Local Winter events
Family Fun Winter Warmer Event:
Learn how to save money and make your money go further this winter. Enjoy festive activities. Whole family event. Free. At: Old Moat Children’s Centre, Old Moat Lane, M20 1DE On: Wednesday 17th December 2025. 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Enjoy some festive memories when we'll be talking about Christmas past. All welcome. Come along and bring a photo or an object that tells a festive story or just come and listen to other people's stories. Building is accessible and limited parking available at the back of the Church. Refreshments available. RSVP if you want to come.oldmoatstories@gmail.com
Tuesday 2nd December 1.30pm at Withington Methodist Church
Carols around the tree, choirs, drumming, father Christmas with small gifts for children. Free event. All welcome. Refreshments available to buy. Friday 5th December, 5pm-6pm in Rutherford Place (outside library)
Christmas in Ladybarn Village; Friday 12th December 5pm-6:30pm. Free Event. Outside COOP in Ladybarn Village, Mauldeth Rd
St Cuthbert’s Christmas Toy Sale;
Friday 5th December 9:15-10:15am at St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School. All toys between 20p - £2. School choir performance, hot drinks & refreshments. Free Event.
Christmas Eve Ladybarn Park Elf Trail. Wed 24th December 11am-1pm.
Meet in in the park at the cabin near Mauldeth road station entrance. Activities for the family; follow the Elf trail, and other festive activities for children. Free Event.
Services
HEAT at the Wise Group has now launched a service across the UK.
HEAT provides 1-to-1 mentoring, support, and advocacy for households experiencing energy-related challenges. Their Energy Mentors offer holistic, independent, and tailored advice to help people navigate energy crises and take control of their energy use.
Support includes:
• Tackling energy emergencies
• Addressing fuel debt and related issues
• Advocating on behalf of households with energy suppliers and agencies
• Accessing energy grants and crisis funds
• Optimising energy usage and improving household energy efficiency
In addition to an advice and advocacy service, they also have limited direct funding available for households experiencing significant hardship.
People can be referred or refer themselves into this service here:
https://portal.thewisegroup.co.uk/heat-referral/
The Herbert Protocol; Safe & Found.
Do you care for someone who has dementia and worry that they might go missing? The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme being introduced locally by Greater Manchester Police and other agencies which encourages carers and family members to compile useful key information which could be used in the event of a person with dementia going missing. Please see leaflet and word document.