Aug 2025

• Wed 6
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    THE MYTHIC NEXUS

    Free

    A SCIFI / FANTASY 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.

• Thu 7
  • 7:30 am - 8:30 am

    Allpress Run Club

    A social 5K. Meet on Redfern Street. Free coffee and pastries.

  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wildlife Gardening Club “The Big Butterfly Count 2025”

    Free

    This week we’ll be joining the UK’s biggest citizen science project and taking part in The Big Butterfly Count 2025.

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

    This week we’ll be joining the UK’s biggest citizen science project and taking part in The Big Butterfly Count 2025 with the Butterfly Conservation Trust.

    Last year’s count recorded the lowest number of butterflies spotted since the project began in 2010. That’s why 2025 is a critical year - your sightings can help reveal the true state of butterfly populations here in the UK. 

    We’ll be taking several sets of recordings from different areas of the gardens and uploading our results to the National Survey via the Big Butterfly Count app.

    This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 - 10:00 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.

    
    

• Fri 8
  • 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm

    A HANDSOME BANQUET

    Allotment produce and familiar faces. Enjoy a bountiful summer banquet at Altogether otherwise.

    Bring your own drink - and we’ll take care of the rest with a surprise banquet made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It’s all about relaxed company, full plates, and friendly faces. No dress code, no formalities - just show up, eat well, and enjoy the night.

    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 11
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    FOOD TASTES GOOD

    Free

    Join our weekly cooking club. Bring ingredients, ideas of just yourself. Come down, cook and share a meal.

    Come and enjoy our neighbourhood cooking club - a space to cook, share, eat, and connect. Whether you're a kitchen pro or just love a good meal, everyone’s welcome.

    The first Monday of every month is Pot Luck Night - bring a dish to share and discover the flavours your neighbours have to offer.

    Good food, good company, and a warm welcome every time.

    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.

• Tue 12
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    EVENING GARDENING CLUB

    Free

    Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

    Come along every Tuesday evening to potter around in our community garden.

    Anything gardening related - you name it, we probably do it.

    
    

    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 13
  • 6:00 pm - 10:00 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.

• Thu 14
  • 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Wildlife Gardening Club “BioBlitz with Lancashire Wildlife Trust”

    Free

    Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and discover the urban wildlife living right under noses at our first insect BioBlitz

    Join us for our weekly Wildlife Gardening Club.

    Become a citizen scientist for a few hours and discover the urban wildlife living right under noses at our first insect BioBlitz of the year with our good friends at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.

    But what is a BioBlitz? Simply put, it’s a citizen led survey that helps to create a snapshot of the variety of life found in a specific location. The records collected then go on to form part of a genuine scientific survey of the area and are added to the national database.

    Or in other words, it’s an informal and fun way to meet some fellow nature lovers and have a good nosey around in the NOMA garden on a Thursday night with an expert by your side. Who knows, we might even let you have a go with the big butterfly net.

    This event is free to attend but booking is recommend

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 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 - 10:00 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.