Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre
Central Road
Partington
M31 4FY
Centre open for general enquiries: Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Email: activities@bluesci.org.uk
Tel: 07999 516448
What's On?
If you would like to join in any of these activities but feel a bit unsure, just pop in or contact us and one of our friendly colleagues will meet and introduce you.
For more information you can contact us on 07999 516448, email activities@bluesci.org.uk, or pop in to ask at our reception.
Activities going on in the centre
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am-3pm | Citizens Advice Drop in To chat through your situation and discuss support options |
| Monday (once a month) | 10:30am-12:30pm | Trafford Carers Drop in This is to provide support and advice to anyone caring for a friend or relative. Held on the first Monday of the month (excluding bank holidays). For any further information please call 0161 848 2400 info@traffordcarerscentre.org.uk |
| Monday | 1pm-4pm | Sewing Group No experience necessary, just come along. |
| Tuesday | 12-1pm | Trafford Leisure Centres Games & FitnessFree, open to all levels of fitness. Contact Mark Pearson 07779 340198 |
| Wednesday | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Wellbeing Wednesdays Friendly informal group, pop in for a brew and chat, guest speakers, bingo, creative activities, information and advice to improve your wellbeing. For more information please contact us on 07999 516448. |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | Potters Community Allotment Meets every Thursday 10-12pm at Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre to walk over to the allotment at St Mary’s church – learn to grow vegetables in a safe and friendly group – for more information contact Jasmine on 07516 008838. |
| Thursday | 11.00am – 1.00pm | Art Group No experience necessary, just turn up and maybe find a new skill or simply enjoy some mindful relaxation through art |
| Thursday | 1.00pm – 3.00pm | Womens craft group No experience necessary. Contact 07999 516448 for more information |
| Friday | 9.30am – 10.30am | Move to Music Dance and Fitness ClassYou will improve your fitness, learn new exercises, and have fun all at the same time. We can’t wait to see your moves! |
| Friday (fortnightly) | 2:00pm-3:30pm | String of hearts next group commencing 19th April and fortnightly thereafter. Have a go at singing, writing lyrics and playing simple instruments with local musicians. No musical experience required. To sign up contact Lucy at String of Hearts: 07392 154 743 lucy@stringofhearts.co.uk |
Activities you have to book in advance
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday (held in Partington once every 2 months) | 10.00am – 12.30pm | Ready for a change?, Intuitive Recovery is a short course aimed at helping you find freedom from any addiction or habit. The course runs over 4 days 10:00-12:30pm and is held in Partington once every 2 months. Call 07999 516448 for more details or to book. |
| Coming soon – call for details | Call for more details | Menopause cafe.Come along and chat everything menopause. Contact Sahifa for more information and to book on 07598 898309 |
| Thursday | 10am-12pm | Growing for Wellbeing CourseLearn to grow organic vegetables guided by a qualified gardener. Contact Jasmine on 07516 008838 |
| Wednesday 24th April 2024 | 10.30am – 3.30pm | A visit to Dunham Massey – Join us for a group walk round Dunham Massey. The activity is accessible and wheelchair friendly – the group will decide how far to walk on the day. A minibus will pick up people from outside Partington Library & Wellbeing Centre at 10.30am and will drop off again at 3.30pm. Bring your own picnic lunch to enjoy. To book your free space, contact Jasmine on 07516 008838. |
If you need help accessing any online activities or you would like to use one of our computers, please contact the centre on 0161 775 1912 or email activities@bluesci.org.uk and we can book you in for a 121 session.
Support for those with long term conditions
If you have a long-term heart or lung condition, or diabetes, or you are at risk of developing these issues, you may be eligible for support in Partington. Feel Better Partington is a programme where organisations across Partington including Bluesci are working together to help local residents to Feel Better and move towards better health – especially those living with long-term health conditions. Residents who sign up can benefit from any combination of 121 support, groups, lifestyle guidance financial advice and social activities. For more information, contact our Wellbeing Practitioner, Cory on 07354 446250 or cory@bluesci.org.uk and you can refer yourself to the programme by visiting the Hope Centre Partington website.
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.