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We are working hard alongside our partners to make sure that the centre can be open, safe, and comfortable. We are following government guidelines, and we’re keeping everything under review as things change.
Please do not hesitate to contact the centre if you have any queries about how we are staying safe, or if you are interested in running an Covid-secure activity in the centre.
You can contact us on 0161 877 3719 between or email reception@bluescisupport.org.uk
Been given a video call appointment?
At the moment, lots of organisations are asking people to attend appointments via Zoom or other video call services.
Have you been given a video call appointment by a GP, counsellor, housing officer, job centre coach, etc?
If you have and you’re not confident about using a computer, you’re not used to video calls, or you’ve not got access to the right equipment, we’re here to help!
We’ve got all the tech you’d need, and we’ll give you friendly support in a Covid-19 safe, comfortable atmosphere.
Call us on 0161 877 3719 between or email reception@bluescisupport.org.uk, or pop in to ask at our reception.
Activities going on in the centre
Contact us on 0161 877 3719 between or email reception@bluescisupport.org.uk if you’re interested in these activities. We’ll help you to feel safe and comfortable about joining in.
Day
Time
Activity
Monday
11:00am-12:00pm
A Brew and a Chat Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat – every Monday at 11:00am. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day a rough one. Completely free and open to all. We’re having to limit numbers so please book ahead if you can by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk.
Tuesday
11:30am-12:30pm
Theatre of the Senses Women's Yoga Workshop Yoga is at the heart of health and wellbeing. Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have enjoyed yoga before. Connect the body with the mind. Please book ahead – contact Rukia on 07920 472 001. Social distancing and other measures respected at all times.
Tuesday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Meditation with Theatre of the Senses. Make a journey of self discovery through a quiet hour of meditation. Join with your community and develop mindful awareness and compassion by reflecting to help clear the mind. Please book ahead – contact infototscic@gmail.com or call reception on 0161 877 3719. Social distancing and other measures respected at all times.
Wednesday
12:00pm
Drama Please book your place by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk.
Wednesday
2:00pm-2:30pm
Knitting Please book your place by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk.
Thursday
10:00am-11:00am
A Brew and a Chat Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat – every Thursday at 10:00am. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day a rough one. Completely free and open to all. We’re having to limit numbers so please book ahead if you can by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk.
Thursday
1:00pm-2:30pm
Hearing Voices Group Currently online – contact Claire Sharkey on 0161 357 1779 to book your place.
Thursday
3:00pm
Mens Support Group Contact Chris on 07894 971 434 to book your place.
Thursday
12:00pm-3:00pm
Bike Repair
Day | Time | Activity |
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Monday | 11:00am-12:00pm | A Brew and a Chat Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat – every Monday at 11:00am. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day a rough one. Completely free and open to all. We’re having to limit numbers so please book ahead if you can by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk. |
Tuesday | 11:30am-12:30pm | Theatre of the Senses Women's Yoga Workshop Yoga is at the heart of health and wellbeing. Suitable for absolute beginners and those who have enjoyed yoga before. Connect the body with the mind. Please book ahead – contact Rukia on 07920 472 001. Social distancing and other measures respected at all times. |
Tuesday | 1:00pm-2:00pm | Meditation with Theatre of the Senses. Make a journey of self discovery through a quiet hour of meditation. Join with your community and develop mindful awareness and compassion by reflecting to help clear the mind. Please book ahead – contact infototscic@gmail.com or call reception on 0161 877 3719. Social distancing and other measures respected at all times. |
Wednesday | 12:00pm | Drama Please book your place by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk. |
Wednesday | 2:00pm-2:30pm | Knitting Please book your place by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk. |
Thursday | 10:00am-11:00am | A Brew and a Chat Join us for a tea or a coffee and a chat – every Thursday at 10:00am. You’re always welcome whether you’re having a good day a rough one. Completely free and open to all. We’re having to limit numbers so please book ahead if you can by calling us on 0161 877 3719 or emailing reception@bluescisupport.org.uk. |
Thursday | 1:00pm-2:30pm | Hearing Voices Group Currently online – contact Claire Sharkey on 0161 357 1779 to book your place. |
Thursday | 3:00pm | Mens Support Group Contact Chris on 07894 971 434 to book your place. |
Thursday | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Bike Repair |
Online Activities

Zoom is a free video conferencing service that lets you talk with friends and family from all over the world
As well as being able to keep in touch with loved ones, there are all kinds of group meetings and events taking place over Zoom. During the Covid19 restrictions, video services such as Zoom have been used to allow virtual gatherings and 121s where physical distancing would otherwise mean these would be cancelled. Below is a list of some online activities our partners are running.
Here at the Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre we are offering free 121 support to show you how to use Zoom, or any other video call tools, and help get you set up. If you don’t have your own device or internet connection, you can book one of our computers free of charge and we’ll get you up and running.
Call 0161 877 3719 between or email reception@bluescisupport.org.uk to book a free 121 session. Available Monday – Friday 10am – 2pm.
Day
Time
Activity
Monday
10:00am-11:00am
Online Pilates Helps improve isolation – improves physical and mental health – improves mobility – relieves stress. Open to anyone – low impact and suitable for beginners. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259.
Monday
11:00am-12:00pm
Online Mindfulness An online program designed to help bring calmness to a stressful world. Learn how ‘being in the moment’ can help reduce stress – work on posture to improve tension headaches – Learn coping skills for dealing with the unknown – Help to cope with isolation and boredom. No experience needed. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259.
Monday
11:300am-12:30pm
My Health Support Group Supporting you to live better. Relaxation techniques – health talks from experts – building resilience – food and nutrition – social connection. Wellbeing support from the comfort of your own home. To join in on Zoom contact Aliya on 07928843762 or email office@voicebmet.co.uk.
Tuesday
From 10:00am
Connect with Age UK Join us each week for a virtual get together. Share useful information updates – have a chat – play some games. All from the comfort of your own home. Join us on Zoom using the following invitation link: https://zoom.us/j/98057027234?pwd=ZGJRaGxrTXBicTdkdnZCUWpYekRuZz09 (Meeting ID: 98057027234 Password: 264930).
Tuesday
11:00am-12:00pm
Multicutural Bollydance with Nrithya. Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in!
Wednesday
11:00am-12:00pm
Group Wellbeing Session with Sol Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in!
Wednesday
12:00pm-1:00pm
Yoga Class with Rukia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in!
Wednesday
4:30pm-5:30pm
Gardening and Cooking for Wellbeing with Shafia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in!
Wednesday
7:00pm-8:30pm
Loss and Bereavement Weekly Support Group Join Jim from the Counselling and Family Centre in Altrincham for a free bereavement support group open to all. Join in on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042045406?pwd=Tmtsb3ZtT2g2S2JGRnpFS0hHTjhkdz09 – Meeting ID: 860 4204 5406 – Passcode: 542067.
Thursday
11:00am-12:00pm
Creative Writing with Rachel Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in!
Thursday
12:15pm-1:30pm
Singing for the Brain Singing group for people with dementia organised by The Alzheimer’s Society. Contact Rebecca at 07702512469 or at Rebecca.trower@alzheimers.org.uk to join in.
Thursday
From 3:30pm
Keep Calm and Craft Get your arts and crafts kicks online with Carol – call 07579805623 to join in on Zoom.
Thursday
From3:30pm
Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom.
Thursday
5:00pm-7:00pm
ASD Zoom Drop-in Online drop-in for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (including family members and carers). Contact Jane at janeforrest1@nhs.net to join in.
Thursday
6:00pm-7:30pm
LGBT Foundation BT Based Brogramme supports all LGBT people to manage recovery from all types of addictive behaviour Part of the SMART recovery programme. To join in on Zoom email liza.sylvian@lgbt.foundation or substancemisuse@lgbt.foundation. For further information call 0345 300 3030.
Sunday
8:30am/10:00am/6:00pm
St Paul’s Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stpaulssale/. Contact 0161 973 1042 for more information.
Sunday
9:30am-10:30am
Sale Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom. If you would like to join in please email Rev Richard Mottershead atrev.richardmottershead@gmail.com for the details and a guide on the Zoom services.
Sunday
From 10:00am
The Avenue Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom – call 0161 962 2075 to join in.
Sunday
From 10:30am
Life Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKxo-jajzAE_YdcZnRAuqg/videos. Contact office@lifechurch.uk.net for more information.
Sunday
From 10:30am
Sale Salvation Army Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1miZnfLzGVYKxSCZIV9U2g. Contact 0161 976 4380 for more information.
Sunday
From12:30pm
Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom.
Daily Monday-Friday
9:30am-10:30am
#CreativeNetwork In March Voluntary Arts launched #CreativeNetwork – a daily online get-together open to anyone involved in creativity in response to the effects of the pandemic and the lockdown. Facilitating these conversations has enabled people from across the UK and Ireland to connect with others and develop ideas and projects and find sustainable ways forward in changing circumstances. Visit https://www.voluntaryarts.org/creativenetwork to join in on Zoom.
Various
One to One Wellbeing Sessions If you would like to book a time to have a 121 chat via Zoom about your wellbeing and any issues you’re facing contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk.
Partner Projects
SEED Studios – Found Around
With the uncertainty surrounding lockdown measures right now, our community will be experiencing different things: some returning to normal; others to a different life than the one they had before lockdown; others not leaving lockdown at all.
We are encouraging our community to record and share their creative responses to their everyday lives right now. We wish to unite our community in this time in a project that will allow them all to share reflections on their life over the past few months and now.
You don’t need fancy equipment, or music production skills, you could use a phone, tablet or any microphone. All you need to do is record something that reflects your life over the past few months and send it to foundaround@seedstudios.org.
Your creative responses will be used in musical compositions by artists commissioned exclusively for this project, as well as being featured in our ‘Found Around’ online exhibition.
Found Around is supported by the Arts Council England Covid-19 Emergency response fund. Check https://www.facebook.com/seedstudiostrafford for more info.

Recovery Academy Courses (free)
Visit https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/recovery-getinvolved to find out about the latest courses on offer from the Recovery Academy and to book places. If you need support with this, don’t hesitate to ask at reception.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Recovery Academy provides a range of free educational courses and resources co-written and co-delivered by both professionals and people who themselves have experienced mental health or substance misuse problems. All the courses focus on supporting people with their recovery and promote good health and wellbeing.
Who can attend?
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Anyone who is experiencing mental health or substance misuse problems including their supporters (family, friends and loved ones)
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GMW staff, volunteers, students on placement and health care professionals
For information about courses run by the Recovery Academy visit https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/recovery-prospectus
Day | Time | Activity |
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Monday | 10:00am-11:00am | Online Pilates Helps improve isolation – improves physical and mental health – improves mobility – relieves stress. Open to anyone – low impact and suitable for beginners. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259. |
Monday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Online Mindfulness An online program designed to help bring calmness to a stressful world. Learn how ‘being in the moment’ can help reduce stress – work on posture to improve tension headaches – Learn coping skills for dealing with the unknown – Help to cope with isolation and boredom. No experience needed. To join in on Zoom contact Natasha on 07903554259. |
Monday | 11:300am-12:30pm | My Health Support Group Supporting you to live better. Relaxation techniques – health talks from experts – building resilience – food and nutrition – social connection. Wellbeing support from the comfort of your own home. To join in on Zoom contact Aliya on 07928843762 or email office@voicebmet.co.uk. |
Tuesday | From 10:00am | Connect with Age UK Join us each week for a virtual get together. Share useful information updates – have a chat – play some games. All from the comfort of your own home. Join us on Zoom using the following invitation link: https://zoom.us/j/98057027234?pwd=ZGJRaGxrTXBicTdkdnZCUWpYekRuZz09 (Meeting ID: 98057027234 Password: 264930). |
Tuesday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Multicutural Bollydance with Nrithya. Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
Wednesday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Group Wellbeing Session with Sol Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
Wednesday | 12:00pm-1:00pm | Yoga Class with Rukia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
Wednesday | 4:30pm-5:30pm | Gardening and Cooking for Wellbeing with Shafia Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
Wednesday | 7:00pm-8:30pm | Loss and Bereavement Weekly Support Group Join Jim from the Counselling and Family Centre in Altrincham for a free bereavement support group open to all. Join in on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86042045406?pwd=Tmtsb3ZtT2g2S2JGRnpFS0hHTjhkdz09 – Meeting ID: 860 4204 5406 – Passcode: 542067. |
Thursday | 11:00am-12:00pm | Creative Writing with Rachel Contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk if you’re interested in joining in! |
Thursday | 12:15pm-1:30pm | Singing for the Brain Singing group for people with dementia organised by The Alzheimer’s Society. Contact Rebecca at 07702512469 or at Rebecca.trower@alzheimers.org.uk to join in. |
Thursday | From 3:30pm | Keep Calm and Craft Get your arts and crafts kicks online with Carol – call 07579805623 to join in on Zoom. |
Thursday | From3:30pm | Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom. |
Thursday | 5:00pm-7:00pm | ASD Zoom Drop-in Online drop-in for people living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (including family members and carers). Contact Jane at janeforrest1@nhs.net to join in. |
Thursday | 6:00pm-7:30pm | LGBT Foundation BT Based Brogramme supports all LGBT people to manage recovery from all types of addictive behaviour Part of the SMART recovery programme. To join in on Zoom email liza.sylvian@lgbt.foundation or substancemisuse@lgbt.foundation. For further information call 0345 300 3030. |
Sunday | 8:30am/10:00am/6:00pm | St Paul’s Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stpaulssale/. Contact 0161 973 1042 for more information. |
Sunday | 9:30am-10:30am | Sale Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom. If you would like to join in please email Rev Richard Mottershead atrev.richardmottershead@gmail.com for the details and a guide on the Zoom services. |
Sunday | From 10:00am | The Avenue Methodist Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On Zoom – call 0161 962 2075 to join in. |
Sunday | From 10:30am | Life Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbKxo-jajzAE_YdcZnRAuqg/videos. Contact office@lifechurch.uk.net for more information. |
Sunday | From 10:30am | Sale Salvation Army Church Online church services and faith community discussion. On YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1miZnfLzGVYKxSCZIV9U2g. Contact 0161 976 4380 for more information. |
Sunday | From12:30pm | Directions for Men We meet weekly to talk about things affecting us and to support each other. Learn better ways to deal with the issues you are facing. Contact hello@directionsformen.org.uk or 07894971434 to get the link to join in on Zoom. |
Daily Monday-Friday | 9:30am-10:30am | #CreativeNetwork In March Voluntary Arts launched #CreativeNetwork – a daily online get-together open to anyone involved in creativity in response to the effects of the pandemic and the lockdown. Facilitating these conversations has enabled people from across the UK and Ireland to connect with others and develop ideas and projects and find sustainable ways forward in changing circumstances. Visit https://www.voluntaryarts.org/creativenetwork to join in on Zoom. |
Various | One to One Wellbeing Sessions If you would like to book a time to have a 121 chat via Zoom about your wellbeing and any issues you’re facing contact Sol at soldiaz@globewellbeingcommunities.co.uk. |


