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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...
Easter Holiday Theatre School
Footlights Old Trafford will be offering a week of theatre school for 5-16-year-olds this Easter holiday, from 13th -17th April 2026 - based on Mary Poppins. For more details, please visit our Holiday Activities page.
Introduction to Functional Skills
Do you speak English as your first language, or to a high level, but want to improve your reading and writing? Here’s your chance to improve your literacy in a friendly and supportive environment. Trafford College will be offering Introduction to Functional Skills...
Christine and Jane’s Allsorts Quiz and Curry!
Join us for the quiz that has a bit of everything - including a delicious home-made curry! Saturday March 28th 2026 at 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 prizes, plus the...
Green Doctor – Digital Sessions
Groundwork's Green Doctors will be at St John's Centre on Thursdays 12th, 19th and 26th March 2026 from 11am-1pm. Everyone is welcome and there's no need to book. They can help you manage your energy usage, bills and budget by using simple digital tools and...
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
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
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
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...