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

Withington Pride
Save the Date for Withington Pride 2025 – Saturday 20 September 2025 www.instagram.com/withingtonpride
More details to come!

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.

Easter Trail Event by Friends of Ladybarn Park
Saturday 19 April, 11:00am – 12:30pm at Ladybarn Park.
Bring your child to join this fun easter trail with easter eggs and raffle tickets for everyone who finishes. Free refreshments will also be available.

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.
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.

Drum Therapy Collective CIC
Rhythm of Wellbeing is a community project designed to bring people together through the therapeutic power of drumming. The drum circle sessions are open to all, whether you’re new to drumming or an experienced rhythm- maker, and FREE of charge!
Join us at Ladybarn Community Hub, Royle Street, M14 6RN on the following Thursdays between 6:30 – 7:30pm:
3 April, 17 April, 15 May, 29 May, 12 June, 26 June.
Contact: info@drumtherapycollective.com 07887 097 139 www.drumtherapycollective.com

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

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.

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

Nightingale & Sage
Looking to move more and connect with nature? Join these peaceful free strolls around green and quiet spaces. Take time for yourself and recharge as we explore tranquil spaces.

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.

Withington Assist – support services and activities for older people
Weekly groups include a Tuesday Lunch Club, Tuesday Advice Drop In (for benefits, forms, bills, bus passes etc), Wednesday Walk n Talk in the park, Wednesday afternoon Coffee group, Wednesday Digital Drop In for help with phones/tablets/laptops, Friday morning Exercise classes, a Knitting and Crochet group, Friday afternoon mens’ Snooker. We also have a monthly Mental Health Wellbeing group, Film Club and a Tea and Talks groups with speaker and go on regular Day Trips. Wherever possible we also arrange volunteer lifts and arrange for volunteer befrienders where people are unable to make it out to see us. We also welcome volunteers if you want to join us!

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
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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

Manchester Carers Forum

Contact Point
The Contact Point acts as a first point of contact for support for unpaid carers in the Manchester City Council area who require advice and support.

Carers Manchester South
Carers Manchester South (CMS) works to identify unpaid carers and improve services in the community. CMS run regular free events for carers including bowling and RHS Bridgewater. The team also does lots of outreach work to identify new carers and raise awareness among professionals about how to best signpost carers.

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

Ladybarn Community Hub
Spring is almost here! Ladybarn Community Hub are looking for volunteers to maintain, explore and care for our beautiful garden.

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

The Christie Hospital
What Matters to You?

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.

Old Moat Primary School Stay and Play
Stay and play in our Outstanding school for children 0-5 years (pre school) on a Thursday morning, 9:15am-10:45am, term time only -it is fun and free. We follow the Nursery curriculum in the session and have snack, story and song time at the end.

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

Porter Nutrition

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

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 efficient
• 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.

Give It Don’t Bin It
The Give It Don’t Bin It campaign supports Manchester students to donate unwanted items to charity, as they move out of their accommodation for the summer vacation.