What’s On at ACCG
Discover the vibrant activities at ACCG! From cultural events to health workshops, our What’s On calendar offers a diverse range of engaging activities tailored to enrich the lives of our community members
Classes, Courses, Clubs, Workshops and Events
Tai Chi
TIME: 11.00am to 12.00pm
DATE: Tuesday
LOCATION: Day Room
Free For Members
DESCRIPTION:
Our Tai Chi exercise class is designed to enhance your overall well-being by focusing on increasing joint mobility, strengthening muscle groups, and improving posture and breathing. This gentle yet effective form of exercise is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Gardening Club
TIME: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
DATE: Tuesdays
LOCATION: Claremont Gardens
DESCRIPTION:
Join us to explore the beauty of nature within the Claremont Gardens, where we foster a sense of community and connection with the environment.
Arts and Crafts
TIME: 11:30am – 12:30pm
DATE: Friday
LOCATION: Day Room
DESCRIPTION:
Join us for an engaging and hands-on fine arts craft class designed to ignite your creativity and enhance your dexterity. This instructor-led class will guide you through various forms of art, including printmaking, painting, textiles, and pottery. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you are welcome.
Fitness with Doretta
TIME: 11.00am – 12.00pm
DATE: Thursday
LOCATION: Day Room
DESCRIPTION:
Fitness with Doretta is a high energy, upbeat fitness sensation, aimed at improving a persons physical strength, core stability and confidence for falls prevention and improving a persons wellbeing.
FORTNIGHTLY
Digital Lounge
TIME: 9.30am – 11.30am
DAY: Second and Fourth Friday
LOCATION: Claremont Centre
DESCRIPTION:
If you require advice, support or guidance with your digital device, contact the ACCG on 0161 226 6335 or email admin@accg.org.uk to book your place.
MONTHLY
Untold Orchestra
TIME: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
DATE: Monthly
LOCATION: Day Room
DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy a live performance by the esteemed Untold Orchestra
Diabetes Forum
TIME: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
DAY: Last Tuesday of month
LOCATION: Day Room
DESCRIPTION:
Join the ACCG Diabetes Forum, an in person support group aimed at raising awareness and discussions around key strategies from a person with lived experience.
Shared Reading
TIME: 10:30am to 11:30am
DATE: Last Friday
LOCATION: Day Room
DESCRIPTION:
If you are an avid reader, and like to discuss the topics within fiction, you are welcome to join the ACCG Shared Reading Group.
ACCG EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
May
Dementia Action Week
DAY: 13th – 18th May 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
Africa Day
DAY: 25th Mary 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
June
Carers Week
DATE: 9th – 15th June 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
Fathers Day
DAY: 15th June 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
Day
Windrush Day
DATE: 24th June 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
ACCG Day Trip
DATE: 18th June 2024
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
July
ACCG Day Trip – Whitby
DATE: 16th July 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
August
Open Day
DAY: 19th August 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
ACCG Day Trip
DAY: 20th August 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
September
National Dementia Carers Day
DATE: TBC
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
World Alzheimer’s Day
DAY: 19th September 20205
Description: Details to be confirmed
Day
International Day for Older People (IDOP)
DATE: 31st September 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
ACCG Day Trip
DATE: 17th September 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
October
Black History Month
DATE: October 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
Young Onset Dementia Day
DATE: 23rd October 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
November
Carers Rights Day
DAY: 21st November 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
December
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
DATE: 3rd December 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed
Community Christmas Party
DAY: 18th December 2025
Description: Details to be confirmed
Day
February
Valentines Day
DATE: 14th February 2025
DESCRIPTION: Details to be confirmed