Find free social activities and support near you:
We've over 70 welcoming places where you can expect things like:
- seating,
- films,
- food and drink,
- community activities,
- arts and crafts,
- exercise classes,
- internet and WiFi,
- and more.
Help's also at hand for housing issues, health and wellbeing, money matters, employment and training, and more.
Before you arrange to visit one of the places listed below, we'd recommend getting in touch using the contact details listed for the one you'd lke to attend (as the details here are subject to change).
We'll update this page as and when we're made aware of updates to/new activities/spaces in your area. This list was last updated on Wednesday 8 November 2023.
Warm spaces: Warm Welcome promo
You can find even more spaces like these on the Warm Welcome UK site:
The Warm Welcome UK site also lists many warm/social spaces in Bolton and beyond.
Visit www.warmwelcome.uk to learn more.
What's happening in Breightmet & Withins:
Withins UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Withins UCAN Centre, 39 Kentmere Rd, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5JG
Contact:
Vanessa Hamnett, 01204 329 643, withinsucancentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Yoga - 10.30am - 11.30am (please book in advance using the contact details below)
Location:
Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Family, Food & Fun - 4.00pm - 6.00pm (please book in advance using the contact details below)
Location:
Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Withins UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Withins UCAN Centre, 39 Kentmere Rd, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5JG
Contact:
Vanessa Hamnett, 01204 329 643, withinsucancentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Coffee Morning - 10.00am - 12.00pm (REACH)
Location:
Deepdale Community Centre
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Withins UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Withins UCAN Centre, 39 Kentmere Rd, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5JG
Contact:
Vanessa Hamnett, 01204 329 643, withinsucancentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Withins UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres) (with Brew Club 12.30pm - 3.00pm)
Location:
Withins UCAN Centre, 39 Kentmere Rd, Breightmet, Bolton BL2 5JG
Contact:
Vanessa Hamnett, 01204 329 643, withinsucancentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Breightmet Butterflies 10.00am - 12.00pm (women only)
Location:
Elderdale Community Centre, Yewdale Gardens, Bolton BL2 5JF
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Deane & Hulton:
Deane UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Deane UCAN Centre, 2 Oriel St, Bolton, BL3 5PD
Contact:
Chris Wood, 07500023809, chris.wood@boltonathome.org.uk
Women's Group - 10.00am - 3.00pm (women only)
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Deane UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Deane UCAN Centre, 2 Oriel St, Bolton, BL3 5PD
Contact:
Chris Wood, 07500023809, chris.wood@boltonathome.org.uk
ESOL sessions - 9.00am - 11.00am
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Women's Sewing Group - 11.00am - 3.00pm (women only)
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Deane UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Deane UCAN Centre, 2 Oriel St, Bolton, BL3 5PD
Contact:
Chris Wood, 07500023809, chris.wood@boltonathome.org.uk
Church drop-in - 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Sri Lankan Group drop-in - 5pm - 9pm
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Women's drop-in - 9.30am - 4.30pm (women only)
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Sri Lankan group - 10.00am - 3.00pm
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Women's group - 6.00pm - 9.00pm (women only)
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
Sri Lankan group drop-in - 1.00pm - 8.00pm
Location:
The Willows Centre, Back Caledonia Street, Bolton, BL3 5PA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Farnworth & Kearsley:
New Bury UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Social Eating Project - over 50's free lunch (contact 01204 329786 to book)
Location:
New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Roosevelt Road Community Centre Coffee Morning - 10am - 12pm
Location:
Roosevelt Road Community Centre, Roosevelt Road, Kearsley, BL4 8EA
Contact:
Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk
Warm hub - 11am - 2.30pm
Location:
Springfield Gardens Community Centre, Springfield Road, Kearsley, BL4 8JP
Contact:
Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk
New Bury UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Roosevelt Road Community Centre Warm Hub - 10am - 2.30pm
Location:
Roosevelt Road Community Centre, Roosevelt Road, Kearsley, BL4 8EA
Contact:
Adam Warbrick, 07787 337474, adam.warbrick@boltonathome.org.uk
Soup & roll plus games - 10.00am - 2.00pm
Location:
New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
New Bury UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
New Bury UCAN Centre, 59 George Street, Farnworth, BL4 9PU
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Great Lever:
GLC Coffee Morning - 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.
GLC Afternoon Social - 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.
GLC Arts & Crafts & Fun Social Club - 9.30am - 12.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.
GLC Digital Inclusion & Jobs Club - 2pm - 5pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, Carrington Drive, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.
GLC Ladies social group - 10.00am - 12.00pm (please book in advance using the contact details below)
Location:
GLC, 98 Calvert Rd, Bolton, BL3 3BT
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
GLC have an additional room to use for people who may not wish to take part directly in the organised activity but need a warm space/warm drink.
GLC Digital Inclusion & Jobs Club - 1pm - 5pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
Knightingale Knitters - 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
Tai Chi - 10.00am - 12.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
Slaterfield Pop-Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
Coffee morning - 10.30am - 12.00pm
Location:
Slaterfield Community Centre, 18 Carrington Drive, Bolton, BL3 6YE
Contact:
Lauren Casey, 07787 338524, lauren.casey@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Hall i' th' Wood:
Wonder Woman Group - 1.00pm - 3.00pm (women only)
Location:
Greenway Community Centre, Hall i' th' Wood Lane, Bolton, BL1 8UA
Contact:
Christine Barnes, 07787 360693, christine.fitton@boltonathome.org.uk
CU4 Breakfast - 9.00am - 11.30am
Location:
Greenway Community Centre, Hall i' th' Wood Lane, Bolton, BL1 8UA
Contact:
Kirsty Peake, 07789 031573, kirsty.peake@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Halliwell:
Brownlow Fold Church of the Nazarene warm space: watch TV, grab some food, socialise, and more - 10.00am - 2.30pm
Location:
Church of Nazarene, Yarrow Place, Bolton, BL1 3UR
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Horwich:
Brazley Warm Space - 9.30am - 3pm
Location:
Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT
Contact:
Abes Kotwal, 07789 031976, ebrahim.kotwal@boltonathome.org.uk
Brazley Work Club - 10.00am - 12.30pm
Location:
Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT
Contact:
Abes Kotwal, 07789 031976, ebrahim.kotwal@boltonathome.org.uk
Brazley Warm Space - 9.30am - 3pm
Location:
Brazley Community Centre, Cedar Ave, Horwich, Bolton BL6 6HT
Contact:
Abes Kotwal, 07789 031976, ebrahim.kotwal@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Johnson Fold:
Men in Sheds - 9.30am - 12.30pm
Location:
Sabden Allotment
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
Johnson Fold UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Johnson Fold UCAN Centre, 5 Johnson Fold Ave, Bolton, BL1 5SF
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
Triangle Church after school club (ages 8 - 12) - 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Location:
The Triangle Church, New Church Rd, Bolton, BL1 5QP
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
The Hub - tea & coffee morning - 10am to 12pm
Location:
Hope Centre, 29 Tattersall Avenue, Bolton, BL1 5TE
Contact:
Danielle Porter, 07787 353586, danielle.porter@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Little Lever:
Little Lever Pop Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Little Lever Library, Market St, Bolton, BL3 1HH
Contact:
Vanessa Hamnett, 01204 329643, withinsucancentre@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Tonge with the Haulgh:
Bolton Hindu Age Inspiriation - centre open 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
Odd Fellows Hall, Back Bromwich Street, The Haulgh, Bolton, BL2 1JF
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Tonge Moor UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Tonge Moor UCAN Centre, The Old Library, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2LE
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm - games/coffee/social
Location:
St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Golden Oldies - Coffee Morning & Bingo - 9.30am - 12.00pm
Location:
1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Fusion Centre - Community Café: 10.00am - 1.30pm, Crafts: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Location:
Fusion Centre, 2-8 Connaught Square, Bolton, BL2 2JA
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Golden Oldies - 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Location:
1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
St. Chads lunch club and community café (alternate weeks) - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Location:
St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Fusion Film Club - 1.00pm - 3.30pm (runs every last Wednesday of the month)
Location:
Fusion Centre, 2 - 8 Connaught Square, Bolton, BL2 2JA
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Tonge Moor UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
Tonge Moor UCAN Centre, The Old Library, Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, BL2 2LE
Contact:
Chris Massey, 01204 329563, Christopher.Massey@boltonathome.org.uk
St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
Golden Oldies - 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Location:
1 Meadowside Avenue, Tonge Moor, Bolton, BL2 2SS
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
St. Chads - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Location:
St. Chads, Longworth Street, BL2 6AW
Contact:
Michelle Del Rosso, 07787 385688, michelle.delrosso@boltonathome.org.uk
What's happening in Westhoughton:
Westhoughton Pop-Up UCAN Centre (click here to see opening times for all our UCAN centres)
Location:
The Hub, Central Drive, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3DS
Contact:
Mary Devenish, 01204 329583, DeaneandNewBuryUCANCentre@boltonathome.org.uk
On Your Own Brew Club (run through our Bolton Manbassadors project) - 12pm - 2pm
Location:
Daisy Hill Football Club
Contact:
Yvonne Seal, 07770 314785, yvonne.seal@boltonathome.org.uk