Chatty Café at The Monastery

In a busy world, it's easy to feel disconnected. So if you're feeling a bit lonesome, tap on the photo below to find out how our weekly Chatty Café offers friendship, connection and meaningful conversation, one cuppa at a time.

Every Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm

Circles of Peace | The Feast of Mary Magdalene

Fay Barratt with Laura Patryas warmly invite you to join them and their special guests including acclaimed sound healer, John Hofton, to celebrate the annual feast day of Mary Magdalene.

Sunday, 26th July, 2026

Golden Oldies Disco

Step back in time and join us for the Golden Oldies Daytime Disco, a new three-week series hosted by popular local DJ Ged Reeks for the young of heart! Whether you fancy a little boogie on the dance floor, enjoy singing along to familiar tunes, or simply want to sit back and soak up the atmosphere, everyone is warmly welcome.

Free entry. Various Sundays throughout July.

Historical Talks & Tours

Each Monday brings our ever-popular Taste of the Monastery Tour, when expert guide, Grahame, explains the Monastery's incredible history, from the mid 1800s to the present day, covering the building's original construction, subsequent ruin and current restoration. There are two sessions to choose from, either mornings or afternoons.



Head down the rabbit hole with resident Franciscan scholar, Gill Harbach, for a fascinating, bi-monthly Hidden in Plain Sight Tour of the Monastery, with tours on the first Tuesday and last Sunday of each month. 

Or take a deep dive into one of Gill's monthly workshops, where she expands on a range of esoteric subjects. This month, choose from Grounding: Living Life in Balance, an introductory Earth Energy, Ley Lines and How to Dowse for Them workshop, or The Enlightenment group.

Nurturing Community

Regular community services include; a free legal advice surgery most Thursdays with Arshad Solicitors and weekly rehearsals with Gorton Voice Community Choir. If you or someone you know is struggling with the loss of a loved one, there's a free bereavement support group with the lovely folk at Macmillan.



There is a wonderful, free photography exhibition by Graham North from Sun-Thu each week and community champions, Vicki and Chris Kennedy, host a weekly Gardening Group and Green Team, a regular Repair Café for mending all kinds of broken bits and bobs, an award-winning Men's Shed (open to all genders) every Tuesday, plus there's a supportive, weekly Men's Talking Circle with Mentell.

Everyday Wellbeing

Join John Hofton on Thursdays for a healing sound bath, or find your rhythmic zen at Christine Lineker's monthly sacred drumming circle. For deep healing, book yourself in for a soothing trauma-discharge massage* with somatic therapist, Susan Roberts (*please note that Susan has a long waiting list). 

Take a joint-friendly yoga synergy session with Stef, create flow and balance in Peggy's t'ai chi class, or build core strength in Nik's twice-weekly pilates classes – Tue morning or Wed evening options now available.

Join us for a daily, meditative hour of silence, Sun-Thu each week (there's always someone there to hold the space) or explore the angelic realms with Intentions of Healing's Circle of Angelic Light on the last Saturday of each month.

Receive free healing every Wednesday with Hook Healers, or explore your inner artist at Lou's Mindful Crafting; Claire's joyful crochet workshop; Julie's serene machine sewing class; and/or Jane's Manchester Groovi (parchment craft) group.

Soulful Sunday Sessions 

Sundays at the Monastery are dedicated to sessions that nourish the mind, body and soul, with a range of peaceful gatherings that offer moments of tranquility and togetherness in a hectic world. 

The first Sunday of July is Mind, Body and Soul Sunday, with a whole day of grounding yet uplifting activities including: Ecstatic Dance 👉 Pilates with Nik 👉 Walk the Labyrinth 👉 Intro to Mindfulness 👉 Healing Sound Bath 👉 Circle Dance 👉 Silent Meditation 👉 Intentional healing sessions with the Healing Trust 👉 Laughter Club 👉 Stalls and Handmade Treasures.

Browse the full 5th July programme by tapping here.

3rd Sundays of the month throughout 2026 are all about heritage, health and wellbeing-themed activities including: Walk the Labyrinth 👉 Silent Meditation 👉 Rainbow Warriors Family Yoga 👉 Gong Bath 👉 Circles of Peace Gathering reflecting on The Feast of Mary Magdalene led by Fay Barratt and Laura Patryas with special guests.

Browse the full 19th July programme by tapping here.

We're normally* open to the public from 10am-4pm, Sunday-Thursday each week (with occasional exceptions such as bank holidays). Free entry, on-site cafe, peaceful gardens & ample parking. We hope you'll pop in for a visit soon!

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