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Christine and Emma’s Birthday Quiz and Curry!

Christine and Emma’s Birthday Quiz and Curry!

    Our building is 100 years old - so come inside and celebrate with a quiz and a delicious home-made curry! Saturday October 10th 2026 7-10pm Everyone is welcome – you can come by yourself, or make a team of up to 5 people. There will be some lovely team...

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...

Free Hot Meals from Feed My City

Free Hot Meals from Feed My City

From October 7th 2024, Feed my City will be back serving free hot vegetarian meals just outside St John’s Church, next to the Centre. Every Monday from 1.30-2.30pm Everyone is welcome to collect a meal for themselves and their family. There are no conditions or...

Fermenting and Preserving Course

Fermenting and Preserving Course

Want to reduce food waste and improve your health? Join our free course and: Learn about gut health Discover the health benefits of fermented foods Make your own fermented food & drink (Kombucha, Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut) Learn how to keep food for longer by...