Activities and Events
African Caribbean Over 50s' Club
As well as adult learning courses, there are many other regular activities and one-off events which take place at the Centre.
A summary of the regular events at the Centre is shown below. Contact details for most of these can be found on our links page.
If you are interested in using the Centre for a regular activity or special event, please see our Room Hire page for details of our facilities.
Activities Timetable
| Mon & Thur 6-7pm | Old Trafford Amateur Boxing Club (Juniors) |
| Mon & Thur 7-8pm | Old Trafford Amateur Boxing Club (Adults) |
| Tues 1.30-4.30pm | Citizen’s Advice Bureau (no appointment needed) |
| Tues 2.30-4.30pm | Trafford United Credit Union |
| Tues 7.30-9.30pm | Manchester Liverpool Capoeira |
| Weds 12-4pm | African Caribbean Over 50s Club |
| Weds 6-7.30pm | Brownies (Term time only) |
| Weds 7.30-9.30pm | Harmony Singing (16th June-7th July) |
| Third Thursday of the month 4-5pm | Trafford Metro Drop-in – Share your stories |
| Thurs 6-8pm | ”Old Trafford Snappers” Digital Photography Club |
| Sat 11am-2pm | STEP – Learning Support and Mentoring Project |
Old Trafford Amateur Boxing Club
Get active – Work Out – Tone Up
Combining Fitness, Aerobics, Boxercise and Boxing
Free membership – £3 per session (£1 for Juniors)
Call Kevin Williams on 0771 223 4601 for more information
Citizen’s Advice Bureau
Free Legal Advice and Support from the Trafford Advice Partnership
Housing – Family Law – Benefits – Employment – Immigration – Debt
No need to book, just turn up every Tuesday 1.30-4.30
Trafford United Credit Union
Save for a rainy day with your Credit Union
We offer a simple, secure way to look after your money.
You can save or borrow with us as well as get assistance with how to manage your finances.
We are at the St John’s Centre every Tuesday from 2.30-4.30pm
Call 912 1536 for more information
Manchester Liverpool Capoeira
Capoeira is an art form, a way of life, a story of survival from slavery, rich in history, friendship, fight, dance, culture, music and mandinga (magic). Capoeira is a dynamic Brazilian martial art that originates from Afro-Brazilian slaves. The game is played to the rhythms of live music and songs.
For more information call 07949711745
Trafford African Caribbean Over 50s Club
Free to join – membership open to all over 50s, particularly from an African Caribbean background
Every Wednesdays at the St John’s Centre:
- Lunch £2
- Dominoes
- Bingo
- Keep Fit
Plus monthly health checks.
Contact the Centre for more information.
Trafford Metro
Got a story? Share it with the Trafford Metro!
Metro reporters hold drop-in surgeries at the Centre on the third Thursday of the month, 4-5pm
You can also e-mail them on news@metro-news.co.uk or call 211 2537
Harmony Singing
Join us for a good sing – no experience necessary. £4/£2 concessions
4th Old Trafford Brownies
For girls age 7-10
Although our division is one of the smallest in Greater Manchester West, we are still a great place to be, because we can explore Longford Park and take part in their many festivals, as well as just have a lot of laughter and fun.
To find out more, come along on Wednesday nights from 6-7.30pm (term time only)
Old Trafford Snappers – Digital Photography Club
FREE to all – everyone welcome, whatever your experience. Bring your own equipment or borrow ours
Get professional advice and support – Get more from your camera and equipment
Learn how to take better pictures - Get your work shown in Old Trafford News
Hosted by Old Trafford News – for more information call 876 0146 or just come along.
STEP (Strategies to Elevate People) Saturday School – Learning Support and Mentoring Project
Learning Support and Mentoring Project
Homework Club (SATs revision, GCSEs)
For further information call Louise, Beryl or Henry on 636 7584 or 07811802422