'Creative Writing Group'

The Bridgend Creative Writing Group meets every Wednesday from 10.30am - 12.30 and offers a wide variety of writing skills to learn. The group encourages individuals to try their hand at many different subjects in a variety of genres including poetry. No qualifications are necessary, however a sense of humour is essential. There are limited spaces but if you are interested in coming along do not hesitate to contact the Bridgend Centre on 01625 576311. The cost is £3 per session.

For more information about the Bridgend Creative Writing Group please visit our Writing page

'Computing For Beginners'

The Bridgend Centre offers informal computing lessons for all. Our computing volunteers will guide you through from the very beginning. Our computer room is the only Internet Cafe in Bollington. We only ask for a small donation for a computer session with a volunteer who will help you learn about the internet, email, word processing and more.

Online computer courses, from basic IT skill to ECDL are available at the Centre, you can find out more by visiting our Computing page.

Children are allowed in the room under supervision. It's an ideal place to play on-line computer games and surf the net. Looking for a cheap flight, rail ticket, or holiday? .. we can show you how.

Are you interested in genealogy, there are lots of websites to get you started.

If you're passing, or just visiting Bollington and want to check your email, call in, we will offer you a cuppa tea as well.

'Reading Circle'

The Bridgend Centre Reading Circle meet regularly on Thursday at 10am

The group size is small, limited by the number of copies of a book accessible from our local library. The group discusses many aspects of literature.

If you are interested in joining the group, please contact a member of staff to be put in touch with the volunteer who runs the group. A small donation from each member is collected at each meeting.

'Woodcraft'

The Woodcraft team has been working hard for the Bridgend Centre now for over 8 years. Previously the Centre's workshop was managed by Joe Walmsley who ran Woodskills and activity for those with a learning difficulty. When Joe retired in 2002 from our Management Committee the Staff looked to local volunteers to run the workshop. Thankfully Louis, Phil, Frank, Bernard and Harold stepped up to he challenge. After receiving a project grant in 2002 to enhance the workshop roof and create improved storage WOODCRAFT was born.

The team has created many high quality wooden items ranging from tree seating, a memorial bench, monks' benches, countryside anti-vandal seating, bird tables and boxes and shelving to mayong tile boards.

The group would be more than happy to discuss any wooden item that needs making for the community. They also are very happy to receive donations towards running costs and gifts in kind such as wood and tools.