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Union Chapel (Fallowfield)

Name

Union Chapel (Fallowfield)

Address

Wellington Rd
Fallowfield
Manchester
M14 6EQ

Website

www.unionchapelmanchester.co.uk

Telephone

0161 2254226

Email address

opportunitiesandactivities@ntlworld.com

Services

 

 Union Chapel is an excellent resource for the community, With friendly staff people are always made to feel welcome.  They have an incredible amount of activities to do, I reccomend popping down there to see them in person or picking up an O&A (opportunities and Activities) Leaflet, these are some of their activities listed below:-

• Buses along Wilbraham Road: 168 & 188
  Buses along Wilmslow Road: 41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, 140, 142, 143, 145, 157, 42A
  Visitors and volunteers always welcome
  
  Full fee - £36.00 (£19.00 per half term) Retired people over 60 years, - £28.00 (£14.50 per half-term) not in receipt of benefit.

Reduced fee for people in receipt of benefit, or full time students. - £20.00 (£10 per half-term)

Tea/Coffee available 25p. If attending morning and afternoon classes, you are welcome to
bring your lunch and stay over.

MONDAY
French Improvers
Italian Level 2 (From 24.9.07) New Class
Watercolour
Social & Political Issues
Spanish Conversation
French Conversation

TUESDAY
French Level 1 New Class
Art Workshop
French Level 1 New Class
Life Drawing
Global Warming & Energy Conservation New Class

WEDNESDAY

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction New Class
Drawing & Painting
Piano Workshop New Class
Piano Workshop

THURSDAY

Spanish Beginners New Class
French Intermediate
Victorian Manchester
The Elements of Drawing New Class
French Level 2 New Class
T'ai Chi and Chi Kung New Class for dates)

FRIDAY

French Conversation
Italian Beginners (From 28.9.07)
Italian Intermediate (From 28.9.07)
Italian Improvers (From 28.9.07)

Computer Courses, Basic Skills, ESOL, ring Chorlton Workshop 861 0311 for details of
free courses. Creche available.

Union Chapel has wireless Broadband & wireless bridge. Wireless computer not necessary.

ENQUIRIES TELEPHONE: 225 4226

ART

Art Workshop Beginners & Intermediate
Tue 10am Patricia Pay: 01625 523 682 Venue: UCF
A practical course to improve, develop and
discover various art skills through demonstrations
with group and one-to-one tuition.

• Drawing and Painting
  Wed 1.30pm John Fasnacht Venue: UCF
  A class where students are encouraged to be
  creative and to develop new visual skills in a
  relaxed atmosphere. Class full but please
  telephone 225 4226 to go on the waiting list.
  
• The Elements of Drawing
  Thur 1.00pm Patricia Pay 01625 523 682 Venue: UCF
  Do you wish you could draw? - You can. Would you
  like to improve? - You can. This course will include
  drawing from observation and one-to-one tuition.
  
• Life Drawing
  Tue 6.30pm Jenny Nuttall: 862 9820 Venue: UCF
  A course to suit all levels. Tutoring and drawing
  exercises are used to help students achieve their
  potential. The experienced tutor employs male and
  female models, with long and short poses.
  Model fee - £1 extra per student per class.
  
• Watercolour
  Mon 1.15pm Ruth Jackson 225 4226 Venue: UCF
  A relaxed approach to this medium, encouraging
  an understanding of colour theory, materials and
  techniques.

HISTORY

• Victorian Manchester
  Thur 10.30am Chris Makepeace 01663 763 346
  Venue: UCF This course will look at Manchester
  as it was during the reign of Queen Victoria when it
  changed from an unincorporated town to a city
  known throughout the Empire.

LANGUAGES

These classes - like all O+A classes -are user-friendly
where learning is achieved in a relaxed environment.

• French Improvers (at WMC)
  Mon 10am-12 noon Odile Thivillier
  A course of approximately GCSE level covering
  grammar and conversation.
  
• French Conversation (at WL)
  Mon 6pm-8pm Odile Thivillier
  A conversation course for post-GCSE to a more
  advanced level.
  
• 
  French Level 1 (at UCF)
  Tue 10am-12 noon Odile Thivillier
  A course for those who have studied the
  language for at least a year, or for rusty beginners
  
• 
  French Level 1 (at WMC)
  Tue 6pm-8pm Odile Thivillier
  A course for those who have studied the
  language for at least a year, or for rusty beginners
  
• 
  French Intermediate (at WL)
  Thur 10am-12 noon Odile Thivillier
  
• 
  A course of approximately GCSE level covering
  grammar and conversation.
  French Level 2 (at WMC)
  Thur 1pm-3pm Odile Thivillier
  
• Italian Level 2 Mon 10.30am
  Pasqualina Miniaci: 225 4226 Venue: UCF
  2-hr sessions for students who have already
  studied the language for a year. This course will
  enable students to make progress with speaking
  and reading.(From 24.9.07)
  
• Italian Beginners Fri 11am
  Pasqualina Miniaci: 225 4226 Venue: UCF
  1-hr sessions for absolute beginners (From 28.9.06)
  
• Italian Intermediate Fri 12 noon
  Pasqualina Miniaci: 225 4226 Venue: UCF
  For people who have studied the Italian language
  for at least 1 year. 1-hr sessions. (From 28.9.06)
  
• Italian Improvers Fri 1pm
  Pasqualina Miniaci: 225 4226 Venue: UCF
  2-hr sessions. (From 28.9.06)
  
• Spanish Conversation Mon 4pm-6pm
  Patricia Cammack: 224 7451 Venue: UCF
  For students with a good grasp of the language
  seeking to improve their speaking skills.
  
• Spanish Beginners Thur 10.30am-12.30pm
  Patricia Cammack: 224 7451 Venue: UCF
  For complete beginners - a practical course to help you
  get by when on holiday in Spain or South America.
  

MUSIC

• Piano Workshop

(All levels) Wed 7.00pm Jen Magson 225 4226
Venue: UCF The piano class is for all levels of
player from beginners to advanced. Each student
embarks on an individual programme of study
designed to develop their playing skills and
musical knowledge. The class is friendly and
supportive and it is possible to take grade exams
in performance, if required (not compulsory).
Students should have an instrument to practise on.
New class 4pm to 6pm if enough demand -
enrol early.

SOCIAL& POLITICAL ISSUES

• Social and Political Issues

Mon 1.30pm Alan Sennett 225 4226 Venue: UCF
Tutor-led discussion of current affairs.
(Visiting speaker 17.9.07)

• 
  Global Warming & Energy Conservation

Tue 7pm Harry Fleming 445 1093 Venue: UCF
We will study the various mechanisms of global
warming and their effect on the climate, following
developing theories and models. We will look at
the possibilities of conserving energy both globally
and domestically. Meetings Sept 25, Oct 2, 9, 23,
30, Nov 6,13 ,27, Dec 4, 11

WELL BEING

• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Wed 10am Rosetta Wilson 01772 720195
Venue: UCF
An 8 week course. £2 per class or £14 for 8.
Mindfulness means :- paying attention in a
particular way, on purpose, in the present
moment, without judging. If interested chat to
Rosetta and/or try the taster session 11-11.30am
at the Open Day Saturday 15th September. Or
ring her on 01772 720 195 or email:
ra8wilson@aol.com

• T'ai Chi and Chi Kung

Thur 1.30pm Brenda Howlett 225 4226
Venue: UCF
Balance, stamina, flexibility and stress reduction
result from practising this art. A focus on breathing
enhances energy. Dates - Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11,
18, Nov 8, 15, 22, 29, Dec 13.

WORKSHOPS - VARIOUS:

• Creative Christmas Cards

Friday 12.10.07 and 19.10.07 10am-4pm
Christine Mollison: 491 6101

• History Inc Workshops

Sat October 20th and 27th 10am-4pm
"Paths to War 1931-1940"
£25 for 2 days (£15 for 1 day)
Tea/coffee available.
To book ring Alan Sennet on 438 0309

• 
  Christmas in Victorian &
  Edwardian Manchester

Sat December 15th 10.30-3.30pm
Sessions will consider what was
entertainment, what did people eat and
drink? The day will end with
"Christmas Day in the Workhouse".
With Chris Makepeace.
£10 including buffet lunch.
Essential to book lunch by 10th December.
Tel: 225 4226

• Chinese Brush Painting

Wed 10.00am (From 26.9.07)
Caroline Pont 865 7975

• Sporting Mancunians

Thur 7pm (From 11.10.07)
David Grundy 877 2911
A look at our sporting personalities and
the history of the pavilions, clubhouses,
greens, grounds and grandstands where
they made their names.

Other groups which meet at Union Chapel

• 
  African Dance

Tue 6.30pm-7.30pm £5 per evening. Sens 881 7675

• Anne Finnegan Theatre School

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat. Tel: 249 0355 / 07984 115 339
Adult classes in tap and jazz. Children's classes in
ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre. (Est. 1990).

• Capoeira Angola

William Tel: 07979 363 845 Cultural art form from
Brazil involving dance, music, martial arts and
acrobatics. Sun 1-5pm
Email: williamasousa@hotmail.com (Meets all year)

• Chi Ball

Chi Ball improves cardio-vascular function & body
tone. The ball is used as a focus for gentle
movements. Tue 12 noon-12.50pm (From 4.9.07)
(Term time) £21 for 6-week course or £4 per class.
To book or for more info ring Vered 227 9188

• Community Tea

Fourth Sunday in every month 3.30-5.30pm
Tel: 225 4226 For people who would like some
company on a Sunday afternoon - all welcome.
Transport can be provided.

• CoSA

12-step programme to help and support people
affected by another person's compulsive sexual
misconduct. Tue 7.45pm www.cosa-recovery.org

• Creative Textiles

Fri 10.30-12.30pm £4 per class. For more details
ring Shabana on 07949 221 336

• Creative Writing

Are you a poetic soul? Is there a novel struggling
to get out? Meet people of a like mind, have fun.
Be challenged, encouraged & inspired to create
your own written work. Wed 7.00pm
Steve O'Connor Tel: 225 4226

• Djembe Drumming Workshop

Tue 7.30-9.30pm £5 (conc. £4) per evening + £1
drum hire. Beginners welcome. Simon 257 0556 or
07773 012 506 (Meets all year except for December
2007 to March 2008 inclusive)

• Embroiderers' Guild - Manchester Branch

First Saturday of each month from 10am.
Angela Carr: 225 6931 www.embroidersguild.org.uk
Includes workshops, lectures, day schools.
Membership fee: £24.50, Members £3, Visitors £4
per meeting. Usually £2.50 per workshop

• Exercise for General Mobility

Mon 11.15-12 noon Sandra Martin: 448 2708
This class is suitable for people of 50+ years, it helps
to combat the effects of osteoporosis and to mobilise
arthritic joints. £2.50 per session. (Meets all year)

• Friends of the Fallowfield Loop

Meets 3rd Monday of odd months at 7.30pm
Tel: 224 3843 The Loop is a walk, cycle & bridle
way with many access points, one very near Union
Chapel. www.cycle-routes.org/fallowfieldloopline

• German Language

Mon 10am Advanced level, Mon 1pm Post-GCSE
level, Wed 10am Advanced level, Wed 7pm
Advanced level, Thur 10am Post-GCSE level
£55 full (£50 concs) for 10 x 2 hours
For more information tel Karla Schwartzkopf:
904 8734 (From week beginning 17.9.07)

• Humpty Dumpty Club (Parents, babies &
  toddlers) Thur 10-12 noon (during school terms)
  Lesley 224 8155 Well-equipped, creative activities.
  One year old plus: £1.50 first child, then £1 for
  subsequent children. Babies: 50p/wk. (From 6.9.07)
  
• Italian Circle

Mon 7pm. Contact Frank Williams: 881 8314
Covering language & culture, for speakers
of Italian with advanced level or above. (From 10.9.07)

• Jewellery Making

Fri 1-3pm £4 per class. For more info ring
Shabana on 07949 221 336

• Jinlong Chinese Martial Arts Society

(Shaolin, Kungfu) Thur 7-9pm, Tai Ji all ages,
Sat 5-6.30pm junior Kungfu, Sat 6.30-8.30pm
Kungfu with Master Chen De Qing Tel: 217 2163 /
07810 442627 www.jin-long.co.uk

• Lunch All welcome to share a simple meal &
  enjoy companionship. A quiet room will be available
  for any seeking a peaceful atmosphere & time just
  to sit & ‘be'. 2nd Sunday of each month 12.15pm
  Tel 225 4226 - or just come along. No charge.
  
• Manchester Gloriana Singers

Thur 11am A warm welcome will be given to new
members. For more details ring Glyn Davies
01433 630 689 (From 13.9.07)

• Manchester Community Choir

Meets twice monthly. An informal, performance
oriented choir. Men & women welcome. No
audition. You don't have to read music. For more
info ring Sian Salmon - membership secretary on
881 7909 Email: sian.salmon@ntlworld.com
www.manchestercommunitychoir.org.uk

• Manchester Music Makers

Do you play an orchestral instrument? Are you a ‘late
learner' or a ‘rusty returner'? Like to play with others?
Why not join us? Professional tutor. Wed 1.00pm
For details tel 427 5210/224 9662 (From 12.9.07)

• 
  Meditation

Learn how to ‘Bring the Mind Home' and practise
meditation. The Tibetan Book of Living & Dying by
Sogyal Rinpoche forms the basis for practice and
reflection. For more info, contact Sally on 248 0704
or mobile 07986 863377

• Opanka East European Folk Dancers

Sunday 5-8pm, beginners welcome. Tel Veronica
436 6534 or Magda 224 2473 or Catherine 01925
814 799 £4 per session. Teacher Veronica Hartt.

• Opera Group

A stimulating course, no previous knowledge is
required just an enthusiasm for seeing & hearing
opera on DVD/CD. Join a friendly group with
whom you can share visits to live opera in the
region. Thur 1.30pm (From 20.9.07) To join,or for
more info, ring Glyn Davies on 01433 630 689

• Overeater's Anonymous

Is food ruling your life? OA could have the answer for
you. Anyone who has a desire to stop eating
compulsively is welcome. No diet. No fee. No weigh-ins.
www.oafallowfield.org.uk Mon 7.45-9.15pm Tony:
748 3210 (Meets all year). Also Step Workshop
3rd Thursday of each month 7.45pm-9.15pm

• Pilates

Mon 12.10-1.10pm intermediate students.
1.10-2pm beginners. £21 for 6-week course or
£4 per class. To book, or for more info ring Vered
227 9188 (From 3.9.07 - during school term)

• Playback Theatre

An improvised performance recreating stories from
the audience. Performances at UCF.
Fri 7.9.07 & 7.12.07 7.30pm Tel: 798 6044

• Reflexology

A basic introductory course to the techniques of
reflexology. For more info ring Angela on 07789
837 083

• Relaxation & Yoga in Pregnancy/Post-natal

Babies welcome. Tue 10.30-12.00 noon
Margaret 904 0588 (From 18.9.07)

• Salsa Class - New York Style

Fri 7.30pm Beginners & advanced beginners.
£4 per evening. All welcome, no partner required.
Contact Elizsh on 205 2273 or Julia on 07795
255 299 (Closed 7.9.07 and 7.12.07)

• T'ai Chi for 50+ (Supported by Manchester Leisure)

Fri 10-11.30am class full BUT new class 11.45-1.15pm
from 7.9.07. To book ring 225 4226 or just come along.

• Trad Jazz, Swing & Blues

Thur 7.00pm Bill Oldham: 432 7832 Players of average
standard are enabled to enjoy ensemble playing in this
group, & to gain confidence. (Meets all year)

Union Chapel Fallowfield (Baptist)

Sunday Worship 10am
Coffee & Activities 11am (ending noon)
If you are looking for a friendly group to join for

Christian worship, give Union Chapel a try.
Come once or, better still, twice. If it's not what
you are looking for, let us know and we may be
able to suggest a contact.

• Vibrant Voices for fun, all abilities welcome. Wide variety
  of musical styles. £1 per session. 3rd Tuesday of
  each month 7.30pm Ring Hannah 07834 734 858
• Walks First Saturday of the month, organised by
  members of the Chapel. Varied distances. Ring
  225 4226 to register your interest. Leave your
  name, phone number and email if you have one.
• Yoga - Iyengar Mon 12.10-1.15pm Sandra Martin: 448 2708 £3
  per session. Class meets all year. Bring a mat/blanket.

Union Chapel has rooms available to hire,
mostly during the daytime. They are suitable for
community groups & voluntary organisations.