Our mental health encompasses our psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. This means it impacts how we feel, think and behave each day. Our mental health also contributes to our decision-making processes, how we cope with stress and how we relate to others in our lives. It impacts on our thoughts, behaviours and emotions. Being healthy emotionally can promote how effectively we can do important activities like work, school or caregiving. It plays an important part in the health of your relationships and allows you to adapt to changes in your life and cope with adversity.
Connecting with other people in your community is a great way to improve your mental health as it helps to give you a sense of belonging and to share experiences and emotional support. Likewise, learning new skills or getting new hobbies can help boost your confidence and give you a sense of purpose. We provide a whole range of free activities in your community that can help you to do this. There’s something for everyone!
Our social and special interest groups are for anyone who lives or works in Salford. You must be aged 18+ to book onto a session. Children can be brought to sessions where stated.
Our social and special interest groups take place across Salford, in every Neighbourhood, at a location or venue near you.
Take a look below – we’re confident there is a group or activity just waiting for you to get started with!
We’ve broken our social and special interest groups down into topic areas below. To book on to any session, you can do any of the below 2 options:
If you would like to discuss anything before booking, or for further information on any of our social and special interest groups, call us free on 0800 952 1000 (option 2), Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.
You can also follow our Facebook page or Twitter for lots of handy hints and tips.
Quick links to activities:
This course will include improving confidence and increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, and finding out what is happening in the area.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Tuesday | 10.45am to 12.15pm |
Swinton Salvation Army, Station Road, Swinton |
Starting 30 January 2024 for six weeks |
Each week we will cover a different topic designed to support you to manage your health and wellbeing. The course will include improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people and finding out what’s happening in the area. |
Tuesday | 1pm to 2pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, |
Ongoing |
Come along and learn how to improve confidence, motivation and manage stress. |
Tuesday | 1.30pm to 3pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ |
Starts 13 February |
Men’s group/ social support and keeping well |
Wednesday | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley The Height Library, King Street, M6 7GY
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Begins 17 January for five weeks |
Each week we will cover a different topic designed to support you to manage your health and wellbeing. The course will include improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people, and finding out what’s happening in the area. |
Wednesday | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
Irlam Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Station Road, Irlam, M44 5BX |
Every Wednesday - ongoing |
Each week we will cover a different topic designed to support you to manage your health and wellbeing. The course will include improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people and finding out what’s happening in the area. |
For all types of cooking related activities. This includes quick and easy cooking, cooking on a budget, healthy cooking and so on.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Friday | 1pm to 3pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive, Boothstown, M28 1NB |
Every Friday - ongoing (waiting list) |
Middle Eastern or Indian Cooking courses Every six weeks we will alternate between learning how to make authentic Lebanese or Indian meals from fresh ingredients. Booking is required. |
Come along and share a hot drink and socialise. Aimed at reducing social isolation.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Wednesday | 1pm to 3pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, |
Ongoing |
Games and Friendship Afternoon of activities including board games and light refreshment. Games including Scrabble, dominoes, draughts, chess. Light refreshment will be provided. |
Wedenesday | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Ordsall |
21 February to 27 March 2024 |
Brew and Chat Social Group Come and make new friends and lets have a brew and chat together. |
Friday | 10am to 11.30am |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Elmwood Church Eccles Old Road, Salford, M6 8AG |
Ongoing |
The course will include improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people, and finding out what’s happening in the area. |
Friday | 11am to 12pm |
Little Hulton/Walkden Parr Fold Park, M28 7DU
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Every Friday - ongoing |
Parr Fold Social Socialise over a coffee or tea. |
This includes several activities including board and card games, quiz sessions, book clubs, film clubs and Chatterbox – our online group designed to tackle social isolation.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Monday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Irlam Lady James Hall, Princes Park Irlam. M44 6BR |
Every Monday |
Healthy Hub A social hub where everyone is welcome. Includes cooking sessions, information, arts, crafts, social gatherings. |
Monday | 11am to 1pm |
Swinton Swinton Gateway Library |
Every Monday, ongoing - starts 8 January |
Learn to Play Mahjong Learn to play the strategic game of the tile game Mahjong, with tutoring from the community of Hongkongers in Salford. |
Monday | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Claremont Beechfield Court, 232 Eccles Old Road, M6 8AG |
Begins 15 January - ongoing |
Come along and join some of the residents at Beechfield Court with some reminiscence sessions and a brew and a chat. |
Monday | 1.30pm to 3pm |
Claremont Ranulph Court, |
Ongoing |
Social Activities Monday Come along and join some of the residents at Ranulph court with some reminiscence sessions and a brew and a chat. |
Tuesday | 10.30am to 12pm |
Eccles Holy Cross Community Hall, Aldred St, Eccles. M30 8PS |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Healthy Hub A social hub where everyone is welcome. Includes cooking sessions, information, arts, crafts, social gatherings. |
Tuesday | 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Eccles Eccles Gateway, Childrens Library, Barton Lane , Eccles M30 0TU |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Basic reading for non-English speakers Come and practice basic conversational English. |
Tuesday | 2pm to 4pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden Walkden Gateway M28 3E |
Starting 9 January for 10 weeks |
Painting by numbers Paint by Numbers is a fun and easy hobby that is perfect for all skill levels, with a wide variety of themes and subjects to choose from, there's something for everyone. |
Tuesday | 2pm to 3.30pm |
Ordsall Holm Court, Churchill Way, M6 5FN |
Every Tuesday from 3 October - Ongoing |
Games and Socialise |
Wednesday | 11am to 1pm |
Claremont Ranulph Court, King Street, M6 7GX |
Weekly/ongoing Closed group |
Come along and join some of the residents at Ranulph court with some reminiscence sessions and a brew and a chat. |
Wednesday | 12pm to 2pm |
Little Hulton/Walkden Guild Hall, M28 3AS |
Every Wednesday - ongoing |
GOLD Luncheon Club With dominos, aimed at reducing social isolation. Booking is essential. £5.50 per two course meal. One weeks’ notice is required so a member of the team will call the client before they attend. |
Wednesday | 10am to 12pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden
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Starting 10 January 2024 for 6 weeks |
Reminisence Explore the past to enrich the present |
Wednesday | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Little Hulton/Walkden Wharton and Cleggs Lane Church. Cleggs Lane M38 9RW |
Starting 17 January 2024 |
Social Hub Different activities every week eg arts and crafts, cooking, brew and a chat. |
Wednesday | 2.30pm to 3.30pm |
Ordsall Abbotts Lodge, |
10 January to 14 February 2024 |
Paint by Numbers The first step for beginners to enjoy painting and socialise.
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Wednesday | 1pm to 3pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive, M28 1NB |
Every Wednesday from 3 January 2024 |
Games and Socialise Come and play board games and socialise with a brew
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Thursday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Irlam Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC, Lord's Street, Cadishead. M44 5EH |
Every Thursday - ogoing |
Healthy Hub A social hub where everyone is welcome. Includes cooking sessions, information, arts, crafts, social gatherings. |
Thursday | 1pm to 2.30pm |
Little Hulton/Walkden Walkden Gateway, 2 Smith Street, M28 3EZ |
Every Thursday - ongoing |
Games Club Come along and learn new games and socialise. |
Friday | 1pm to 3pm |
Eccles Westwood Community Centre, Grassmere Crescent, Winton, Eccles, M30 8DN |
Every Friday - ongoing from 12 January 2024 |
Young at heart Social support group. Have a cup of tea and a chat and make new friends. |
This course enables participants to develop strategies to act in a more confident manner, learn skills to improve their self-esteem, learn effective ways to deal with stress, methods to relax, improve mental health, and develop skills to think in a more positive manner.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Activities incorporating sewing/dress making.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Monday | 10am to 12pm |
Claremont |
Every Monday - ongoing |
Suitable for beginners and all abilities. The session will not only include sewing and craft but also improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people and finding out what other social groups are running in the local area. |
Tuesday | 10am to 12pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive, M28 1NB |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Basic sewing Come along to our free sewing group. Learning a new skill or bring your own experience. Booking is required |
Tuesday | 5pm to 7pm |
East Broughton Hub, Rigby Street M7 4BQ |
Weekly |
Know your Knits Knitting session for all levels, learn new skills and share your expertise in good company. All materials and equipment provided; refreshments available. |
All craft-based activities including card making, creating artwork, upcycling and so on.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Tuesday | 4pm to 6pm |
East Broughton Hub, Rigby Street, M7 4BQ |
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month |
Broughton Art Group Beginner’s Art group covering various disciplines. |
Wednesday | 10.30am to 11.30am |
Ordsall closed group Mount Carmel Court, M5 3LU |
28 February to 27 March 2024 |
Easter Crafts Learn to make simple and easy Easter Crafts
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Thursday | 2pm to 3pm |
Ordsall Lombardy Court, M6 5HP
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22 February to 21 March |
Easter Crafts Learn to make simple and easy Easter Crafts
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All types of indoor or outdoor based activities which include planting, gardening, growing fruit and vegetables and so on.
We're currently working on our green fingers timetable, please check back soon.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
This includes sound relaxation, being creative using paint, women only relaxation activities and so on.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Tuesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Eccles Eccles Gateway, 28 Barton Lane, M30 0TU |
Every Tuesday - ongoing, starting 9 January 2024 | Relaxation session to help you manage the stress and anxiety of daily life. |
A regular sign posting and information sharing session led by the Community Development team. To promote groups, encourage participation and let people know where they can go to for help and support. This can be a drop-in session.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Monday | 10am to 11.30am |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley |
Every Monday - ongoing |
Come and have a brew and chat and find out what’s on in your area. |
Wednesday | 11am to 12pm |
East Angel Centre, 1st Philips Place, M3 6FA |
First Wednesday of the month |
Angel Centre Outreach Find out what’s going on in your local community |
A parent-peer support group for parents or carers whose children have been diagnosed with or going through an assessment process for autism or those going through it themselves.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Friday | 10am to 12pm |
East Energise Centre 3 Douglas Street, Salford, M6 6ES |
Every first and third Friday of the month.
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A parent-peer support group for parents or carers whose children have been diagnosed with or going through an assessment process for autism or those going through it themselves. |
A friendly menopause support group for all. Why not come along and have a chat.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency |
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Wednesday | 5pm to 7pm |
The Women’s Centre |
Ten weeks, beginning on 17 January. |
Are you interested in basic flower arrangements? Come along and learn how to arrange flowers.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Wednesday | 11.30am to 12.30pm |
Worsley |
Every Wednesday - ongoing |
Are you interested in basic flower arrangements? |
All knitting-based groups.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Tuesday | 11am to 12pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Social activities/ knit and natter Brew and a chat session. The team can discuss how you can manage your health and wellbeing. The session will not only include knitting but also improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people and finding out what other social groups are running in the local area. |
Tuesday | 5pm to 7pm |
East |
Weekly |
Knitting session for all levels, learn new skills and share your expertise in good company. All materials and equipment provided, refreshments available. |
Come along to our four-week slow cooker course, where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient, delicious slow cooker meals.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Monday | 1pm to 2pm |
Irlam Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Station Road, Irlam, M44 5BX |
Every Monday ongoing |
Learn how to cook using a slow cooker. |
Monday | 3pm to 4pm |
Eccles Eccles Gateway, Barton Lane, Eccles M30 0TU |
Four weeks from Monday 8 January to 29 January 2024 and 5 to 26 February 2024 |
Come along to our four-week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Monday | 4pm to 5pm |
Broughton Broughton Hub, Rigby Street, M7 4BQ
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Starts 4 March weekly for four weeks |
Thrifty Plates Come along to our 4-week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Monday | 4.30pm to 6pm |
Claremont Langworthy Cornerstone, 451 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5QQ |
Every Monday for six weeks – begins 4 March |
Learn about healthy eating and how to cook healthy quick and easy recipes. Thrifty plates programme to also be delivered as part of this course. All families will be provided with a free slow cooker at the end of the course. |
Tuesday | 9.30am to 11am |
East |
Starts 9 January for four weeks |
Thrifty Plates Come along to our 4-week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Wednesday | 1pm to 2pm |
East Revive, Spiritan Church, Northallerton Road, Salford, M7 3TP |
Starts 7 February, weekly for four weeks |
Thrifty Plates Come along to our 4 week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Wednesday | 4pm to 5.30pm |
Swinton Gateway Community Room 1,
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Every Wednesday. Starting 7 February |
Thrifty Plates Learn to cook healthy, budget-friendly recipes in your free slow cooker (one per household). |
Thursday | 3.30pm to 5.30pm |
Ordsall Pendleton Gateway The Broadwalk M6 5FX |
Starts 4 January 2024 for four weeks. Starts 1 February 2024 for four weeks. Starts 7 March 2024 for four weeks |
Thrifty Plates - Ladies only Come along to our four-week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Thursday | 4.30pm to 5.30pm |
Little Hulton and Walkden Walkden Gateway, M28 3EZ
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Every Thursday, ongoing starting 11 January |
Come along to our four-week slow cooker course where we talk about how to cook cost effective, energy efficient delicious slow cooker meals. Booking is required. |
Ten-week personal development programme. Booking is essential.
Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
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Tuesday | 5.30pm to 8.30pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden Walkden Gateway, M28 3EZ |
Starting 16 May 2024 for ten weeks |
Would you like to be more focussed and have more control over your life? Do you want to take more responsibility for your future? Footsteps could be for you. |
This page was last updated on 20 February 2024