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Visual Arts (click to view list)

Cafe Crafts (Women Only) - Every Wednesday 1.00 to 3.00pm
Art Workshop - With Tony. -Tuesdays 10am - 12pm
Morning Art Club with Diane - come and work on your own art in a relaxed environment. -Tuesdays 10am - 12pm ongoing
Knitting Group - Knit for fun in the cafe with Norma. -Every Wednesday 10am - 12 pm & monday 1-3pm
Come along and find out what our artist in residence Jennifer McDonald is working on. She is currently completing an art work for display in the building Monday to Friday , check with reception
Watercolour Workshop. -Every Monday 10am - 12 pm
Bag Making and Other Textile Work, - Every Wednesday 10am - 12 pm
New Sculpture Group working with a range of materials - Starting Friday 4th of June 10am - 12pm
Beginners Painting in Acrylics with Tony, four week project covering work by Piet Mondrian - Starting thursady 17th of June 10am - 12pm

Complementary Therapy (click to view list)

Swedish Massage or Reflexology (Hands & Feet) or Facial Massage or Reiki or Aromatherapy or Indian Head Massage - with Holistic Rose.- Thursdays 9am-2pm and 4pm-7pm Fridays 9am-2pm £5 for 30 minutes or £10.00 for 1 hour. Please book at reception
Body Massage or Aromatherapy or Indian Head Massage or Hopi ear candle treatment - with Dora.- Mondays and Thursdays £5 for 30 minutes or £10.00 for 1 hour. Please book at reception
Reiki and Reflexology also indian Head Massage and Aromatherapy - with Karey . Every Tuesday £5 for half an hour and £10 a Reflexology with Partica. Every wednesday afternoon 1-3pm, £5 for half an hour and £10 an hour

Music (click to view list)

Induction to the Music studio - Every Friday 10am - Please book at reception
Music tuition available in: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums. Please enquire at reception or anyone at Seed Studios.
Piano tuition available - Please enquire at reception.

Creative Writing (click to view list)

Poetry workshop in collaboration with Cultureword - a chance to work with inspirational poets creating new work or polishing up existing work- Every Tuesday 1pm to 3pm ongoing
Come along on learn journalism, writing skills and photography to create an African and Caribbean e-magazine with Abigail Reid ( No experience or skills necessary ) Tuesday 5th of May 1-3pm

Health & Exercise (click to view list)

Bike Workshop - learn how to repair bikes and join local cycle rides - bring a bike for free repair- Tuesdays 12pm-2pm and Thursdays 11am-1pm
Walking group - descover the sights of Old Trafford- Every Thursday Meet at 1.30pm in reception.
Bike rides and Bike repairs Every Monday and Friday ( Weather Dependant )
Bike Maintenance Workshop, learn about general bike maintenance such as puncture repair, brake repair and much more.Starts Thursday 29th of July 10.30 - 12.30 pm, for more information ask for neil or at reception

Outdoors & Allotment (click to view list)

Grow your own organic veg at Old Trafford Community Allotment with Jackie.- Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 12 noon

Housing and Accomodation Advice (click to view list)

Housing and accommodation advice - Upon request, please ask at reception

Advocacy Service (click to view list)

Advocacy Service available please ring reception to get more information.- Every other Friday . 1/2 hour appointments available.

Introduction to blueSCI (click to view list)

Come and have a look around blueSCI (Old Trafford Service) and find out out what we can offer. Tues 10:00 – 12:00, Wednesday 2.30 - 3.30 and Thurs 10:00 – 14:00 Book an appointment at reception.

Wednesday Women Only Courses (click to view list)

Cafe Crafts - come and be creative in a relaxed atmosphere Every Wednesday 1pm to 3pm
Free internet access. Printing: free for first two sheets, 5p per sheet thereafter (black & white only) Wednesdays 9.00am - 5.00 pm
Well women excersise classes - Every Wednesday 6.30pm - 8pm
Bag making and other textile Work - Every Wednesday 10am - 12pm
Knitting Group - Knit for fun in the cafe with Norma. -Every Wednesday 10am - 12 pm pm

Internet Cafe (click to view list)

Free internet access. Printing: free for first two sheets, 5p per sheet thereafter (black & white only) Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (not including Wednesday)
The Café provides a full range of English and Asian cuisine by Mandy Food Guru Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm

1-2-1- Computer Support (click to view list)

One to one computer support - for complete novices who would like to learn basic computer skills Monday ,tuesdays wednesdays and fridays. Please book at reception

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Common Questions

How can I access the activities?
The service aims to be inclusive, therefore if you feel you will benefit from attending and you live in trafford please feel free to come along. You can also ask your GP to refer you if you wish.

Is there a cost?
No the service is funded.

Referral procedure for carers
We welcome family members, carers, support workers etc pointing people in our direction. Carers are also able to participate in our activities alongside the referred person if that makes them more comfortable.

Can I just come down for a look round?
You can come down and use the cafe and computers without booking, or you may just want to collect a leaflet. Show rounds have to be booked, they are held each week on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can book on 0161 912 4828 or email

What is currently happening at blueSCI Trafford Service?
There is a list of current activites listed below, this is updated weekly.

How to find us
See Contact Us page.

How do I sign-up for an activity?
Simply fill in the form above. Click on a category to expand the box and reveal the activities available.