See what services are available to support specific needs as well as some of the fun things happening around Prestwich through Spring and into Early Summer!

Download the Whats on Prestwich guide now:

Prestwich What's on 12.5.25.pdf

Apr - July 2025 Whats on locally.pdf

St Gabriels garden.pdf

NHS app.pdf

It’s a busy week next week with lots for you to get involved with where you can meet our social prescribing team and amazing volunteers who support and lead some of our activities. We had a fantastic day out in Llandudno last weekend and just want to do a big shout out to Allan for organising! I, for one, am looking forward to next years trip already!  

Spotlight on our Walking Tennis group this week, with the help of our Happier and Healthier group we’ve been able to extend the sessions and keep this new group going. Its great and easy exercise as well as having fun and being social, getting involved is easy, you can either just turn up with a racquet and ask for Stephen or scan the QR code on the poster attached to join their WhatsApp group or email enquiries@wedotennis.co.uk

Tuesday 13 May 2025

9:30am – NEW - St Hilda’s Walks - Join Susan and meet outside St Hilda’s and enjoy a walk in Heaton Park before returning to St Hilda’s for a brew.

9:30am - 11:30am - Join Joanne for brew, brunch and chat - The Croft at St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.

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 as the drop in afterwards.

1pm - 3pm - Church Lane Social drop in, Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AJ. Join Julie and the team and enjoy lunch, a good chat, connect with people, find out and get involved with what’s available locally, listen to guest speakers and see people from local services and organisations on your doorstep! Also join our mens Broken Biscuits table for a social get together.

Wednesday 14 May 2025

1pm - 2:30pm Let’s Talk Neurodiversity! The Goods Inn, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. Join Michelle, Julie and Drew  at our support group for neurodiverse people and their carers.

6:20pm Prestwich Plodders - WOMEN ONLY Meet at St Margaret's Car Park in Heaton Park enjoy a walking, jeffing, running whichever works best for you. Ask for Justine on arrival.

Thursday 15 May 2025

Social Lunch - 10:30am - 12:30pm - The Croft, St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. Struggling with your mental health, then join Julie and Michelle and find out more about available support or just join us for a chat. Also join our Broken Biscuits table for a men's social get together

11am - 12noon - Walking Tennis - Just turn up with a tennis racquet and ask for Stephen, St Marys Park tennis courts, Prestwich

Looking forward to seeing you next week, if there is something you would like to discuss please get in touch to book a one to one appointment.

See you soon

Julie 😊

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 631 435

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.

“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