Hobby groups in Greater Manchester
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Greater Manchester, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Greater Manchester
Silent Sufi Meditation in Manchester (Naqshbandi) (Manchester)
Meditation
This Manchester meditation group follows a Sufi tradition and meets for silent meditation, with a short introduction to its practices beforehand. It says it is setting up twice-monthly meetups for people of all faiths and backgrounds. The sessions are for those interested in learning more about Sufism and experiencing its approach to meditation.
Sign in to contactManchester Meditation and Mindfulness Group from Samadhi (Manchester)
Meditation
This Manchester group introduces meditation and mindfulness and aims to help people bring these practices into everyday life. It runs sessions using meditations from Buddhist and other contemplative traditions, alongside ideas drawn from meditation, psychology and Buddhist teaching. The group says everyone is welcome.
Sign in to contactMeditation with Michael (Manchester)
Meditation
This Manchester group runs meditation sessions, ecstatic dance, nature walks and other wellbeing events. It focuses on down-to-earth activities that let people breathe, move and reflect without pressure. No timing, cost or age details are given.
Sign in to contactKadampa Meditation Centre Manchester (Manchester)
Meditation
Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester runs meditation and modern Buddhism classes and courses for people of all levels. Sessions take place at its main centre in Chorlton and at venues across Greater Manchester.
Sign in to contactStockport and Tameside Kadampa Meditation (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Meditation
This group offers meditation and modern Buddhism classes in the Stockport and Tameside area. It is run by Kadampa Meditation Centre Manchester and is based in Ashton-under-Lyne.
Sign in to contactShut Up & Write!® Manchester (Manchester)
Writing
Shut Up & Write! Manchester brings writers together for structured sessions that help them make steady progress on their projects. Meetings begin with brief introductions, followed by a quiet writing period and an optional chat at the end, with no reading or critique of anyone’s work.
Sign in to contactBuzzin Bards Yard Poetry Group (Manchester)
Writing
Buzzin Bards Yard Poetry Group is for poetry enthusiasts in the Greater Manchester area. It welcomes both experienced writers and people who have never tried writing poetry before. The group also shares information about anthologies, other projects and opportunities for publication.
Sign in to contactOrton's Manchester Writers Circle (Manchester)
Writing
Orton's Manchester Writers Circle is a volunteer-run group for poets, authors, screenwriters, playwrights and songwriters in Manchester. It welcomes people of any experience level and holds weekly read-out sessions where members can share work for feedback or listen to others, along with workshops and writing exercise sessions on topics such as story structure, character development and flash fiction. The group also offers a writing community for people to share work and take part in timed...
Sign in to contactManchester Knitting Bee (Manchester)
Knitting & crafts
Manchester Knitting Bee is a relaxed meetup for people interested in knitting, crochet and embroidery, with drinks and treats while they work on their own projects. It meets every other Tuesday from 6pm to 8pm at Navarro Lounge in Manchester, and the venue is fully accessible. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners, though it is not a workshop and attendees are asked to RSVP.
Sign in to contactManchester Horror Fans (Manchester)
Fandoms
Manchester Horror Fans is an open group for people in Manchester who want to meet up and watch and discuss horror. Members can also suggest things they would like to see in the comments.
Sign in to contactGeek Lite Manchester (Manchester)
Fandoms
Geek Lite Manchester is a social group for people in Manchester who enjoy pop culture, including TV, films and comics, without being full-time enthusiasts. It welcomes anyone, but is aimed at those who know the references, enjoy the fandoms and are curious about them rather than deeply committed. No meeting time, venue or cost is given.
Sign in to contactThe Manchester Film Fans Meetup Group (Manchester)
Fandoms
This Manchester group gets together to watch films at a range of venues, usually Odeon Great Northern and HOME. It covers everything from mainstream blockbusters to independent films. After screenings, members often stay for a chat, food and a drink in the bar area at HOME, and new people are welcome to join.
Sign in to contactRain or Shine, No Wine (Manchester)
Wine tasting
Rain or Shine, No Wine is a women’s social group in Manchester that brings people together for alcohol-free meetups and friendship. It arranges activities such as coffee outings, walks, yoga, game nights, book swaps and mocktail gatherings. The group welcomes women who are sober, sober-curious, or simply interested in a social scene that does not revolve around drinking.
Sign in to contactCentral Manchester CAMRA (Manchester)
Real ale
The Central Manchester branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactManchester Local Group (Manchester)
Birdwatching
Manchester Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactManchester Wellbeing Choir for Men (Manchester)
Choirs
This Manchester men’s choir meets once a month for group singing and open conversation. It focuses on familiar songs rather than performance or reading music, and there are no auditions or pressure to have a strong voice. The sessions also include a brew and a chat in a relaxed setting.
Sign in to contactUniversity Staff Folk Sessions (Manchester)
Music sessions
University staff in Manchester are being invited to join informal folk and balfolk instrumental meet-ups after work. The sessions are for acoustic players of all kinds and aim to share tunes, learn from one another and enjoy relaxed music-making in a local pub near campus or a space at the University of Manchester. The first session is planned for soon, with the day and time still to be confirmed, and the group says it suits a range of levels as long as players can keep in tune.
Sign in to contactChorlton Sports & Social Club Open Mic Session (Manchester)
Music sessions
This weekly open mic session at Chorlton Sports & Social Club in Manchester gives local musicians and artists a chance to perform in a welcoming setting. It is open to both experienced performers and those new to sharing live music or art, and it offers an evening of creative performance and socialising.
Sign in to contactlooking for drummers (Manchester)
Bands
A Manchester-based soul and alternative act is looking for a drummer to join the band. They already have a substantial amount of original material and are currently seeking someone to help develop it further.
Sign in to contactShylarks (Manchester)
Choirs
Shylarks is a friendly, informal choir in Manchester that meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. It sings a wide range of music, including acapella, original songs, jazz, soul, folk, pop and songs from around the world. New members are welcome at any time, and no experience or ability to read music is needed.
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