W/C 4.3.2026

Hello Everyone

Hope you are keeping well.  I can’t believe we are already here in March, but this is my bulletin I wish to share with you.

• Congleton Community Health and Wellbeing Fayre – please see the attached poster this is a free event to find out all the services that are available in your local area there will be lots going on a great event to attend.
• Futures Event for young people and their families - Springfield School are opening their doors to all young people and their families who are navigating and preparing for those next steps to adulthood, you don’t have to be attending their school to come along they would love to see you and find out about all the external services available across the whole of the Cheshire East footprint and learn more, please see the poster with all the details.
• Learning Disability Partnership Board, Self Advocates Group – we have the next meeting coming up on the 12thMarch at the Guild in Wilmslow, 1 Bourne Street, Wilmslow, SK9 5HD we would love new members to come along and see what it is all about,  the time is 6.30pm -8.30pm.  Our self-advocates have been working together to ensure the rights of the learning disability have a voice.  Join us to have your say.
• Salvation Army Macclesfield, Mission Mondays – everyone is welcome to go along for a free brew and toast please see the poster with further details.
• Re-Fresh, Knutsford – please see the poster about the event being hosted on the 14thMarch to find out what is going on in your local area.
• Bingo Night & Car Boot Sale – two events hosted by Space4autism, open to all to get involved and take part their annual bingo night which is a fun filled night with great prizes to win and raffle prizes also on the night and their Car Boot Sale which you can go along to or take part in please see the posters with all the information.
• Wishing Well, Supported Adults Service – Jan and the team have shared with us their one-minute guide to give you more information about the service they offer.
• Silk Museum What’s On – there are exhibitions as part of Women’s history month taking place also lots of other events and free activities coming up to coincide with moving towards Easter open to all What's on — Silk Museum
• East Cheshire Eye Society – please see the attached details of the activities and events coming up in March.
• Cake, Cuppa, Chat and Games – taking place at Wilmslow Methodist Church everyone welcome please see the poster with further information and how to get involved.
• Disley Community Choir – please see the poster with all the details new members are very welcome.
• The Connected Wilmslow Community Group Fair – please see the attached details of the fair taking place on the 8th March a chance to find out what is going on locally in the community of Wilmslow and how to make friends, learn new skills, volunteering opportunities and much more.
• Disabled Persons Railcard – Time out Group have shared this really useful update that the railcard will expand to include a wider range of disabilities please follow the link for more information Eligibility Expansion - Disabled Persons Railcard https://share.google/bK75ozZqft1lxHaKl
• Crewecial – please see the timetable of activities taking place at the Crewecial Crisis Café that offer Mental Health support in Crewe.
• Cheshire East Carers Hub Latest Newsletter – please follow the link to their latest newsletter for March – May 2026 with lots of support information and details of groups and activities taking place for all carers. https://cheshireeastcarershub.co.uk/
• Crewe Art Journaling and Luminate Art Project – opportunities for young people but also art and technology project for all ages please see the information shared for more details and how to book on these different sessions.
• Ukrainian Folk Art Workshops, Macclesfield Art Space – please see the poster with all the details of the workshops coming up and how to get involved.
• Luminate Creative Workshops – please see the poster for Macclesfield library about these creative art workshops taking place that are free.
• Friends for Leisure, Congleton Drama Group – please see the attached information they have shared about the drama group for young people taking place in Congleton to be able to take part you will need to get in contact directly with Friends for Leisure.
• Under One Roof, Accessible Raving for all – please see the poster with the confirmed dates for 2026 of all the raves taking place in Manchester for the coming year.
• Bridgend Centre, Knitting and Crochet Club – open to everyone please see the poster with more information the group meets up twice a month.
• Seashell Trust – share lots of events and activities that are not only for the students but for families and the community to get involved with including their sport facilities including the swimming pool and gym and lots more I have attached the link which you can then navigate to the what we do and the what’s on pages   https://www.seashelltrust.org.uk/seashell-active/
• Holmes Chapel Community Newsletter – please follow the link to see what is going on in your local area including the new Repair Shed where anyone can go along learn new skills repair things with the help of those volunteer experts.  But also the newsletter includes all the regular groups and what is going on in the local area     https://www.hcpartnership.org.uk/community-newsletter
• Her Place Charitable Trust, International Women’s Day Events – lots of free events and activities taking place this weekend and next week celebrating International Women’s Day for everyone to get involved please see the information I have shared which also includes free tickets to watch a football match at Crewe Alexander and lots more and here is also the link  https://her-place.co.uk/

Regular updates included.

• Time out Group – have shared with us the 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
• Wishing Well, Let’s Get Social – Please see the schedule for March and I also I have included their Wellbeing Wednesday sessions open to the person and their carer to go to both of which I have attached.
• Space4autism – What’s on Guides, please see their new details shared as to what is coming up for March, lots of support help and activities for everyone to get involved What's on Guide | Autism Awareness Charity | Space 4 Autism  also don’t forget if as a member you are looking to build confidence learn new employability skills and need some support and guidance they have their Launchpad and I have attached all the details including details of the Charity Shop too.
• Choice Support – please follow the link for the Partridges Day Service and what they offer Choice Support | Partridges Day Service Cheshire and I have also attached their poster shared for March.
• 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

• Wingate Centre, SPARKS – please follow the link for the regular activities and what is going on for adults and young people to get involved with at the centre and at Crewe Lyceum with Lyceum Lites  SPARKS | The Wingate Cente

Spotlight information

Home Ownership for People with Long-Term Disabilities, as outlined on the Cheshire East Live Well website. This offers an alternative housing option for adults with long‑term disabilities who wish to secure greater independence through shared ownership, supported living, and personalised accommodation arrangements.

The page provides a helpful overview of eligibility criteria, the application process, and how the scheme can be used to support individuals in achieving more choice and control over their housing. You can view the full information here:

https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/livewell/care-and-support-for-adults/housing-with-care-and-support/home-ownership-for-people-with-long-term-disabilities.aspx

Healthwatch NHS App Survey

All 9 Healthwatch in Cheshire and Merseyside have launched a survey to understand how people across the region use the NHS App - or why they might not. As the move to accessing NHS services via digital systems increases significantly, your feedback will help make sure digital NHS services work for everyone.

Please take a few minutes to share your views by completing the short survey below: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NHSAppCheshireandMerseyside/

The survey is open to anyone who lives or works in Cheshire and Merseyside or uses NHS services in the area. It takes around 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Please put as many related comments as possible in the comment box at the end, this will help identify themes around people's experiences. 

For more information, visit healthwatchcheshire.org.uk or email info@healthwatchcheshire.org.uk.

Please complete by end March 2026. 

Cost of living help and support

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

Have a good couple of weeks, 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