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Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter. You can find out more information about what is on inWoodley if you are on Facebook. Search for "Whats On Woodley" and like the page.

This free newsletter has been compiled by a group of volunteers who are keen to share the great stuff that happensin our community.

What A Wonderful Place We are delighted to see that  8 yearsof work & preparation have cometogether on phase one of St Marksrefurb project. With the new carpetsbeing laid this week. The church islooking fabulous.Thank you to everyone for theirsupport and donations towards thisproject over the last few years.

WOODLEY PANTRY ATTHE ARTHURGREENWOOD CENTREWoodley Pantry is a community group, supported byStockport Homes for people in Woodley. For £3.50 aweek members have access to affordable food. If youwould like to become a member or you areinterested in volunteering, visit our website at:www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk/woodley or drop in to seeus at the Arthur Greenwood Centre on Hipley Closeon Tuesdays 3.30pm - 5.30pm and Wednesday10am - 12noon. 

PANKCAKE DAY EVENTAT THE PANTRYThere will be a small pancake day event from 4-5pmon Tuesday 25th February at the Arthur GreenwokdCentre. Open to pantry members and local people.

Brew and pancake combo will cost 60p. Feel free todrop in and find out more about the pantry.

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Lunch Club Monday 24th February 12.30 - 1.45 ArthurGreenwood Centre. Corned Beef Hash, dessert, tea andcoffee £4 per head.

Everyone is welcome for a warm meal and a chance tocatch up with neighbours and friends.

Oldham Drive TenantsGroup Lunch Club

Woodley MethodistChurch Toddler group

Wednesdays in term time 1.15 – 2.45pm in the church hall.

Our toddler group welcomes babies and preschoolchildren and their parents/grandparents/carers.

We aim to provide a safe, stimulating play environmentwithin a community of Christian love and fellowship. Ourvolunteers help with the children’s activities and offer alistening ear to the adults.

A variety of toys, play equipment and activities areavailable and we provide drinks and snacks for childrenand adults. We usually finish with a singing session

CommuniTea: Story Time

Viaduct Care along with Start Point Coffee Shop &Alvanley Family Practice will be starting a monthly cancersupport group on 11th February from 2pm.

If you or a family member have been affected by cancerand you would like a chat, just pop in. Refreshments willbe available for you to pay whatever you can as we knowthat cancer can be tough on your finances as well aseverything this else.

CommuniTea: CancerSupport

Start Point coffee shop have started a new set offree activities called CommuniTea. The aim is to bring localpeople together around a cup of tea. There will be moreinformation about other CommuniTea events later in thenewsletter. The first CommuniTea is a monthly story time. The next dates are:26th March 11am - 12noon23rd April 11am - 12noon

No booking required, just turn up.

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The waiting list is open for beavers (aged 6 to 8) and cubs(aged 8 to 10) is no open. You can find out more bycontacting Caroline on 0161 285 6359

Beaver & Cubs WaitingList is Open

Get Online In Woodley

Do you fancy getting out and about and meeting newpeople? Alvanley Patient Champions host a WednesdayWander each week starting outside Woodley Healthcentre at 12noon. You dont need to be a patient to join in.It is a gentle stroll finishing at the coffee shop at 1pm. Feelfree to join us to feel the benefits of getting out more.

Wednesday Wander

There are a host of ways to learn new computer skillsin  Woodley. With six free classes a week you  don't  have anexcuse not to get online.

Arthur Greenwood Centre 9.45pm - 10.45am & 11am -12noon Every Monday - pop in to find out more.

Start Point Coffee Shop 10am - 11am & 11.15am - 12.15pmEvery Tuesday - pop in to find out more.

Start Point Coffee Shop 10am - 11am & 11.15am - 12.15pmEvery Friday - pop in to find out more.

Contact Ryan on 0161 494 9947 for more information.

We wonderful John and Harry at back again this yearhosting a monthly singalong at Start Point coffee shop.The next dates are:

19th February & 18th March 2pm - 3pm

Kay Keene, Alvanley Practice Manager, says that singinghas real health benefits; not only does in releaseendorphines but it opens up our airways. All singingtalents welcome.

Alvanley PatientChampions Singalongat Start Point 

St Marks' Food BankSt Mark’s Church operates a Food Bank which gives a three daysupply of emergency food and support to people experiencingcrisis

You can help by either donating food or funds to the FoodBank, or by helping out at the Food Bank on a Tuesday (12:30-2:30pm). We really value any contribution you make – yourtime and skills could be just what we need.

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Do you enjoy music? Come and join us for an afternoon offamiliar songs and tunes played especially for people withdementia and their carers. Sit back, relax, join in, listen tothe music or just have a chat over a cup of tea.

When: 1st Tuesday of the monthTime: between 1.30pm and 3.30pmWhere: Woodley Methodist Church

Tea /coffee /posh biscuits provided

All welcome. Contact Sue Skidmore 07483296043

Musical Memories Breakfast Club, Trift Shop& Cafe

Rock Soild meets every Monday evening during term time,6:30pm until 7:30pm in the church hall, and is for kids aged7 upwards.Les and Debbie Cope, together with a team of committedvolunteers, lead these evenings. The main aim behind RockSolid is to have lots of fun! Most evenings we play computergames, board games, table football, pool, table tennis, docraft, eat hot dogs and ice cream, and loads more! So ifyou’re aged 7 and upwards, come along and join in the fun!

Rock SolidThe first Concert will see the return of renowned OrganistNigel Ogden who will make areturn visit on Friday 27th March 2020 @ 7.30pm at WoodleyMethodist Hall.

Tickets are £9.00 each and will be available by telephoningme on 0161 430 8518

Proceeds from the evening will be going to the Willow WoodHospice

Nigel Ogden - Organist 

Woodley Methodist church café and thrift shop is open onWednesdays and Saturdays between 9.30 and 12 noon wherethe volunteers are pleased to serve you a variety of hot drinksand cakes (many of which are home made and delicious!)

Our thrift shop is full of previously used goods donated by thelocal community. Our volunteers are happy to help you find agood book, jumper or trinket to brighten your home. Theylove to listen to people as they come into the shop. We hopeyou find this an agreeable shopping experience each time youcome.

Breakfast club has been running for 6 years, every last Sundayof the month at Woodley Methodist Church, 8.30am until10am. You may have seen our banner displaying a cookedbreakfast and all are welcome. Our menu is egg, bacon,beans, tomatoes, toast, tea and coffee. It would be lovely tosee you soon.

Church Pastoral Worker Sue Skidmore can often be found atthe café. Sue loves to meet people and have the opportunityfor a chat, to hear how you are doing over a cup of tea or inthe small sanctuary next to the café. If Sue isn’t there and youwould like a chat she can be contacted on 07483296043