A full list of courses and activities (many free) starting from September on wards at The Angel Centre in Salford. Courses include Healthy Cooking, DIY, IT, Woodwork, Archaeology, Confidence Building and Personal Safety, Pottery, Horticulture, Zumba, Boot Camp, Disability Dance, Mindfulness and much much more

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Which 5 activities can make
you healthier and happier?
Research shows that by regularly taking part in activities that involve
Connecting, Being Active, Taking Notice, Learning and Giving Back,
we can improve the quality and length of our lives. We have loads of
courses, events and classes that will help you to do all these things.
Why not contact us on the details below or just pop in to the Angel
centre to book a place.
The Angel Centre,1 St Philips Place, Salford, M3 6FA, 0161 833 0495,
hello@socialadventures.org.uk, www.theangelcentre.org.uk
Garden Needs, Radford St, Salford, M7 4NT, 0161 7925448 www.gardenneeds.org.uk

2. Healthy Cooking
Course- (6 wk)
Mondays 5 - 7pm Basic introduction to preparing and cooking
healthier food. Salford Learning Consortium
(SLC)
Basic DIY Course (6 – 8
wk)
Mondays 6pm -
8pm
Want to fix that cupboard or learn how to hang
wallpaper, great starter course for you from the
Workers Education Association (WEA)
IT Basics (8 wk) Monday 10am –
12pm
Beginner course – from word to internet, this
course will provide the foundations for using a
computer (SLC)
IT Employment Skills (8
wk)
Friday 10 – 12pm This course covers the basics that employers are
looking for around computer use (SLC)
IT Progression (8 wk) Tues 10am – 12pm As follow on for anybody that has already done a
beginners with us (SLC)
Health and Social Care
Course (8 wk)
Tuesdays 2pm -
4pm
Great introduction course for anybody interested
in working/volunteering in care homes inc.
volunteering and Empowered Conversations
training. (SLC)
Introduction to
Woodwork (Men in
Sheds) (10 wk)
Wednesdays
10.30am -
12.30pm
Learn some basic woodwork skills at Garden
Needs (SLC)
Art and Craft (10 wk) Wednesdays 6pm -
8pm
Aimed at anybody who wants to learn new
techniques from recycled jewelry making through
to decoupage (WEA)
Archaeology (10 wk) Thursday 2.00-
4.00pm
Explore the history of Salford through this unique
archeology course(WEA)
Confidence building
and personal safety for
Women - (6wk)
Thursdays 6 - 8pm Build your confidence through learning the theory
and practice of self-defense (SLC)
Exploring Art and
Architecture (6 wk)
Fridays 10.30am –
12.30pm
Join us for a unique journey around Manchester
and Salford exploring the art and architecture of
these great cities (WEA)
IT Basics (8 wk) Monday 10am -
12pm
at Irlam o' th' Height Library (SLC)
Next Steps IT (8 wk) Tuesday 10am –
12pm
at Irlam o' th' Height Library (SLC)
IT Basics (8 wk) Thursday 9.45am –
12.15pm
at Winton Library (SLC)
IT Progression (8 wk) Friday 9.45 –
12.15pm
at Winton Library (SLC)
The following courses have all been designed by and for adults with learning difficulties:
Introduction to
Horticulture (10 wks)
Mondays
10.30am -
12.30pm
A great course for people who love the outdoors,
the course will cover everything from sowing
seeds through to plant care. Garden Needs
(SLC)
Creative Crafts (10 wks) Mondays 12.30-
2.30pm
From tin can birds through to beautiful paper
flowers – this is a great course for people who
love to make things! (WEA)
Nutrition and Cooking
(8 wk)
Tuesdays 3.00pm
- 5.00pm
Great follow on for any learners that have already
completed the Change 4 Life course (SLC)
Creative Writing (10 wk) Wednesdays Excellent new course supporting people to get
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3. 10.00am -
12.00pm
writing in a whole different way! (SLC)
Pottery (10 wks) Wednesdays
12.30-2.30pm
Gentle introduction to the basics of pottery (WEA)
Change 4 Life Course (8
wks)
Wednesdays
2.30pm - 3.30pm
This course is packed with fun – fun games, fun
foods and fun chats about how we can make
small changes to make a big difference (SLC)
Arts and Crafts (10 wks) Thursdays 10-
12pm
Join this course to make beautiful collage, cards
and lots more (WEA)
Salford Angels
Women’s Institute
3rd Thursday of
the month 6.30-
9pm
Great group for women who like to laugh, eat
cake, meet new people, learn new things, go on
trips (last year Amsterdam this year Barcelona) at
the Beacon Centre
Men in Sheds Weds 10.30am –
2.30pm
New group just for blokes who like to make stuff!
First project is to make a shed!
Knitting Tuesdays 1-3pm Learn the basics of knitting over a cuppa.
Silver Social Luncheon Last Thursday of
the month 12.30-
2.30pm
Meet new people this lovely monthly session that
moves around to different venues around the city
(£5 to £10)
Saturday Social –
Creation Cafe
Last Saturday of
the month
From Open Mic nights through to Belly dancing,
this is a great monthly social. Prices vary
Afternoon Teas and
sing along
Throughout the
year
Like cakes like singing like tea – this is the perfect
afternoon for you. Prices vary
Seasonal Events Throughout the
year
(Free)
Kurling Mondays 9.30-
11am
Who’s going to win – reds or blues? This is a
great gentle exercise session for all. Free
Ready Steady Chair!
(LD)
Mondays 11-
12pm
Fun, lively and exciting chair based exercise
session - £1.50
Yoga Mondays 12.30-
2.30pm and
Fridays 1-3pm
This Hatha yoga session includes meditation and
enables people to practice to their own abilities
£5
Ladies Only Zumba Mondays 6.45-
7.30pm
Lively, fun, engaging exercise session with great
music £4
Get Out with Dementia –
Fitness Class
Wednesdays
12pm – 1pm
Fun, friendly exercise session for people living
with dementia £3
Boot Camp Betty Thursday 5.30 –
6.30pm
Circuit based exercise session £3
Disability Dance (LD) Wednesday 11am
-12pm
Loud music, fun and energized dance session £2
Fitness Training
Sessions
1to1 training and
small group work
Speak to reception
Connect
Be
Active

4. Mindfulness Various days and
evenings
Call for details
Drop in Mindfulness 2nd September,
6.00pm – 7.30pm
Free
Strive for 5 Mondays 11-
12.30pm - Call to
reserve your
place
6 week course for people who want to learn more
about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, includes visits out
to museums and other venues.
Beacon Counselling Free counselling support service for anyone
affected by problematic gambling whether it be
the individual or a friend or family member who
needs help supporting the individual.
To access this service call 0161 635 1099.
Mind In Salford Advocacy support service
Garden Needs Monday – Friday,
10am – 4pm
Volunteering opportunities for people who live to
be outside. Please call for more details.
Cyril Flint – Befriending Want to become a befriender? Cyril Flint can
provide training and DBS checks to support
volunteers to become befrienders in Salford.
Creation Café Monday – Friday
8.30am – 3pm
Enjoy cooking and want to meet new people – this
is a supportive, fun and engaging place to
volunteer. Please call for more details.
Give
Back
Courses run with the WEA are £65.10 for a 10 week course. If you receive certain benefits you may
qualify for a free place. You must enroll in advance for these courses. Please enquire for enrolment and
the WEA course open days. LD courses are suitable for adults with learning disabilities.
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Notice