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Live Well Spring Festival – the Breightmet Live Well Trail

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A warm, welcoming day in Breightmet: highlights from the Live Well Trail

On Wednesday 18 March, neighbours in Breightmet came together for a relaxed day exploring local spaces, meeting friendly faces and discovering support close to home, all as part of the Live Well Trail.

Watch highlights from the day in our video below.

What the day offered

The Trail invited residents to drop in at familiar places across the neighbourhood, including Bright Meadows Family Hub, the Red Lane community growing project, local community centres and Breightmet Library and Health Centre.

Each stop offered simple ways to get involved, including:

  • a warm brew and a chat
  • light wellbeing activities
  • kid's corners
  • guidance on money, housing, work or health

Everything was designed to make support feel closer, easier and shaped around what really matters to the community.

Part of something bigger

The Trail was one of many local pop‑ups during the Greater Manchester Live Well Spring Festival, which ran from 9 to 23 March 2026.

With more than 200 community‑led events, the Festival showcased how communities across Greater Manchester are building connection and supporting each other every day.

Live Well brings together local groups, public services and community organisations so it’s easier for people to find support, build connections and stay well.

In Bolton, the work is starting in the East, so residents can help influence how Live Well grows here over time.

What people shared on the day

People involved in the Trail spoke about Live Well as being all about connection – helping people feel part of their community while supporting wellbeing and reducing inequalities.

Across the day, there was a shared feeling that the Trail helped people see what’s available nearby and feel more confident taking part. 

Tap the arrows below to read some comments from those who attended on the day.

“It’s really good Live Well is happening in Breightmet as there is a need for these activities for people of all ages. Today is a really good day for showcasing these activities.”
A local group organiser at Elderdale Community Centre
“It’s a chance to get to know what’s going on in your area. These activities get people out of their homes and help them to socialise.”
A community volunteer
“This is the kind of thing we always hope to see taking place in communities, so it’s great to see it happening.”
A parent attending Red Lane Growing Project with their children
“It gives people a safe, fun and educational place to access outdoor spaces. It’s open to all and responds to what the community wants.”
A community member responsible for running local projects

Find out more about Live Well

Live Well is about helping people get the support, connections and confidence they need to live well in places close to home.

You can find out more about Live Well here: Live Well – Greater Manchester Combined Authority

You can also search the hashtag #GMLiveWell on social media to see how communities across Greater Manchester took part and continue to stay involved.