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If you need to create or update your CV, come and get one-to-one help from our friendly volunteers at our CV Workshop Thursday, February 5th 2026 10am-1pm This session is part of our weekly Job Club. You don't need an appointment - just come along. For more...

Trafford College will be offering a free Beginners’ IT Course at St John's Centre on Monday afternoons (1-3pm) starting January 26th 2026. The workshop is suitable for complete beginners – you will learn keyboard skills, using email and the internet, and the basics of...

Wednesdays 1-3pm from  21st January - 25th March 2026 This nine-week course will take you through basic elements of drawing from the clothed figure and from life, working with practical elements such as composition, tone, form, mark-making and texture. It is free to...

  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...