St Paul’s Community Centre in Halliwell, Bolton, Greater Manchester, has launched a new programme of activities for February 2026 to help residents stay active and social. The schedule, which began on February 8, 2026, includes fitness classes, hobby workshops and social meet-ups for people of all ages. These sessions are designed to provide low-cost support for families and older residents during the winter months.
The timetable offers specific activities such as chair yoga, a walking group and gentle fitness classes to help locals improve their health. For families, the centre provides parent-and-toddler groups and pre-school phonics sessions. There are also social groups like Thursday Friends, which are designed to provide a welcoming space for neighbours to meet and chat.
This programme is managed by the High Hopes for Halliwellbeing (Hopes4Halliwell) charity in partnership with the West Bolton Team (Church of England). Organisers say their goal is to make the centre a community hub that offers hospitality and support to everyone in the area. The building has a long history of serving the local community; records indicate it was originally opened as a school around 1847 (the church is recorded as being consecrated in 1848 in some sources).
Most sessions are low-cost, with prices typically ranging from £1–£3, while some activities are free to attend. These community initiatives are supported by funding from the Aviva Community Fund and local parish support.
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