All-in-one Calendar

Meetings are held at the Lighthouse Project during the following times. Monday evenings from 18:30 to 22:00 and Wednesday from 10:00 to about 14:00

If you are interested in visiting or joining the group then feel free to call in and see us during the above times. Should you want more information about our activities then you can send an email to any member of the committee who will be pleased to give you the details you require.

The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them. Pictures and details of all our layouts can be found by clicking on the links at the head of each page on this site.

Many of our members also have their own layouts at home and several of these layouts have attended exhibitions all over the country.

For more information go to the HMRG web site – www.hmrg.co.uk

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

your voice advocacy service

Introduction to photography led by Wayne Bowns.

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

New art classes every Thursday

We have started a new art class and painting activity that will be running every Thursday morning from 10:30am.

The classes are open to anyone to attend whether you are a complete beginner and what to know how to get going, or you have been paintig a while and want to learn some new techniques, or to paint with other artists rather than being on your own.

So why not give us a try and pop down to one of the sessions?

Among artists already connected with the centre is local painter Peter Baker. He has been dubbed ‘the Lighthouse Lowry’ because he paints local scenes and people like St Leonard’s Church, and the Middleton cenotaph ceremony. He has also replicated Lowry’s Chapel painting of the ‘24 steps’ in front of the former Methodist Chapel on Morton Street which Lowry made world famous.

Peter who has exhibited at Touchstones, and at the Middleton Arena also plans to exhibit his art at venues in the town centre: ‘I’m a big fan of Lowry,’ he said ‘and I would like to do for Middleton what Lowry did for Salford and paint the town.’

Said Carl: ‘We want to encourage local artists to have somewhere to paint with other artists, to flourish, develop their skills and to exhibit their work in a new venue. This will confirm our position as a place to be inspired and provide a springboard for promoting Middleton as an emerging art and heritage destination.’

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

A open social group running weekly, an opportunity to meet with old friends and new and to have a chat and a brew.

This is a weekly drop in group for anyone interested in learning how to knit, or for anyone who loves knitting and just wants to give some help to others.

The group allows time to chat and there will be opportunities to learn about computers and the internet and to see how this resource can help you develop your knitting skills.

New members welcome.

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

Meetings are held at the Lighthouse Project during the following times. Monday evenings from 18:30 to 22:00 and Wednesday from 10:00 to about 14:00

If you are interested in visiting or joining the group then feel free to call in and see us during the above times. Should you want more information about our activities then you can send an email to any member of the committee who will be pleased to give you the details you require.

The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them. Pictures and details of all our layouts can be found by clicking on the links at the head of each page on this site.

Many of our members also have their own layouts at home and several of these layouts have attended exhibitions all over the country.

For more information go to the HMRG web site – www.hmrg.co.uk

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

This is a drop-in listening service where visitors can call into the Lighthouse and arrange to speak with someone who will just listen to them.

To find out more ask at reception or speak to Pam our centre manager

Meetings are held at the Lighthouse Project during the following times. Monday evenings from 18:30 to 22:00 and Wednesday from 10:00 to about 14:00

If you are interested in visiting or joining the group then feel free to call in and see us during the above times. Should you want more information about our activities then you can send an email to any member of the committee who will be pleased to give you the details you require.

The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them. Pictures and details of all our layouts can be found by clicking on the links at the head of each page on this site.

Many of our members also have their own layouts at home and several of these layouts have attended exhibitions all over the country.

For more information go to the HMRG web site – www.hmrg.co.uk

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

your voice advocacy service

Introduction to photography led by Wayne Bowns.

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

New art classes every Thursday

We have started a new art class and painting activity that will be running every Thursday morning from 10:30am.

The classes are open to anyone to attend whether you are a complete beginner and what to know how to get going, or you have been paintig a while and want to learn some new techniques, or to paint with other artists rather than being on your own.

So why not give us a try and pop down to one of the sessions?

Among artists already connected with the centre is local painter Peter Baker. He has been dubbed ‘the Lighthouse Lowry’ because he paints local scenes and people like St Leonard’s Church, and the Middleton cenotaph ceremony. He has also replicated Lowry’s Chapel painting of the ‘24 steps’ in front of the former Methodist Chapel on Morton Street which Lowry made world famous.

Peter who has exhibited at Touchstones, and at the Middleton Arena also plans to exhibit his art at venues in the town centre: ‘I’m a big fan of Lowry,’ he said ‘and I would like to do for Middleton what Lowry did for Salford and paint the town.’

Said Carl: ‘We want to encourage local artists to have somewhere to paint with other artists, to flourish, develop their skills and to exhibit their work in a new venue. This will confirm our position as a place to be inspired and provide a springboard for promoting Middleton as an emerging art and heritage destination.’

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

A open social group running weekly, an opportunity to meet with old friends and new and to have a chat and a brew.

This is a drop in kids and toddler group for dads, grandads or male carers, all welcome.
Age range: 0 – 9 ish (we’re flexible)

The play & activity sessions are open to anyone to just drop in. Sessions run between 10 am – 12 noon once a month every 4 weeks, cost is only £2 per family (inc bacon butties).

So if you are stuck for something to do, or somewhere to go, or are on a budget, or you just want some fun time with your children then make your way over to Who Let the Dads Out.

This is a weekly drop in group for anyone interested in learning how to knit, or for anyone who loves knitting and just wants to give some help to others.

The group allows time to chat and there will be opportunities to learn about computers and the internet and to see how this resource can help you develop your knitting skills.

New members welcome.

Want to learn about computers but don’t know where to start – our Online Basics course is just for you, easy to learn and flexible.

You’re never too old to start, our oldest learner is 89, why not take the plunge and give it a go, it’s not as scary as it seems. Many people have found the course easy to use and are now exploring the benefits of the internet, using email and keeping in regular touch with family living far away.

We run the courses every day when the centre is open which means that you can fit your learning around your other activities.

The course is run in bite-size sections so you don’t need to do too much at once, you can go as fast or as slow as you need, and our volunteers are on hand to support you and help you with any questions.

To find out more, just call in and speak to one of our volunteers, or call 0161 643 1163.

Meetings are held at the Lighthouse Project during the following times. Monday evenings from 18:30 to 22:00 and Wednesday from 10:00 to about 14:00

If you are interested in visiting or joining the group then feel free to call in and see us during the above times. Should you want more information about our activities then you can send an email to any member of the committee who will be pleased to give you the details you require.

The layouts in our club room range from N gauge at 16 feet through to the O gauge which is over 40 feet long and there is always work going on maintaining or improving them. Pictures and details of all our layouts can be found by clicking on the links at the head of each page on this site.

Many of our members also have their own layouts at home and several of these layouts have attended exhibitions all over the country.

For more information go to the HMRG web site – www.hmrg.co.uk