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These free social activities and support groups are open to everyone** (regardless of where you live):

**Please note that some spaces/sessions are open to women only. These spaces/sessions will be clearly marked with '(women only)'.

At these welcoming 70+ welcoming spaces, you can expect things like:

  • seating,
  • films,
  • food and drink,
  • community activities,
  • arts and crafts,
  • exercise classes,
  • internet and WiFi,
  • and more.

Help's also at hand for housing issues, health and wellbeing, money matters, employment and training, and more.

Before you arrange to visit one of the places listed below, we'd recommend getting in touch using the contact details for whichever space/session you'd like to attend (as the details here are subject to change).

Find the activities, social spaces, and support nearest to you:

Tap your area (or the one nearest to you) to see what's happening nearby:


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You can find even more spaces like these on the Warm Welcome UK site:

The Warm Welcome UK site also lists many warm/social spaces in Bolton and beyond.

Visit www.warmwelcome.uk to learn more.

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What's happening in Breightmet & Withins:

Yoga - 10.30am - 11.30am (please book in advance using the contact details below)

Location:

Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk


Family, Food & Fun - 4.00pm - 6.00pm (please book in advance using the contact details below)

Location:

Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Coffee Morning - 10.00am - 12.00pm (REACH)

Location:

Deepdale Community Centre

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Withins UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres) (with Brew Club 12.30pm - 3.00pm)

Location:

Withins UCAN Centre, 39 Kentmere Rd, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5JG

Breightmet Butterflies 10.00am - 12.00pm (women only)

Location:

Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Deane & Hulton:

Women's Group - 10.00am - 3.00pm (women only)

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Deane (The Willows Centre) Pop-Up UCAN Centre (appointment only) (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA


ESOL sessions - 9.00am - 11.00am

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk


Women's Sewing Group - 11.00am - 3.00pm (women only)

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Church drop-in - 9.30am - 12.30pm

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk


Sri Lankan Group drop-in - 5pm - 9pm

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Women's drop-in - 9.30am - 4.30pm (women only)

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Sri Lankan group - 10.00am - 3.00pm

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk


Women's group - 6.00pm - 9.00pm (women only)

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

Sri Lankan group drop-in - 1.00pm - 8.00pm

Location:

The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Farnworth & Kearsley:

New Bury UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU


Social Eating Project - over 50's free lunch (contact 01204 329786 to book)

Location:

New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU

Contact:

01204 329786, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk


Roosevelt Road Community Centre Coffee Morning - 10am - 12pm

Location:

Roosevelt Road Community Centre, Roosevelt Road, Kearsley, BL4 8EA

Contact:

Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk


Warm hub - 11am - 2.30pm

Location:

Springfield Gardens Community Centre, Springfield Road, Kearsley, BL4 8JP

Contact:

Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk

Roosevelt Road Community Centre Warm Hub - 10am - 2.30pm

Location:

Roosevelt Road Community Centre, Roosevelt Road, Kearsley, BL4 8EA

Contact:

Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk

Soup & roll plus games - 10.00am - 2.00pm

Location:

New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU

Contact:

01204 329786, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

New Bury UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU

What's happening in Great Lever:

GLC Coffee Morning - 10.00am - 12.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.


GLC Afternoon Social - 2.00pm - 5.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.

GLC Arts & Crafts & Fun Social Club - 9.30am - 12.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.


GLC Digital Inclusion & Jobs Club - 2pm - 5pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.

GLC Ladies social group - 10.00am - 12.00pm (please book in advance using the contact details below)

Location:

GLC, 98 Calvert Rd, Bolton, BL3 3BT

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.

GLC Digital Inclusion & Jobs Club - 1pm - 5pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk


Knightingale Knitters - 10.00am - 12.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk


Tai Chi - 10.00am - 12.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

Slaterfield Pop-Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE


Coffee morning - 10.30am - 12.00pm

Location:

Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Hall i' th' Wood:

Wonder Woman Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm (women only)

Location:

Greenway Community Centre, Hall i' th' Wood Lane, Bolton, BL1 8UA

Contact:

Christine Barnes, 07787 360693, christine.fitton@boltonathome.org.uk

CU4 Breakfast - 9.00am - 11.30am

Location:

Greenway Community Centre, Hall i' th' Wood Lane, Bolton, BL1 8UA

Contact:

Kirsty Peake, 07789 031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Halliwell:

Brownlow Fold Church of the Nazarene warm space: watch TV, grab some food, socialise, and more - 10.00am - 2.30pm

Location:

Church of Nazarene, Yarrow Place, Bolton, BL1 3UR

Contact:

01204 329563, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Horwich:

Brazley Warm Space - 9.30am - 3pm

Location:

Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT

Contact:

01204 329583 CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

Brazley Work Club - 10.00am - 12.30pm

Location:

Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk


Brazley Warm Space - 9.30am - 3pm

Location:

Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT

Contact:

CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Johnson Fold:

Men in Sheds - 9.30am - 12.30pm

Location:

Sabden Allotment

Contact:

01204 329563, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

Triangle Church after school club (ages 8 - 12) - 3.30pm - 5.30pm

Location:

The Triangle Church, New Church Rd, Bolton, BL1 5QP

Contact:

01204 329563, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

The Hub - tea & coffee morning - 10am to 12pm

Location:

Hope Centre, 29 Tattersall Avenue, Bolton, BL1 5TE

Contact:

01204 329563, CEteam@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Little Lever:

Little Lever Pop Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

Little Lever Library, Market St, Bolton, BL3 1HH

What's happening in Tonge with the Haulgh:

Bolton Hindu Age Inspiriation - centre open 10.00am - 4.00pm

Location:

Odd Fellows Hall, Back Bromwich Street, The Haulgh, Bolton, BL2 1JF

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

Tonge Moor UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

Tonge Moor UCAN Centre, The Old Library, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2LE


St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm - games/coffee/social

Location:

St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk


Golden Oldies - Coffee Morning & Bingo - 9.30am - 12.00pm

Location:

1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

Fusion Centre - Community Café: 10.00am - 1.30pm, Crafts: 2.00pm - 4.00pm

Location:

Fusion Centre, 2-8 Connaught Square, Bolton, BL2 2JA

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk


Golden Oldies - 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Location:

1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

St. Chads lunch club and community café (alternate weeks) - 10.30am - 1.30pm

Location:

St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk


Fusion Film Club - 1.00pm - 3.30pm (runs every last Wednesday of the month)

Location:

Fusion Centre, 2 - 8 Connaught Square, Bolton, BL2 2JA

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Location:

St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk


Golden Oldies - 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Location:

1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm

Location:

St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk

What's happening in Westhoughton:

Westhoughton Pop-Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)

Location:

The Hub, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DS

On Your Own Brew Club (run through our Bolton Manbassadors project) - 12pm - 2pm

Location:

Daisy Hill Football Club

Contact:

Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk