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What
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.
Why
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!
Who
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.
Where
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!
How to book
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:
- Call 0800 952 1000 and select option 2
- Email health.improvement@salford.gov.uk including the details of the session you wish to book on for
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:
Keeping well
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10.45am to 12.15pm |
Swinton Salvation Army Church,
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Every Tuesday starting 28 January for six weeks |
Keeping Well Free wellbeing course covering topics including confidence building, making healthy lifestyle changes and support available in the community.
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| Tuesday | 1pm to 2pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, |
Ongoing |
Come along and learn how to improve confidence, motivation and manage stress. |
| Wednesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Eccles Eccles Gateway, Barton Lane, Eccles M30 0TU
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Learning English Keeping Well Clients with ESOL ONLY A welcoming environment for those with English as an additional language to meet new people, practice English and grow their self-confidence, including signposting to other services and support.
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Get cooking
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 1pm to 3pm |
Worsley Boothstown Community Centre, Standfield Drive, Boothstown, M28 1NB |
Every Friday - ongoing |
Middle Eastern and Indian Cooking Learn how to make authentic Lebanese and Indian meals from fresh ingredients. Booking is required. |
Brew and a chat
Come along and share a hot drink and socialise. Aimed at reducing social isolation.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10.30am to 11.30am |
Eccles Eccles Gateway, Barton Lane, Eccles M30 0TU |
Every Wednesday - ongoing |
Healthy Lifestyles Social Group Informal social support for those trying to maintain a healthy weight. We discuss healthy recipes, tips for staying physically active and have the option to use our weighing scales too. We recommend joining this group after completing our six week Weigh Ahead programme. |
| Wednesday | 11am to 12pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Ranulph Court, King Street, M6 7GX
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Every Wednesday - ongoing from 15 January |
Come along and join some of the residents at Ranulph court with kuling sessions and a brew and a chat. |
| 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. |
| Wednesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley The Height Library, King St, |
Begins 15 January |
Come and have a brew and a chat and find out what’s on in your area. |
| Friday | 12pm to 1pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Elmwood Church, |
Every Friday - ongoing, first cohort begins 13 September, second cohort begins 8 November until 13 December. (venue closed over school holidays) |
Come and a have a brew and a chat and find out what’s on in your area.
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Social activities
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am to 12pm |
Swinton Swinton Gateway Library |
Every Monday - ongoing |
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 | 10am to 12pm |
Irlam and Cadishead Irlam and Cadishead Leisure Centre. Liverpool Road. Irlam. M44 6BR |
Every Monday - ongoing |
Healthy Hub A social hub where everyone is welcome. Includes cooking sessions, information, arts, crafts, social gatherings. No gym pass required. |
| Tuesday | 1.30pm to 3.30pm |
Claremont, Weaste and Seedley Langworthy Cornerstones, Liverpool Street, M6 5QQ |
No booking required |
Men's social support group in partnership with Langworthy Cornerstones. Have a brew and a chat and take part in some light social activities. |
| Tuesday | 1.30pm to 4pm |
Little Hulton / Walkden Walkden Gateway 2 Smith St M28 3EZ |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
Diamond Art Come and learn to make pictures with this new medium. |
| Tuesday | 4pm to 6pm |
East Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby Street, M7 4BQ |
Second and fourth Tuesday of the month |
Broughton Art Group Join in and socialise. Try your hand at painting and drawing. Experienced or beginner - all welcome. |
| Wednesday | 10am to 12pm |
Swinton The Agnes Hopkins Community Centre, Clarendon Road, Swinton, M27 4BQ |
Every Wednesday - ongoing
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Learn to Play Mahjong Learn to play the strategic game of the tile game Mahjong with tutoring from the community of Hongkongers in Salford. |
| Wednesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Ordsall |
Ordsall Abbotts Lodge, 4 Brindle Heath Road, M6 6NR |
Come along and share a hot drink and socialise. Join in crafts or games or just sit and chat. Aimed at reducing social isolation. |
| Thursday | 9am to 3pm |
Swinton The Agnes Hopkins Community Centre |
Every Thursday - ongoing |
Salford Veterans Social group and practical support for veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces, and their families.
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| Thursday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Irlam Cadishead Rhinos ARLFC, Lord's Street, Cadishead. M44 5EH |
Every Thursday - ongoing |
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 St M28 3EZ
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Every Thursday - ongoing |
Games club Come along and learn new games and socialise |
Positive you
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
Sewing together
Activities incorporating sewing/dress making.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10am to 11.30am |
Claremont |
Every Monday from 13 January |
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 |
Get crafty
All craft-based activities including card making, creating artwork, upcycling and so on.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4pm to 6pm |
East Broughton Hub, Rigby Street, M7 4BQ |
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month |
Broughton Art Group Join in and socialise. Try your hand at painting and drawing. Experienced or beginner - all welcome. |
Green fingers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
Relaxation
This includes sound relaxation, being creative using paint, women only relaxation activities and so on.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed
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To be confirmed |
To be confirmed
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What’s on in my local area?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Thursday | 11.30am to 1pm |
Claremont Chandos Social club, Chandos Grove M5 5LJ |
Weekly, ongoing. No booking required |
Social activities/ brew and a chat/ get active Brew and a chat session. The team can discuss how you can manage your health and wellbeing. The session will involve improving confidence, increasing motivation, managing stress, developing assertiveness, meeting new people and finding out what other social groups are running in the local area. |
| Friday | 1pm to 3pm |
East Love Community Cafe, 104 Seaford Road, M6 6EP
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Every Friday - ongoing |
Community Information and Support Find out what is going on in your local community |
Spectrum group
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 10am to 12pm |
East Energise Centre 3 Douglas Street, Salford, M6 6ES |
10 January, 17 January, 7 February, 7 March and 21 March | 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. |
Menopause support group
A friendly menopause support group for all. Why not come along and have a chat.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed
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To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
Flowers Delight
Are you interested in basic flower arrangements? Come along and learn how to arrange flowers.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 11.30am to 12.30pm |
Worsley |
Every Wednesday - ongoing |
Are you interested in basic flower arrangements? Booking is required. |
Knitting Together
All knitting-based groups.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5pm to 7pm |
East |
Every Tuesday - ongoing |
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. |
Thrifty Plates
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
Footsteps
Ten-week personal development programme. Booking is essential.
| Day | Timings | Location | Frequency | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
To be confirmed |
This page was last updated on 13 January 2025