Gorse Hill Studios

17/04/2026

TODAY 🎉

Last day of Easter Culture Club and we're off to Simply Cycling! 🚴

Where is Simply Cycling?
Trafford Athletic Stadium, Longford Park, Ryebank Road, Stretford, M21 8TA

5-7's - 10:45 drop off at Simply Cycling, 12:30 pick up

8-11's - 12:30 drop off at Simply Cycling, 14:00 pick up

Please check the weather to see if young people need to wear sun cream or bring a waterproof coat. It could be both! 🚴

10/04/2026

Check out our Easter Culture Club timetable 😍

From the 14th to the 16th young people can enjoy FREE creative sessions with us playing games, making slime and lots more! 💫

Then on Friday we'll be heading down to Longford Park for our Simply Cycling trip 🚴‍♂️

We still have spaces left! Book your place using the link below-
https://eequ.org/book/culture-club-haf-with-gorse-hill-studios-26000

21/03/2026

EASTER CULTURE CLUB IS BACK! 14th April - 17th April 😎

As usual we’re providing our FREE creative sessions during the holidays for children eligible for Free School Meals. However, this Easter due to funding we’re only able to offer places to young people aged 5-11.

💫During the day, we will run two sessions simultaneously: 5-7-year-olds in one group and 8-11-year-olds in the other.

💫 Young people will arrive at 10 am and have time to settle in, grab a snack or breakfast before the first session starts.

💫 The first session will break for lunchtime, both groups will come together for lunch and have a chance to run around before the second session in the afternoon.

💫 Pickup will be at 2 pm from Gorse Hill Studios, except for Friday when we'll have a FREE trip!

You can now find culture club through the Trafford directory by searching for ‘Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)’ and book places through EEQU (a booking platform for local course, clubs and mentors).

IMPORTANT - There’s a direct link to the booking page on our website, but bookings are no longer taking place through our website.

You can book now at-
https://eequ.org/book/culture-club-haf-with-gorse-hill-studios-26000

Please email Alison at [email protected] for any issues.

24/01/2026

08/01/2026

DEADLINE EXTENDED! We're still searching for the perfect art therapist to join our team ✨

As a qualified Arts Therapist, you will be making a positive impact on the lives of girls and women aged 15-26 who face barriers to accessing arts therapies.

NEW Closing Date: 13th Jan
NEW Interview Date: 31st Jan
Hours: Part-time/ Sessional
Contract type: Freelance
Salary: £40 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PS
Reporting to: Creative Engagement Manager Therapeutic Lead

✅ Applicants must have a valid DBS certification- do not apply if you do not have an enhanced DBS.

We welcome applications from Music Therapists, Art Therapists, Play Therapists, Dance Therapists, Drama Therapists, Creative Therapists, and Creative Counsellors.

Read more about the role and apply at -
https://gorsehillstudios.livevacancies.co.uk/ #/job/details/11

07/01/2026

31/12/2025

Let's burn off some energy this new year at Total Ninja! 🎆

🏃🏽‍♀️ Where is Total Ninja?
Trafford Distribution Centre Tenax Road Trafford Park, Stretford M17 1JT

🤸‍♀️ There is no culture club at GHS this winter. Please meet us at Total Ninja for drop off and pick up!

🏃🏽‍♀️ Our staff for the day will meet everyone inside of Total Ninja to check everyone in and to make sure waivers have been signed.

🤸‍♀️ Waivers have been sent out via email and must be signed before the trip in order for young people to participate.

🏃🏽‍♀️ Young people must wear trainers to use the Ninja Academy. Crocs, boots, ugg boots, sandals, heels, high-tops are not permitted.

🤸‍♀️ Grippy socks will be provided to all young people and they must be worn to access the inflatable park.

🏃🏽‍♀️ Drop off at Total Ninja at 11:00, pizza at 12:30, pick up from Total Ninja at 13:00.

29/12/2025

We're excited to see Rumpelstiltskin for Winter Culture Club tomorrow ⛄

🎭 Where is Contact Theatre?
Contact Theatre, Oxford Rd, Manchester M15 6JA

🤹🏼‍♀️ There is no culture club at GHS this winter. Please meet us at Contact for drop off and pick up!

🎭 Our staff for the day will meet everyone inside of Contact to sign young people in.

🤹🏿‍♀️ Please note, the car park adjacent to Contact is for permit holders only. There are several nearby car parks, such as the University of Manchester car park on Cecil Street, and Q-Park Manchester Hospitals.

🎭 Drop off at Contact at 12:45, lunch at 13:00 and show at 13:30, pick up from contact at 15:30.

19/12/2025

We are seeking a female Art Therapist and a female Music Therapist to join our art therapy project ✨

As a qualified Arts Therapist, you will be making a positive impact on the lives of girls and women aged 15-26 who face barriers to accessing arts therapies.

Closing Date: 6th Jan
Interviews: 14th Jan
Hours: Part-time/ Sessional
Contract type: Freelance
Salary: £40 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Location: Gorse Hill Studios, Cavendish Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0PS
Reporting to: Creative Engagement Manager Therapeutic Lead

✅ Applicants must have a valid DBS certification- do not apply if you do not have an enhanced DBS.

We welcome applications from Music Therapists, Art Therapists, Play Therapists, Dance Therapists, Drama Therapists, Creative Therapists, and Creative Counsellors.

Read more about the role and apply at -https://gorsehillstudios.livevacancies.co.uk/ #/job/details/11

13/12/2025

✨ Join us for our annual Winter Showcase on December 17th, 7pm at Gorse Hill-Studios.

Bringing together our partners and the young people eager to share the amazing work they’ve created this year.

Our theme, ‘Random Acts of Kindness’, celebrates the many ways we show compassion and generosity in our community.

Enjoy an evening of creativity, performances, and connection as we celebrate kindness in action ✨

Book through the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gorse-hill-studios-winter-showcase-tickets-1977177080873?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwY2xjawOqKYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvOUVOTzJrcHRYb0xyZTNOc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtxikSGR67zh9d5EP1SpFIthqcn6oLSOCdwK5zgsRkb5pYI6TmsEdzxrRQiC_aem_77qJE2VLFpWtX7f3-qPkWQ