mADDchester Support Group Meetings

 

All are welcome – friends, relatives, partners and especially the undiagnosed (we all started out undiagnosed so know what’s what).

We’re really about adult ADHDers – we don’t have much to offer parents at the moment (apart from a non judgemental ear) but there are always ADHD parents of ADHD kids present. But if you’re a parent that’s not found help get in contact (email or come to a meet) and we’ll try to signpost you to someone with the knowledge you need.

The format is simple – there are no rules, no charges, no notes taken – you show up (we aren’t bothered if you turn up at your leisure)  and ask anything you want, there’s usually someone with relevant experience. You don’t even have to talk about ADHD – it’s completely open.

And we’re friendly. ADHDers tend to be friendly and non-judgemental (who are we to judge?) and everyone had to come to a first meet, so we know what that feels like, so we’re very welcoming.

Look out for me (David) – mug shot below. That shirt is my meet ‘uniform’. Also Tufty the Squirrel, who will be on our table.

If you turn up to a meet and we’re not there (AFTER the start time) then check this WhatsApp group for updates

WhatsApp Social

If you just want meetings information there is a chat free group – you might not be able to see anything until the next update.

WhatsApp Meets Information – No Chat

serious

If you need any further detail contact us by email or WhatsApp (go to one of the WhatsApp groups and click on an admins name to start a private conversation)

maddchester@outlook.com

If you have any issues you don’t want discussing in open meeting you can always talk, in confidence, with our staff by email, phone, online or in person. Use any of the links above.

LGF


CHESHIRE – Sandbach and District ADHD

Our friends in Cheshire  will be having a meet at

Duke of Gloucester

in Crewe.

7-9PM Mon 27th March

in the meeting room.

For further details contact Lorna

https://www.facebook.com/groups/879221303309081


Wednesday 8th March 2023  7-9PM

at

The Bull’s Head

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

Look out for Dave and Tufty (photos above) from 7PM.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page (in case you just can’t see us or we’ve moved due to unforeseen circumstances) – mADDchester Social

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


Wednesday 22 February 2023   7-9PM

at

Costa Coffee

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a toy squirrel on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

Last time they were a bit Nazi with us and kicked us out at 9PM, so try to be as early as possible (we know it’s tough). We can move somewhere else at 9PM, but it’s a pain.

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social 


Monday 6th February 2023

at

King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale,

M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in. The signs say there’s a charge, but there isn’t (it stops at 6PM).

Look for us in the room near the car park first – Tufty the toy squirrel will be on a table, and Dave will be wearing that blue shirt (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp Social group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom


Tuesday 24 January 2023

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

Look out for Dave and Tufty (photos above) from 7PM.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Social

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday 11th January 2023
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a toy squirrel on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

It’s possible that I might not be able to make it, if my car fails its MOT, so watch out for an update – the meet will just have to go on without me.

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social 



Thursday 8th December 2022
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a toy squirrel on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social


Wednesday 30th November 2022

 
at
 
King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in. The signs say there’s a charge, but there isn’t (it stops at 6PM).

Look for us in the room near the car park first (or outside if it’s hot – highly unlikely in November) – Tufty the toy squirrel will be on a table, and Dave will be wearing that blue shirt (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom



 
Thursday 17 November 2022

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

Look out for Dave and Tufty (photos above) from 7PM.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Social

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


 
 
 
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a toy squirrel on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social


 
 
 
 
Tuesday 18th October 2022

 
at
 
King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in. The signs say there’s a charge, but there isn’t (it stops at 6PM).

Look for us in the room near the car park first (or outside if it’s hot – unlikely in October) – Tufty the toy squirrel will be on a table, and Dave will be wearing that blue shirt (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom


Monday 3rd October 2022

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a toy squirrel on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social


Thursday 22nd September 2022

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

Look out for Dave and Tufty (photos above) from 7PM.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Social

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.



Tuesday 13th September 2022

at

The Ostrich 7-9PM

163 Bury Old Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JF (opposite Heaton Park)

Look for Dave + Tufty (photos above) in the beer garden, probably in the covered section from 7PM.

Tram stop nearby, on lots of bus routes, free parking in front of the pub or down the side street.

Click For Map

If we aren’t there, and it’s past 7PM, check the WhatsApp Social page for updates


Wednesday 31st August 2022
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

Look out for Dave (photo above) from 7PM or a table with a stuffed toy on it (I might be in the queue for a drink)

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Social


Tuesday 23rd August 2022

at

King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in

Look for us in the outdoor area near the car park first- Tufty the toy squirrel, on the  table, or Dave (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom


Wednesday 17th August 2022

at

The Ostrich 7-9PM

163 Bury Old Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JF (opposite Heaton Park)

Look for Dave + Tufty (photos above) in the beer garden, probably in the covered section from 7PM.

Tram stop nearby, on lots of bus routes, free parking in front of the pub or down the side street.

Click For Map

If we aren’t there, and it’s past 7PM, check the WhatsApp Social page for updates


 
 
 
 
Thursday 11th August 2022

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

Look out for Dave and Tufty (photos above) from 7PM.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Meets

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


 
Tuesday 28th June 2022

at

King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in

If the weather is nice try looking for us in the outdoor area – look out for the squirrel on the table, or Dave (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom


 
Wednesday 22nd June 2022
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Meets


Thursday 16th June 2022

at

The Ostrich 7-9PM

163 Bury Old Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 1JF (opposite Heaton Park)

Look for Dave + Tufty (photos above) in the beer garden.

Tram stop nearby, on lots of bus routes, free parking in front of the pub or down the side street.

Click For Map

If we aren’t there, and it’s past 7PM, check the WhatsApp meets page for updates


Thursday 2nd June 2022

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Meets

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


 
 
 
 
Thursday 19th May 2022

at

King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in

If the weather is nice try looking for us in the outdoor area – look out for the squirrel on the table, or Dave (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom


 
 
 
 
Wednesday 25th May 2022
 

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Meets


Thursday 19th May 2022

at

King’s Ransom 7-9PM

Britannia Road, Sale, M33 2AA

there’s a free car park behind the pub – you need to go quite a way down the side road to get in

If the weather is nice try looking for us in the outdoor area – look out for the squirrel on the table, or Dave (both seen in the photos above).

If you can’t see us check the WhatsApp group for latest info (in case we’ve moved)

WhatsApp info

Map – Kings Ransom

 

Thursday 2nd June 2022

 

The Bull’s Head     7-9PM

84 London Road

Manchester

M1 2PN

If you arrive early try to get a table in the raised area – if it’s roped off ask if our group of 15ish can use it.

For last minute updates look at the WhatsApp page – mADDchester Meets

The pub is opposite Piccadilly train station taxi rank

There is parking right outside the pub on Granby Row – it’s Pay And Display until 8pm, free after that.


 
 
Monday 25th April 2022

at

Costa Coffee 7-9PM

The Trafford Centre

at the front of the food court, between Five Guys and Nando’s, near the exit to the car park.

M17 8AA

If you can’t see us, or they are unexpectedly shut, check for updates on WhatsApp, mADDchester Meets

 

Sunday 12th December 2021

at

Heaton Norris Community Centre (the pavilion) 1-3PM

in Heaton Norris park.

To help matters along we can supply a limited range of drinks – if you’d like to bring some biscuits (or even cake!) that would be wonderful.

Since nothing in life is free I’d like to suggest you make a donation (bring a £1 coin or two) to cover these expenses – we have to rent this venue.

Our usual set-up…see who turns up and what they want to talk about.
It’s all about sharing what you have – those with experience pass their knowledge on.
Undiagnosed? This is a great place to start.
Or just come for the social aspect – enjoy the company of like minded people, it’s as important as anything else.
It’s a community centre so expect only basic drinks (if you need special milk please bring it – there’s the Belmont Way ASDA a minutes walk away).
The door might be locked (to keep nosey kids out – it’s in a park) so knock if the door won’t open.
There are two pavilions in the park – it’s the bigger one by the houses, not the one in the middle.
Times are not strict (but if you’re early it won’t be unlocked!).
Transport
Train – Nearest station is Stockport – it’s a bit of a walk (short bus ride) along the A6 towards Manchester.
Bus – probably best to get off on the A6 around Church Road – sat nav SK4 1HZ
Car – sat nav to SK4 1JA and park up on Love Lane/Wilkinson Road and walk across the park.

It helps if you have the WhatsApp group on your phone – if there’s any last minute updates that’s where they’ll be

WhatsApp Meetings Group


 
 
Thursday 5th August 2021
 

Jackson’s Boat (pub) 7-9PM

Rifle Rd, Sale M33 2LX

The pub has a large beer garden – if it’s not raining we’ll probably be there.

It’s an open area so there might not be shade. Get sunscreen, or a hat, if you are sun bothered.

Well behaved dogs/children are welcome.

Jackson’s Boat can close early – it’s possible we’ll move on to the King’s Ransom (M33 2AA) especially if they still do the pub quiz.

If you have questions the easiest way to get attention is to PM us via our Facebook page

Link to Facebook page

They have a pay and display car park – fee refundable if you make a purchase.

If you’re anything like me then you’ll take the free option and walk rather than trying to remember change/refunds. Both Sale Water Park and the tram stop have free parking – it’s a short walk away.

Getting there – car. Best to take Junction 6 of the M60. It’s signposted from there. Set sat-nav to M33 2LX.

Tram. The Metrolink Victoria-Manchester Airport line is a very short stroll away.


 

 

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