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If you've got an idea for improving Old Trafford, you could receive a £250 grant to help make it into reality. St John's Sunshine are the local co-op which owns the solar panels on our church roof. As well as providing free electricity to the Centre, they receive...

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...

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...

  Everyone is welcome at the launch of the book Intergenerational Project - "We Got Talking!" at St John's Centre Saturday, 9th November 5-8pm   This book has been created by the students of STEP Supplementary School, based at St John's Centre. It contains...

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...

Functional Skills qualifications are for anyone who wants to develop their English and Maths. They focus on the skills you need, as well as teaching you how to use them in different contexts. This September, you can gain an accredited qualification here in a friendly...

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If you or someone you know needs to improve their English, your first step should be to talk to the Trafford ESOL Service. They will be here at St John’s Centre from 1-3pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month, starting on June 25th. They can assess your level, discuss...

Are you looking for work? Come and attend our Job Club, every Thursday from 10am – 12pm. There will be no Job Club on August 1st, 8th or 15th 2024 due to staff holidays You can get support with: Searching and applying for jobs Accessing job opportunities across...