See what services are available to support specific needs as well as some of the fun things happening around Prestwich through Spring and into Early Summer!

Download the Whats on Prestwich guide now:

Prestwich What's on 4.8.25.pdf

Aug - Nov 2025 What's On Locally.pdf

St Gabriels garden.pdf

NHS app.pdf

We've definitely reached Autumn this week and had a lovely walk with our Whittaker Lane and Sedgely Walks yesterday enjoying the lovely British weather and the amazing colours a weather walk in nature has! If you've not joined our walks yet come along!

We've lots on over the next 2 weeks and we're looking forward to seeing you soon at some of our social groups and sessions. We're planning some exciting events in the next few months so keep checking in with what we have planned. 

The first save the date is for Crafternoon on the 6^th December where we will be supporting FND awareness to support people living with FND, their friends and families and for anyone who wants to find out more or just wants to get involved in an afternoon of Christmas Crafts. For more info drop me an email or come along to one of our social groups and find out more

What's happening over the next 2 weeks - come and join us we'd love to see you...

Tuesday 16^th September

9:30am - 11:30am - St Hilda’s Coffee morning - Join our social prescribers at the St Hilda’s coffee morning for a brew, brunch and chat at The Croft at St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.

NEW Craft at the Croft - if you’re interested in crafting come and share your skills, learn new skills and meet like minded crafters!

12noon - Church Lane Walks - Join Robin and meet outside Church Lane community centre, Church Lane, Prestwich and enjoy a walk in and around Prestwich Clough then join us as the drop in afterwards.

1pm - 3pm - Church Lane Social drop in, Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AJ. Join our social prescribing team and enjoy lunch, a good chat, connect with people, find out and get involved with what’s available locally, listen to guest speakers and see people from local services and organisations on your doorstep!

Wednesday 17th September

10:30 - 12:30 - NEW - Heaton Park Social - Ladies join our social prescribers for nature based activities, meet at the classroom, near The Stables Cafe, Heaton Park, Prestwich

1pm - 3pm St Gabriel's Gardening group - Join Susan to develop a wellbeing garden at St Gabriel's Medical Centre, Bishops Road, Prestwich

6:20pm Prestwich Plodders - WOMEN ONLY Meet at St Margaret's Car Park in Heaton Park enjoy a walking, jeffing, running whichever works best for you. Ask for Justine on arrival.

Thursday 18th September 

10:30am - 12:30pm - Social Lunch - Join Michelle, our Learning Disability and Mental Health Coordinator at The Croft at St Hildas for a social chat and lunch. We’ll also have a disability employment advisor. Our men’s social get together ‘Broken Biscuits’ will also be here!

11am - 12noon - Walking Tennis - Just turn up with a tennis racquet and ask for Stephen, St Marys Park tennis courts, Prestwich

2pm - 4:30pm - Dementia Community Cafe - Come along for a brew, biscuits and chat with our team in the community roomy, Nazareth House, Scholes Lane, Prestwich

Tuesday 23rd September 2025

9:30am - 11:30am - St Hilda’s Coffee morning - Join our social prescribers at the St Hilda’s coffee morning for a brew, brunch and chat at The Croft at St Hilda’s, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.

NEW Craft at the Croft - if you’re interested in crafting come and share your skills, learn new skills and meet like minded crafters!

12noon - Church Lane Walks - Join Robin and meet outside Church Lane community centre, Church Lane, Prestwich and enjoy a walk in and around Prestwich Clough then join us as the drop in afterwards.

1pm - 3pm - Church Lane Social drop in, Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich M25 1AJ. Join our social prescribing team and enjoy lunch, a good chat, connect with people, find out and get involved with what’s available locally, listen to guest speakers and see people from local services and organisations on your doorstep!

Thursday 25 September

11am - 12noon - Walking Tennis - Just turn up with a tennis racquet and ask for the walking tennis group, St Marys Park tennis courts, Prestwich

2pm - 4:30pm - Dementia Community Cafe - Come along for a brew, biscuits and chat with our team in the community roomy, Nazareth House, Scholes Lane, Prestwich

Looking forward to seeing you soon

Julie 😊

For patients at Whittaker Lane, St Gabriel’s, Fairfax contact Julie -  Julie.marshall63@nhs.net or 07713 750 458

For patients at Longfield, The Birches, Greylands contact Joanne - Joanne.murray29@nhs.net or 07957 631 433

For more information please contact julie.bentley8@nhs.net or ring Julie on 07713 750 458 or ask your GP surgery or health professional to send your details.

“Not being able to get out very much I’ve found this pack really useful in giving me something to do and feeling like a part of the community. I look forward to receiving the pack each quarter and am really pleased I’ve been asked to contribute something too”        D – Prestwich

The wellbeing and support pack is full of activities to keep you active, supported, entertained and create a sense of belonging. It is available each season, meaning you get 4 wonderful copies each year! 

If you require any further help or support, contact you local social prescriber Julie today and find out how a social prescriber can help you!

Download your free copy of the Prestwich and Whitefield Wellbeing Support Pack