W/C 20.1.2026

Hello Everyone

Hope you are keeping well.  Please see below my bulletin I wish to share with you.

• Women’s Health Roadshow – taking place in Crewe please see the poster with all the details of the Roadshow taking place in February.
• Cheshire East, Young Carers Group - please see the poster with details of the groups taking place for young carers across the Cheshire East footprint.
• Hope Centre, Macclesfield – have shared with us their latest what’s on information with all the groups taking place at the centre, everyone is welcome. Please see the details attached.
• Macclesfield Lantern Parade with Art Space – please see the poster with the up-and-coming event taking place in Macclesfield on the 24thJanuary 2026 everyone is welcome to enjoy the lantern spectacular through the town.
• Middlewich IT Sessions FREE– please see the attached poster sharing with you the up-and-coming dates to support those who would like to learn how to use their tablet or phone and build up more confidence.
• Pure College, Open Evening*Save the Date* - please see the attached information the team have shared about their up-and-coming Open Evening open to young people in education and their families to come along and see the offer.
• Green Spaces for Wellbeing *IMPORTANT UPDATE* - the team are no longer taking referrals as the 12-week programmes on offer are coming to an end on 31st March 2026 however until this time they are continuing to offer the drop in sessions for as long as possible Queens Park Crewe Allotment Drop-in (Tuesdays 1-3pm) – Enjoy gardening activities in our allotment polytunnel or community garden. Social Drop-in (Wednesday 1-3pm) – A friendly space with activities like crochet, board games, and nature walks – always with a nature focus, of course! Victoria Park Macclesfield Mindful Art in the Park Drop-in (Thursdays 10-12pm) – Create mindful nature inspired art for the Aviary Art Gallery. Gardening Drop-in (Thursdays 1-3pm) – Enjoy gardening activities in our polytunnel, community garden and Victoria Park.
• Open Minds Tea and Talk – both in person or online sessions are being run in February for people who have lived experience of Mental Health Services either directly or as a carer this is a chance to share your views and get involved, I have attached all the details.
• Lived Experience in Health Care – Cheshire and Merseyside NHS are looking for people with a learning disability and/or autism who want to share their ideas and experiences please see the poster with how to join and get involved.
• Looking Forward Activities – Michelle and the team have shared their most recent update about what is coming up for this next year, please see the information I have included.
• Music @Mike’s - please see the poster with details that have now been released about the lunchtime FREE concerts taking place at St Michaels Church in Macclesfield available to everyone who enjoys listening to aspiring musicians.
• Springboard 2026 – want to share with you all what is coming up for 2026 lots of courses available for everyone who wants to learn and also gain new skills please follow the link for all the details Home » Springboard
• Sign, Sing and Shine, All Inclusive Family Makaton Choir – taking place in Sandbach please see all the information shared.
• Petty pool Night Vibes – see the evening groups and activities the team wish to share with you, open to ages 16+ .
• Her Place Charitable Trust – have so much to offer coming up for 2026 including lots of community events, support and help for women and girls and families too,  the newsletter is little weighty for me to include so I have shared the link so that you can see the calendar of events and the link to  click into Her Community Homepage - Her-Place
• Age UK Cheshire Scams Awareness Newsletter – the team have shared their latest newsletter as we start  the new year sharing such useful information this month focusing on reporting fraud please follow the link Issue 62 January Newsletter
• Hopes and Beams Community Choir *NEW*** – please see the poster the team at Hopes and Beams have asked us to share their new ‘Hopes and Songs’ group starting on the 5thFebruary 5.45pm – 6.45pm all ages welcome and all abilities to come along and sing popular music together, £1.00 entry fee they would love to see you
• Just Drop In, Macclesfield – are running at the beginning of February a CV and Linked in Workshop  for young people please see the poster with all the details.
• Under One Roof Accessible Raving for all – their next rave is coming up on the 11thFebruary in Manchester please see the poster with the link to be able to book tickets.
• Macc Art Space, Crochet Drop-in – please see the attached details of the crochet drop in open to all.

Regular updates included.

• Time out Group – have shared with us this week’s activities but I have also shared the main link as it shares with you what’s on and lots of other information including what the groups are like, support and help available Home - Time Out Group
• Space4autism – What’s on Guides, please see their new details shared as to what is coming up for January, lots of support help and activities for everyone to get involved What's on Guide | Autism Awareness Charity | Space 4 Autism 
• Choice Support – please see the attached calendar for January for the Partridges Day Service and I have included their monthly meet up sessions for your diary.
• Wishing Well, Let’s Get Social – have shared with us their Thursday evening and what is coming up for the month of January.

• Friends For Leisure – have shared with us what is going on in your area with them from January to March 2026 for our young people including their 15 and up groups 1 to 1 Friendship and bowling groups, drama sessions and lots more across the Cheshire East footprint please follow the link for all the details and the main FFL Flyer What’s going on in your area

Here is the information about keeping your home warm and what help is available please follow the link Keeping your home warm

Don’t forget we also have our Warm Spaces please click the link for more information on this too Warm Places – Keeping Cheshire East Warm

Cost of living help and support

IMPORTANT LINK Cost of living (cheshireeast.gov.uk)

Please see the really useful links that have been shared if you are not sure what benefits you may be entitled to. 

·         entitledto benefits calculator

·         Turn2us benefits calculator

·         Policy in Practice better off calculator

Take care and stay safe.

Kind regards
Sarah

Sarah Jacklin

Local Area Coordinator | Adult Social Care Learning Disability and Preparing for Adulthood Team | Cheshire East Council |Macclesfield Town Hall, Market Place Macclesfield, SK10 1EA