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Ashton-in-Makerfield and District

Groups

All the groups are self help and set their own programmes and all members are encouraged to contribute, depending on their experience and capabilities. Group meetings are held at various venues on a nominated day each week / month.

How Do I join a Group? If you would like to join a group Please Contact the Group Leader to ensure that the group is not full. Not contacting the group leader may result in being turned away. It is also suggested that you come along to one of our monthly Speaker or Coffee afternoon meetings (see the Welcome page for detail). Here you will be able to meet other members of the group and/or the Group Leader to obtain more information.

How are Groups Run? Groups are run by Group Leaders who are members and who are voluntarily give their time to run the group.

What kind of Groups are possible? It depends on the interests of members and the goodwill of members prepared to lead a group. If you have any suggestions for additional groups, especially if you are interested in helping to start one, please contact our Group Co-ordinator.

How to become a Group Leader or start a group? A description of your proposed group needs to be discussed with the Groups Coordinator or one of the Committee. If there is sufficient interest in the proposed new group suitable dates/ times/ venue can be arranged with those interested.