Please see information below regarding what’s on in Radcliffe and the surrounding areas;

• Andy’s Man Club

Free-to-attend support groups for men over 18 who are going through, have been through or are approaching storms in their lives.

Every Monday at 7pm (Except Bank Holidays)

Radcliffe Football Club, Neuven Stadium, Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe M26 3PE

• Bereavement Drop-in Group

Bury Hospice invites you to their monthly Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library – a warm, welcoming space where you can connect with others who understand. Whether you want to talk, listen, or simply be around others, you’ll find comfort and companionship here.

Come along on the last Wednesday of each month, 5pm to 6.30pm at Radcliffe Library.

• Weekly Sessions at Radcliffe Library

For adults;

• Craft club Wednesday 10am to 12pm
• Digital Buddy sessions Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm
• Hooked on crochet Wednesday 1pm to 3pm
• Knit and natter Thursday 1pm to 3pm & Friday 2pm to 4pm
• Radcliffe Heritage society 1st Thursday in the month 5.30pm to 6.45pm
• Trace your family history Friday 1pm to 3pm
• Handmade card crafts (please ask Library for details)
• Reading groups (please ask Library for details)

For children;

• Under 5s Rhyme Time – Mondays at 10.30am to 11.00am (term time only)
• Lego Club – Saturdays 10.30am to 11.30am

• Alcoholics/Narcotics Anonymous

N.A – Every Monday 7pm – 8.30pm

A.A – Every Thursday 7pm – 9pm

at Growing Together Radcliffe Support Centre, Westminster Avenue, Radcliffe, M26 3WD

• Creative Connection Cafe

A supportive space for adults to connect with like-minded people whilst exploring creativity as a tool to support well-being, mental health & recovery from substance misuse.

What’s available; Art & Crafts, Vision Boards, Creative Writing, Games, Journaling, Poetry, Easy cooking demos, Upcycling & more

Every Monday 12pm – 2pm

at Growing Together Radcliffe Support Centre, Westminster Avenue, Radcliffe, M26 3WD

• Digital Skills Courses

Bury Council are working with Bury Adult Learning, to bring you free six week Digital Skills courses over the coming months.

Beginners;

ASDA Radcliffe – Starting Thursday 23 April – 1pm to 3pm

Intermediate;

ASDA Radcliffe – Starting Thursday 4 June – 1pm to 3pm

Phone 0161 253 5772 for more information or to book your free place today.

• Resident Support

Bury Council is offering free support and advice sessions at the Town Hall and Bury Libraries. Residents can get help with crisis support, council tax issues, housing benefits, housing rents, income maximisation, help to claim benefits including PIP and adult social care bills.

Drop-in sessions are held at:-

The Town Hall – Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm

Prestwich Library – Monday to Friday from 10am to 4.30pm

Ramsbottom Library – Wednesdays 10am to 1pm

• Citizens Advice Appointments

Whoever you are, whatever your problem – Citizens Advice can help you with free, impartial advice about welfare and benefits, work, debt and money, consumer and energy issues, housing, family, law and courts, immigration and health costs and services.

Alan Fitzpatrick, the Neighbourhood Engagement Officer at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton, will be providing advice sessions from our libraries in Prestwich and Bury:

• Prestwich Library: 3rd Tuesday of the month between 10.00am – 12.00pm starting from Tuesday 17 September
• Bury Library: Fortnightly on Thursdays between 3.30pm – 6pm starting from Thursday 26 September 2024

Booking is essential with library staff:

• Bury Library – 0161 253 5872
• Prestwich Library – 0161 253 7214

Find out more about the work of Citizens Advice.

NHS App Support

Click on the image below for more information;

Home Fire Safety Assessment

Click on the link below for more information;

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For personalised advice or to find out if you are eligible for a Home Fire Safety Assessment, please visit manchesterfire.gov.uk

This Van Can… help you get Cancer Clever

The latest “This Van Can” mobile roadshow is currently travelling across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. On board, specially trained staff will be available for free, friendly conversations about spotting the early signs of cancer.

Could you spot the signs?

The earlier cancer is found, the easier it is to treat. The NHS wants everyone to know the key symptoms to look out for, including:

• A lump or swelling anywhere on the body
• A cough or breathlessness lasting more than three weeks
• Unexplained bleeding (in pee, poo, or between periods)
• Heartburn that lasts for three weeks or more
• Unexplained tiredness, pain, loss of appetite, or weight loss

Bury

• Saturday 30th May – Bury Pride
• Thursday 4th June – Morrisons, Ramsbottom
• Friday 5th June – Tesco, Prestwich
• Saturday 13th June – Radcliffe Carnival
• Thursday 18th June – Morrisons, Whitefield

For more information, please visit; This Van Can – Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance