Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre Mainwood Road, Timperley.
WA15 7JU.
Centre open for general enquiries: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.00pm
(Centre activities, 7 days a week, dates and times as listed below:)
Email: enquiries@broomwoodwellbeingcentre.org.uk
Tel: 07874 895507
What's On
If you would like to join in any of the activities running but would benefit from support to do so, or want help to use a public computer, contact us and a member of our team will have a chat with you. Please do not hesitate to contact the centre if you are interested in running an activity in the centre. You can speak to us in person, call us on 07874 895507 or email a member of the team.
We aim to offer activities that meet the Five Ways to Wellbeing. When looking at the activities below you can use the key to help you plan activities that meet each of the five ways.
Activities going on in the centre (no need to book – just turn up)
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 10am – 11am | Play and Stay– Join us for a fun, relaxed session where little ones can explore, play, and learn in a safe environment. This is a chance for babies and toddlers to develop their social, physical, and sensory skills while parents and carers can meet and connect with others. W52WB Connect Be Active |
| Mondays | 10am – 11am | Women’s Dance Class with Dance and Fitness– We invite you and your friends to join us for free dance classes – exclusively for women. This group is a “pay what you can” session (suggested donation of around £2). W52WB Connect Be Active |
| Mondays | 11am – 1pm | Ukulele Singalong group by Seed Studios– For first-time players up to experts. Graham teaches you some of the classic tunes on Uke. No Ukulele required, no need to book – just come along! Free and open to all! Contact 07761083011 or dean.jones@seedstudios.org for more info. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning |
| Mondays | 1pm – 3pm | Trafford Job Club– Are you looking for work? We give help with applying for jobs, Developing you CV, preparing for a interview and other many other things call 07977717239 or email employment@trafford.gov.uk 5W2WB Keep Learning |
| Mondays | 1pm – 4 pm | Table Tennis & American Pool– The facilities, equipment and space are provided at this this time each week for playing Table Tennis or American Pool. Bring a friend to ensure a game although others may also attend solo. This group is for people over 18 years of age. For more info call the centre on 07874 895507. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Mondays | 2pm – 4pm | Time to Yarn– Yarn craft group, whether it is knitting, crochet, cross stitch, embroidery or sewing. Every Monday, come together to enjoy your craft and chat with friends. All welcome. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| First Monday of the month | 2pm – 4 pm | Broomwood Book group -Group meets monthly and reads an agreed-upon book over the course of the month via physical book/ audiobook/kindle/movie. And discuss a book previously read as a group, and how it may or may not relate to their lives. Relaxed and friendly group atmosphere. Current title available on request from the centre. Contact Centre on: 07874895507. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Mondays | 5pm – Kids 6:15pm – Juniors 7:30pm – Teens and Adults | Taekwondo– Taekwondo is a Korean Olympic Sport and popular martial art: learn exciting kicking and striking techniques, improve fitness, and build confidence. All classes are £6, but the first taster session is free, so drop in! Family discounts are available. For more information, contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Be Active |
| Mondays | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | Free Group Football– Run by Altrincham Football Club. Fun, friendly football sessions for children, led by experienced coaches from Altrincham Football Club. Please note this is a supported play session. Parents/carers remain responsible for their child, and children must be able to arrive and leave independently. Sessions may be cancelled in the event of bad weather 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Mondays | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | New Beginnings – Free drop-in mental health support sessions are here to support you. Everyone is welcome to attend, and the sessions are open to all. We look forward to seeing you. This group is run by Mile Shy Club. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Tuesdays | 9.30am – 10.30pm | Indoor Fitness Session– Free, fun and friendly fitness. Instructor tailors his exercise schedule for each individual, depending on their own ability and fitness level. No need to book, just turn up. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Tuesdays | 10am – 1pm | Gardening For Wellbeing – Come down and be part of a team working with our lead gardening volunteer to help us maintain our land and create a beautiful and functional garden for everyone to enjoy. This group is for people over 18 years of age. Contact 07598897911 for more info. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give Be Active |
| Tuesdays | 11am – 1pm | Guitar for Beginners– by Seed Studios – If you would like to learn to play the guitar and jam along with new friends, come along and join Phil at Seed Studios. No experience needed and no guitar required! Free and open to all! Contact 07761083011 or dean.jones@seedstudios.org for more info. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Tuesdays | 1pm – 4pm | Jamming Session – by Seed Studios – Come pick up an instrument and jam with Mal and Graham! Suitable for beginners who want to learn the guitar, bass and drums. Free and open to all! Contact 07761083011 or dean.jones@seedstudios.org for more info. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Tuesdays | 1.30pm – 3pm | American Pool Session– Come along and play some pool on our 9-foot pool table. For more information, call: 07874895507. 5W2WB Connect |
| Tuesdays | 1.30pm – 3pm | Women’s Circle – Come together to chat and support each other, with the option of complimentary therapies (there is a cost for these). This group is for people over 18 years of age. For more information, call us on 07874 895507. 5W2WB Connect Take Notice Give |
| Tuesdays | 4.30pm – 5.30pm | Kids Football– Informal drop-in sessions guided by coaches from Altrincham FC In The Community. Contact 0161 928 1045 or community@altrinchamfootballclub.co.uk for more info. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Tuesdays | 5.30pm – 9pm | Aim for Hope – Football and activity. For more information, please call 07762 312528 or email fitnessfeats19@gmail.com. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Wednesdays | 10am – 12pm | Do Your Own Thing– An open group for hobbyists and creative people to get together and do the things that make us smile. Whether it’s writing poetry, painting, making models, doing jigsaws, or playing board games, we cater for all sorts of different tastes and interests. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Wednesday | 12pm – 2pm | Tea & Tech: Want to learn new digital skills? Have a question about your device? Have a brew with us at Tea & Tech & get the help you need! Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have a specific tech issue, we’re here to help you. (Bring your own device or borrow one of ours.) Contact Cass at 07874136019 or cassie@bluesci.org.uk. 5W2WB: Connect Keep Learning |
| Wednesdays | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | The Bread and Butter Thing– is at Broomwood Wellbeing Centre every Wednesday afternoon, providing weekly groceries at a low price. For more information, see our Food Support Webpage. 5W2WB Connect |
| Wednesdays | 1pm – 3pm | Social Hub Friendship Group– Join us in the café to play games, do crafts or just have a brew and a chat. 5W2WB Connect |
| The first two Wednesdays of the month | 1pm – 3pm | Genealogy Group – Trace your ancestors and learn about your family history. This group meets on the first two Wednesdays of every month and is for people over the age of 18. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning |
| Wednesdays | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Karate– every Wednesday £6.50 per person, per session. Discount available. For group bookings Mobile: 07870 416 136, or email psparrow@gkrkarate.com. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Be Active |
| Thursdays | 9am – 10am | Walking Football– Open to all ages, genders and abilities. Organised by Altrincham football club. £3.00 per session. For more information call AFC on 0161 928 1045. There is no need to book, just come along. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Thursdays | 9.30am – 10.30pm | Indoor Fitness Session– Join our friendly fitness sessions led by an instructor, suitable for a range of abilities. Everyone is welcome, depending on ability and fitness level. No need to book, just turn up. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Thursdays | 11am – 1pm | Mindfulness and Managing Stress sessions– The Counselling and Family Centre, Altrincham are running this group on Thursdays at Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre. The groups explores your own personal stress and use mindfulness as one of the tools to navigate your stress in a safe environment. The sessions build on that work over a number of weeks, exploring techniques to improve wellbeing. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Give |
| Thursdays | 11am – 12pm | Come and have a Chat– Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat in the reception area – every Thursday at 11:00am with Annette. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day or a rough one. Completely free and open to all. 5W2WB Connect |
| Thursdays | 12pm – 2pm | Ukulele Singalong group– by Seed Studios. For first time players up to experts. Graham teaches you some of the classic tunes on Uke. No Ukulele required, no need to book – just come along! Free and open to all! This group is for people over 18 years of age. Contact 07546790642 or dean.jones@seedstudios.org for more info. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Thursdays | 6pm – 7pm | Live Well, Women’s group-Join a supportive community where women uplift each other, share experiences and find strength in collective understanding. Our groups foster connection and a sense of belonging. 5W2WB Connect |
| Fridays | 10.20am – 12pm | Art Group– Join our friendship group to meet other people interested in art. No skills are needed, come along for a chat and the chance to paint. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Fridays | 11am -12pm | Walking Group– A walk around the local area for 1 hour, and then a free tea or coffee back at the Broomwood Wellbeing centre. Lunch and a chat at the community café afterwards (optional). 5W2WB Connect Give Be Active |
| Fridays | 1pm – 2pm | Meditation group– Learn the art of meditation in this relaxed and friendly group. There is no need to book and no experience is necessary. Just drop in to try it out. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Fridays | 1.30pm – 3pm | Friday club – come and join in with Bingo, activities and day trips with a friendly group for over 55’s, refreshments provided. For more information 07874 895507. 5W2WB Connect |
| Fridays | 5pm – Kids 6:15pm – Juniors 7:30pm – Teens and Adults | Taekwondo classes – Taekwondo is a Korean Olympic Sport and popular martial art: learn exciting kicking and striking techniques, improve fitness, and build confidence. All classes are £6, but the first taster session is free, so drop in! Family discounts are available. For more information, contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jm-taekwondo.co.uk 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Be Active |
| Fridays | 4pm – 5pm | Aim for Hope – Football and activity. Call 07762 312528 for more info or email fitnessfeats19@gmail.com. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Fridays | 5pm – 8pm | Trafford Youth Service - entrance at the rear of the building. For ages 11 to 19, run by Trafford council 5W2WB Connect |
| Saturdays | 9am – 1pm | The VOICE– A group that is inclusive to all abilities to have fun with music, language, culture and Hindi dance. 5W2WB Connect Be Active |
| Saturdays | 6pm – 7pm | Telugu Language Group– Welcoming everyone from beginners to fluent speakers. Share culture, conversation and community in a friendly, inclusive space open to all ages, backgrounds, and abilities together. 5W2WB ConnectKeep Learning |
| Saturdays | 4am – 6pm | Amildham Tamil School, – Amildham focuses on teaching Tamil language, literature, and culture to the children at different age groups as well as adults. Amildham is a place where teachers work voluntarily to create rich, engaged learning and teaching experiences; the centre increases student success, builds vital community partnerships, and invites individuals to become members of an intellectually diverse, active learning community. Amildham aims at providing opportunities for the Tamil Communities living in the United Kingdom as well as others interested in learning Tamil and acquiring knowledge of the history, arts, literature and culture of the Tamils. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning |
| Sundays | 10.30am | Manifest Church. - A parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God based in the broomwood centre and, serves the area and beyond. We are committed to the spiritual and social transformation of individuals and our community. come along and get involved . manifestchurch.co.uk 5W2WB Connect |
Activities you have to book in advance
| Day | Time | Activity |
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| Various | – | Seed Studios Community Connector – Seed Studios engages with social prescribing referrals to meet (remotely or in-person) and help understand what Seed Studios can offer them. They engage referrals 1-to-1 to talk about their interests and journey to Seed Studios, before offering them a list of current workshop groups and activities or tailoring services or activities to their interests. Please refer individuals to Seed Studios via Helena at communityconnector@seedstudios.org and 07742 748801. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Various | Yoga – Exercises to stretch and flex the body– Develop breath awareness, relax and meditate. A holistic approach to body, mind and spirit, which can provide the tools to cope with the challenges of daily life. The class is designed for beginners and intermediates, and these evening sessions cost £4. Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details, please contact Corinne Flint at corrineyoga@hotmail.com. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice Be Active |
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| Various | – | Timperley Amateur Boxing Club– provides a range of services that promote health wellbeing and fitness for all. Sessions run for children aged 8-18, for adults, and for women only. The club’s ethos is about improving lives in the community and was nominated for Trafford Sports Club of the Year in 2015. One of the club’s young members won a Physical Activity award in 2015. For information on classes and to book in advance, have a look at https://timperleyboxing.co.uk/classes or if you would like to attend, please email timpabc@hotmail.co.uk or call Mark 07790 352 521. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Be Active |
| Wednesdays | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Crafternoons – Crafting with friends. Contact the centre on 07874 895507 to book a place. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Take Notice |
| Thursday | 5.30pm – 8.30pm | Dance class– Beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of Dance. £6 per class. Call Sharmista on 07925605835 for more information and to book your place. 5W2WB Connect Keep Learning Be Active |
| Various | Church of god in Manchester– 快来加入 联系杰西卡了解更多详情 Contact Jessica on 07510193147 or Prisca on 07305129495. 5W2WB Connect |
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| Various | Managing the Menopause– Need to talk about Menopause? Just call Gill on 07523 492988, she will be happy to help. 5W2WB Be Active |
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| Saturdays | 7:30am – 10.30am | Slimming World– Work together with you to help you reach your weight loss goals as well as helping you to look and feel great- mind body and soul. For more information contact Lisa on 07789647912. Membership charges apply. 5W2WB Connect |
If you need help accessing any online activities or you would like to use one of our computers, please contact the centre on 0161 980 0720 or email andrew.hodson@bluesci.org.uk or emma@bluesci.org.uk and we can book you in for a 121 session.
Community Shop
We are happy to offer low-cost food at our reception, in partnership with local charities, sandwich shops, and the Manifest Church Manchester. One item costs 50p, three items cost £1, and some items are more expensive or cheaper, but this will be displayed at the reception when you visit.
Emotional/Wellbeing Support Dog
Our volunteer emotional support dog, Fudge, can help you engage with group activities and therapy by alleviating anxiety and giving comfort. Contact Fran to discuss further and arrange support: 07947574725.
Foodbank Vouchers
The Trussell Trust runs a network of over 420 foodbanks, which work out of more than 1,200 centres across the UK and provide emergency food to people during crisis situations such as redundancy, benefit delays or receiving an unexpected bill. Here at the Broomwood CWC we can issue foodbank e-vouchers for parcels containing a minimum of three days’ nutritionally balanced food. We issue foodbank vouchers with appropriate discretion, and can discuss further support available at the centre. Call us on 0161 980 0720 between 10am-2pm, Monday to Friday, and we’ll arrange to issue a voucher. If you aren’t able to call, come into the centre.
Free Period Products
Period products are available in our toilets and are free for visitors to take thanks to Go With The Flow. Please help yourself