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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.ukGarden Needs, Radford St, Salford, M7 4NT, 0161 7925448 www.gardenneeds.org.uk

Enrolment Days – Salford Learning Consortium 3rd

September (10am – 1pm) and Workers Education Association – 24th September (10am – 1pm)

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 10.00am -

Excellent new course supporting people to get

Keep Learning

Keep Learning

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

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Connect

Be Active

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 – Friday8.30am – 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.

Take Notice