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Latest Volunteering Opportunities

Latest Volunteering Opportunities

We are currently recruiting for two volunteer roles: ESOL Support Volunteers - to help people whose first language is not English to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Stay & Play Volunteers - to support the stay & play session for...

Join us for lunch… and plan our future!

Join us for lunch… and plan our future!

Do you live, work, study, or worship in Old Trafford? We want to know what works for you in Old Trafford; what concerns you; and what support and activities our community needs. Please come along on Friday, 6th November 2026 from 12.30-2pm and: enjoy a free vegetarian...

Complete our survey and help shape our future

Complete our survey and help shape our future

  Whether you live, work, study or worship in Old Trafford or nearby, we want to hear from you! Just 20 minutes of your time completing our survey will help to shape the support, resources and activities that St John's Centre and other local community centres...

Women’s Strength and Fitness

Women’s Strength and Fitness

  Join us every Wednesday evening from 6:00pm–6:45pm for a fun, friendly and supportive strength and fitness session designed for women of all ages and abilities. Whether you’re completely new to exercise, returning after a break, or already active, everyone is...

BollyFit Women-Only Fitness Class

BollyFit Women-Only Fitness Class

Get your weekly dose of empowerment, rhythm and resilience at this free women-only class supported by L&Q. Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm (term time only) Start date - 25th November 2025 You don't need to book - just turn up! For more information, please go to...

Learn to Use a Tablet

Learn to Use a Tablet

If you're new to the online world and want to start safely in a small group, why not join our new IT workshop for beginners, led by our volunteer Digital Champions? Every Thursday 10am-12 for 6 weeks starting November 6th 2025 You will start with the basics of using a...

Work Well Employment Support

Work Well Employment Support

If you've had to leave work, or are struggling to stay in work, because of a health problem - the Work Well Trafford programme can help you. You will get free, one-to-one, personalised support from a Key Worker based at St John's Centre or Stretford Public Hall. They...

Strength and Conditioning – new morning session

Strength and Conditioning – new morning session

  Join Polly from Be Bolder Fitness for Strength and Conditioning Now twice a week! 45 minutes of strength and conditioning suitable for all levels of experience. Women only, £3.50 per session. Wednesday 6-6.45pm (booking required) New session from 31st January...

A more energy efficient Centre

A more energy efficient Centre

We're delighted to announce that we have received funding from the VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme, which is helping voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) across England to deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving...

Help Us Get Funding

Help Us Get Funding

Great news - our courses for the community have been chosen as one of the Co-op's causes for this coming year! The more Co-op members who nominate us as their chosen cause, the more funding we will get - including being in the running for a £5,000 prize draw. All the...