Welcome to
St Matthew's
Community Hall
In the heart of Stretford, with Stretford at it's heart
Contact us
saintmatthewshall@btinternet.com
0161 865 1750
07483264400
or via the contacts page
( Please note we no longer hire the hall out for parties or large events )
Close Transport link
walking distance from Stretford Metro
- We are next to Stretford Shopping centre which offer its visitors 3 hours free parking,
- With public transport link just outside our gates to both Manchester and Altrincham.
- We offer a limited number of parking spaces outside of the building
- Modern Toilet Facilities
- multiple rooms for hire
- disabled toilets
- 2 mins from M60
- 5 mins walk from Stretford Tram Stop
CURRENT EVENTS
Discover our events
Please contact each group individually for more information, updates please follow link on each group listing
Monday
- Little Sunshine Pre School
Preschool for 2 to 3 year olds
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where your child can learn and have fun. 2 and 3 year funding accepted.
When- Monday to Friday- Term time only
Times- 9 am – 12 pm, 12 pm – 3 pm or 9 am – 3 pm
Contact – 07761106820
littlesunshinespreschool@yahoo.com
with Katie and CarlyKatie and Carly
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Term time only - M & J support servicers
An affordable, Quality day service for adults with varying levels of Learning/Physical disabilities and people with Autism in Trafford area.
When: – Monday to Friday 9am – 4 pm
Contact- Jacqueline Bevan 075260248228
mandjss@outlook.com
with Jackie and MuktaJackie and Mukta
9:30 am to 4:00 pm - One2OneTeaching & Supporting Adults with learning disabilities in the local community offering supported education, work experience, social enterprise and leisure activities When- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm Contact –Julie 07816265267 Email – traffordone2one@gmail.com with Julie 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Trafford Cares Art groupArt group, for people who are registered carer with Trafford Carers. No experience necessary, open to beginners and experienced painter, all equipment provided. Free class Please visit traffordcarerscentre.org.uk to find out more or to register as being a carer When- Mondays 10am – 12.30 pm Contact –www.traffordcarerscentre.org.uk 0161 848 2400 with Tony Turner 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
- Donelon Wild School of DanceOffers Ballet and Tap dance classes for ages 3-18. When– Monday, Wednesdays, Thursday & Friday Contact– email miss.bethany@dwdance.co.uk website www.dwdance.co.uk with Miss Bethany 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- E & M Music AcademyOne to one tuition in piano, singing, drums, violin, flute, piccolo, saxophone, ukulele and guitar for all ages and abilities. When- Monday Thursdays and Fridays 4pm – 7pm Contact eleniandmylesmusicacademy@gmail.com 07706534504 or 07960118399 with Eleni and Myles 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Term time only
- Red Tiger KarateWe are a family –based Shotokan Karate club teaching children and families across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. Our classes cater for everyone from complete beginner’s right up to Black Belts, Age 4+ When– Mondays 6 pm – 7 pm Contact– Rob 07860532320 Email – rh85@me.com www.redtigerkarateclub.co.uk with Sensei Rob Head 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- Trafford VeteransModel Making & Craft group Bringing the Veterans and the community together by providing peer Support activities for all When – Mondays 7 pm – 9 pm £2 donation Website- www.traffordveterans.org Email- info@traffordveterans.org with Barney 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Top Spin Table Tennis clubWe are looking for new players to come and join us regardless of skill or age. Visitors are welcome to come along and watch but we can’t promise we won’t convince you to join the fun!! When- Mondays 7 pm – 9 pm Contact -Zac Harvey – topspinmanchester@gmail.com or Facebook- topspinmanchester with Zac Harvey 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Language for Fun
“We offer fun, lively, conversation-based Spanish and Italian lessons to adults at all levels from absolute beginners to advanced. Come along and have fun, learn a new language or improve your skills, and make new friends.”
When– Spanish Improvers Mondays 7pm-8:15pm, Italian Absolute Beginners Mondays 8:15pm – 9:30pm
Contact- Rosie D’Urso rosie@languageforfun.uk 07931 424 281 Facebook: Language for Fun Chorlton, Sale and Stretford
with Rosie D’Urso 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Term time only - Ceroc additionLearn to dance partner dance fusion of salsa, ballroom,tango & jive Includes, beginners class, practice session & dancing . No need to book just turn up! When – Mondays 7.15pm – 10.15pm Contact – dance@cerocaddiction.com www.ceroc.com 07983703166 with Dance teacher Luke Scrivens 7:15 pm to 10:15 pm
Tuesday
- Little Sunshine Pre School
Preschool for 2 to 3 year olds
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where your child can learn and have fun. 2 and 3 year funding accepted.
When- Monday to Friday- Term time only
Times- 9 am – 12 pm, 12 pm – 3 pm or 9 am – 3 pm
Contact – 07761106820
littlesunshinespreschool@yahoo.com
with Katie and CarlyKatie and Carly
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Term time only - M & J support servicers
An affordable, Quality day service for adults with varying levels of Learning/Physical disabilities and people with Autism in Trafford area.
When: – Monday to Friday 9am – 4 pm
Contact- Jacqueline Bevan 075260248228
mandjss@outlook.com
with Jackie and MuktaJackie and Mukta
9:30 am to 4:00 pm - One2OneTeaching & Supporting Adults with learning disabilities in the local community offering supported education, work experience, social enterprise and leisure activities When- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm Contact –Julie 07816265267 Email – traffordone2one@gmail.com with Julie 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Trafford Parents Forum
Here at Trafford Parents Forum, we support and work with parent carers and families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) with or without a diagnosis across all areas of disability across Trafford to the age of 25.
Parent Carer drop in – come along for a cuppa and a friendly face
Term time only
When – Thursdays 10am – 12 pm
Contact – engagement@traffordparentsforum.com
www.traffordparentsforum.com
with Rebecca & Linda 10:00 am to 12:00 pm term time only - E & M Music AcademyOne to one tuition in piano, singing, drums, violin, flute, piccolo, saxophone, ukulele and guitar for all ages and abilities. When- Monday Thursdays and Fridays 4pm – 7pm Contact eleniandmylesmusicacademy@gmail.com 07706534504 or 07960118399 with Eleni and Myles 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm term time only
- Uniform groupsRainbows, Brownies, Guides, Rangers With Girl guiding girls have the best experiences,they go to their first ever sleepover, canoe on rivers, learn about body confidence, lead their own camp, or simply have fun and try new things with girls their age. Girls take what they do in guiding with them as they grow up. They develop the skills and confidence that they need to reach their potential – as students, colleagues, parents, friends and citizens – and become the young women that they want to be. When- Rainbows 5.30-6.30pm Brownies 6.30-8pm Guides 7.30-9pm Rangers 7.30 – 9 pm Contact: https://www.girlguiding.org.uk with Ruth Bruckshaw 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm Term time only
- Wing Chun Kung Fu
With Master Billy Davidson
Martial arts for all the family. Learn self-defence, fitness, confidence, skills for life, close range techniques. Learn to overcome bigger opponents. Beginner’s induction classes, every month.
When – Monday, 7 pm Tuesday, 6.30 pm Wednesday 7pm Saturday 10 am – 11 am Little Dragons 11.15am – 12.45pm Adults open level class
Contact- 07831184629
www.chingmo.co.uk
email info@chingmo.co.uk
with Sifu Billy DavidsonSifu Billy Davidson
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm - The Manchester ChoraleThe Manchester Chorale is a busy, high-quality, mixed choir. When – Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm. Contact – email https://www.manchesterchorale.org.uk Facebook page (14) Manchester Chorale | Facebook Twitter feed Manchester Chorale (@mcrchorale) / Twitter or lesley.cavanagh@ntlworld.com with Music Director Jill Henderson – Wild 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Term time only
- Cocaine AnonymousLGBTQ+ If you have problems with narcotics or alcohol and wish to get help to stop, then please join us. When – Tuesdays 7.30am – 8.30 pm Contact –https://www.cocaineanonymous.org.uk with open group 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Wednesday
- Little Sunshine Pre School
Preschool for 2 to 3 year olds
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where your child can learn and have fun. 2 and 3 year funding accepted.
When- Monday to Friday- Term time only
Times- 9 am – 12 pm, 12 pm – 3 pm or 9 am – 3 pm
Contact – 07761106820
littlesunshinespreschool@yahoo.com
with Katie and CarlyKatie and Carly
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Term time only - M & J support servicers
An affordable, Quality day service for adults with varying levels of Learning/Physical disabilities and people with Autism in Trafford area.
When: – Monday to Friday 9am – 4 pm
Contact- Jacqueline Bevan 075260248228
mandjss@outlook.com
with Jackie and MuktaJackie and Mukta
9:30 am to 4:00 pm - One2OneTeaching & Supporting Adults with learning disabilities in the local community offering supported education, work experience, social enterprise and leisure activities When- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm Contact –Julie 07816265267 Email – traffordone2one@gmail.com with Julie 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- BeBu Spanish workshop
Bebu Spanish is a musical sensory class in Spanish for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grownups. Enjoy singing, dancing, instruments, puppets, parachute, bubbles and fun learning activities.
When – Wednesday’s 10 am toddlers, 11 am babies
with Bettina Bustamante 10:00 am to 12:00 pm term time only - Donelon Wild School of DanceOffers Ballet and Tap dance classes for ages 3-18. When– Monday, Wednesdays, Thursday & Friday Contact– email miss.bethany@dwdance.co.uk website www.dwdance.co.uk with Miss Bethany 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm
- Good Gym Trafford
DO GOOD, GET FIT!
An active way to help our local community. A walk or run to a pre-organised community task, (no previous running or task experience is required, all tools will be provided) with Kate your GOODGYM leader and a group of likeminded people.
When Wednesdays 6.30pm-8.15pm
Contact www.Goodgym.org
Also follow Goodgym Trafford on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
with Kate Frain 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - Taekwando
Shin’s Taekwondo Academy (World Taekwondo Federation)
- Learn WTF style Olympic Taekwondo and Self Defence
- Keep fit, Lose weight, Increase flexibility and Stamina
- Great for men, women and children (6+)
- Wing Chun Kung Fu
With Master Billy Davidson
Martial arts for all the family. Learn self-defence, fitness, confidence, skills for life, close range techniques. Learn to overcome bigger opponents. Beginner’s induction classes, every month.
When – Monday, 7 pm Tuesday, 6.30 pm Wednesday 7pm Saturday 10 am – 11 am Little Dragons 11.15am – 12.45pm Adults open level class
Contact- 07831184629
www.chingmo.co.uk
email info@chingmo.co.uk
with Sifu Billy DavidsonSifu Billy Davidson
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - Manchester Aikido“If you understand the principles of Aikido, you will be glad to be alive and you will greet each day with great joy” (O Sensei) If you are new or old to Aikido please come down and watch or even better join in. When– Wednesdays 7pm Fridays 7 pm Sundays 10 am Contacts– hadphild@gmail.com bobyates61@gmail.com www.manchesteraikido.com with Shidoin Dave and Rob Yates 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday
- Little Sunshine Pre School
Preschool for 2 to 3 year olds
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where your child can learn and have fun. 2 and 3 year funding accepted.
When- Monday to Friday- Term time only
Times- 9 am – 12 pm, 12 pm – 3 pm or 9 am – 3 pm
Contact – 07761106820
littlesunshinespreschool@yahoo.com
with Katie and CarlyKatie and Carly
9:00 am to 3:00 pm Term time only - M & J support servicers
An affordable, Quality day service for adults with varying levels of Learning/Physical disabilities and people with Autism in Trafford area.
When: – Monday to Friday 9am – 4 pm
Contact- Jacqueline Bevan 075260248228
mandjss@outlook.com
with Jackie and MuktaJackie and Mukta
9:30 am to 4:00 pm - One2OneTeaching & Supporting Adults with learning disabilities in the local community offering supported education, work experience, social enterprise and leisure activities When- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm Contact –Julie 07816265267 Email – traffordone2one@gmail.com with Julie 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Trafford Hard of Hearing Group
Lip reading classers
Do you suffer from hearing loss and struggle to follow conversations? Our Lip Reading classes might provide you with the help you need.
When-Thursdays at 10.30am & 1pm for 2 hours Contact– www.traffordhardofhearing.group E-mail – thhg.doreen@gmail.com Or, why not drop in before the start of a class for an informal chat. A further class is available in Altrincham. with Mary Allison 10:30 am to 3:00 pm Term time only - Witness the FitnessOver 50 and want to get active? Join our FREE exercise class to get fit, build strength and improve posture and balance. Led by Kate your Fitness Trainer – all abilities are welcome! When– 10.30 -11.30 am Contact – Kate- email K8_frain@hotmail.com Call or text 07984936464 with Kate Frain 10:30 am to 11:30 am
- Rest & RelaxCome and join us for crafts, games, puzzles, hot drinks and biscuits 2 pm – 4.30 pm with Rev Kate Burgess 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
- E & M Music AcademyOne to one tuition in piano, singing, drums, violin, flute, piccolo, saxophone, ukulele and guitar for all ages and abilities. When- Monday Thursdays and Fridays 4pm – 7pm Contact eleniandmylesmusicacademy@gmail.com 07706534504 or 07960118399 with Eleni and Myles 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Term time only
- Donelon Wild School of DanceOffers Ballet and Tap dance classes for ages 3-18. When– Monday, Wednesdays, Thursday & Friday Contact– email miss.bethany@dwdance.co.uk website www.dwdance.co.uk with Miss Bethany 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- TAI CHI & QI GONG
Tai Chi – Develop core-strength, grounding and focus in our foundation course exploring posture balance and flow.
Qi Gong – Develop calmness, relaxation & increased energy with guided sessions in a supportive atmosphere
When – Thursdays 6- 9 pm
Contact – Emiel 07909 856 490
emiel@meiquan.co.uk
www.taichinews.com
with Emiel 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Manchester Morris DancersManchester Morris Men were formed in 1930 and dance both, North West Clog Morris and Cotswold Dances. We are always on the lookout for new members. Dance practice from September to April, Dance out around the various venues across Manchester from April to August When – Thursdays 7.30 pm 9.30 pm Contact-George 01625 404279 or 07854713207 www.manchestermorrismen.org.uk Face book- Manchestemorrismen with Squire George Clapton 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm September to May
- DuodecimoDuodecimo Chamber Choir. We are a mixed voice chamber choir singing folk songs, madrigals, light music, sacred music and much more! When – Thursdays (once every 3 weeks) 7.30-9.30pm Contact – via our website: https://duodecimo.org.uk with Music Director Richard McHale 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm every 3 weeks
- Stepping Out with MarkAdult Ballroom & Latin Dance. Private and wedding classes on request When- Thursdays 8.00 pm – 9.00 pm Beginners /Improvers 9.00 pm – 10.00 pm Advanced Contact- mark 07815123256 info@stepping-out-dance.co.uk stepping-out-dance.co.uk with Principal Mark Rowbottom 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday
- Little Sunshine Pre School
Preschool for 2 to 3 year olds
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment, where your child can learn and have fun. 2 and 3 year funding accepted.
When- Monday to Friday- Term time only
Times- 9 am – 12 pm, 12 pm – 3 pm or 9 am – 3 pm
Contact – 07761106820
littlesunshinespreschool@yahoo.com
with Katie and CarlyKatie and Carly
9:00 am to 3:00 pm term time only - M & J support servicers
An affordable, Quality day service for adults with varying levels of Learning/Physical disabilities and people with Autism in Trafford area.
When: – Monday to Friday 9am – 4 pm
Contact- Jacqueline Bevan 075260248228
mandjss@outlook.com
with Jackie and MuktaJackie and Mukta
9:30 am to 4:00 pm - Ramblers Wellbeing WalksWalking is a great way to get fit, explore what’s on your door step and make new friends Join one of our FREE and friendly short walks 30-90 minute walk to suit your needs When –Fridays 9.45 am Contact-Paul Riley – paul.riley2006@ntlworld.com or Dave Walmsley 0161 282 8154 with Paul Riley 9:45 am to 11:00 am
- One2OneTeaching & Supporting Adults with learning disabilities in the local community offering supported education, work experience, social enterprise and leisure activities When- Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm Contact –Julie 07816265267 Email – traffordone2one@gmail.com with Julie 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Trafford Deaf Community NetworkTrafford Deaf coffee morning Social event for a £1, you can have as much tea and coffee as you like. All deaf and hearing sign language users are welcome .We occasionally have a visiting speakers, games or bingo etc. When – 2nd Friday of each month 10am – 1 pm Trafford Deaf Craft group All deaf and hearing and sign language users are welcome, regardless of craft ability. Just pop in and a warm welcome will be offered to all. When- last Friday of each month 11pm- 3 pm Contact – billymaylambert@uwclub.net Caric.boswell@uwclub.net with open group 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 2nd Friday
- Dance Talk DanceAn afternoon of, Modern Sequence with a little Ballroom and Line Dancing. When – Fridays 1pm – 3.30 pm Contact – Christine on 07817 355553 Or email chrisamillar@hotmail.com with Principal Christine Millar 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
- Donelon Wild School of DanceOffers Ballet and Tap dance classes for ages 3-18. When– Monday, Wednesdays, Thursday & Friday Contact– email miss.bethany@dwdance.co.uk website www.dwdance.co.uk with Miss Bethany 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- E & M Music AcademyOne to one tuition in piano, singing, drums, violin, flute, piccolo, saxophone, ukulele and guitar for all ages and abilities. When- Monday Thursdays and Fridays 4pm – 7pm Contact eleniandmylesmusicacademy@gmail.com 07706534504 or 07960118399 with Eleni and Myles 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
- Manchester Aikido“If you understand the principles of Aikido, you will be glad to be alive and you will greet each day with great joy” (O Sensei) If you are new or old to Aikido please come down and watch or even better join in. When– Wednesdays 7pm Fridays 7 pm Sundays 10 am Contacts– hadphild@gmail.com bobyates61@gmail.com www.manchesteraikido.com with Shidoin Dave and Rob Yates 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- Society of Recorder PlayersHas been established over eighty years ago, has a membership of over 1200 throughout Great Britain and Ireland and the wider world, and is one of the largest societies dedicated to promoting recorder music-making.New members always welcome. When– 1st Friday 7-9pm & 2nd Saturday 2 – 4 pm, of the month. Contact– Andrew Taylor 01617934175 Email- Manchester@srp.org.uk www.srp.org.uk with Conductors Ian Chesters & Janice Ormerod 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm 1st Friday of the Month
- The Crazyhorse Crew Line DancersAll ages and abilities welcome from beginners to advance , have fun while exercising to all genres of music When – Fridays 8 pm – 10.30 pm Contact – Carol 07748528721 with Carol ‘Crazyhorse’ Bates 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday
- BeBu Spanish workshop
Bebu Spanish is a musical sensory class in Spanish for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and their grownups. Enjoy singing, dancing, instruments, puppets, parachute, bubbles and fun learning activities.
When – Wednesday’s 10 am toddlers, 11 am babies
with Bettina Bustamante 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Term time only - Wing Chun Kung Fu
With Master Billy Davidson
Martial arts for all the family. Learn self-defence, fitness, confidence, skills for life, close range techniques. Learn to overcome bigger opponents. Beginner’s induction classes, every month.
When – Monday, 7 pm Tuesday, 6.30 pm Wednesday 7pm Saturday 10 am – 11 am Little Dragons 11.15am – 12.45pm Adults open level class
Contact- 07831184629
www.chingmo.co.uk
email info@chingmo.co.uk
with Sifu Billy DavidsonSifu Billy Davidson
10:00 am to 12:45 pm - Book cafeBook swap / jigsaw swap. Tea, coffee and homemade cakes. When -Saturday 10.30-12 Philip Holt Room Contact: Rev Kate Burgess 01618652535 kateburgess9@gmail.com with Wendy Lee 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Society of Recorder PlayersHas been established over eighty years ago, has a membership of over 1200 throughout Great Britain and Ireland and the wider world, and is one of the largest societies dedicated to promoting recorder music-making.New members always welcome. When– 1st Friday 7-9pm & 2nd Saturday 2 – 4 pm, of the month. Contact– Andrew Taylor 01617934175 Email- Manchester@srp.org.uk www.srp.org.uk with Conductors Ian Chesters & Janice Ormerod 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm 2nd Saturday of the Month
- Manchester Recorder OrchestraEstablished in 1981, the Manchester Recorder Orchestra consists of 40 plus players from Sopranino to Contra Basses We rehearse once a month and play concerts thought out the year. When– Last Saturday month 2pm – 4.30 pm Contact –https://manrecorc.webs.com https://en-gb.facebook.com/ManchesterRecorderOrchestra/ with Conductors Ian Chesters & David Walsh 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Last Saturday of the month
Sunday
- Manchester Aikido“If you understand the principles of Aikido, you will be glad to be alive and you will greet each day with great joy” (O Sensei) If you are new or old to Aikido please come down and watch or even better join in. When– Wednesdays 7pm Fridays 7 pm Sundays 10 am Contacts– hadphild@gmail.com bobyates61@gmail.com www.manchesteraikido.com with Shidoin Dave and Rob Yates 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Fully accessible facilities
- We offer fully accessible facilities. including a disabled toilet
- All facilities are set on ground level.
- We also have a loop system for the hard of hearing.
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Stretford Manchester
- Chapel Lane, Stretford, Manchester M32 9AJ