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Free Cycling Support in Macclesfield: Big Bike Revival 2026

The Big Bike Revival offers free support to help adults get cycling locally, with over 10 events running between now and October 2026. Sessions are delivered by experienced and qualified volunteers, instructors, mechanics and passionate cyclists, and are completely free to attend. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow, and refreshments will be provided at every event.

We are offering four types of sessions:

Age UK Cheshire Green Connections

Are you over 55 living in Nantwich or Crewe? 

Do you want to reconnect with your outdoor space and connect more with wildlife and nature in your garden or yard? 

Our Green Connections Coordinator can offer advice, support and practical help to allow you to make the most of your garden and community. 

We work with you for up to three free sessions that will support you to become better connected with nature, develop your gardening skills and improve your wellbeing, as well as connect you with activities in your local areas.

NHS and VCFSEs in Cheshire and Merseyside to co-design new collaboration agreement 

NHS and VCFSEs in Cheshire and Merseyside to co-design new collaboration agreement 

Work is underway between the NHS and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Cheshire and Merseyside to jointly develop a new collaboration agreement, reinforcing their shared commitment to strengthening partnership working for the benefit of their local communities.

Promoting Pension Credit Awareness

DWP Pension Credit Tool Kit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released a Pension Credit Toolkit, a free resource hub for organisations to help raise awareness of Pension Credit among older people, their families, and carers. The toolkit includes downloadable social media assets, posters, and flyers to support local campaigns.

DWP estimate that up to 760,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it.

Launching a VCFSE sector manifesto for Cheshire and Warrington

Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP) is delighted to launch a manifesto for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Cheshire and Warrington. 

The manifesto will be a key part of the VCFSE sector’s approach to devolution, with a Combined Authority being put in place for Cheshire and Warrington next year. 

CWIP, which is supported by Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW), brings together local infrastructure organisations in the region, including the following. 

Macclesfield King's Trust Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

Macclesfield King’s Trust is on the lookout for our next amazing team.

Are you 16–25 and looking to build your confidence and motivation? Want to boost your CV, improve your job search skills, and open doors to new opportunities?

If that sounds like you, then Macclesfield King’s Trust is the perfect next step.

We’re getting started on 15th September and can’t wait to welcome you.

Get in touch now to secure your place!

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