HAPPINESS HABITS
A six-WEEK WELLBEING COURSE IN HALE
Happiness Habits is a friendly, practical course created by Action for Happiness. It explores simple, science-based ways to support wellbeing, build resilience and feel more connected.
Each session includes gentle discussion, reflection and everyday ideas you can try at your own pace. There is no pressure to share, and no prior experience needed.
Starts: Tuesday 24 February 2026
Time: 2pm - 4pm (Six Weekly Sessions)
Location: Altrincham United Reformed Church, 81 Cecil Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA15 9NT
Booking Required.
Cost: Donation Based, Pay As You Feel, Free Places Available
To book your place, visit: actionforhappiness.org/course/happiness-habits-altrincham
Course facilitated by Jolene Sheehan and Kieran Calphas, trained facilitators with Action for Happiness, UK wellbeing charity.
Girls Rugby Is Growing Stronger
by Wilf Dooley
Women and girls rugby is growing stronger both nationally and locally following the success of both the Ladies soccer and rugby teams in International competitions. Sports clubs and schools are all seeing an increase in girls taking part in sport.
Trafford MV Sports Club are a prime example seeing their girls section continuing to grow through 2025 and now into 2026. In addition to the TMV flagship Ladies team playing in Women's NC 1 North (South) the club has introduced girls age group teams at under 16's / 14's and 12's with an ambition to populate an under 18's team in the near future.
With a team of dedicated coaches the girls are growing in confidence and ability which is being reflected in their match results and enjoyment of the game.
The Club is very keen to hear from parents/teachers of locally based girl's who might be interested in playing rugby for a club with a great family ethos and a reputation for nurturing young players through the learning experience into the playing of the game.
There is also women's and girls soft ball cricket at the Club - summer will soon be here (we promise!) and the players are currently enjoying winter practise sessions on Saturdays at Sale High School.
If you know or teach any women or girls with an interest in playing rugby or cricket please contact: wilfdooley@virginmedia.com and your enquiry will be directed to the relevant coaching team.
You can find our Club - Trafford MV RFCC at Finny Bank Road, MacPherson Park, Sale, Trafford, M33 6LR
Mini/Junior and Youth Rugby is back at Trafford MV for yet another year in 2026
by WIlf Dooley
New players are welcome in all our rugby age groups from three years of age upwards all the way through to senior teenage teams.
Trafford MV has a long established and well managed youth rugby set up catering for both girls and boys in a safe and friendly environment. Safeguarding officers are in place and first aiders are in attendance for the benefit of our young players.
Whether your children have picked up a rugby ball before or not we are very keen for them to give rugby a try at Trafford MV Rugby Club in Sale at M33 6LR.
It doesn't matter if your child goes to a rugby playing school or a non rugby school - we have teams of dedicated coaches willing to introduce people to the game and see them grow to being a capable rugby player.
If you require further information on playing rugby at Trafford MV Rugby Club then please contact: wilfdooley@virginmedia.com and your enquiry will be progressed.
We look forward to seeing many new young faces at Trafford MV in 2026.
The state-of-the-art gritters taking on the ice and snow in Trafford
New state-of-the-art gritters are busy taking on the ice and snow to keep Trafford’s roads safe during this freezing period.
The five gritters are technologically advanced, fitted with route mapping and sat nav and have onboard CCTV cameras to monitor grit levels in real time.
Priority is being given to maintaining safe driving conditions on frequently used routes, main roads and bus routes, which accounts for nearly 170 miles of Trafford's roads.
The One Trafford Partnership (OTP), a collaboration between Trafford Council and Amey, have been closely preparing for the cold snap since October.
The OTP are continuing to monitor future weather forecasts to grit the highway network when required. Grit stock levels are also being continually monitored and replenished, including the borough’s 93 grit bins which have been refilled twice over recent weeks.
Cllr Stephen Adshead, Trafford Council’s Executive Member for Highways, Environmental and Traded Services, said: “Preparing for winter is always a huge job for our gritting teams and I am delighted we are always well organised for the big freeze.
“Obviously, our priority first and foremost is to make sure the highway network is safe for drivers and pedestrians in the borough – and we urge you all to take care when out and about. These new gritters will provide a number of benefits for the teams including improved reliability, reduced maintenance issues and several technology improvements to offer more precise salt and grit spreading.”
Also:
Find out how to safely clear snow and ice yourself.
Advice and information on road safety and accident prevention is available from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Motorways are maintained by National Highways. View their severe weather plans.
In times of severe weather, check weather forecasts and updates from the Met Office before you travel.
