Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre
Seymour Grove
M16 0LN
Centre open for general enquiries: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
(Centre activities, 7 days a week, dates and times as listed below)
Email: reception@bluescisupport.org.uk
Tel: 0161 877 3719
What's On?
We have a range of activities at the centre, hopefully there is something you are interested in joining. Some of our activities require you to book in advance due to room size, others you can just turn up to. Please call us on 0161 877 3719 or email reception@bluescisupport.org.uk if you want more information about the activities or are anxious about attending. We’ll help you to feel safe and comfortable about joining in.
Christmas Closing: Bluesci centres will be closed from the 25th December 2024 until the 1st January 2025, reopening on the 2nd January 2025. Bluesci at Night operates every night of the year, more details can be found here.
Activities going on in the centre (no need to book – Just turn up)
| Day | Time | Activity | ||
| Monday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sound Explorers with Seed Studios – Join Lucy to explore new ways to make sounds together. No musical experience required. Please contact Adam at adam@seedstudios.org for more information. | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Arts & Minds – Whether you are a beginner, or well-practiced, everyone is welcome to join our diverse and friendly group who meet in our art studio. This group is focused on teaching painting & drawing and acrylic painting on canvas. You are welcome to bring your own materials, or they can be provided for you. | ||
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Open Art – Beginners art group, a friendly group who meet in our art studio. This group is a safe space to do art and chat. It is focused on drawing, colouring and painting. You are welcome to bring your own materials, or they can be provided for you. | ||
| Tuesday | 10:30am – 11:30am | Dance Easy – Unsteady? Have a long-term condition? Haven’t exercised in years? Join Amy in our chair-based ballroom & Latin American dancing! Contact Heather for more information on 07941790670. | ||
| Tuesday | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Meditation with Theatre of the Senses – Make a journey of self discovery through a quiet session of meditation. Join with your community and develop mindful awareness and compassion by reflecting to help clear the mind. The group is open to new meditators or people who have practiced for some time. Email infototscic@gmail.com for more info. | ||
| Tuesday | 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30pm – 8:00pm | Mindful Resort – Men’s mental health & wellbeing group led by BlueSci @ Night … helping men to become stronger together. Please call or text 07933882743 to confirm attendance. | ||
| Wednesday | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Peer Support Group – Our group aims to provide a space to share and connect with other individuals with similar life experiences. Led by those with lived experience, we explore themes around your mental health with a different topic every Wednesday – please see poster for this week’s theme! | ||
| Wednesday | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Knit and Natter – Join our friendly knitting group in a relaxed environment where you can have a drink, talk with others and knit. Open to everyone regardless of ability, you can learn to knit, get guidance with your current project or help others. If you have your own knitting things please bring them, but we can provide them too if needed. | ||
| Wednesday | 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Tiger Hearts Fitness – *Starting 4th December* Join Steve for a fun and energizing martial arts keep-fit class! Learn basic Muay Thai exercise and defence moves while boosting your strength, coordination, and overall fitness. This class is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to take their fitness to the next level in a supportive and encouraging group setting. Come ready to sweat, learn, and have fun with the Tiger Hearts Fitness community! Contact Steve at 07481 621 263 | ||
| Thursday | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Bushcraft and Winter Survival – Join Theatre of Senses this winter to explore: Recognising the signs of hypothermia and how to deal with it; finding cover & constructing shelter; sleep systems; clothing; equipment; knots; sourcing materials; string-making; locating, filtering & purifying water; using tools; campfire cooking; fire-starting methods, ranging from a lighter to bow drill & more! | ||
| Thursday | 11:00am – 12:30pm | BME Peer Support Group for women – (NOTE: currently on hold, restarting in January 2025!) Join Bluesci Support for a weekly support group for women, there will be guest speakers, trips out and the opportunity every week to connect. Refreshments are provided. For more information, email hannah@bluesci.org.uk or call 0161 877 3719. | ||
| Thursday | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Jamming Session with Seed Studios – Come pick up an instrument and jam with Ann-Marie! Suitable for beginners who want to learn the guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or to sing. Free and open to all! Contact Adam on 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. | ||
| Thursday | 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Bike Repair Group – Come along and get your bike fixed up. The group meet in the car park of Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre, you can’t miss them! You can also talk to the group about purchasing a low-cost bike. For more information email neil@chainlink.org.uk or visit the chainlink webpage. | ||
| Thursday | 1:30pm – 3.30pm | Basic Theatre Drama Workshop with Theatre of the Senses – These workshops focus on building confidence and self-esteem through theatre. Join us at these fun sessions to connect with people who share an interest in performing arts and. You don’t need to book, but for more information please email infototscic@gmail.com. | ||
| Thursday | 2:00pm – 3.30pm | Music Appreciation (with String of Hearts CIC) monthly on a Thursday – Listen to, discuss, and play along to your favourite songs; learn how to improvise musically; write original music and words. All in a supportive, nurturing, and fun environment. No musical experience is required, and there is no script! Each session is catered to the preferences of those attending on the day. Upcoming sessions: Please contact Adam on 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more information. | ||
| Friday | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Ukulele Singalong 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 Adam on 07546790642 or adam@seedstudios.org for more info. | ||
| Friday | 1st & 3rd Friday of the month 12:30pm – 2:30pm | Live Sketching – Join Arts & Minds for a relaxing afternoon drawing live portraits. Tuition & guidance on hand if needed with Pete & Antonio. All materials provided, friendly atmosphere, all levels welcome. Tea & biscuits included! | ||
| Saturday | Every 3rd Saturday 11:00am – 12:00pm | Forest Bathing – Mindful connecting to nature using all the senses … every 3rd Saturday at Hullard Park! Monthly dates are: 17th August, 21st September, 19th October, 16th November, 21st December. Contact Carrie for more information on 07917241563. |
Activities going on in the centre (book in advance)
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Women’s Yoga Workshop with Theatre of the Senses– Yoga is at the heart of Health and Wellbeing. Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have enjoyed yoga before. Connect the body with the mind. Please book ahead – contact Corrine on 07709291176. |
| Thursday | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Hearing Voices Group – This group is free open to anyone who hears voices, see visions or have other unusual sensory experiences. It’s friendly and everyone who attends goes out of their way to help people feel at ease. The group welcomes people whether or not they have a diagnosis, and members may also have other issues that they are struggling with (including unusual beliefs, self-harm and bipolar). They are able to offer one to one support before or after the group if members prefer, so they can feel more at ease when they choose to attend the group. Please contact Claire to book your place: 0161 357 1779. |
| Friday | 12:30pm – 3:30pm | Issues Based Drama Workshops with Theatre of the Senses – Anyone can join this group, which aims to build confidence through theatre, and create performances focusing on relevant social issues. Please book on to these workshops by emailing infototscic@gmail.com . |
Computers and IT support
We have two computers for public use in our reception. We can also print documents for you (at a cost of 10p per page). If you would like to book a computer for a specific day and time, or would like 121 support on using the computer/internet/Microsoft, please contact us at reception@bluesci.org.uk and a member of the team will pick up your request.
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. 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 in during our opening hours to enquire about a voucher being issued if you need one.
Prayer space
If you require a quiet space in which to pray whilst you are at the centre, please let us know by contacting reception so we can accommodate your needs where possible. We also have a prayer rug and copies of some religious books available on request.