Friends of Mauldeth Road Station
We are a friendly local group who meet regularly to maintain and improve the environment around Mauldeth Road Station. We have already established a triangle of shrubs and flowers outside the ticket ofÏce. Our next project is
to develop the area on the corner of Mauldeth Road near the bridge. If you’d like to join us, or for more information, email: friendsofmauldethroadstation@outlook.com

Withington Public Hall Institute
A community hub in a historic venue. Quiz Nights, Live Music and More.
2 Burton Road, Withington, M20 3ED
View their Instagram for what’s on, or pop in Thurs – Sat, 4pm – 11pm www.instagram.com/withypublichall

Digital Skills for Adults
Have you heard that there are Free Digital Skills courses with Manchester Adult Education Service? Including: Digital Skills Courses for Beginners, Microsoft for Work, Digital Essentials (entry 3/level1), Skill Up.
Contact Withington Adult Education Centre, 24a Burton Road, Withington, M20 3ED. 0161 234 5687
www.manadulted.ac.uk

Walking and Talking Group, Ladybarn Park
Group walking can be good for your health and social life. Come along for
a walk and chat. Suitable for anyone. Every Wednesday, 10:30am – 11:30am. No need to book. Free.
Meeting Point: Parrswood Road near Briarfield Road.

St Paul’s – Withington Welcomes
A social group with free tea, coffee and conversations. Everyone is welcome! Farsi speaking community support the event.
Every Tuesday, 10am to 12pm. St Paul’s, 491 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 4AW

Yoga 4 Health
Free 10 Week Course ‘Yoga 4 Health’ funded through Sport England.
Suitable for those with pre-diabetes, cardio vascular risk, anxiety, stress. Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BN
Starting Tuesday 14 January 6pm – 7:15pm
People can self book by emailing: contactyogaforhealth@gmail.com or call: 07782 413 146

Walking and Wheeling Group
Low impact exercise as you walk in a group around Kingswood Park. Followed by a light lunch at Ladybarn Hub.
Tuesdays 11am
Meeting point Ladybarn Community Hub, Royle Street, Ladybarn, M14 6RN
For more info contact:
Tel: 0161 224 3733 ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk

Ladybarn Community Clean-up
Resident-led group undertake frequent clean-ups, etc. to improve the public realm. Join us 11am – 12pm on the last Saturday of the Month.
Meet at Ladybarn Hub. All welcome, equipment provided.
For more info contact Sue Bell:
suebchowo@gmail.com
This is both fun and worthwhile.

Be Well Service Men’s Health Drop In & Advice Sessions
If you are looking for advice, call in to see Andy at our monthly drop-in sessions on the following dates from 10am – 2pm:
Friday 31 January 2025
Friday 28 February 2025
Friday 28 March 2025
Friday 25 April 2025
Friday 30 May 2025
Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 3BN

Mandem Meetup
Mandem Meetup is a grassroots charity promoting, correcting and improving the conversation around men’s mental health and wellbeing. Join one of our Talking Circles on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 7pm at Withington Baths. Mandem Meetup provide activities for men to come together and build brotherhoods. Join them for a free dry January ‘sober rave’ at Withington Public Hall Institute on Saturday 25 January, 7pm – 11pm.
More details to come, check out mandemmeetup on Instagram to keep informed.

Withington Walks at Withington Baths
As part of the Withington Baths community programme, Withington Baths run monthly walks on Sundays. The walks are informal and relaxed and aim to reduce social isolation and improve physical fitness. They have also expanded the activity to include an optional meal which people pay for themselves. These walks received funding as part of the Your Community Your Fund to cover transport costs to take the walking group further afield. Walk leader Nuala (who also runs the Bathhouse Café at the Baths) said: “As walk leader it’s been such a pleasure to watch members of the walking group progress not only with health issues but also making personal connections with each other, it’s a pleasure to watch people really enjoy eating together.”
For more information or to join the next walk people can email Nuala on: thebathhousecafe@withingtonbaths.com
Your Community Your Fund was funded jointly by ARIS, NHS Local Care Partnership, Manchester City Council, and Southway Housing.

Table MCR
Table Manchester creates safe spaces for connection and community with socials and events ranging from brunch to workout sessions. For people aged 18 to 30.
For more information, check out instagram/tablemcr or www.meetup.com/tablemcr

Ladybarn Hub Hate Crime Reporting Centre
Ladybarn Hub is now a Hate Crime Reporting Centre. This means if you experience or witness a hate crime, you can report it without having to go to the Police. This includes hate based on someone’s race, religion, sexuality, transgender identity, disability or subculture.
You can do this by completing an online form or going to a hate crime reporting centre like Ladybarn Hub. Ladybarn Hub staff have been training to support the victims of hate crimes and will help you complete a reporting form in a safe and private space.
It’s important to report all hate incidents, whether they’re crimes or not, so that we can prevent future hate. You can report hate crimes anonymously if you would prefer. For more information or to report hate crime visit Ladybarn Community Hub or go to: report-it.org.uk

Ladybarn Community Hub
Royle Street, Ladybarn, M14 6RN Tel: 0161 224 3733 ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk
Mon-Thurs all welcome to sit in the warmth and have a hot cuppa, particularly welcome people to come on Wednesdays to have a free cup a soup and slice of toast. Feel free to read the books in our foyer whilst you’re here.
Mondays
1pm – 2pm Tai Chi. All abilities welcome. £5 per session. 1st Session FREE.
11am – 5pm Study Mondays. Free WIFI and study space for students and home workers. Unlimited hot drinks for £1 donation.

Tuesdays
10:30am – 12pm LGBTQ+ coffee morning. Popular and friendly group
for LGBTQ+ people. £2 donation per session.
11am – 12:30pm Easy Walking Club. Join us for a walk around Kingswood Park followed by free tea and toast at the Hub. Meet in the foyer at 11am. In asso- ciation with Friends of Kingswood Park. 5:30pm – 7:30pm Board games and brews. Friendly board game group playing a variety of games. Everyone welcome – £2 donation per session to support the hub.
Wednesdays
12pm – 2pm Wellbeing Wednesdays. Wellbeing arts and crafts activities.
All welcome £3 donation free tea and biscuits. Bring along your lunch if you like!
10am – 2pm Warm Wednesdays

Thursdays
12pm – 2:30pm Over 50s lunch club. Freshly cooked, two course meal. Once a month vegetarian lunch. Veggie and halal options available. Bingo and rafÒe, golden balls.
£5 for lunch plus £1 for bingo and £1 for any other games.

Can-Survive UK
Providing culturally sensitive support and information primarily, however not exclusively for community members from African and Caribbean back- grounds diagnosed or caring for some- one with cancer. We support everyone. Our services include support groups, wellbeing and therapeutic activities, home visits, advocacy, and cancer awareness.

Cancer Support Groups
Kath Locke Centre, 123 Moss Lane East, Hulme, M15 5DD
WOW (Women only Wednesdays) – fort- nightly, 1pm to 3pm
MOT (Men only Thursdays) – fortnightly, 1pm to 3pm
Coffee Connect Chat – fortnightly, 1pm to 3pm

Contact
Office: 0161 232 1286
Family Support: 07950 314676 Support Groups: 07949 949782 info@can-survive.org.uk www.can-survive.org.uk

Over 50’s SVP Tea Dance
Expect uplifting music to get you moving or just come along to have a chat. £2 entry. Every Monday 2pm – 4pm. Refreshments provided.
St Cuthbert Church, 3 Palatine Road, Withington, M20 3LH.

Withington Baths
Withington Baths, 30 Burton Road, M20 3EB 0161 478 1181
Silver circuits
Mondays from 1pm to 1:45pm, Tuesdays 3:15pm to 4pm, Wednesdays 1:15pm to 2pm and Thursdays 1pm to 1:45pm.
Tai chi
Mondays 2:15pm to 3pm and Thursdays 2:30pm to 3:15pm.
Table tennis
10am to midday Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Withington Age Friendly Group
Join us for coffee, tea, scrabble and a chat for over 50s. Fridays, 2pm – 4pm. Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Road, M20 3BN. Tel: 0161 227 3720

Old Moat People’s History project
Former or present Old Moat Residents with stories, memories or photos to share? Interested in finding out about local history? Old Moat Histories is a social/local history project aiming to collect and collate memories, photos and stories from current and former residents of the Old Moat estate. They collect the stories about the people who lived in the area from the early 1920s, through WW2, the 50s, the 60s the 70s and the 80s right up until the COVID-19 pandemic and today. The project is looking for people who would like to share their own stories or to get involved in helping other people share theirs. To get involved, email: OLDMOATSTORIES@gmail.com

Chair Based Yoga
Free Chair Based Yoga Lessons for people aged 50+. Third Friday of the month, 2pm at Withington Library.

The Big Life Group NHS Health Checks
Free NHS Health Checks – 10am – 3pm on Monday 27 January at Withington Library, 410 Wilmslow Road, Withington M20 3BD
NHS Health Check Eligibility Criteria:
• Aged 40 – 74
• Do not already have heart disease, diabetes, or kidney
disease and not taking medication for high blood pressure
or high cholesterol
• Registered with a Manchester GP practice
• Have not had an NHS health check in last five years
The health check consists of a blood pressure check, a small blood test to check cholesterol levels and diabetes risk, plus height and weight measurements. The health check takes around 30 minutes to complete and you will receive a copy of your results during your appointment. To book a Community NHS Health Check appointment please call: 0770 287 2861

Withington Assist Neighbourhood Care
Providing support services and activities for older people, designed
to help them continue to live independent, active and fulfilling lives. Contact Withington Assist to find out more: Tel: 0161 434 9216 Email: withingtonassist@gmail.com Assist Neighbourhood Care, Withington Methodist Church, 439 Wilmslow Road, M20 4AN.

Mondays
Every 2nd Monday of the Month 1pm – 3pm – Positive Living workshops for over 65s. Led by life coach and trainer Debra McCallion, explore ways to feel more positive, cope with bereavement, loneliness, too much spare time, health issues etc. A friendly group setting, no charge, free tea, coffee and biscuits. Come give it a go!

Tuesdays
11am – 12pm Over 65? Living in the Withington area? Struggling with finances, forms, bills, bus passes, pension credit etc? Don’t struggle alone! Come along to Assist in the back of the Withington Methodist Church for our new Advice Drop in service with the lovely Jamila or call: 0161 434 9216 and we can book you in.
12pm-1:30pm Lunch Club. Freshly cooked, two-course meal. £5 donation. Volunteer lifts available when possible. Veggie and halal options available.

Wednesdays
• Walk and Talk 10:30am -12pm. Meet for a walk around Ladybarn Park at your own pace, followed by coffee in a local café. Parrs Wood Road/School Grove entrance.
• Barbara’s Cafe! Coffee Group. 1pm – 2:30pm. In downstairs room at WMC, coffee, chat and quizzes. All welcome. £1 donation.
• Digital Drop-in 2pm – 3pm. Come sit with our friendly volunteers in WMC foyer to work through your phone/tablet/ laptop woes, book appointments, get advice etc. £1 donation.

Friday
• Friday Exercises 10:30am – 11:30am chair assisted and 11:30am – 12:30pm seated. Strength, balance and mobility with music. £3.
• Needles and Yarn 11am -12pm. Knitting and Crochet in a group
setting.
• Snooker Group. 1pm – 3pm. Older men’s snooker group at WMC. All
abilities welcome, full-size table with refreshments. £1.50.

The Withington Daytime Singers
Over 50s choir. Every Friday 11:30am – 1pm. £5 per session. Free lyric book for all singers, free tea and coffee. Withington Scout Hut, M20 4PE
Tel: 0742 9494 506

TREATS
A support group for people living with dementia and/or carers. The group is run by staff and volunteers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Complementary Therapies including massage, aromatherapy and reflexology, also games, chats and music time.
Fridays, 2pm – 4pm.
N.B There is no group on the first Friday of the month.
Church Hall, St. Paul’s Church, 491 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 4AW
If you are interested please contact Michele Latham (Active Therapy Team):
0161 217 4920

STAR Stroke Group for Patients and their Carers
S Support
T Therapeutic (Holistic) A Activities
R Relaxation
A group for anyone who lives in South Manchester who has had a stroke, and anyone who is a carer to someone who has had a stroke and lives in South Manchester.
Come and take part in complementary therapies to improve wellbeing. The group is run by staff and volunteers from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and is afÏliated to the Stroke Association.
Every Friday 9.30am – 12pm
Church Hall, St Paul’s Church, 419 Wilmslow Road, Withington, Manchester, M20 4AW
If you are interested please contact Michele Latham (Active Therapy Team): 0161 217 4920

Carers Manchester South
Do you help a partner, family member, friend or neighbour?
The Carers Manchester South partnership is a group of organisations that are here to help you support your loved ones.
The role of Carers Manchester South is to raise awareness of what caring for a loved one means and to appreciate the impact that caring for someone can have on their life and physical and emotional health.
Every month we offer carers, and the people they support trips and leisure activities so they can share more quality time together, take a break from their caring role and have fun.
For the latest information telephone Carers Manchester South 0161 543 8000 or visit www.carersmanchester.org.uk/events

Ladybarn Community Hub
Ladybarn Community Hub, Royle Street, Ladybarn, M14 6RN Tel: 0161 224 3733 ladybarncommunityhub.co.uk
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer for Lady Barn Hubs Older Peoples Groups on a Wednesday and/or Thursday?
If so please contact us or visit:
www.ladybarnhub.co.uk/volunteer
for more information.

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis
Helpline Volunteers. Interested in volunteering?
If you are a woman and you are 21 or over please contact us for more information.
In return for a regular commitment of one shift per month, GMRC offers formal training covering
basic counselling skills and specific information relevant to the work of the helpline, as well as access to on- going training opportunities. Support is provided through regular helpline meetings.
For more information visit:
www.manchesterrapecrisis.co.uk/
volunteers
or phone: 0161 2734591

Withington Baths
30 Burton Road, M20 3EB Tel: 0161 478 1181 withingtonbaths.com
Withington Baths is on the look out for new volunteers to support a range of roles, from volunteer gardening to volunteer guided heritage tours.
If you would like to lend a hand to support Manchester’s last Heritage Pool, please contact: emma.horridge@withingtonworks.com

Withington Civic Society
Do you live in Withington, Ladybarn or Old Moat?
Are you interested in making your local neighbourhood a great and vibrant place for people to live? Would you like to help raise issues/concerns with what is happening in the local neighbourhood and be part of influencing change?
Join Withington Civic Society, run by local people for the benefit of local people. There are plenty of volunteer roles for you to get involved with, such as Chair, Secretary or Archivist.
The committee meets six times a year.
You can also volunteer with activities such as clean up days and help out with stalls at community events.
For more details contact: contact@withingtoncivicsociety.org.uk or phone:
0161 445 3760.
Also visit their website:
www.sites.google.com/view/withington-civic-society/home
for more details.

Withington Library & The Bread and Butter Thing
Withington Library is working with The Bread and Butter Thing to bring a mobile affordable food pantry to our community.
Join our volunteer team to help unload the van and pack food into bags. We need three hours of your time on Mondays from 12pm – 3pm as often as you can spare it.
Get in touch with Withington Library by email at: withingtonlibrary@manchester.gov.uk if you are interested.

Driving Volunteers Needed
Do you drive? Have a spare hour a week? Live near Withington?
We need You!
Withington Assist charity supports older people living locally. We’re looking for volunteers to give lifts to our weekly groups for those at risk of social isolation and loneliness. Volunteering does not affect car insurance and petrol expenses covered.
Call: 0161 434 9216 or email: amelia@withingtonassist.org.uk

Cost of living advice line
If you are struggling with the increases in food and energy bills and are struggling financially, help is available.
This free telephone line offers support with:
• Benefits and help with your rent
• Advice about debt and paying bills
• Food support – help to find community food provision near you
• Help to get online – support to access the internet, laptops, phones and data.
• Find out where your nearest Warm Hub is
Cost of living advice line:
0800 023 2692.
The line is open Monday to Friday 9am – 4:30pm.
Translations and Sign Video services are available upon request.

Energy Advice & More
Citizens Advice Manchester have partnered with Cadent Gas to help with your energy concerns and more.
All advice is free, confidential, independent and impartial, and can help with:
• Increasing your household income
• Managing energy debts
• Saving money on your bills
• Making your home safe and efÏcient
• Accessing the Priority Services Register
The team are here to help. Contact their energy advisers:
Call: 0808 164 4406
WhatsApp: 07360 546 111
Available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Reaching Out to the Community
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough in South Manchester, please contact Reach Out To The Community – reachouttothecommunity.co.uk
Reaching Out to the Community work with every local rough sleeper for as long as they need to get them back to a life off the streets.

Clothing Donations
Be Safe This Winter!
Working with the Manchester Homelessness Partnership, Love Withington Baths are collecting
sports clothing to donate to people experiencing homelessness. We
accept all sizes including trainers and • football boots.
Participating in sports has several • positive impacts on people • experiencing homelessness. To name • a few, it helps connect people and • build a community, helps people feel • empowered, proven to be mentally, • emotionally and physically beneficial, builds routine and helps reduce
stigma. However access to sportswear • is a barrier, therefore if you can help, please donate at our donation point • at Withington Baths reception, thank you!
For more information visit:
www.withingtonbaths.com
Email:
emma.horridge@withingtonworks. com

Stay and Play
St Paul’s, Withington Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
A friendly informal stay and play session for babies, small children and their grown ups. No need to book, just turn up.

NHS Healthy Start Scheme
Get help to buy food and milk.
You can get £4.25 every week to help you buy: cow’s milk, fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables, infant formula milk, fresh /dried and tinned pulses, you can also get free Healthy Start vitamins.
Eligibility:
• Under 18s – anyone who is under 18
and pregnant can apply
• Over 18s – you must be at least 10
weeks pregnant or have at least one child under 4
See eligibility criteria and how to apply visit: healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to- apply or you can call their helpline on: 0300 330 7010

New Parent Compassion Focussed Therapy
Are you or your partner pregnant?
Are you a parent or main caregiver to a child under 24 months?
Becoming or being a parent can be challenging. If you’re struggling and are self-critical, then our Compassion Focused Therapy Groups (online
or face-to-face) might be for you.
We offer priority access to these groups, and priority 1:1 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Counselling, for Depression and Anxiety Disorders. Priority Couples Counselling is also available.
1:1 sessions can be offered online,
via telephone, video or face-to-face. You can self-refer for the groups or
1:1 therapy through NHS Manchester Talking Therapies – The Big Life group or by calling: 0161 226 3871.

Maternity Action
Pregnant or new parent? Are you worried about work or money? Contact Maternity Action for completely FREE and confidential legal advice on work and benefits for pregnant women and new parents in Greater Manchester and East Cheshire.
Call FREE 0808 801 0488 10am – 1pm Monday – Friday or leave a message for a call back. maternityaction.org.uk/manchester- maternity-rights

Monday Monkeys
Monday Monkeys Group offers a range of play equipment and activities for toddlers.
Withington Methodist Church, Wilmslow Road.
Mondays 10am – 11.30am term-time.
Open to parents/carers with under 5s who live within 1.5 miles of Withington Methodist Church.
Minimum donation of £1.50 per child. Please book. Email: mondaymonkeyswithington@gmail.com

Old Moat Sure Start Children’s Centre
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child.
Sure Start Children’s Centres are places where children under five years old and their families can access a wide range of support services and information including early education, childcare, health and family support.
Old Moat Sure Start Centre is based on Old Moat Lane, Withington, M20 1DE. To find out what’s currently available
at this centre, visit the website or give them a call.

Stay and Play
(Term time only) at Old Moat Primary School, Old Moat Lane, Withington M20 3FN.
Every Thursday from 9:15am -10:45am. No need to book just come along with your babies and small children to join
in stimulating activities, snack time and song and rhyme time.

OMYOP Youth session
Youth club for 10 – 19 year olds. Every Thursday, 6pm – 9pm.
Table tennis, music, cooking, urban art, arts and crafts, chill out, discussions, conversations and more…
Withington Methodist Church, 439 Wilmslow Road, M20 4AN
The entrance to the building is through the back of the building via carpark off Egerton Crescent.
For more information contact Email:
elise.unityarts@gmail.com
Tel: 0778 756 0002

Mums Matter
Mums Matter online peer support group is open to all Manchester Mums who would like to make connections with other Mums.
This is a weekly space that combines mindfulness techniques with peer support in a low pressure environment. This space has been curated for Mums who aren’t sure they want to commit
to our 8 week course, but would like
to benefit from social connections and new self-care tools to support their wellbeing. Mums who have completed our Mums Matter course are also invited to attend.
A reminder of who can benefit from our Mums Matter offer: all Manchester Mums with at least one child under 2 years old. To express your interest in joining visit our website: https://data. manchestermind.org/mums-matter/ self-referral
Mums Matter Online Course is an 8 week course, designed to support new Mums, with a child under 2, who are experiencing a variety of mental health challenges such as worrying thoughts, anxiety and postnatal depression. Running via Zoom. Sessions last 2 hours. You will collect a range of wellbeing tools to use in your daily life and prompts to nurture yourself to keep well.
To reserve your space please contact Charli Headley 07592 376720 mumsmatter@manchestermind.org

Baby Signing Classes
TinyTalk Baby Sign teaches babies up to the age of 2 to communicate using BSL sign language as well as spoken words. Classes are half an hour long, with half an hour of singing, signing and sensory activities. And then half an hour where the babies can play with all the toys I provide, and the adults can have a hot drink and a biscuit or two!
We’re at St Chad’s Community Hall
in Ladybarn, M20 4NH on Thursdays 10:45am – 11:45am. Cost £8.50 per family, with no extra charges for siblings or other family members to come too! www.tinytalk.co.uk/emmaadshead

More Life
Manchester Junior Physical Activity Referral Service (PARS), supporting children and young people across Manchester.
If you’re aged 5 – 17yrs and are keen to move more and be active, Junior PARS might be for you.
This service is commissioned by Population Health (Manchester City Council) and supports children and young people ages 5 – 17 years old, who are above a healthy weight and
not engaging in physical activity to the recommended level. Junior PARS offer
a free 10 week program to help CYP become more active, reduce sedentary behaviours, and increase wellbeing. Our Children’s Healthy Lifestyle Practitioners will connect CYP and their family to fun activities in their local area. All activities are sourced to be budget-friendly and accommodate your family’s needs. Head to their website for more info: www.more-life.co.uk/places-we-work/ greater-manchester/manchester-pars/ You can be referred via a health professional, or you can self-refer using the below link: www.secure.refer-all.net/referrals/manchester/refer

Weaning with Porter Nutrition
Check out these free resources on the Weaning Centre website which may be helpful. www.weaningcentre.co.uk/resources Including a positive mealtimes factsheet, children’s activity sheets and a healthy eating in pregnancy factsheet.