MAY Updates: Events at LANGWORTHY CORNERSTONE
Walk Talk Repeat
Join us for a weekly wellbeing walk in a relaxed group setting. Join us to connect, enjoy fresh air, and have a chat together. we will have a social hour at the café at Langworthy cornerstone afterwards. All abilities are welcome!
Date: Tuesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 meeting point: Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford. M6 5QQ
Book Club Relaunch!
To all Book lovers! We relaunched our monthly Community Book Club. We have a new book club leader and are organising the sessions to run every 3rd Tuesday of each month. Next date: 19th May, 11am – 12pm. Join us! it is free and open to all.
Cornerstone Voices
We are launching Cornerstone Voices: a relaxed space where we can sit with members of our community to listen, share ideas, and shape activities together so they truly reflect what our community needs and wants.
🗓 Every 2nd Friday of the month, next date: Friday 8th May in Café Area/ Nook
⏰ 12–1pm
Join us for monthly Community & Neighbourhood Conversation
AGE UK SCAM AWARENESS WORKSHOPS
Join our FREE Scam Awareness Workshops with Age UK
✔ Learn how to spot scams
✔ Protect yourself & loved ones
✔ Gain confidence online & offline
📅 Upcoming Sessions:
- 19 May | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- 27 May | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford
Join us to learn practical tips, ask questions, and protect yourself and your loved ones.
Growing Together: Community Garden
Growing Together, is a partnership with Holy Family RC Primary School, creating a vibrant garden for children, families, and local volunteers. Everyone’s welcome, volunteers, families, and community members ready to make a difference!
1pm – 3pm Every Mondays and Thursdays
Meeting point: 📍 Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford. M6 5QQ
Why get involved?
- Give something back to your local community- Boosting children’s mental and physical wellbeing
- Connect with families and neighbours
- Take part in gardening, nature activities, cookery workshops, and seasonal events
More details can be found here: Gardening Group Volunteer – Langworthy Cornerstone
Befriending Champions
No one should feel alone in our community. Our Befriending Champions Programme matches trained volunteers with residents experiencing social isolation, offering companionship, support, and friendship.
How it works:
- One-to-one support for up to 8 weeks
- Meet for coffee, chats, or attend local groups together
- Safe, person-centred support with DBS-checked volunteers and full training
- Oversight and guidance from our Befriending Programme Manager
Whether you’re looking for a befriender or want to volunteer, this programme builds meaningful connections that make a real difference.
You can be referred into the project by professional or self- referral via our website. To find out more and get involved follow this link: Befriending Champions Programme – Langworthy Cornerstone
Adult Social Care in the community:
NHS ICP bring you adult social care in the community, drop-in sessions every Friday between 9am -1pm
Jigsaw Café offers & Cosy Conversations
Join us at Jigsaw Café for a warm cuppa, home-cooked meals, or simply a friendly chat!
- Winter Warmer combo Promo: Enjoy soup and a cheese sandwich/toastie for £4!
- ☕ 50p Breakfast Offer: Toast or crumpets or warm Porridge + hot drink for seniors (55+).
SALFORD Then & now: Exhibition
Join us for a powerful celebration of history, culture & community in phortographs❤️
📍 Langworthy Cornerstone, Salford, M6 5QQ
COST: FREE
Current Opportunities:
Open volunteer Positions:
- Trustee (Treasurer); Learn more, https://langworthycornerstone.co.uk/vacancies/tustee_treasurer/
- Befriending Volunteers: Learn more via this link: https://langworthycornerstone.co.uk/befriending-volunteer/
COMING SOON:
Women Into Visual Arts Exhibition, coming this summer at manchester central library!
WIVA is back bigger and better with the largest summer Art Exhibition at Manchester Library. Learn more
For more, check what’s happening weekly and stay updated on new events and opportunities at: langworthycornerstone.co.uk/events-and-promotions
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Contact our reception
Where can I find details of the photograph exhibition depicting Photographs of Salford from 1977, starting in October and Running until December?
HI Naseem,
You can find it on our exhibitions page: https://langworthycornerstone.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions
There is also an interview with Manchester evening news detailing the story behind the photos: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/salford-1977-lost-streets-last-32730491