Hobbies

HX7 is especially renowned for its creativity, with a wide variety of art, craft and making courses on offer to get the creative juices flowing. From Blackshaw Head Art & Craft Group and courses at Northlight Art School, to ceramics, jewellery making, and workshops at The Making Mill, there’s a range of mediums, styles and disciplines to discover. There are also poetry classes, book groups and choirs a-plenty!

Outdoor enthusiasts can take on challenges like the Blackshaw Head Fell Race, while social opportunities abound at venues like The Trades, Nelson’s Wine Bar, the Pennine Club, or with Out in the Valley - the inclusive LGBT+ social group. Film buffs can join the Friends of the Picture House, and artists and creators will be inspired by the resources at the IOU Creation Centre. From camaraderie to creativity, which hobbies are you ready to get into?