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

NHS app.pdf

Prestwich Social Prescribing Activities 2026

For more information please contact our social prescribers

Julie Marshall – 07713 750 458 or julie.marshall63@nhs.net

Joanne Murray - 07957 631 435 or joanne.murray29@nhs.net

Or our green social prescriber

Susan Whittle – swhittle@lancswt.org .uk

Mondays

1^st Monday of the month 10:30am - 12:30pm - Heaton Park Social, The Stables Café, Heaton Park, Prestwich Join Susan and our partners from the Jewish Community Foundation Trust for a social chat and walk in Heaton Park. Meet at the Stables Cafe in Heaton Park.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday - 9:30am - 11:30am - St Hilda’s Coffee Morning, The Croft, St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich - Join Julie and the volunteers from St Hilda’s for a brew, brunch and chat and join our craft table for people to learn, share and connect with each other through crafts.

Every Tuesday - 12noon - Church Lane Walks – meet outside Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich - Join Julie and Robin and enjoy a walk in and around Prestwich Clough then join us at the drop in afterwards.

Every Tuesday - 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!

Wednesdays

2^nd Wednesday of the month - 1:30pm - 3pm - Let’s Talk Neurodiversity, The Woodthorpe, Bury Old Road, Prestwich. Join Julie and Michelle and we’ll be talking about your experiences of living and/or caring for an autistic person as well as planning for future meetings.

3^rd Wednesday of the month - 10:30am - 12:30pm - Heaton Park Social, The Stables Café, Heaton Park, Prestwich Join Susan and our partners from the Jewish Community Foundation Trust for a social chat and walk in Heaton Park. Meet at the Stables Cafe in Heaton Park.

3^rd Wednesday of the month - 1:00pm - 3pm - St Gabriel's Garden Group, St Gabriel's Medial Centre, Bishops Road, Prestwich Join Susan and help develop a garden wellbeing space.

Every Wednesday - Prestwich Plodders - WOMEN ONLY 6:20pm - 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.

Thursdays

Every Thursday - 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

2^nd and 4^th Thursdays of the month - 12:30am - 2pm - Social Lunch at The Woodthorpe, Bury Old Road, Prestwich - Join Julie and Claire from Prestwich Circle for lunch and/or brew and chat and meet new people, make new connections and find out about local events and activities in and around Prestwich

2^nd and 4^th Thursdays of the month - 2pm - 4pm - Social Walks - Join Julie and Allan outside Whittaker Lane Medical Centre or The Grand Lodge/Woodthorpe entrance to Heaton Park for a social stroll to the Lakeside Cafe in Heaton Park and enjoy a social chat and get involved with other social outings with the group.

2^nd and 4^th Thursdays of the month - 2pm - 4pm - Community Walk - Join Jo outside The Birches Medical Centre, Polefield Road for a walk in Heaton Park.

3^rd Thursday of the month 10:30am - 12:30pm - Social Lunch - Join Julie and Michelle for lunch and/or brew and chat at The Croft, St Hilda’s Church, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich. Access community support around mental health, learning disabilities and anything that is affecting you.

Also join our men’s Broken Biscuits talking table for a brew and a laugh.

Every Thursday - 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!

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.

“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