Here’s a reminder of what groups are meeting at the Old Saw Mill regularly
Knit and Natter
An informal group of knitting and nattering that meets at the Old Saw Mill every week on Tuesday from 2-3pm. (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
BRO’s
A peer led men’s mental health and wellbeing group, who meet in the Old Saw Mill for a chat on Mondays 1-3pm. (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Women’s Health and Wellbeing Support Group
This group meets bi-weekly at the Old Saw Mill on Monday’s from 1-2:30pm – with the next session running on 15th August 2022. Sessions are relaxed and filled with positivity – come and meet like-minded women to connect, listen, share and support.
To book follow this website – https://shophealthboxcic.com/products/womens-wellbeing-support-group
Cheshire East Community Yoga and Mindfulness Classes
This class is split into the two sessions running one after the other on the last Monday of each month.
With the Free Community Mindfulness & complimentary lite brunch running from 11:30 until Noon.
Then the Free Community Yoga runs from 12 Noon until 1pm.
Dates:
29th August
26th September
31st October
Any enquiries and to book please contact – www.ashtangacheshire.co.uk 07412773001
Repair Café
Congleton’s very own repair café runs out of the Old Saw Mill – with Members of the community banding together to repair Congleton’s broken items, while sharing their knowledge with the hope of teaching the community key transferable skills to limit the amount of ‘waste’ that goes to the landfill.
This event runs on the last Saturday of every month here at the Old Saw Mill from 10am till 2pm – No need to book just turn up on the day
Ukrainian Drop In’s
Further to this we are hosting drop-in sessions to provide a safe, welcoming space for Ukrainians and their host families in town to meet chat and share. These are running every Wednesday and Saturday from 2-3pm in the Café at the Old Saw Mill. (NO BOOKING REQUIRED)
Antenatal and Postnatal teach in classes – Baby Stepps
Nic and Emily of Baby Stepps! Are excited to introduce you to their Antenatal and Postnatal education classes! The groups held in The Old Saw Mill, Congleton, are relaxed, interactive and fun! Encouraging questions, laughter and friendship!
Some events are planned in August but not set in stone, so keep an eye on their Facebook page below to keep up to date with future events
https://www.facebook.com/babystepps/
MyCWA
The organisation MyCWA, a Cheshire based charity supporting families affected by domestic abuse, uses the Old Saw Mill for various drop-in sessions and peer support groups for individuals in Congleton and surrounding areas .
Congleton Peer Support Lounge is a monthly support session for female survivors of domestic abuse, with each week’s topic focussed around the five ways to wellbeing – connect, take notice, keep learning, be active and give.
To find out more or to book your place please call – 01270 250390
Dove Buddies
Dove Buddies, organised by the Dove Service is a friendship group for adults experiencing loss and/or isolation. Offering the chance to meet new people, with the option of purchasing some refreshments from The Old Saw Mill’s Delicious Menu.
This group will run every first Tuesday of the month from 12:30pm until 2:00pm here at the Old Saw Mill.
Any enquiries or for further information please contact 01782 683155 or enquiries@thedoveservice.org.uk
Cheshire Kids Clothes Swap Shop
We are also being host to some Cheshire Kid’s Clothes Swap Shop events upstairs here at the OSM, their aim is to recycle as many kid’s clothes as possible in Cheshire East! Amazing right… The first event was a huge success so Nicola is looking into finalising future dates for the coming year. Keep an eye on their Facebook page here for future dates.