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WHAT'S ON?
See what services are available to support specific needs as well as some of the fun things happening around Prestwich through Autumn and Winter.
Download the Whats on Prestwich guide now:
Whats on Locally Jan- April 2026.pdf
Tuesday 27 January 2026
9:30am - 11:30am - St Hilda’s Coffee Morning - Join Julie and the volunteers from St Hilda’s for a brew, brunch and chat at The Croft at St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. We also have a craft table for people to learn, share and connect with each other through crafts.
12noon - Church Lane Walks - Join Robin and meet outside Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich and enjoy a walk in and around Prestwich Clough then join us at the drop in afterwards.
1pm - 3pm - Church Lane Social drop in, Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AJ.
Join Julie and our volunteers and enjoy lunch, a good chat, connect with people, find out and get involved with what’s on locally.
With our men's broken biscuits table, a games table, a craft table plus a table just to chat and relax there is something for everyone!
This week community group Drum Happy will be joining us and sharing what they do and we’ll have housing support available from our partner organisations for anyone struggling with housing issues living in private or rented accommodation.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
6:20pm Prestwich Plodders - WOMEN ONLY Meet at St Mary's Car Park, St Mary's Road, and enjoy walking, jeffing, running whichever works best for you. Ask for Justine on arrival.
Thursday 29 January 2026
9:30am - 11am - Thursday Hang Out - St Margaret's Church, St Margaret's Road, Prestwich Join Jo for a brew and chat and find out more about what’s available locally
2pm - 4:30pm - Community Cafe, Community Hall, Nazareth house, Scholes Lane, Prestwich for anyone living with memory loss, Dementia/Alzheimer's or other neurological conditions and their families, friends and carers. Join Jo and Heather and enjoy a brew, chat and a chance to relax, join some gentle exercise, games and fun!
Hope to see you soon
Julie and Joanne 🙂
For patients at Whittaker Lane, St Gabriel’s, Fairfax contact Julie - Julie.marshall63@nhs.net or 07713 750 458
For patients at Longfield, The Birches, Greylands contact Joanne - Joanne.murray29@nhs.net or 07957 631 433
For more information please contact julie.bentley8@nhs.net or ring Julie on 07713 750 458 or ask your GP surgery or health professional to send your details.
Prestwich and Whitefield Wellbeing Support Pack
“Not being able to get out very much I’ve found this pack really useful in giving me something to do and feeling like a part of the community. I look forward to receiving the pack each quarter and am really pleased I’ve been asked to contribute something too” D – Prestwich
The wellbeing and support pack is full of activities to keep you active, supported, entertained and create a sense of belonging. It is available each season, meaning you get 4 wonderful copies each year!
If you require any further help or support, contact you local social prescriber Julie today and find out how a social prescriber can help you!
Download your free copy of the Prestwich and Whitefield Wellbeing Support Pack
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