Help and support groups
Time Out Group
Unit 25 The Paddock, Handforth, Wilmslow, SK9 3HQ
Phone: 01625 520652
Email: admin@timeoutgroup.org.uk
Website: https://www.timeoutgroup.org.uk/
A fun and friendly place for adults with learning disabilities/autism to learn new things, make friends and get active. For people living in Cheshire East and surrounding areas.
Hope Central Handforth
Handforth Hope Centre
St Chads Church
Wilmslow
SK9 3ES
Phone: 01625 724133
Email: info@hopecentral.org.uk
Website: http://www.hopecentral.org.uk
Our Hope Centres are drop in centres where everyone is warmly welcomed. Every Thursday from 10am-12.30pm we offer free hot drinks and food, a caring community, crafts and games, as well as access to our other services which support people in getting out of poverty. Come along to find out more, everyone is welcome.
Mobility and Access Group
Oakmere, Apt 37 Spath Lane, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3NS, United Kingdom
Phone: 07899 663 436
Email:bezchap1000@hotmail.com
Registered charity number: 1174992
Website: https://cheshire-directory.co.uk/listing/mobility-and-access-group/
The Mobility and Access Group provides free transport, using a minibus with a tail lift. The Group take local residents on weekly shopping trips, hospital visits, also on social trips, as these events are just as important to combat loneliness.
The Thursday Group
151 Wilmslow Rd, Handforth SK9 3EW
Phone: 07505 076838
Website: http://www.thursdaygroup.co.uk/
Founded over 40 years ago, the Thursday Group is social group for unattached people, living in Cheshire and South Manchester.
NAAFI Break
Handforth Community and Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 3AZ
Phone: 07445693887
Email: naafibreakhub@gmail.com
We are a local support/ peer group for veterans and their families, offering a free weekly Thursday meet up. We offer excursions out to help combat isolation and mental health issues and have access to a local charity mobility bus to collect any veterans unable to attend due to transport or mobility issues. We have professionals and experts that give advice on a range of veteran specific affairs and the means and connections to signpost our veterans to the direct sources of care, help and advice.
Always Active:
Handforth Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, SK9 3AZ
Phone: 07972 572054
Email: enquiries@alwaysactive.org.uk
Website:https://livewellservices.cheshireeast.gov.uk/Services/1828/Always-Active-day-Ca
Always Active support for those who live at home but welcome the chance to meet others and enjoy varied daily activities for older people. Always Active Day Centres provide a range of activities, a chance to socialise and meet friends and give carers respite knowing their loved one is in a safe and supportive environment. Visitors to the groups do not need to be accompanied by a carer as staff are trained in health, social and dementia care.
Wilmslow Aid Trust
Registered charity number 253340
7, Brereton Road, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3AN
Phone: 01625 526352
Email:dhpincombe@btinternet.com
On recommendations by trustees grants may be awarded to local individuals in need.
Wilmslow and District Rotary
Email: Ian.bradley@manchester.ac.uk
Website: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/contact.php?ClubID=339
The Oddfellows
As a 200 year old friendship society – we’re there for our members. Find friendship and extra support when you need it, at your local Oddfellows.
Website is www.oddfellows.co.uk<http://www.oddfellows.co.uk/> and
Our Facebook page is @oddfellowshandforthaltrincham. This year we are hosting a monthly coffee morning in the cafe at Wilmslow Garden Centre on
January Monday 26th at 11am February Monday 23th at 11am March Monday 23 at 11am April Monday 27 at 11am May Monday 26 at 11am June Monday 29 at 11am
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Volunteer and community groups
Friends of Handforth Station
Handforth Station, Station Road, Handforth, SK9 3AB
Email: handforthstation@gmail.com
Website: http://www.handforthstation.org.uk/
We are a group of volunteers from the local community.
Our primary aims are to:
1. Work in co-operation with Network Rail, Northern Trains and the local community, to make changes for the better at the station.
2. To stimulate the interest of the local community in the station
Friends of Stanley Hall Park
Poever Road, Handforth,SK9 3RA
Phone: 07891566526
Email: Janet.Taylor2015@outlook.com
Charity no. 1172811
Friends of Stanley Hall Park is a group of local, likeminded people with a varied skill set who have come together to renew, replace, refurbish and install leisure equipment in Stanley Hall Park in Handforth.
Handforth Model Engineering Society
The Pavilion, Meriton Road Park, Meriton Road, Handforth
Phone: 01625 524483
Email: HandforthTrains@gmail.com
Website: https://www.handforthmes.org.uk/
Handforth Model Engineering Society is a group of friends and hobbyists that aims to promote and foster model engineering in all its forms.
Handforth Hall Tennis Club
Woodlands Road, Handforth, SK9 3AW
Phone: 07760 254118
Email:
Website: www.handforthhalltennisclub.com
Handforth Bridge Club
Handforth Hall Tennis Club, Hall Road, Cheshire, SK9 3AW
Please contact Cynthia Leigh
Phone: 01625 530279
Email: c_leigh1@hotmail.com
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Youth groups
1st Handforth Scouts
Handforth Scout Hut, Old Road, Handforth.
Phone: 07801125045
Email: Stephen.killilea1@ntlworld.com
Website: https://1sthandforthscouts.com/
We form part of the Alderley district and Cheshire County Scouts. We include Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers groups.
Handforth Junior Youth Club
Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, Cheshire SK9 3AZ
For ages 5 – 11 years old.
Activities include gymnastics, dancing, sports, bingo and arts and crafts.
There is an entry charge of 50p
Monday Night Youth Club
Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, Cheshire SK9 3AZ
For School Years 7 -13
Activities include football, crafts and bingo. Entry is free.
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Pre-school Nurseries:
Rainbow Preschool Nursery Handforth
Youth Centre, Old Road, Handforth, Cheshire SK9 3AZ
Phone: 07914 655692
Website: https://rainbowpreschoolnursery.org.uk/
Rainbow Pre-school Nursery was established in 1962. It is registered with the Charity Commission as a CIO (No. 1189426) and operates as an independent organisation offering high quality care and education.
Little Acorns Day Nursery
223 Wilmslow Rd Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3JZ
Phone: 0161 498 9251
Website: http://www.little-acorns-nursery.co.uk/
Little Acorns is a stand-alone family business, and has over twenty years experience caring for children aged between birth and five years.
Fun Frogs Day Nursery
223 Wilmslow Rd Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3JZ
Phone: 0161 498 9251
Website: https://www.funfrogsdaynursery.co.uk/
Established in 2007, Fun Frogs day nursery for the under 5’s is registered to provide Full Daycare.
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Entertainment for youngsters
Head Over Heels indoor Play and Parties
Unit D1 Commercial Avenue, Cheadle SK8 6QH
Phone: 0161 485 2200
Website: https://www.headoverheelsplay.co.uk/
Interactive fun, disco, electric cars for enjoyment of children. Toddler playground.
Energi Trampoline Park Handforth Wilmslow
Epsom Avenue SK9 3PW
www.energiwilmslow.com
Phone: 0161 528 9609
Website: https://energileisureparks.com/
Energi Trampoline Park Handforth is an indoor trampoline park. It is equipped with a large free jump area with an area of several connected trampolines, a foam pit/air bag, and a slam dunk.
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Gymnasia and fitness centres
The Gym Group Handforth
Epsom Avenue, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3PW
Phone: 0300 303 4800
Website: https://www.thegymgroup.com/find-a-gym/wilmslow-gyms/handforth-wilmslow/
With a huge free weights area and a wide range of machines for cardio and strength training, the Handforth gym is perfect for all comers; whether you’re a regular gym-goer or a total newbie.
Total Fitness Wilmslow
Off A34, Wilmslow – Handforth Bypass, Handforth, Wilmslow SK9 3PE
Phone: 0161 440 2600
Website: www.totalfitness.co.uk