May 2025

• Wed 14
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    READING AND WRITING CLUB

    Free

    JOT BOOKSHOP READING CLUB

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
    
    Come and join Laura and Swen from Jot Bookshop to read fragments of contemporary literature together. For novices and buffs. Lovers, not experts. 6pm every second Wednesday of the month.

  • 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Write A Song

    Free

    Join Jot Book Shop to experiment with lyrics. Just like Bowie did.

    Join Jot Book Shop to experiment with lyrics. Just like Bowie did. Explore the fundamentals of cut up poetry and browse for some inspiration every time the book shop is open.

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    THE STITCHING CIRCLE

    Free

    A JOURNALLING SEWING CLUB

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
    
    
    A yarn club guided by the cycles of the moon and seasons. Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and a notebook to explore the gentle magic of crafting coupled with intention-setting. All levels welcome! Every other week at Altogether Otherwise.

• Thu 15
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FLAT DAYS SOCIETY

    Free

    Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB

    Free

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    All levels of experience are welcome.

    Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

    Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

  • 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    PLANT CO-OPERATIVE-Wildlife Gardening Club, Bat Walk South Lancashire group

    Free

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

    With expert guidance from our friends at the South Lancashire Bat Group, we’ll be learning all about our native bats before heading out into the gardens to investigate our local population with bat detectors in hand.

    You can learn more about the South Lancashire Bat Group and their incredible work here.

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

• Mon 19
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FOOD TASTES GOOD

    Free

    Join our weekly cooking club!

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

• Wed 21
  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    AFRILIT BOOK CLUB – Your local African literature book club

    Free

    AN AFRICAN LITERATURE BOOK CLUB

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.
    
    An African Literature book club meeting every third Wednesday of each month.

    
    

    May's book of the month- Cry, the Beloved Country by Alan Paton

• Thu 22
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    PLANT CO-OPERATIVE -Wildlife Gardening Club, Wildflower ID Walk

    Free

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club. “Wildflower ID Walk with Leif Bersweden"

    Head out into the gardens for a Wildflower ID Walk with writer, botanist and nature communicator, Leif Bersweden.

    Leif is a passionate champion of our wild plants and fungi and we are thrilled to have him join us in the gardens.

    You may know Leif from his brilliant book 'Where the Wildflowers Grow', his appearance on Springwatch, or as an Ambassador for the charity Plantlife.

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FLAT DAYS SOCIETY

    Free

    Celebrate the Spring Equinox with the return of our Surf Skate Crew. Bring a board if you have one, don’t worry if not. For all abilities.

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

  • 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    IN PRESENT COMPANY: YOGA CLUB

    Free

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    In this weekly yoga club we'll be exploring all elements of Yoga from the physical practice & breath to meditation, philosophy & beyond.

    All levels of experience are welcome.

    Bring a mat & wear something comfy. Every week at Altogether Otherwise.

    Hosted by Tam - @tamara.gwen

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

    
    

  • 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Get On Stage

    Free

    Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

    Every other week head to New Century for open mic night, join in!

    Make sure to sign up

    
    

    Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen. Where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.