A warmer winter together
Our winter social events are back and bigger than ever, with free events, food, activities and friendly faces waiting for you
A warmer winter, together
Cold days don’t have to mean staying in. Our winter social events are back and bigger than ever, with free events, food, activities and friendly faces waiting for you at community spaces across your neighbourhood.
What to expect
We’re teaming up with local community organisations to bring you cooking clubs, craft sessions, wellbeing activities and much more throughout the winter.
Last year, you told us you’d like more choice of venues, so this year we’ve expanded to include even more local community spaces.
At every event, you can enjoy:
• A free hot drink or meal
• A free activity
• A friendly, welcoming space
• The chance to meet and connect with others
There’s no need to book. Just turn up and join us!
Click on the areas below to see events near you:
Events near you
When: Tuesday 10 November (11am – 1pm)
What: String of Hearts Choir Group (food by Inspire Café)
Where: Gorton Hub, 27 Garratt Way (M18 8HE)
When: Thursday 3 December (11am – 1pm)
What: Arts and crafts (food by Inspire Café)
Where: Gorton Sure Start Children’s Centre, Stelling Street (M18 8LW)
When: Tuesday 2 February (11am – 1pm)
What: Cooking on a budget (by Clippy’s)
Where: Healthy Me Healthy Communities, Gorton Community Centre, Highmead Street (M18 8PE)
When: Wednesday 4 November (12pm – 2pm)
What: String of Hearts Choir Group & On Top of the World
Where: Aquarius Centre, 21 Eden Close (M15 6AX)
When: Friday 4 December (10am – 11:30am)
What: 422 Breakfast Club (activities and food)
Where: 422 Community Hub Manchester, Stockport Road (M12 4EX)
When: Friday 5 February (10am – 11:30am)
What: 422 Breakfast Club (activities and food)
Where: 422 Community Hub Manchester, Stockport Road (M12 4EX)
When: Tuesday 8 December (12pm – 2pm)
What: Lunch and Choir Group
Where: Levenshulme Inspire Community Hub, 747 Stockport Road, M19 3AR
When: Tuesday 9 February (12pm – 2pm)
What: Lunch and Choir Group
Where: Levenshulme Inspire Community Hub, 747 Stockport Road, M19 3AR
When: Wednesday 9 December (11am – 1pm)
What: Arts and crafts (food by Inspire Café)
Where: Anson Community House, 42 Meldon Road, M13 0TR
When: Thursday 4 February (11am – 1pm)
What: Cooking on a budget (by Clippy’s)
Where: Anson Community House, 42 Meldon Road, M13 0TR
When: Monday 2 November (12:30pm – 2:30pm)
What: Cooking Club
Where: Chrysalis Centre, 4 Westerling Way, M16 7EA
When: Monday 14 December (11am – 1pm)
What: Cooking on a budget (by Clippy’s)
Where: Our Lady’s R C Church, 63 Raby Street, M16 7DJ
When: Monday 11 January (12:30pm – 2:30pm)
What: Cooking Club
Where: Chrysalis Centre, 4 Westerling Way, M16 7EA
When: Wednesday 24 February (11am – 1pm)
What: Arts and crafts (food by Clippy’s)
Where: Whalley Range Methodist Church, 51 Withington Road
When: Tuesday 17 November (10am – 1:30pm)
What: Sing for your health (food by Inspire Café)
Where: The Place at Platt Lane, Platt Lane, M14 7FZ
When: Thursday 3 December (4pm – 6:30pm)
What: Movie Evening (food by Marigold’s Café)
Where: The Place at Platt Lane, Platt Lane, M14 7FZ
When: Tuesday 12 January (10am – 1:30pm)
What: Sing for your health
Where: The Place at Platt Lane, Platt Lane, M14 7FZ
When: Wednesday 10 February (1:30pm – 3:30pm)
What: Cooking on a budget (by Clippy’s)
Where: The Place at Platt Lane, M14 7FZ
When: Thursday 19 November (10am – 12:30pm)
What: Chatty Crafters Group (positive habit building and food by Clippy’s)
Where: Beswick Library, 60 Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DS
When: Thursday 17 December (10am – 12:30pm)
What: Chatty Crafters Group (food by Inspire Café)
Where: Beswick Library, 60 Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DS
When: Thursday 28 January (10am – 12:30pm)
What: Chatty Crafters Group (positive habit building and food by Clippy’s)
Where: Beswick Library, 60 Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DS
When: Thursday 25 February (10am – 12:30pm)
What: Chatty Crafters Group (positive habit building and food by Clippy’s)
Where: Beswick Library, 60 Grey Mare Lane, M11 3DS
When: Wednesday 18 November (10am – 12pm)
What: Breakfast Club
Where: Manchester Settlement, 1328–1330 Ashton Old Road, M11 1JG
When: Wednesday 16 December (10am – 12pm)
What: Breakfast Club
Where: Manchester Settlement, 1328–1330 Ashton Old Road, M11 1JG
When: Wednesday 20 January (10am – 12pm)
What: Breakfast Club
Where: Manchester Settlement, 1328–1330 Ashton Old Road, M11 1JG
When: Wednesday 17 February (10am – 12pm)
What: Breakfast Club
Where: Manchester Settlement, 1328–1330 Ashton Old Road, M11 1JG
Other information/advice
Spaces are limited, so we recommend arriving early.
Once an event reaches capacity, unfortunately we won’t be able to admit any more people.
Need some help getting there? If you’re struggling to find ways of getting to events near you, we may be able to help. Please speak to your Neighbourhood Officer if you need help with transport.
Any questions? If you’ve got any questions, please call us on 0330 355 1000. We're here to help!