by Laura Cassidy, Community Development Officer
Free Women’s Learn to Ride Sessions
Learn to ride, build confidence and socialise. Ride. Repair. Redefine. Join Bee Pedal Ready at St Margaret’s Centre, Whalley Range for fun, supportive Learn to Ride sessions for women. The friendly instructors will help you build confidence and learn to cycle safely. All bikes and helmets are provided, or feel free to bring your own.
Meeting Point: St Margaret’s Community Centre and Playing Fields, Brantingham Road, M21 0TT. What3words: ///chats.races.boss Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Mondays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6, 13.
Suitable for: Complete beginners! Gear: Wear what’s comfortable, and weather dependent. If needed you can wear padded trousers or shorts to help you feel more comfortable whilst learning. Parking: Free on-site (bikes and cars) If you have any questions please email: flora.beepedalready@gmail.com Book your free place here.
Celebrate Festival 2026
‘Connect with your Community’ Monday 4 May 12 noon – 6pm at JNR8, 82 Cromwell Ave, Whalley Range, M16 0BG.
The 29th Celebrate Festival will be a compact festival based in and around JNR8 and held on May Day Bank Holiday Monday – the original date for the festival back in 1998. The principles remain the same – bringing together a wide range of community partners in Whalley Range to put on an exciting day of free activities and performances celebrating the very best of our fantastic community – our talent, diversity and resources – with a focus on fun, creativity and wellbeing.
St Margaret’s Forever Fields May Day Event
Join Forever Fields’ FREE May Day celebrations for all ages, bringing together community, music, dance, and traditions rooted in nature and folklore. We’re asking, what is the meaning of ‘folk’ in our community?
This May Day event is a way to get together, support each other and enjoy nature in the city. So let’s welcome in the longer days and warmer sun together as we embrace Spring with a packed programme of workshops, maypole dancing, art, food, drink, markets and much more at our Forever Fields community garden at St. Margarets Centre, Brantingham Road in Chorlton. 12 noon to 7pm, Sunday 3 May.
