Please read our latest news below:
New Courses for Spring
Whether it's improving your reading or creating a beautiful bouquet, there are plenty of opportunities to improve your skills at St John's Centre this Spring: Improve your reading and writing Practise your English (Entry 3 ESOL and above) Get creative with 3D Mixed...
Creative Courses for Spring
Join one of our creative courses for Spring from Trafford College Community Learning: Create and Recycle: 3D and Mixed Media Wednesdays 2.30-4.30pm from 29th April – 10th June 2026 In this course, you will explore a range of creative techniques. You’ll learn through...
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...
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...
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...
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...