Friends of Mauldeth Road Station: A friendly local group meeting regularly to maintain and improve the environment around Mauldeth Road station. Contact Pat at friendsofmauldethroadstation@outlook.com.

Digital Skills for Adults: Free digital skills courses with Manchester Adult Education Service at Withington Adult Education Centre, 24a Burton Road, Withington, M20 3ED (Tel: 0161 234 5687, www.manadulted.ac.uk).

Walking and Talking Group, Ladybarn Park: Every Wednesday, 10:30am-11:30am, meeting at Parrswood Road near Briarfield Road. Free, no need to book.

St Paul’s – Withington Welcomes: Social group with free tea, coffee, and conversations every Tuesday, 10am-12pm at St Paul’s, 491 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 4AW, supported by the Farsi speaking community.

MUD’s Community Cafe: Open Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday (10am-4pm) and Saturday (9:30am-4pm) in Platt Fields Market Garden. Contact Mudkitchen@wearemud.org (wearemud.org).

Sing for Your Health: Hosted at Fallowfield Library and Community Resource Centre every Tuesday, 10:30am-12:30pm (Contact: 0161 227 3744, admin@theplacefallowfield.co.uk).

Drum Therapy: Fallowfield Drumming Group meets every second Thursday, 6pm-7pm at Fallowfield Library (Register at info@drumtherapycollective or 0788 7097 139).

ManchesterUp CIC: Based in Fallowfield, offering affordable kickboxing, educational schemes, and the Rise Membership Programme and Thai ‘n’ Tuition projects (Contact: connect@manchesterup.com, 07808 638 678).

Withington Assist Advice Drop In: For people aged 65 and over, Tuesdays 11am-12pm at Withington Methodist Church, 439 Wilmslow Road (Contact: withingtonassist@gmail.com, 0161 434 9216).

Withington Works Monthly Social: Held on the first Friday of each month from 4pm in the snug room at Withington Public Hall Institute (Contact: 0161 425 7277, info@withingtonworks.com, https://withingtonworks.com).

Withington Walks at Withington Baths: Informal monthly walks on Sundays to reduce social isolation and improve physical fitness (Contact Nuala at thebathhousecafe@withingtonbaths.com).

Knit and Natter: Free group on Fridays, 10:30am-12pm at Withington Methodist Church.

Open Tuesdays: Activities, interesting discussions, and films every other week on Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Small Hall at Union Chapel, Wellington Road, Fallowfield, M14 6ER (Contact: meganbennett@hotmail.co.uk, 0161 759 8285, www.unionchapelbaptist.org.uk/open-tuesday).

Friends of Kingswood Park: Meets Tuesdays at 9:30am at the container off Ladybarn Lane (Call Christine at 07984 570 031).

Mandem Meetup: Free Talking Circles for men on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7pm at Withington Baths (Instagram: @mandemmeetup).

Withington Bath House Cafe – Trip to Blackpool Lights: Monday 2 November, leaving Withington Baths at 12pm and returning by 8pm (£21.50 includes coach travel and fish and chip supper; book via Nuala).

Ladybarn Community Hub Activities: Located on Royle Street, Withington, M14 6RN (Tel: 0161 224 3733, info@ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk) featuring a schedule of study sessions, tai chi, music sessions, LGBTQ+ coffee mornings, Play-d-Barn, Veg Box People collection, volunteering gardening, move it or lose it, wellbeing Wednesdays, short book club, over 50s lunch club, Konnect Club, Fizz Club, and Short Breaks Club.

The Withington Daytime Singers: Community singing group on Fridays, 1:30pm-3:00pm at Withington Scout Hut, Heaton Rd, M20 4PE (£20 per month, first session free; contact John at 07424 444 506 or TheDaytimeSingers@gmail.com).

Withington Community Kitchen: Pay-as-you-feel community meal for families on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, 12:30pm-2:30pm at St Paul’s Parish Hall, 491 Wilmslow Rd (Email: withingtoncommunitykitchen@gmail.com, Tel/WhatsApp: 07719 735533).

Ladybarn Community Hub: Offers a range of volunteer roles for their activities (www.ladybarnhub.co.uk/volunteer).

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis: Helpline volunteers aged 21 or over (www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk/volunteers, 0161 2734591).

Ladybarn Litterpickers: Meets at 11am on the last Saturday of every month at Ladybarn Hub (Contact: suebchowo@gmail.com).

Fog Lane Park Centenary: Looking for photos and information from 1929 to 1960 (Email Mary Griffiths James at marygriffithsjames@gmail.com).

Withington Civic Society: Looking for passionate residents, committee members, and planning/licensing experience to protect the area (contact@withingtoncivicsociety.org.uk).

Caritas Shrewsbury – The Well Project: Seeking volunteers for weekly Women’s Group, ESOL classes, and weekly football sessions for refugees and asylum seekers in Fallowfield (Contact Lucy Davies at lucy.davies@caritasshrewsbury.org.uk).

Withington Assist Driving Volunteers: Looking for drivers to give lifts to weekly groups for older people (Tel: 0161 434 9216, amelia@withingtonassist.org.uk).

The Christie Hospital: Seeking volunteers for “What Matters to You?” cancer care shaping (the-christie.ppi@nhs.net).

Manchester Post Delivery: Volunteers needed to deliver monthly positive news newspapers (volunteering@postnewspapers.org).

Merosworld Youth Hub: Tuesdays (5:30pm-7:30pm) and Wednesdays (4pm-5:30pm) providing a safe, supportive environment with food and snacks (Contact: 07963 394 576, Kelly@merosworld.org.uk).

Sure Start Children’s Centres: Activities and services for parents and children under five, including Old Moat Sure Start Centre (Tel: 0161 234 4711) and Fallowfield Sure Start Centre (Tel: 0161 219 6799).

Stay and Play at St Paul’s Withington: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm for babies, small children, and grown-ups.

NHS Healthy Start Scheme: Helps eligible low-income families with young children buy healthy food, milk, and vitamins (www.healthystart.nhs.uk).

Parent Compassion Focused Therapy / Manchester Talking Therapies: Priority access for pregnant parents or caregivers to a child under 24 months (0161 226 3871).

Maternity Action: Free and confidential legal advice on work and benefits for pregnant women and new parents (0808 801 0488, www.maternityaction.org.uk/manchester-maternity-rights).

Monday Monkeys: Stay and play for under fives at Withington Methodist Church on Mondays, 10am-11:30am in term-time (Email: mondaymonkeyswithington@gmail.com).

Manchester Local Offer: Support for children and young people with SEND up to age 25 (http://bit.ly/4jszvkk).

Mums Matter (Manchester Mind): 8-week online course for new mums with a child under two experiencing mental health challenges (Contact Charli Headley: 07592 376 720, mumsmatter@manchestermind.org).

Old Moat Youth Project for Girls and Young Women: Tuesdays, 4pm-6pm at The Ice Shack, 414 Wilmslow Road for ages 12-16 (Contact: jane.unityarts@gmail.com).

Old Moat Primary School: Free Stay and Play sessions on Thursdays (9am-10:30am) and free full-time nursery places for September 2026 for children turning three by August 31, 2026 (Contact: 0161 445 4208, tevans@oldmoat.manchester.sch.uk).

More Life Manchester Junior PARS: 10-week physical activity program for children and young people aged 5-17 above a healthy weight (www.more-life.co.uk).

Free Postnatal Nutrition Workshop: Hosted by Porter Nutrition on 17 November 2026 (https://porternutrition.co.uk/, 07986 809 633).

WithySongsters: Free singing group for 11-16 year olds at Withington Public Hall Institute (Contact: delythbalu@icloud.com).

Heart Help Support Group Withington: Structured exercise classes for people with heart-related problems at Withington Methodist Church Building (Tel: 0161 536 3188, hearthelp4u2@gmail.com)[cite: 7].

Emerging Futures: Addiction recovery support and family support (www.emergingfutures.org.uk/projects/manchester)[cite: 7].

Expert Patient Programme (EPP): Helps people manage long-term health conditions (Tel: 0161 549 6624, mft.epp@nhs.net)[cite: 7].

NHS Enhanced Access Scheme: Routine evening and Saturday appointments via GP surgeries[cite: 7].

Be Well Service: Free social prescribing service for Manchester residents (0161 470 7120, bewell@thebiglifegroup.com)[cite: 7].

Men’s Health Drop-in & Advice Sessions: Held at Withington Library on 30 October, 27 November, and 18 December 2026, from 10am-2pm[cite: 7].

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis: Support for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence (0161 273 4500, help@manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk)[cite: 7].

We Are Survivors: Supporting male survivors of sexual abuse and rape (0161 236 2182, www.wearesurvivors.org.uk)[cite: 7].

Bowel Screening: NHS kits sent to everyone aged 56-74 (expanding to 50-59) every two years (Helpline: 0800 707 60 60)[cite: 7].

NHS Talking Therapies: Free psychological support for sleep, mood, and coping with physical health problems (0161 226 3871)[cite: 7].

Lipreading and Managing Your Hearing Loss Class: Held at Withington Library on Wednesdays (enquiries@manchesterdeafstudies.org)[cite: 7].

Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS): Manchester Active PARS to help adults become active (0161 974 7839, physicalactivityteam@mcractive.com)[cite: 7].

Change Grow Live – Drug and Alcohol Service: Confidential support for adults and young people (0161 823 6306, manchester@cgl.org.uk; Eclypse for youth: 0161 839 2054)[cite: 7].

CAN Survive UK Cancer Support: Culturally sensitive, person-centred cancer support groups in Manchester, Trafford, and Salford (0161 455 0211, info@can-survive.org.uk)[cite: 7].

Head Forward Centre: Social integration and support for people with traumatic brain injuries (0161 434 2150, hello@headforward.org)[cite: 7].

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening: For men aged 64+ in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire (0161 291 5716)[cite: 7].

Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities: Available at GP surgeries for everyone over 14 with a learning disability[cite: 7].

Maggie’s: Free expert care, psychological support, and stress management courses on Kinnaird Road, M20 4QL (0161 641 4848, manchester@maggies.org)[cite: 7].

The Christie Institute for Cancer Education: Fortnightly community space for anyone affected by cancer (Contact: leone.alexander@nhs.net).

Porter Nutrition: Free online nutritional resources and blog articles by local nutritionist Aliya Porter (https://porternutrition.co.uk/).

Cost of Living Advice Line: Free phone support for benefits, rent, debt, food provision, and internet access (0800 023 2692, Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm).

Hardship Helpline: Trussell Trust and Citizens Advice helpline for benefits, grants, and energy efficiency (0808 208 2138, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm).

Reach Out to the Community: Support for rough sleepers in South Manchester (www.reachouttothecommunity.co.uk).

Energy Advice & More (Citizens Advice Manchester & Cadent Gas): Help with household income, energy debts, saving money, and efficiency (0808 164 4406 or WhatsApp 07360 546 111).

Improving Asthma Care in Withington & Old Moat: Autumn project supporting asthma management, medication, smoking cessation, and environmental factors.

Free Legal Advice Clinics (GM Law): Weekly face-to-face advice sessions at Old Moat Children’s Centre and Ladybarn Community Hub (0161 769 2245, neighbourhoodadvice@gmlaw.org.uk).

Old Moat People’s History Project: Collecting memories, photos, and stories from current and former residents (Email: OLDMOATSTORIES@gmail.com).

Withington Baths (30 Burton Road, M20 3EB, Tel: 0161 478 1181): Offers Silver Circuits, Tai Chi, Table Tennis, and Youth Boxing.

Chair Based Yoga: Free chair-based yoga for people aged 50+ on the third Friday of the month at 2pm at Withington Library (Tel: 0161 227 3720).

Withington Assist: Community and voluntary organization providing support services and activities for older people over 65 (Tel: 0161 434 9216, withingtonassist@gmail.com) including a Tuesday Lunch Club, Wednesday walking/talking group, Wednesday coffee group, Wednesday digital drop-in, Friday exercise classes, and Friday snooker group.

Carers Manchester Contact Point: First point of contact for unpaid carers in Manchester (0161 543 8000, Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm).

Carers Manchester South (CMS): Identifies carers and runs free events like bowling and RHS Bridgewater (cmsouth@manchestercarersforum.org.uk).

Free Short Hotel Breaks for Unpaid Carers: Offered via Carers Manchester Central (CMC) for Manchester residents (0161 226 6334, cmc@accg.org.uk).

Manchester Carers Forum: Local groups including the Burnage Carers Peer Support Group and Withington Carers Coffee Morning (Contact Daniel: 07415 436 382, daniel@manchestercarersforum.org.uk).