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  Do you want to start your own Sewing business? Learn how to get your own business off the ground with us – from sourcing affordable materials, using a sewing machine, understanding commercial patterns to advertising online. All in a fun and friendly environment...

  The Centre staff will be off for a well-earned break over Christmas and New Year. We will close at 2pm on Friday, 19th December, and we will reopen on Monday, 5th January 2025. If you need emergency food outside these times, please contact Trafford North Food...

Take the hassle out of getting rid of your real Christmas tree! Let our fantastic volunteers collect and recycle it for you, in return for a donation towards our work. Collections can be booked for Saturday 10th or Sunday 11th January 2026. Bookings will close at...

Join us for a free hot meal and a warm welcome at our Community Lunch Every Tuesday at 12 o'clock from 25th November. No need to book, just come along!

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...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...