Be Active
Want to get fitter?
Don’t want to do it by yourself?
Don’t want to worry about the weather?
Check out these group fitness classes at your local leisure centre. See https://traffordleisure.co.uk/group-fitness-classes/ for details.
Here’s a wheely good way to get fit. With more dedicated cycle lanes, it’s a great time to take up cycling. It needn’t be expensive – check out our cycling pages to see how you can join social cycle clubs, learn bike maintenance and pick-up a quality pre-loved bike. Cycling (trafford.gov.uk)
If you can’t beat em, join em! More than 3m people do Parkrun – there’s 5km runs in Stretford and Sale Water Park every Saturday morning to help you stay in shape! home | parkrun UK
At risk of falling? We’ve got you! Check out Age UK Trafford’s balance programme to give you confidence and keep you active. Age UK Trafford | Falls Prevention
Take Notice
Struggling to live in the moment?
Want in-person help?
Monthly Wellbeing Workshops are launching at The Hub, Altrincham, from this month. The Hub (ourhub.org)
If you’re a young person struggling to live in the moment, we’ve got all the resources to help you. Check out our Trafford Thrive padlet – there’s videos, guides and more to help improve your mental health. Trafford Thrive – Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing (padlet.com)
Teenager? Struggling? Don’t feel you’re alone. Check out how you can get the support you need through on the Health for Teens website. Health For Teens | Everything you wanted to know about health
The NHS isn’t just for physical ailments. If you’re struggling to live in the moment, check out the mindfulness pages to help you be fully present and engaged. Mindfulness | Mental Health Foundation
Connect
Want to make sure your voice is heard? We hear you! A Trafford Women’s Voices Workshop is being held at Stretford Public Hall on 25 January. Check out Trafford Women’s Voices Workshop at Stretford Public Hall event tickets from TicketSource for details and to book.
End the stigma around men’s mental health. Andy’s Man Club is a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups. Join the Stretford Group at Emirates Old Trafford on Mondays from 7pm. Find your nearest group | Andy’s Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)
Teenager – or a parent of teens?
Worried about your future?
We’re here for you!
Connexions Trafford is here to provide a lending ear – as well as advice, guidance and support. Connexions Trafford (connexions-trafford.co.uk)
Do you care for someone?
Do you struggle to find time for yourself?
Trafford Carers centre is the perfect place to chat to people with similar concerns. They also offer advice and support to all young and adult carers. Supporting Unpaid Carers in the Trafford Area (traffordcarerscentre.org.uk)
Keep Learning
Learning new skills is a great way to stay active, keep the brain sharp and improve your health and wellbeing. Our Skills Information Service can direct you to taking something new and exciting! Skills information (trafford.gov.uk)
Looking to improve your digital skills? Support is available in your area to help you get online and develop the digital skills and confidence you need. Digital Trafford
Baking, gardening, juggling, painting, gongoozling… If there’s something you’ve always fancied doing, now’s the time to go for it! And your local library is the perfect place to start either in books or online. Welcome to Trafford Libraries
Want to speak good English better? Me too!
If English isn’t your first language, help is at hand. ESOL offer courses to help you get a better job and gain more independence. ESOL in Trafford | GM ESOL
Give
Giving your time, money, love, patience – it’s amazing how good you’re feeling when you give of yourself. Check out these volunteering opportunities at Thrive Trafford. Volunteering & Employment – Thrive Trafford
Got a Christmas present that wasn’t right for you?
Wanting to declutter the house?
Don’t just bin it, renew it! Altrincham recycling centre has a Renew Shop for pre-loved household items at an affordable price. Renew Shops | Recycle for Greater Manchester
Do good for others – and keep yourself fit at the same time! Goodgym members run, walk, and cycle to help local community organisations and isolated older people by doing practical tasks. Check out Trafford events dates at GoodGym | Find a GoodGym Event near you
Giving doesn’t have to be expensive, expansive or time-consuming. Give someone a smile today! See if you can do it all the way to National Smile Day on 31 May!
