Southside Community Magazine

WCHG Community Garden Tool Hire
2026-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Rd, Manchester, M22 8EJ. Phone:0161 946 9520 / Email: bcc@wchg.org.uk / https://www.benchillcommunitycentre.co.uk/
Sector – Community Activities

Two Soups Cafe - Crossacres Resource Centre
2026-03-16 10:00 - 14:00
Open Monday & Friday 10-2pm with a range of sandwiches, toasties, soup and delicious cakes.
All activities at Crossacres Resource Centre are brought to you by Age UK Manchester and the Ageing Well Service has been with us for over 10 years. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us.
There is a membership fee of just £8 per month, which covers any group or session that you attend – unless detailed otherwise. This cost includes materials, equipment and of course, refreshments!
All activities are considered to be ‘skill sharing’ opportunities rather than taught sessions (unless specified), therefore it is beneficial to have existing skills in any of the groups you wish to attend.

Tai Chi
2026-03-16 10:30 - 11:30
Tree of Life Centre, Greenbrow Road, Newall Green, Manchester M23 2UE 0161 489 7018 / info@treeoflifecentre.org.uk / https://www.treeoflifecentre.org.uk/
Sector – Community Activities
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Indoor Short Mat Bowls
2026-03-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-17 10:30 - 12:30
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW. Phone : 0161 436 0560 / Email : lifestyle.reception@wchg.org.uk / https://www.woodhouseparklifestylecentre.co.uk/
Sector – Community Activities
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Art Group - Crossacres Resources Centre
2026-03-16 12:00 - 15:00
The art group meet to share skills and showcase their work. They predominantly use watercolours and acrylic paints.
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All activities at Crossacres Resource Centre are brought to you by Age UK Manchester and the Ageing Well Service has been with us for over 10 years. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us.
There is a membership fee of just £8 per month, which covers any group or session that you attend – unless detailed otherwise. This cost includes materials, equipment and of course, refreshments!
All activities are considered to be ‘skill sharing’ opportunities rather than taught sessions (unless specified), therefore it is beneficial to have existing skills in any of the groups you wish to attend.

Sewing Group
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
Wythenshawe Forum Library Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX
Sector – Community Activities

Craft Group - Crossacres Resource Centre
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
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Come along and share your skills and maybe learn new ones! You can bring your own existing projects or make things to sell and raise money for Age UK Manchester.
All activities at Crossacres Resource Centre are brought to you by Age UK Manchester and the Ageing Well Service has been with us for over 10 years. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us.
There is a membership fee of just £8 per month, which covers any group or session that you attend – unless detailed otherwise. This cost includes materials, equipment and of course, refreshments!
All activities are considered to be ‘skill sharing’ opportunities rather than taught sessions (unless specified), therefore it is beneficial to have existing skills in any of the groups you wish to attend.

Card Making Group - Crossacres Resources Centre
2026-03-16 13:00 - 15:00
We can provide the materials for You to make cards of all sorts. Come along and make new friends at the same time.
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All activities at Crossacres Resource Centre are brought to you by Age UK Manchester and the Ageing Well Service has been with us for over 10 years. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us.
There is a membership fee of just £8 per month, which covers any group or session that you attend – unless detailed otherwise. This cost includes materials, equipment and of course, refreshments!
All activities are considered to be ‘skill sharing’ opportunities rather than taught sessions (unless specified), therefore it is beneficial to have existing skills in any of the groups you wish to attend.

Mindful Me Mondays
2026-03-16 14:00 - 14:45
Adult Yoga Relaxation Sound Therapy

Wythenshawe History Group
2026-03-16 18:00 - 20:00
Wythenshawe Forum Library, 1st Floor Reference Library, Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX
Sector – Community Activities

Zumba Mondays
2026-03-16 19:00 - 19:45
Weekly Zumba sessions to help with fitness. Open to any age.
When are the sessions?
Mondays, 7pm – 7.45pm
How much does it cost?
£4.00 per person. No booking needed.
For more information
Call Benchill Community Centre on 0161 946 9520 or email bcc@wchg.org.uk.

Age Friendly Corner Craft Club / Knitting Group
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
St Michaels Community hall Orton Road M23 0PX

Family Law Support by Legal First Aid CIC
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Legal First Aid CIC Family Law Support
The Forum Library Wythenshawe Forum

Helens Art Class
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Bideford Dr, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23,
Sector – Community Activities

The Crafty Club - St Michaels Community Hall
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00

Gatley Bridge Club - Wythenshawe Football Club
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00

Crossacres Cultivators - Crossacres Resources Centre
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:00
Our cultivators gardening group meet to share tips, grow fruit, veg and flowers and generally transform the gardens at Crossacres into an oasis!
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All activities at Crossacres Resource Centre are brought to you by Age UK Manchester and the Ageing Well Service has been with us for over 10 years. It is aimed at groups and individuals aged 50 and over who can arrange transport or travel to and from the centre with no requirement for care and support whilst visiting us.
There is a membership fee of just £8 per month, which covers any group or session that you attend – unless detailed otherwise. This cost includes materials, equipment and of course, refreshments!
All activities are considered to be ‘skill sharing’ opportunities rather than taught sessions (unless specified), therefore it is beneficial to have existing skills in any of the groups you wish to attend.

Sewing Club
2026-03-17 10:30 - 12:20
Tree of Life Centre, Greenbrow Road, Newall Green, Manchester M23 2UE 0161 489 7018 / info@treeoflifecentre.org.uk / https://www.treeoflifecentre.org.uk/
Sector – Community Activies

Zumba (Better Things for people with Learning Difficulties
2026-03-17 11:30 - 12:30
Weekly Zumba sessions for people with learning difficulties. Helps with fitness as well as life skills. Open to any age.
When are the sessions?
Tuesdays and Fridays, 11.30am – 12.30pm.
How much does it cost?
£2.00 per person.
Who runs the sessions?
These sessions are run by Kate and John from Better Things.
For more information
Text Better Things on 07843156983 (text only) or email wearebetterthings@gmail.com.

Better Things Sessions
2026-03-17 11:30 - 14:00
Different weekly activities including Zumba, multi sports, garding and workshops for adults with learning disabilities ran by Kate Maggs
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW. Phone : 0161 436 0560 / Email : lifestyle.reception@wchg.org.uk / https://www.woodhouseparklifestylecentre.co.uk/
Sector – Community Activities

Pantry Style Shopping
2026-03-17 12:00 - 14:30
299 Greenwood Road, Benchill Wythenshawe M22 8HB
Sector – Community Activities

Paint Pot Art Group
2026-03-17 12:00 - 16:00
Wythenshawe Forum Library Meeting Room 1 Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX
Sector – Community Activities

Chess Club
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Wythenshawe Forum Library Forum Centre, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX

Sequence Dancing
2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW. Phone : 0161 436 0560 / Email : lifestyle.reception@wchg.org.uk / https://www.woodhouseparklifestylecentre.co.uk/
Sector – Community Activities

Singing Sessions (Free)
2026-03-17 13:30 - 15:30
St Andrews Methodist Church, Brownley Road Manchester Greater Manchester United Kingdom M22 0DW
Sector – Community Activities
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Northenden Library
2026-03-17 14:00 - 17:00
St Wilfreds Northenden Church Rooms
Library is open from 2-5pm Monday to Thursday and 10am-1pm on Fridays

Levelling Up - Drop-In Sessions (11-19 year old)
2026-03-17 14:30 - 17:00
⭐ Levelling Up! for Young People (Ages 11–19)
When: Every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Time: 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre, Portway, M22 1QW
Delivered by: The WCHG Youth Team
Young people can drop in after school for:

Education support
Employment skills
Mental health and wellbeing support
General advice
A range of workshops
A welcoming space to hang out and chat without judgement

Computer Class and Job Club
2026-03-18 09:30 - 12:30
Benchill Community Centre, Benchill Rd, Manchester, M22 8EJ. Phone:0161 946 9520 / Email: bcc@wchg.org.uk / https://www.benchillcommunitycentre.co.uk/
Sector – Community Activities
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Tots - time to thrive (Term time only) - Message Grocery
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30
Come and join us with your babies and toddlers for toys, crafts, songs and stories of hope.
Message Community Church, The Messsage Enterprise Centre, Harper Road, Sharston, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4RG
Free event no registration required
