Mums received a warm welcome, along with a tasty breakfast of toast, croissants, crumpets and fruit at the Greenfield Baby Bistro run by our commissioned provider Home-Start HOST in partnership with Oldham health visitors.

Sarah Mistry, who brings her eight-month-old daughter Jasmine, said the group has been 'life-changing.'

Our Baby Bistros are held from Monday to Friday.

To find your nearest Baby Bistro visit the website here.

And for info on the benefits of breastfeeding click here.

Children making crafts at Medlock Vale Family Hub

Summertime at our Family Hubs

Free 50 Things To Do Before You're Five activities are being held across our Family Hubs during the summer holidays as part of our promise to give the children of Oldham the best start in life.

The next drop-in sessions will be held at Shaw and Crompton Family Hub at 1.30—3pm on Wednesday 14 August, Beever Family Hub at 1.30—3pm on Wednesday 21 August and Stanley Road Family Hub at 1.30—3pm on Tuesday 27 August.

For more info visit oldham.50thingstodo.org and to find the nearest Family Hub visit familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk

Grants available for community projects along the Transpennine Route

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is offering small grants to improve local spaces and services along its 70-mile stretch.

A woman wearing a khaki baseball cap while gardening

The multi-billion-pound programme of railway improvements is aimed at bringing better journeys to passengers travelling across the Pennines between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York - and not-for-profit organisations located within five miles of the TRU route, or its key diversionary routes, can apply for grants ranging from £1,000 to £5,000

A total of £175,000 is set to be distributed this year. Applications are open until 12noon on Monday 16 September.

For more information on eligibility and to apply, visit the GMCVO Website

Our schools are leading the way

We're thrilled that seven schools in Oldham have achieved Modeshift accreditation for their outstanding efforts in promoting sustainable travel.

These schools are leading the way in encouraging active travel, improving air quality, and helping students and families adopt healthier habits.

Read the full story by clicking here.

Check out this beautiful new green space in the heart of Oldham town centre

We’ve been transforming the area around Rock Street with trees, wildflowers, new paths and places to sit – with a great view of Oldham Parish Church.

The area is open for anyone who wants to explore and enjoy and is part of wider improvements taking place across the town centre to make it nature-friendly and easier to get around.

Aged 15-25? Unleash your potential at the Oldham Careers Fair

A range of employers and training providers will be there for you to meet at the fair from 3—6pm on Tuesday 24 September at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

Do you know someone who has made a difference in the community?

As part of Oldham’s 175th Anniversary, we’re searching for extraordinary stories from ordinary Oldhamers.

If you have an amazing story to tell about someone special you can nominate them via our online form by clicking here.

www.Oldham.gov.uk