including family members and carers). Contact Jane at janeforrest1@nhs.net to join in. |
| Thursday | 6:00pm-7:30pm | LGBT Foundation BT Based Brogramme supports all LGBT people to manage recovery from all types of addictive behaviour Part of the SMART recovery programme. To join in on Zoom email liza.sylvian@lgbt.foundation or substancemisuse@lgbt.foundation. For further information call 0345 300 3030. |
| Friday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Hips and Hearts with Ibrat Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
| Sunday | 8:30am/10:00am/6:00pm | St Paul’s Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stpaulssale/. Contact 0161 973 1042 for more information. |
| Sunday | 9:30am-10:30am | Sale Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom. If you would like to join in please email Rev Richard Mottershead atrev.richardmottershead@gmail.com for the details and a guide on the Zoom services. |
| Sunday | From 10:00am | The Avenue Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom – call 0161 962 2075 to join in. |
| Sunday | From 10:30am | Life Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKxo-jajzAE_YdcZnRAuqg/videos. Contact office@lifechurch.uk.net for more information. |
| Sunday | From 10:30am | Sale Salvation Army Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1miZnfLzGVYKxSCZIV9U2g. Contact 0161 976 4380 for more information. |
| Sunday | From12:30pm | Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom. |
| Daily Monday-Friday | 9:30am-10:30am | #CreativeNetwork In March Voluntary Arts launched #CreativeNetwork – a daily online get-together open to anyone involved in creativity in response to the effects of the pandemic and the lockdown. Facilitating these conversations has enabled people from across the UK and Ireland to connect with others and develop ideas and projects and find sustainable ways forward in changing circumstances. Visit https://www.voluntaryarts.org/creativenetwork to join in on Zoom. |
| Various | One to One Wellbeing Sessions If you would like to book a time to have a 121 chat via Zoom about your wellbeing and any issues you’re facing contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk. |
Partner Projects
SEED Studios – Found Around
With the uncertainty surrounding lockdown measures right now, our community will be experiencing different things: some returning to normal; others to a different life than the one they had before lockdown; others not leaving lockdown at all.
We are encouraging our community to record and share their creative responses to their everyday lives right now. We wish to unite our community in this time in a project that will allow them all to share reflections on their life over the past few months and now.
You don’t need fancy equipment, or music production skills, you could use a phone, tablet or any microphone. All you need to do is record something that reflects your life over the past few months and send it to foundaround@seedstudios.org.
Your creative responses will be used in musical compositions by artists commissioned exclusively for this project, as well as being featured in our ‘Found Around’ online exhibition.
Found Around is supported by the Arts Council England Covid-19 Emergency response fund. Check https://www.facebook.com/seedstudiostrafford for more info.
Recovery Academy Courses (free)
Visit https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/recovery-getinvolved to find out about the latest courses on offer from the Recovery Academy and to book places. If you need support with this, don’t hesitate to ask at reception.
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Recovery Academy provides a range of free educational courses and resources co-written and co-delivered by both professionals and people who themselves have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems. All the courses focus on supporting people with their recovery and promote good health and wellbeing.
Who can attend?
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Anyone who is experiencing mental health or substance misuse problems including their supporters (family, friends and loved ones)
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GMW staff, volunteers, students on placement and health care professionals
For information about courses run by the Recovery Academy visit https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/recovery-prospectus
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