Mum says Baby Bonding course helped her to feel confident again
Abbie Marriott had just become a first-time mum to daughter Ada, who arrived into the world a month early, and joining one of the free Baby Bonding courses through our Family Hubs offer built up her confidence and an important support network.
A year on, she says attending the group has also helped Ada to become the sociable little girl she is today.
"I moved to the area from Stoke-on-Trent six years ago, so don't have family nearby to lean on," she said. "The group gave me a reason to push myself out of my comfort zone."
To read the full story click on our website here.
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Can you help find the hidden bunnies?
From Monday 7 April until Easter Monday (21 April), Oldham town centre is transforming into a bunny hide-and-seek wonderland.
You can win some great prizes by finding the hidden bunnies across the town centre.
Collect an entry form from Spindles near Next or the market near the market office, record their names and locations and submit your form.
Plus on Good Friday you can enjoy crafts, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny himself.
Find out more by clicking here.
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New emergency package of measures to support those most in need
The next 12 months of funding have been announced for the Government’s Household Support Fund.
The fund is designed to support vulnerable households in most need and will supplement the council’s wider ongoing work to support residents at risk from the cost of living and address deep-rooted poverty in our communities.
The total package of support is worth over £4.2m and lasts for 12 months beginning 1 April 2025. Payments will be available to:
• Help prevent holiday hunger, by giving children and young people eligible for free school meals supermarket vouchers over the school holidays
• Fund crisis support is for those unable to heat their home or afford essential supplies
• Support pensioners to help them keep warm in the winter
• The Oldham Food Bank to help sock their shelves
• Charities, community groups and faith organisations to help them provide warm clothes and essentials to people who use their services.
Families who receive free school meals and are eligible for pupil premium can access support during May half term (£15), Summer holidays (£60) and Christmas (£60). This will be delivered via schools with further communication as each holiday approaches.
As part of further support, families with children eligible for free school meals can also now start booking onto the ever-popular holiday activities programme for Easter here - www.oldham.gov.uk/haf
Struggling with costs or know someone who is? Call the Oldham Helpline on 0161 770 7007, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
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Free HAF places available on our Easter sports camps
This Easter holiday check out our fun-filled gymnastics and sports camps, with free HAF (Holiday Activities and Food Programme) places available.
The Easter Gymnastics Camp will be held next Monday to Thursday at Failsworth Sports Centre at 10am-2pm.
And the Easter Sports Camp, with fun-filled activities held by the Oldham Active team, will be held at Failsworth Sports Centre and Radclyffe Athletics Centre next Monday April 7 to Friday April 11 and Monday 14 April to Thursday 17 April at 9am-3.30pm.
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Just found out you're pregnant? - book an appointment with a midwife
It’s important to have all the information you need to make informed decisions to keep you and your baby well, and the best way to do that is to book in to see a midwife before 10 weeks of pregnancy.
Midwifes can talk you through everything you need to know, answer any questions you may have and offer support.
There’s key information on there about booking an appointment with a midwife,
early pregnancy including stopping smoking, what not to eat, vitamins and drinking alcohol, screening including key information on sickle cell and thalassaemia as well as information about further screening offered in pregnancy and vaccinations in pregnancy. |
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Do you know someone who can give unwanted mobility equipment a new life?
Millbrook Healthcare are on a mission to stop reusable mobility aids from ending up in landfill.
If you have walking sticks, frames, or crutches you no longer need, you can drop them off at one of their collection points in Oldham up until Monday 14 April.
- The Link Centre – Monday to Friday, drop-off via Roscoe Street, OL1 1DZ
- Millbrook Independent Living and Mobility, Keppel Building, Failsworth, Keppel Building, M35 0AD
- The Royal Oldham Hospital main entrance – place in the blue cage provided
Or, you can arrange a collection with Millbrook Healthcare by emailing [email protected] |
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Did you know you can now wear Failsworth on your feet?
The ‘Failsworth’ trainers are ready to hit the streets as part of global sportswear brand adidas' SPZL range.
Failsworth West Independent Cllr Sandra Ball played a key role in making this happen, securing legal permission for adidas to use the ‘Failsworth’ name.
She said: "We’re delighted that adidas has chosen to highlight Failsworth in their latest SPZL release. This project not only celebrates our town’s history but also brings a real sense of pride to the borough of Oldham. It shows what can be achieved when local people and big brands work together."
Councillor Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, said: "It’s fantastic to see Failsworth recognised in this way by adidas. Our borough has a rich history and a strong sense of community and this collaboration is a great example of how brands can celebrate local heritage. I’m sure residents will be proud to see Failsworth represented on such a big stage."
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