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:)
(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, but feel a bit unsure, just pop in or contact us and one of our friendly colleagues will meet and introduce 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.
Bank Holiday Closures: Bluesci centres will be closed on Monday 26th May 2025 for the Bank Holiday. Bluesci at Night will still run every evening for Trafford residents needing emotional support.
Activities going on in the centre (no need to book – just turn up)
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 10am – 2pm | Community Shop – 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. https://manifestchurch.co.uk/ |
| Mondays | 10am – 11am | Dance Class with Dance and Fittness – We invite you and your friends to join us and have fun with our free dance classes This group is for people over 18 years of age. Women only. |
| 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! This group is for people over 18 years of age. Contact 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. |
| 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 |
| Mondays | 1pm – 4 pm | Table Tennis – facilities, equipment and space are provided at this this time each week for Table Tennis playing – 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. |
| Mondays | 1pm – 4 pm | Broomwood Book group -This group meets monthly on the first Monday of the month. The group agrees on a book to read over the month and then discusses the previous book they read last month, chatting about how it might relate to their lives. It is a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Current titles are available on request at the centre. This group is for people over 18 years of age. For more info, call the centre on 07874 895507 |
| 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. Class times: 5pm – Kids 6:15pm – Juniors 7:30pm – Teens and Adults For more information contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jm-taekwondo.co.uk |
| Monday | 6pm – 8pm | Foundation 92– is delighted along with its partners, to reveal its full schedule of free community multi-sports sessions across Greater Manchester! Sessions are open for anyone to attend, no need to pre-book unless otherwise stated. Ages 7-11 / 12-16 For the most up to date information, message @Foundation92 on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or email matt.agnew@foundation92.co.uk. www.salfordcityfc.co.uk/foundation-92/ |
| Tuesdays | 10am – 2pm | Community Shop – 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. https://manifestchurch.co.uk/ |
| Tuesdays | 9.45am – 11am | Yoga Classes– Exercises to stretch and flex the body. Develop breath awareness and 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 Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. This group accepts donations to help with its running. however Donations are all made anonymously, and this is a free class. For further details please contact Corinne Flint on caflint@hotmail.com.This group is for people over 18 years of age. |
| 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 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. |
| 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! This group is for people over 18 years of age. Contact 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. |
| 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! This group is for people over 18 years of age. Contact 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. |
| Tuesdays | 1.30pm – 3pm | American Pool – – Come together, chat, and support each other over a game of American pool. This group is for people aged 18 and older This group is for people over 18 years of age. For more information, call us on 07874 895507. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Tuesdays | 5.30pm – 9 pm | Aim for Hope – Football and activity. For more information, please call 07762 312528 or email fitnessfeats19@gmail.com. |
| Tuesdays | 5.30pm – 7 pm | The Menopause Café – The Menopause Café is a space for conversations about menopause, delivered by local people offering support and guidance in a calm and supportive way. |
| Wednesday | 11am – 1.30pm | Food packing with The Bread and Butter Thing– You are welcome to join us and try your hand at volunteering, helping pack food parcels for the Bread and Butter thing, and dispensing parcels. It’s a great way to get active, help out your local community and have some fun with new friends. This group is for people over 18 years of age Simply come along to the centre at 11am on a Wednesday, or call us on 07874 895507 to have a chat. |
| Wednesday | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | The Bread and Butter Thing– is at Broomwood Wellbeing Centre every Wednesday afternoon, providing weekly groceries at a low price. Weekly bags are made up of surplus food from high street supermarkets, food manufacturers and farmers. Click here to find out how: www.breadandbutterthing.org To become a member, text 077860 063 304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub (broomwood) you will be collecting from. On Mondays you will be sent a text asking if you want food that week. if you reply saying “YES” then you will be texted with instructions on Tuesdays. |
| Wednesday | 1pm – 3pm | Genealogy – – Trace your ancestors and learn about your family history. This group meets on the last two Wednesdays of every month and is for people over the age of 18. |
| Wednesday | 2pm – 3pm | Time To Yarn Group – Knitting craft come and Join us every Wednesday for a warm drink, knitting and a chat with friends. All are welcome. This group is for people over 18 years of age. |
| Wednesday | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | Karate– Session happen every Wednesday. Each session costs £6.50 per person. There is a discount available for group bookings. For more information call 07870 416 136 or email psparrow@gkrkarate.com. |
| Wednesday | 7.30pm – 8.30pm | Funfit.– Raise your heart rate and happiness at the same time! Fun Fit is the fitness class for ‘every body’. No pressure, no judgement, just have a great time and get ready to MOVE! We work on boosting your strength, stamina and positivity with a variety of exercises to suit all levels from beginner to advanced. Let go of your inhibitions and make new fitness friends. Fun for the whole family! A high energy workout suitable for all ages, you’ll find yourself a pro at dodge ball, stuck-in-the-mud and boxing by the time you leave, bursting with renewed energy and great memories. |
| Thursday | 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. |
| Thursday | 10.30am – 2:30pm | Trafford Choices Community Café– Come and support Trafford Choices and enjoy some freshly made meals and treats for a low cost. Menu’s are released on each day the cafe is open. |
| Thursday | 11am – 1pm | Mindfulness and Managing Stress sessions– The Counselling and Family Centre, Altrincham are running this group on Thursdays at Broomwood Community Wellbeing Centre. Hosted by Jim, who has many years of experience as a therapist, we will explore your own personal stress and use mindfulness as one of the tools to navigate your stress in a safe environment. We will build on that work over a number of weeks exploring techniques to improve wellbeing. |
| Thursday | 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. |
| Thursday | 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 adam@seedstudios.org for more info. |
| Thursday | 6.30pm – 7.30pm | Bolly Keep Fit class– A dance class centred on Bollywood moves and Zumba combined with with Yoga and dance. Call or text Sonia for more info on 07840255152 (£6 per session). |
| Thursday | 6pm – 8pm | Foundation 92– is delighted along with its partners, to reveal it’s full schedule of free community multi-sports sessions across Greater Manchester! Sessions are open for anyone to attend, no need to pre-book unless otherwise stated. Ages 7-11 / 12-16 For the most up to date information, message @Foundation92 on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or email matt.agnew@foundation92.co.uk. www.salfordcityfc.co.uk/foundation-92/. |
| Friday | 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. |
| Friday | 11am | South Trafford Wellbeing Gardening Group – Grow, Connect 🌿– Love gardening? Want to boost your wellbeing while helping your local community? Join the Wellbeing Gardening Group, a friendly collective of urban gardeners who come together to garden for their own wellbeing and support community spaces across South Trafford. 🌱 Meet like-minded people 🌱 Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors 🌱 Help maintain local green spaces We meet every Friday at 10 AM in different locations around South Trafford. No experience needed—just a love for nature and a willingness to get stuck in! If you’d like to get involved, text Rebecca on 07963 582056, and she’ll add you to our WhatsApp group and have a quick chat about how it all works. Come along and grow with us! |
| Friday | 11am | Wellbeing Walking Group Group– Join our friendship group to meet other people Come and join us for a 45-minute walk around the local area, be mindful in nature, and then grab a free cup of tea. |
| Friday | 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. |
| Friday | 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. |
| Friday | 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. Class times: 5pm – Kids 6:15pm – Juniors 7:30pm – Teens and Adults For more information contact Jason on 07738497319 or visit www.jm-taekwondo.co.uk |
| Friday | 4pm – 5pm | Aim for Hope – Football and activity. Call 07762 312528 for more info or email fitnessfeats19@gmail.com. |
| Friday | 5pm – 8pm | Trafford Youth Service entrance at the rear of the building. |
| Saturday | 11am – 12pm | Funfit.– Raise your heart rate and happiness at the same time! Fun Fit is the fitness class for ‘every body’. No pressure, no judgement, just have a great time and get ready to MOVE! We work on boosting your strength, stamina and positivity with a variety of exercises to suit all levels from beginner to advanced. Let go of your inhibitions and make new fitness friends. Fun for the whole family! A high energy workout suitable for all ages, you’ll find yourself a pro at dodge ball, stuck-in-the-mud and boxing by the time you leave, bursting with renewed energy and great memories. |
| Saturday | 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. |
| Sunday | 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 |
Activities you have to book in advance
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kate on 07742 748801 or at communityconnector@seedstudios.org |
| Tuesdays | 9.30am – 10.30am | Yoga Classes – No experience is needed to join these classes. Yoga offers exercises to stretch and flex the body, develop breath awareness, relax and meditate. It is 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 morning sessions are free of charge (pay what you can donation) . Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details please contact Corinne Flint at caflint@hotmail.com. If you would like to join, please call 07874 895507to book a free space. |
| Tuesdays | 10.00am – 3.00pm | Yoga Classes – No experience needed Yoga Exercises to stretch and flex the body. Develop breath awareness and 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 morning sessions are free of charge. Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details please contact Corinne Flint on caflint@hotmail.com. If you would like to join, please call 07874 895507 to book a free space. |
| Tuesdays | 7pm – 8pm | Yoga- Exercises to stretch and flex the body– Develop breath awareness and 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 £3.50. Postures and exercises are adapted to be suitable for all. For further details please contact Corinne Flint on caflint@hotmail.com |
| 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 has been 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 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. |
| Wednesday | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Crafternoons – Crafting with friends. Contact the centre on 07874 895507 to book a place. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Various | – | Personal Best – Personal Activity Mentoring– Tired of the same old routine? Looking to get active but not sure where to start? Get free support and guidance to improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Achieve your personal best! Contact Lorenzo on 07946 259 242 to get started. |
| Saturday | 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. |
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| All week including weekends | 10:00am-2:00pm | Emotional/Wellbeing Support Dog– Our volunteer emotional support dog can help you engage with group activities and therapy by alleviating anxiety and giving comfort. Contact Fran to book a appointment: 07947574725 |
| Monday – Friday | 10:00am-2:00pm | Free 121 Computer Support If you want to get more computer literate to help with employability, for getting in touch with loved ones, or to build up your confidence, you can book a free 121 with us. We can show you how to create an e-mail address, order food and groceries, join online activities using video software such as Zoom, or any other computer related task you would like to know about. Call us on 0161 980 0720 or e-mail emma@bluesci.org.uk to get started! |
| Monday – Friday | 9.30am – 5pm | Community Shop – We have a range of food items available to purchased for cheap at our reception. Enquire with one of our volunteers. One item: 50p. Three items: £1. |
| Monday – Friday | 10:00am-2:00pm | 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. |
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.
Free Sanitary Towels
Sanitary towels are available in our toilets and are free for visitors to take thanks to Go With The Flow. Please help yourself.