Please read our latest news below:
Mixed Media, Painting and Drawing
Whether you've never picked up a paintbrush or you're looking to rekindle your artistic spark, this course offers a welcoming space to learn, experiment and grow. You will discover techniques in drawing, painting and mixed media while building confidence and...
Free Yoga Course for NHS Patients
This free 10-week Yoga course is for Trafford residents who: are at risk of Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular (heart or lung) disease; have stress, anxiety or mild/moderate depression; or are suffering from social isolation. The course will be at St John's Centre on...
Tai Chi for Women
Need some gentle exercise to improve your physical and mental health? Every Tuesday 12-1pm £4 per session, no need to book. Everyone is welcome. For more information, go to our Tai Chi page.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
First Steps to Fitness for the Over 50s
Our gentle exercise session for the over 50s (with cake!) will start its regular sessions again on Thursday, September 19th from 2.30-4pm. Before then, all over 50s are welcome to our Taster Session on Thursday, August 29th from 2.30-4pm. The session will include 45...