Try Curling and Boccia!

Have a go at Curling – as seen on the Winter Olympics just without the ice!

Have a go at Boccia, a Paralympic sport that can be played by anyone regardless of age, gender, ability or disability. Plus enjoy a lunch. For ages 50+ living with a health condition.

Monday 16th March 11.30am – 1pm

The Stirling Centre (Scotland Hall Road, Newton Heath, M40 2RE). Runs on 3rd Monday of the month.

Contact Mark for more info or to book 07749 368 339 or email m.woodcock@beingwell.org.uk

Monday Movers – Chair Yoga

Monday 16th March 11.30am followed by lunch – St Georges Youth and Community Centre, Collyhurst

Age friendly IT Drop ins

Monday 16th March – 1pm to 3pm at Newton Heath Library

Tuesday 17th March – 11am to 12 noon at Miles Platting Library

Tuesday Wellness Walkers

Tuesday 17th March – 11am at St Georges Youth and Community Centre followed by a free lunch

Move and Munch Cooking Club

Wednesday 18th – 10am to 12 noon at Miles Platting Library

Newton Knitters

Wednesday 18th March, 2pm – 4pm at Newton Heath Library

Age Friendly Coffee Morning

Friday 20th March 10am -12 noon at Newton Heath Library

Armchair exercise group

Friday 20th March 1pm-2pm at Newton Heath Library

Please see the bottom of the page for Venue contact details

Walking Mum’s Club

Fresh air, being in nature, walking, talking, learning and hysterical laughing (we blame sleep deprivation!) are all great for you (and your baby).

Newton Heath Walking Mum’s Club
Meets every Thursday at 11:15am, outside Newton Heath Children’s Centre
(Great Newton St, Manchester M40 1GX, call 0161 510 006)

Miles Platting Walking Mums’ Club
Meets every Thursday at 10am, outside the Miles Platting & Ancoats Children’s Centre
(Holland Street M40 7DA, Call 0161 277 6970 for more info)

Contact Becca via email: walkingmumsclub@gmail.com or find them on Facebook: walking_mums_club

New fitness sessions at Talbot House – For parent carers of children with learning disabilities

Sound Bath Session – Wednesday 18 March 2026 (11am)
For parent carers of children with learning disabilities (below 18 years old). Relax, unwind, and experience deep calm through a gentle sound bath designed to reduce stress and support emotional wellbeing.

Light Keep Fit Class – Thursday 19 March 2026 (11am)
For older parent carers (60+ years old). A friendly, low-impact movement session focused on boosting wellbeing through gentle exercise. Perfect for staying active, supported, and connected.

Talbot House Support Centre (1 High Peak Street, Newton Heath, Manchester M40 3AT)
For Talbot House Registered Service Users Booking information: 0161 203 4095 or admin@talbot-house.org.uk

Baby Bounce
Monday 16th March, 11-1pm at Miles Platting Library

Lego Club
Monday 16th March, 4-5pm at Newton Heath Library
Saturday 21st March 11am to 12 noon at Miles Platting Library

Children’s Art Club
Thursday 19 March, 4pm to 5pm at Miles Platting library

Stay, Play and Learn
Monday 16th 10am-11:15am at Newton Heath Sure Start Children’s Centre
Wednesday 18th March -10am-11.15am – Miles Platting and Ancoats Sure Start Centre

Sure Start Children’s Centres have a huge range of activities for parents, carers and their children. Please see the full range of activities here

Please see the bottom of the page for Venue contact details

Creative crafts
Enjoy crafts and conversation to celebrate the power of women!
Monday 16th March 12.30pm – 2pm
Venue: Yes Manchester (115 Briscoe Lane, Newton Heath, Manchester, M40 2TP)
This is for women who are registered with the Yes Centre. Call into the Yes building or contact 0161 260 1600

Personal safety training for women
Thursday 26th March (Time TBC)

She Moves Project by Wonderfully Made Women
Join us for a weekly inspiring dance and fitness session designed to celebrate the power, confidence and rhythm in every women.
Wednesday 18th March and every Wednesday
Dance Studio Manchester, M40 8WN
Call 07354471340 to register

Personal Safety Planning training
Thursday 19th March – 10am to 12 noon at Miles Platting and Ancoats Sure Start Centre
Learn how to be safer out and about and in the home. Support other women you know to be safer by learning about useful apps and support that is available.
For more information contact the Sure Start Centre on 0161 277 6970

BRICK-BASED BRAINS – a new group for men to build and socialise 

As part of health week, we are starting sessions to bring men together in a relaxed, friendly space to enjoy building challenges – a great opportunity to connect with other people in the neighbourhood, enjoy a shared sense of purpose, stimulate the brain and have fun.

Church of the Apostles (Ridgway St, Manchester M40 7FY)

Weds March 18th, 11am – 12 noon
Friday March 20th,  1pm – 2pm

Come along and give it a try! For more info contact Ellie on 07887 601451.

Newton Heath Library:

• Weds 18th March, 1:30pm – 2:30pm at Newton Heath Library
• Friday 20th March, 10:30am – 11:30am at Newton heath Library For more information contact Kitty on 07739370690 or email: Creativeconfidence@gmail.com
• Weds March 18th, 11am – 12 noon at the Church of the Apostles (Ridgway St, Manchester M40 7FY)
• March 20th 1pm – 2pm at the Church of the Apostles. For more info contact Ellie on 07887 601451

MENTELL – helping men to talk

Mentell is a UK charity that provides groups for males aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement. Come along and have an informal chat with Dave to find out more.

• Mon 16th March – 11.30am – 2:30pm at Newton Heath Library
• Wed 18th March – 11.30am – 2:30pm at the Church of the Apostles Cost of Living Event

Cost of Living and Health event

Come along, grab a lovely warm meal and talk to local health and well-being services. Free health checks, gain advice about how to stay warm and manage your money.

Wed 18th March, 11:30am to 4.30pm
Church of the Apostles (Ridgeway Street, Miles Platting, M40 7FY)

Newton Heath Cricket Club – Community Spring Clean Up

Come along and help with the litter pick to get the site ready for use by St Wilfrid’s school. Free children’s sports activities, free food and make your own bike powered smoothie.

Sunday 22nd March, 11am – 1.30pm
NHCC Mabel Street, M40 1GB

LiveWell Mini Fest at Gaskell Street Park

A fun-filled afternoon with activities for all ages and free food provided.

Saturday 21st March, 12pm to 3pm
Gaskell Street, Newton Heath M40 1AQ

Tai- Chi at Heathfield Hall, Newton heath, 10-12 noon on Thursday 19^th March and every Thurs.

Gentle exercise can be done sitting or standing.

(63 Heathfield St, Manchester M40 1LF)

Health and Wellbeing Week at Victoria Mill

Please join us to celebrate HEALTH & WELLBEING WEEK at Victoria Mill Community Centre. Located at Lower Vickers Street, Miles Platting, M40 7LJ, we are hosting a series of wellness events to help you recharge and relax.

Schedule of Events

Our program kicks off on Tuesday, 17th March, featuring a Yoga session from 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM, followed by a Sound Bath from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The activities continue on Wednesday, 18th March, with another Yoga session from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, and a Meditation & Breath Session from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Booking Information

All sessions are completely FREE! Spaces are limited, so please contact Steven at Jigsaw to book your place now by calling 07827360498