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A taste of Croatia comes to the Lighthouse

Croatia came to the Lighthouse yesterday when Ann Wiltner, one of our amazing volunteers, gave a fascinating talk to our Meet Up social group followed by the consumption of what might be the biggest meat and potato pie we have ever seen. Why don’t you join us? The group meets

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Men’s Shed makes a difference

Calling all men! Have you got spare time on your hands? Are you stuck in at home? Fancy doing something practical while making new friends? Our new Men’s Shed project could be just the thing for YOU – to find out more call in and see us at the Lighthouse

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Come & join our ‘Best Foot Forward’ walking group

The recent launch of the Lighthouse Project walking group ‘Best Foot Forwards’ has been a great success. Come along every Friday 12-1:30pm From the first walk arranged around Boarshaw and Mills Hill, via the canal, the group has become a weekly favourite for the growing number of local people who

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Come and enjoy our Photography club

Middleton Photography club has been running at the Lighthouse Project for a long while now, it is well established but always open to new members whether you are a complete beginner or somebody who wants a bit more support. The group meet weekly on a Wednesday afternoon, between 1pm –

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Better Together on Friday afternoons

Come to our games and a social on a Friday afternoon We are relaunching our Games and Social sessions on a Friday afternoon between 1pm – 3pm. The afternoon is open for anyone to attend to have a brew and a chat, play boards games, interact with others in a

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Music matters – because it does

“Can we run a music group” is a request a number of our visitors and volunteers have been asking for a while. We’d like it to be about running some music sessions so that people can come along and share their skills with others as well as doing some jamming together. So

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T-Shirt making at Spin a Yarn

Come and discover your inner creativity This week we’ve had another cracking session at ‘Spin a Yarn’, where Mel has been showing our learners how to create pattern stamps, make use of local buildings to inspire shapes, and screen printing techniques. The group is having a good time and building on

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Spin a Yarn – textile taster sessions

Starting this week at the Lighthouse Project (Thursday 11th) we are running a series of textile taster sessions called ‘Spin a Yarn’, where you can explore different aspects of textiles including stitching techniques, block printing and local history. Come along and bring a friend, no prior experience necessary. The sessions

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April – Lighthouse is a fantastic place

I joined the Middleton Photography group about 18 months ago and have really enjoyed the times I have spent with the group. I have learned how to use a digital camera on manual settings etc, and have taken some good pictures on our outings and whilst at the club. We

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Wednesday with Friends – social group

Come along to our new social group called – Wednesday with friends The group is based in the Lighthouse Project and meets on a Wednesday afternoon starting from 1pm. It is open to new visitors and is intended to be an informal time of socialising, conversation and activities with refreshments.

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Poetry Group – Monday 20th October

POETRY GROUP at the Lighthouse The poetry group is open to anyone to attend no matter whether you are interested in reading, writing or just listening to poetry. It is held in an informal setting and everyone is encouraged. No previous experience is necessary. All you have to do is

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Poetry Group – Monday 22nd September

POETRY GROUP at the Lighthouse The poetry group is open to anyone to attend no matter whether you are interested in reading, writing or just listening to poetry. It is held in an informal setting and everyone is encouraged. No previous experience is necessary. All you have to do is

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