Whats On?
Sanitary towels and tampons
Sanitary towels and tampons are available for free at reception.
If you need one just ask a volunteer or member of staff. If you are worried about your privacy, please feel free to ask for a private chat.
Activities you can attend without booking – just come along
In addition to the following activities, the centre offers free computer use and internet access, 9 am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Black and white printing is available for 5p per sheet.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9am-11.00am | Badminton – hall space reserved for badminton with rackets shuttlecocks and net all available on request from reception. All abilities welcome. No coaching and no umpires – just have a casual game in a relaxed atmosphere with this self-managed activity. |
| Monday | 11.00am-12.30pm | Community Choir – free and open to all – whether you're an experienced singer or a complete beginner. Sing all sorts of songs with others in a positive and supportive environment. If you'd like to join in but feel nervous come along for a taster session or get in touch with us to have a chat – call 0161 980 0720 or pop into the centre. |
| Monday | 2:30-4:30 | Bike Repair Drop-in Come along and join in for some tinkering! Free repairs and instruction. Bikes serviced with tea and biscuits provided. Open to all. Indoor space on standby in case rain stops play! Contact Mike on 07445 817485 for more information. |
| Monday | 5pm – 6pm | Kids Football Informal drop-in sessions guided by coaches from Altrincham FC In The Community. Contact 0161 928 1045 or community@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk for more information. |
| Monday | 5.30pm-6.30pm | Kids’ Taekwondo (age 5+). Taekwondo is a Korean Olympic Sport and popular martial art: learn exciting kicking and striking techniques improve fitness and build confidence. £4 per session but the first taster session is free so drop in! Family discounts are available. For more information contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jmtaekwondo.co.uk. |
| Tuesday | 10.00am-11.00am | Bollywood Dance Come along and join us with a Bollywood dance teacher to experience a new culture from India and South Asia! This is a great group if you want to improve your wellbeing or if you feel isolated and wish to make friends. This group is part of the Multicultural Women's Group and is for women only. Contact Sol Diaz for more information at multiculturalwomensgroup@gmail.com. £2.50 per session. |
| Tuesday | 11.00am-12.30pm | Guitar for beginners If you would like to learn to play the guitar come along and join Phil at Seed Studios. These sessions are for beginners so there is no experience needed and sessions are free of charge. |
| Tuesday | 12.00pm-1.30pm | Table Tennis– come and have a friendly game of table tennis in a relaxed environment. Open to all abilities. |
| Tuesday | 1.00pm-3.00pm | Darts – Drop in and go for the bullseye! Open to all. Aim for 180 in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. |
| Tuesday | 1.00pm-4.30pm | SEED Studios Jamming Session – Open to all-come along to the studio to join in and make some noise! |
| Tuesday | 7.00pm-8.00pm | Yoga– Exercises to stretch and flex the body. Develop breath awareness and relax and meditate. A holistic approach to body mind and spirit which can provide the tools to cope with the challenges of daily life. The class is designed for beginners and intermediates and these evening sessions cost £3.50. Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details please contact Corinne Flint on caflint@hotmail.com. |
| Tuesday | 7.30pm-8.00pm | Trafford Veterans Walking Football – open to all military and emergency services veterans. Sessions are led by Trafford Veterans in conjunction with Altrincham FC Community Sports. For more information call 0161 928 1045 or email community @altrinchamfootballclub.org. For more information on Trafford Veterans visit www.traffordveteransuk.co.uk. Please note that this activity will not go ahead in bad weather. |
| Wednesday | 9.00am-10.00am | Yoga Exercises to stretch and flex the body. Develop breath awareness and relax and meditate. A holistic approach to body mind and spirit which can provide the tools to cope with the challenges of daily life. The class is designed for beginners and intermediates and these morning sessions are free of charge. Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details please contact Corinne Flint on caflint@hotmail.com. |
| Wednesday | 10.00am-12.00pm | Ukelele & Guitar Practice Session – Open to all uke and guitar players. Drop in and strum along! |
| Wednesday | 10.30am-1.00pm | Badminton hall space reserved for badminton with rackets shuttlecocks and net all available on request from reception. All abilities welcome. |
| Wednesday | 12.30pm-2.30pm | Stronger Women Suport Circle Join us in our support sessions for women who want to improve confidence and overcome stress and isolation. We discuss daily challenges such as relationships and family issues and much more. Share experiences and support. The group is free and refreshments are provided. In partnership with TDAS. Please note: this group runs every other week. To find out if the group in on any given week call 0161 980 0720. |
| Wednesday (1st two Wednesdays in the month) | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Genealogy Group come and join this friendly group every first and second Wednesday of the month to research your family tree. Open to all and free of charge |
| Wednesday | 2.00pm-3.00pm | Walking Football – open to anyone who fancies a kickabout in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Open to all- any ability and any gender. |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 6pm | Kids Football Informal drop-in sessions guided by coaches from Altrincham FC In The Community. Contact 0161 928 1045 or community@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk for more information. |
| Wednesday | 6.00pm – 8.00pm | Children’s Karate courtesy of Timperley Dojo. For more information call 07766 130 512. |
| Wednesday | 6.00pm – 10.00pm | SEED Studios Advanced Jamming Session. – Open to all but beginners may prefer to try the groups on Tuesday first. Just come along join in and make some noise. |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 11.00am | Pilates with Leila. Free of charge and open to all. Call Leila on on 07903 554259 for any further information. |
| Thursday | 11.00am – 12.30pm | Gentle Yoga – Yoga class for people who are looking for a gentle form of exercise and who may have some mobility impairments. Members can choose to perform the exercises either sitting in a chair or on the floor. In order to take part in this class you will need to be a member of U3A (The University of the Third Age) and apply to join the class by contacting the U3A Groups Coordinator at ADanieli53@icloud.com. U3A is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment providing educational creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. The cost of membership is currently £15.00 per year. This gives you access to some 90 different interest groups many of which are free or for the cost of the room hire which is divided amongst the members of the group. For further details and application form to join U3A please visit: https://u3asites.org.uk/hale/welcome. |
| Thursday | 11.30am-4.00pm | Makeovers for Confidence – give your wellbeing a boost! Hair and makeup consultations with a cosmetics specialist and former Toni & Guy hairdresser. Sessions tailored to you – whether you want to chat or just sit back and relax. £35 per haircut or £20 if you are in reciept of benefits. Call 0161 980 0720 to request an appointment or just drop-in. |
| Thursday | 1.00pm-3.00pm | Afternoon Chat Friendship Group– join to share what's going on in the local area and find out about new activities and ideas. Have a tea or a coffee and a chat. You'll always be welcome whether you're having a good day and want to share your positivity or you're having a rough day and feel like you need a bit of support. Join in if you want to meet new people or share your troubles in a safe and supportive environment. A problem shared is a problem halved! Completely free and open to all. |
| Thursday (2nd & 4th Thursday of the month) | 3.30pm – 5.00pm | Kids in Space – FREE weekly workshops for young people aged 5-25. If you have an interest in outer-space or technology and want to learn about the wonders of the universe come along to any workshop and experience hands-on practical activities. We have structured learning programmes which boost your skills in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics and develop your employability in fun and interesting ways. Volunteers welcome. For more information: email: kidsinspace@gmx.co.uk. Website: www.kidsinspace.org.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kidsinspacemanchester/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KidsInSpaceMcr. |
| Thursday | 6.00pm – 7.00pm | Rainbows for girls between 5 and 7. Rainbows is all about developing self-confidence building friendships learning new things and having fun. Girls get their hands dirty with arts and crafts trying out cooking and playing games. We encourage learning by doing: Look– Learn– Laugh– Love. For more information please contact Rachel on 07526 880 135. |
| Friday | 11.00am-1.00pm | Art Group –Free and open to all from experts to beginners. Paint or draw. Have a laugh and a chat and a brew in a relaxed supportive environment. |
| Friday | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Friday Club – a friendly group of over 55’s who come together each Friday to socialise orand play games like bingo dominoes and darts with a brew and a biscuit. £1 entry fee. For more information contact reception on 0161 980 0720. The club also go on regular day trips so get in touch to find out where they are heading next! |
| Friday | 6.00pm – 7.00pm | Kids’ Taekwondo (age 5+). Taekwondo is a Korean Olympic Sport and popular martial art: learn exciting kicking and striking techniques improve fitness and build confidence. £4 per session but the first taster session is free so drop in! Family discounts are available. For more information contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jmtaekwondo.co.uk. |
| Friday | 7.00pm – 8.00pm | Teens’ and adults’ Taekwondo. Taekwondo is a Korean Olympic Sport and popular martial art: learn exciting kicking and striking techniques improve fitness and build confidence. £5 per session but the first taster session is free so drop in! Family discounts are available. For more information contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jmtaekwondo.co.uk. |
| 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. |
| Saturday | 1:30am-3:30 | Chinese Calligraphy lessons Master the art of writing chinese characters with brushes and inks. Open to any children over the age of 6. £10 per session. Basic level of Chinese language skills required. For more information contact Jian Yu at james.yu@8012@gmail.com. |
| Saturday | 4.15pm – 6.15pm | Tamil language Classes – open to all – including complete beginners to the Tamil language. Classes are for children aged 4 and over but adults interested in learning Tamil should get in touch too. £3 per session. For more information contact academy@amildham.co.uk. |
| Sunday | 9.00am-10.30am | Iyengar Yoga gentle yoga classes for beginners using props and personalised excersise plans. everyone over 12 years of age welcome regardless of gender or ability. Contact Muthu on 07890 577 658 for more information. |
| Sunday | 2.00pm-4.00 pm | Altybots Join Altrincham Robotics Society for hands-on education in the art (and science) of making robots! Contact Prasad on 07730532423 or tdevip@yahoo.com if you're interested in joining in. |
| Sunday | 3.00pm-4.00pm | Bollywood Dance Classes for Beginners – keep fit – make new friends – build confidence – take time for you! Open to all. Any gender or age. £6 per session or £65 for the 11-week term. Contact Sharmista on 07925 605 835 or sharmistazdanceclasses@gmail.com. |
| Sunday | 7.00pm – 8.00pm | Bollywood Beats– Bollywood dancing class for adults (12+) of all abilities. £4 per session. Contact Divya on 07550334293 or email bollywooddancebeats@gmail.com. |
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 | Trafford Sound Radio Tune in to Trafford Sound on your digital radio at www.traffordsound.org or via the TuneIn Radio app. Trafford Sound is a community focused local radio broadcasting service where you can find out what’s happening nearby and join the conversation on local issues. They are always looking for new volunteers including budding radio presenters producers and researchers. To get involved email office@traffordsound.org. | |
| 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 | Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS) offers support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse TDAS support both female and male victims of domestic abuse. To book a confidential appointment to see someone please call 01618727368 | |
| Various | The Counselling and Family Centre offers counselling to adults young people and children from 5 years old. Additionally they provide support for families affected by addiction. For more information and to book call 0161 941 7754 or email appointments@thecfc.org.uk. | |
| Various | Early Break – Holding Families programme provides whole family support for children and family members affected by parental substance misuse. They work with parents and carers at any stage of their recovery from drugs and alcohol use. If your family would benefit from taking part in the Holding Families programme please visit https://www.earlybreak.co.uk/referrals/ download and fill out our referral form and return to info@earlybreak.co.uk | |
| Various | Diabetes Prevention – Healthier You Greater Manchester is a nine-month behaviour change programme that helps support those at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by significantly reducing their chances of getting the disease. Eligible participants attend 18 one hour group sessions over 40 weeks. Extensive supporting resources are provided including handouts trackers and a pedometer. You need a GP referral to attend this session. Please speak to your GP if you want a referral. | |
| Various | Place Based Intervention Team work with families in the local community. For more information contact 0161 912 3131. | |
| Various | Trafford Spring Group. DTC group. | |
| Various | Trafford Psychological Therapies provides a variety of evidence-based talking therapies to people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Trafford and are currently suffering from anxiety and depression-related problems. Appointments are held at a variety of venues across Trafford including the Broomwood CWC. Call 0161 3571350 or visit https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/tpt-refer to self-refer. | |
| 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. | |
| Various | Free Legal Advice with Smaira – Surecare Trafford Director and solicitor with 10 years experience in practice. Drop in for advice or contact Smaira for more information at smaira@surecaretrafford.co.uk. | |
| Tuesday | Sleep Clinic for children carers and guardians. Book an appointment by calling 0161 286 4201. Visit https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/family-support/sleep-tight-trafford for more information. | |
| Tuesday | 6.30pm-7.30pm | Disability Football League – contact Altricham FC Community Sports on 0161 928 1045 or email community@altrinchamfootballclub.org.for more information. |
| Thursday | Complementary Therapy – Leila offers body massage back neck and shoulder massage remedial massage. Book directly with Leila on 07903 554259. Sessions are £10 per 30 minutes or £7.50 per 30 minutes if you are in receipt of benefits. | |
| Thursday | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Trafford College Craft Course contact the centre to book or to put your name down for the next course if it is full. |
| Thursdays | TDAS Children & Young People Service R'Space sessions – A short group support programme of 7 sessions for children and young people aged 5-13 from Trafford who have lived through domestic abuse. Support around: Feelings – Family & relationships – Self Esteem – Worries – Anger – Safety Planning. Attendence is through referral only although blueSCI can complete a referral. For more information contact TDAS on 0161 872 7368. To be referred contact us on 0161 980 0720. | |
| Friday | Complementary Therapy – Lorenzo offers remedial massage and sports massage. Book directly with Lorenzo on 07946 259 242. Sessions cost £20.00 full body and £10.00 for back neck and shoulder massage or £15.00 full body and £7.50 back neck and shoulder massage if you are in receipt of benefits. | |
| Saturday | 9.00am-10.00am | Councillor Thomas Carey – Surgery drop-in. First Saturday of the month. No appointment necessary. Click here for contact details. |
Upcoming Courses – the following activities will run on set dates for fixed terms, so check below how to join in.
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?
- Anyone who is experiencing mental health or substance misuse problems including their supporters (family, friends and loved ones)
- 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
