Activities
Here you can find information on activities through the borough, including general information we have found that we wish to share.
Monthly Activities
Saturday Social Walk - On the first Saturday of each month starting at 10am at various locations around Stockport and will last for 2- 2½ hours.
The next walk is on Saturday 2nd November. Meeting point Life Leisure Hazel Grove, Jacksons Lane, Stockport SK7 5JW for a walk into Happy Valley.
Come along to get your steps in and meet new people! No need to book.
This walk is being run in conjunction with Life Leisure's Active Community Team. Just turn up, for a warm welcome whatever the weather!
Welcome Wednesdays 1-3pm – On first Wednesday of the month at Stockport or Cheadle College
The students at the College will be welcoming people into the college to enjoy activities and share experiences. Refreshments included.
The next one is on 6th November at Cheadle College, please call Age UK Stockport on 0161 480 1211 or email info@ageukstockport.org.uk to book your place. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!
See poster for future dates and venues
Home Library Service at the Hub - 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
11am – 13:00pm on the last Thursday of each month. Home Library Service staff will be available to answer any questions you may have and help you to sign up for the service. It takes less then 10mins to sign up and is completely free!
Weekly Activities
Monday (except public holidays)
10.30 am – Brinnington Community Walk - Meet at Hollow End Towers, Northumberland Road, SK5 8NY for a leisurely walk around Reddish Vale. Just turn up, for a warm welcome whatever the weather!
Click here to see the walk poster
10am to 12.00pm - Digital Drop In - At The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
1pm – 2.30pm – Outdoor Social Walk at Woodbank Park, Offerton.
Join us for a walk around the beautiful Woodbank park. The walk is suitable for all abilities and there are plenty of opportunities to take a rest. Meet at Woodbank Park car park, behind Woodbank Community Centre, SK1 4BL.
Just turn up, no need to book!
Tuesday
9am - 10.30am - Brinnington Community Clean - This is a volunteer lead group for people wanting to improve physical and mental well-being whilst also giving something back to the community. Consisting of litter picking and general maintenance. Meet at Brinnington Park Leisure Complex, SK5 8LS.
Click here to see a short video!
New! 10am - 11am - Free Confidence Class - At Life Leisure Houldsworth Village, Broadstone Rd, Reddish SK5 7AT (adjacent to Broadstone Mill),
The confidence class takes the concept of our hugely successful confidence walks focusing on everyday functional movements. To improve strength, stability, and general fitness. It is being delivered in conjunction with Life Leisure and is for all abilities.
Come along and do what you can. Enjoy sitting and socialising with a cuppa whenever you like.
Just turn up, no need to book!
11.30am – 1.00pm – Free Community Bingo – At Brinnington Park Leisure Complex, SK5 8LS.This session is supported by the Lighthouse Centre.
Just turn up and join in the fun!
1pm – 2pm – Confidence Walk - At Life Leisure Avondale, Heathbank Road Cheadle Heath, SK3 0UP.
Do you, or someone you know, need to improve their balance; gain confidence in walking, all while increasing fitness?
We are currently running a FREE Indoor confidence walk session in partnership with Life Leisure, where specialist instructors will be able to offer advice & support, in a relaxed social environment! Just turn up, no need to book!
Wednesday
10.30am to 12.00pm - Knit and Natter
At The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
Join us for a Knit and Natter whilst we knit / crochet some little woolly hats to raise money for Age UK Stockport. All abilities very welcome and don’t worry if you can’t knit or crochet, you can just come for a brew and the natter!
10.30am to 11.30am - Confidence Walk - At Brinnington Park Leisure Complex, SK5 8LS. Do you, or someone you know, need to improve their balance; gain confidence in walking, all while increasing fitness?
We are currently running a FREE Indoor confidence walk session in partnership with Life Leisure, where specialist instructors will be able to offer advice & support, in a relaxed social environment! Just turn up, no need to book!
Click to see the Confidence Walk poster
Click here to see a short video!
12 to 2.00pm - Digital Drop In - At The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB
Thursday
10am to 2pm - Drop In Thursday – At The Hub, 2 Castle Street, Edgeley, SK3 9AB. This is a general drop In to find out more about Age UK Stockport support and services. Please be aware if you need help completing forms, like Blue Badge applications, you do need to make an appointment. To make an appointment please email advice@ageukstockport.org.uk or call 0161 477 1213
10.30am to 12 noon - Coffee Morning - At BPLC - Everyone welcome!
Join us for our Coffee morning in the Community Room at Brinnington Park Leisure Complex, Northumberland Road, Stockport SK5 8LS.
This is a great space for people to meet and chat with like-minded people in the Brinnington Community. There will also be an opportunity to influence what happens in your local area. Just turn up – No need to book!
Click to see the coffee morning poster
Currently stopped for Christmas until January 2nd - 12.15- 1pm - Free Chairbased Exercise Class followed by a Light Meal
Join us at Brinnington Lighthouse Centre, SK5 8LS for a free chair based exercise class followed by a light meal. This class is designed for beginners and you can just turn up you don't have to book!
1 – 2pm - Community Gym Session - at Stockport Sports Village, Lamberth Grove, Woodley SK6 1QX - Free gym session!
We are running a Community Gym session in partnership with Life Leisure. It is a relaxed introduction into the gym, with Lisa from their Active Communities Team and Danny from Age UK Stockport to lend a hand.
The session is open to anyone over 16 years of age and at any level of fitness.
Just turn up, no need to book!
Currently stopped for Christmas until January 2nd - 1.30pm – 2.30pm – Confidence Walk - At The Bramhall Village Club, 2 Melbourne Road, Bramhall SK7 1LR.
Do you, or someone you know, need to improve their balance; gain confidence in walking, all while increasing fitness?
Indoor confidence walk session run in partnership with Life Leisure, where specialist instructors will be able to offer advice & support, in a relaxed social environment! Just turn up and pay on the day!
£1.50 charge including refreshments
Friday
10.30am - Community Gym Session - at Brinnington Park Leisure Complex - Free gym session!
We are currently running a Community Gym session in partnership with Life Leisure. It is a relaxed introduction into the gym, with Lisa from their Active Communities Team and Danny from Age UK Stockport to lend a hand.
The session is open to anyone over 16 years of age and at any level of fitness. If you'd like to go along, meet at 10.30am in the Community Room – Just turn up, no need to book!