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Pre-Entry ESOL – Summer Course

Pre-Entry ESOL – Summer Course

  English for Learning and Life Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3rd August - 3rd September 2026 This course is designed to help learners build the early language, confidence and study skills needed for everyday life in the UK and for progression to the Get...

Easy Floral Arrangements – Short Course

Easy Floral Arrangements – Short Course

  Join our new course from Trafford College: Easy Floral Arrangements – From Garden to Home Thursdays 10am-12 from 2nd-16th July 2026 Learn how to turn simple flowers and foliage from your garden into beautiful arrangements. Cost £27, or free to learners on...

Summer Holiday Theatre School

Summer Holiday Theatre School

  Footlights Old Trafford will be offering four weeks of theatre school for 5-16-year-olds this Summer holidays, from 27th July - 21st August 2026 - based on more of your favourite musicals. For more details, please visit our Holiday Activities page.

Women’s Strength and Fitness

Women’s Strength and Fitness

  It's time to get active at St John's! From June 3rd, join Vicky from My Happy Balance on Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm–6:45pm. Whether you're completely new to exercise, returning after a break, or already active, everyone is welcome at this fun, supportive...

Community Lunch

Community Lunch

Join us for a free hot meal and a warm welcome at our Community Lunch Every Tuesday at 12 o'clock from 2nd June - 21st July 2026 No need to book, just come along!

Evening ESOL Group

Evening ESOL Group

  Join our friendly volunteers to practise your English and build your confidence. Mondays 5-6.30pm from April 20th 2026 (term time only) These free sessions are for learners who can speak English at intermediate level - about Entry 3 (B1) or above. If you're not...

Local Colour – Walk, Garden and Craft

Local Colour – Walk, Garden and Craft

  Local Colour is our new project for over 65s, in partnership with Common Cloth and OT Creative Space. In weekly sessions from March – June 2026, the group will: Plan age-friendly walks in local green spaces and learn to identify useful plants; Grow plants for...

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...