Winter support events
This winter we’re hosting free drop-in events where you can get support with money advice, housing, food, employment, mental health and wellbeing.
To find an event near you, please click on the tabs below or get in touch by emailing socialinvestment@onward.co.uk or calling 0300 555 0600.
Lancashire
Neighbourhood drop-ins
Come along and chat to your local Onward Team about your home, tenancy or our support services.
- Clitheroe
The second Wednesday of every month, 10am to 3pm, Ribble Valley Borough Council Offices, Church Walk BB7 2RA
Thursday 29th January and then the last Thursday of every month, 10am to 12pm at Pendle Court, BB7 1PH
Friday 30th January and then the last Friday of every month, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Olive Branch Café Foodbank, Trinity Community Hub off Parson Lane BB7 2JY
- Preston
Wednesday 3rd, 10th and 17th December and 7th January then every Wednesday, 12.30pm to 2pm at Foxton Centre, Knowsley Street PR1 3SA
1st Call drop-in
Get support with your finances, housing, health and wellbeing, digital skills, food, and employment.
When? Every Monday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm
Where? Accrington Town Hall, 42 Blackburn Road BB5 1LA
Greater Manchester and Cheshire East
Neighbourhood drop-ins
Come along and chat to your local Onward Team about your home, tenancy or our support services.
- Hattersley
When? Wednesday 3rd and 17th December, 7th and 21st January, 4th and 18th February, and 1st, 15th and 29th March, 9.30am to 12pm
Where? The Hub, Stockport Road SK14 6AF
- Salford
When? Monday 1st December, Monday 5th January and then the first Monday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? Broughton Community Centre, Great Clowes Street M7 1ZQ
- Handforth
When? Thursday 4th December, Thursday 5th February and then the first Thursday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? Handforth Youth Centre, Old Road SK9 3AZ
- Oldham
When? Thursday 4th and 18th December, Thursday 15th January and then every two weeks, 2.30pm to 5pm
Where? The Park Community Hub, First Avenue OL8 3SH
Winter warmer event
Come along and speak to your local Onward team, get support from other local services, and take part in wellbeing activities.
When? Wednesday 3rd December, 11am to 3pm
Where? St Andrew’s Church, Ribble Drive M45 8NA
Breakfast club
A free breakfast for local families.
When? Thursday 4th, 11th and 18th December, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 19th January, 7.45am to 8.45am
Where? Broughton Community Centre, Great Clowes Street M7 1ZQ
Winter savers event
Learn about cooking on a budget, how to reduce your household bills, health and wellbeing in winter, and the support available for older people.
When? Wednesday 29th January, 5th, 12th and 19th February, 12.30pm to 3pm
Where? Hattersley Hub, Stockport Road SK14 6AF and Birch Lea Park, Hattersley Road East SK14 3JW
Job club
Want to find a new job in the new year? Come along to speak to a Work and Skills Coach.
When? Thursday 8th and 15th January, 12.30pm to 3pm
Where? Hattersley Hub, Stockport Road SK14 6AF
Winter wellbeing and swap shop
Come along and speak to your local Onward team, get support from other local services, take part in wellbeing activities and our swap shop.
When? Tuesday 3rd February, 9.30am to 12pm
Where? Hattersley Hub, Stockport Road SK14 6AF
Food hub
Get discounted food at St Chad’s weekly food club.
When? Every Thursday, 11am to 1pm
Where? St Chad’s, Lime Green Parade, Hollinwood OL8 3HH
Coffee morning
A weekly drop-in supported by Limeside Primary School.
When? Every Monday, 8.45am to 11.15pm
Where? The Park Community Hub, First Avenue OL8 3SH
My Coldhurst Football
Take part in sports sessions with food and refreshments.
When? Every Sunday, 3pm to 5pm
Where? KickSonic, Waddington Street OL9 6QH
Wellbeing sessions
Come along and take part in mindfulness activities such as Zumba.
When? Every Wednesday, 10am to 12pm
Where? The Park Community Hub, First Avenue OL8 3SH
Knitting group
Come along to Oasis Adult Learning’s World of Wool sessions.
When? Every Wednesday, 12pm to 3.30pm
Where? The Park Community Hub, First Avenue OL8 3SH
Christmas party
Join us for a festive get-together for the over 50s.
When? Friday 12th December, 7am to 12pm
Where? The Park Community Hub, First Avenue OL8 3SH
Merseyside
Neighbourhood drop-ins
Come along and chat to your local Onward Team about your home, tenancy or our support services.
- Beechwood
When? Wednesday 28th January and then the last Wednesday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? Community Shop, Beechwood Drive CH43 7ZU
- Kirkdale
When? Tuesday 27th January and then the last Tuesday of every month, 12pm to 2pm
Where? Community Shop, Walton Road L4 4AJ
- Murdishaw
When? Wednesday 3rd, 10th and 17th December, 4th January and then every Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
Where? Tea Tree Cafe, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
- Castlefields
When? Thursday 4th December, Thursday 5th February and then the first Thursday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? Community Shop, Priory House WA7 2FS
- Windmill Hill
Tuesday 2nd December and then the first Tuesday of every month, 10am to 12pm at Priory View, 231 to 233 Lockgate West WA7 6LF
Friday 5th December and then the first Friday of every month, 10am to 12pm at St Berteline’s Church, Norton Hill WA7 6QE
- Canning
When? Wednesday 3rd December and then the first Wednesday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? St Brides Church, Percy Street L8 7LT
- Speke and Garston
When? Thursday 4th December, Thursday 5th February and then the first Thursday of every month, 10am to 12pm
Where? Garston Library, Bowden Road L19 1QN
Cooking course
Learn how you can cook low-cost meals in a heat bag. Booking is required, so please contact Emily by emailing emily.turnbull@community-shop.co.uk to register your interest.
When? Various dates in January
Where? Community Shop, Walton Road L4 4AJ
Christmas meals
Get a free Christmas meal at Community Shop in Beechwood, Kirkdale and Runcorn. Booking is required, so please contact Emily by emailing emily.turnbull@community-shop.co.uk to register your interest.
When? Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th December, 11am to 2pm
Where? Three locations:
- Beechwood – Community Shop, Beechwood Drive CH43 7ZU
- Kirkdale – Community Shop, Walton Road L4 4AJ
- Runcorn – Community Shop, Northway WA7 2FS
Community cafe and food pantry
Drop-in to St Bert’s community cafe for free food.
When? Every Wednesday, 9.30am to 12pm
Where? St Berteline’s Church, Norton Hill WA7 6QE
Community Shop on the go
Come along to Community Shop’s pop-up shop to purchase low-cost fresh fruit, vegetables and household items.
When? Every Thursday, 11am to 1pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
Digital skills drop-in
Get help with IT issues and learn new skills.
When? Every Wednesday, 10am to 1pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
Get Murdishaw moving
Join Halton Borough Council for gentle exercise classes designed to increase mobility and reduce slips, trips and falls. Just drop-in and pay £2 on arrival.
When? Every Tuesday from 2pm to 3.30pm and every Friday from 11.30am to 1pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
Christmas lunch and crafts
Please note this event is now fully booked.
When? Wednesday 10th and 17th December, 12pm to 4pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
Breakfast with Santa
Please note this event is now fully booked.
When? Sunday 14th December, 11am to 1pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
Children’s Christmas party
Please note this event is now fully booked.
When? Sunday 14th December, 3pm to 5pm
Where? Tea Tree Café, Mooring Close WA7 6DA
We’re here to help
We know that freezing temperatures can increase the chance of things going wrong around your home. We also understand that the cost of living can become more challenging during this period, and all this can have an impact on mental health and wellbeing.
For helpful information on the support available, please click on the button below or get in touch.