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[A smiling mum holding a baby wearing a white woollen bobble hat at Werneth Park]([link removed])

Families enjoy free summer park fun - and there's another one today
 
Sunshine and smiles lit up Werneth Park as our Oldham Family Hubs hosted the first in a series of free Summer Park Events for families.
 
The afternoon was packed with fun activities, including outdoor crafts and games for children, while parents and carers had the chance to access friendly advice and find out more about the range of support available to them.
 
We have one today (Friday 8 August) at Berries Field (OL9 6SW), another on Thursday 14 August at Uppermill Park (OL3 6BA) and one on Wednesday 20 August at Royton Park (OL2 6RL).
 
Each one runs from 1–3pm and is completely free to attend. There’s no need to book.
 
For more information about Family Hubs, visit [familyhubs.oldham.gov.uk.]([link removed])

 

Oldham Bar Hop: Bringing local back to the town centre this weekend
 
Taking place over Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August from 12pm, the Oldham Bar Hop invites residents and visitors to explore 14 fantastic pubs, bars and venues across the town centre.
 
From real ales and craft beers to cocktails, mocktails, live music, and street food, the pop-up festival encourages people to rediscover what’s right on their doorstep.
 
Collect stamps at each venue and be in with a chance of winning an official Oldham Bar Hop T-shirt.
 
Cllr Peter Dean, Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure at Oldham Council, said: “The Oldham Bar Hop is a fantastic way to showcase the brilliant local venues we have in our town centre."

 

[HAF Coordinator Adele Thomson and Cllr Shaid Mushtaq meeting a rabbit at Cockfields Farm Park]([link removed])

Animal Magic with our free HAF programme
 
More than 90 children from Greenhill Sports and Recreation Centre with Football Fun Factory enjoyed meeting animals and reptiles as part of Oldham Council’s free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

They also got creative with a scarecrow-making workshop at Cockfields Farm Park.

The children were joined on the visit by Cllr Shaid Mushtaq, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People.

The HAF programme provides free activities and meals for children in receipt of benefit-related free school meals during the holidays — reflecting our commitment to giving every child the best start in life.

Cllr Shaid Mushtaq said: “It was fantastic to see so many children having fun while learning. Programmes like HAF not only support families during the holidays, but also give our young people memorable, enriching experiences like this.” 

For more information and to book onto our HAF programme visit [www.oldham.gov.uk/HAF]([link removed])

 

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Feel the joy: the Khushi Festival is back 
 
Join us for a weekend of South Asian music, dance, art and family fun at our popular festival of happiness.
 
Brought to you by Oldham Coliseum, the Women’s CHAI Project and Oldham Council, tomorrow (Saturday 2 August) at Oldham Library from 11am–4pm you can enjoy live music from Chand Ali Khan Qawwal and Party, dance performances by Sonia Sabri Company and drumming with Dhol Drillerz. 
 
There will also be community shows, South Asian gaming, arts and crafts, henna, face painting, and workshops for all ages.
 
And on Sunday, the fun continues in the beautiful outdoors at Northern Roots (Kings Road, OL8 2BJ) from 12–3pm with outdoor performances and workshops including Animal Paradise by the Sonia Sabri Company, Moving Meadow by Crooked Arts and Mandala and miniature garden making workshops with Darshika Patel.
 
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[Infant Feeding Peer Supporter Fordia Begum]([link removed])

 Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week with Oldham’s Baby Bistros
 
This week is World Breastfeeding Week — and Infant Feeding Peer Supporter Fordia Begum has told how our free Baby Bistros are helping parents on their journeys.

Not only do they get infant feeding support, mums and babies also form lifelong friendships.
 
"They build confidence, self esteem and peer support as the mums share stories and experiences," said Forida, who runs the Baby Bistro at Stanley Road Family Hub in Chadderton.

"Babies form bonds and develop social and motor skills and they help mums to manage stress and feelings of being isolated, offering emotional support and empathy. The group welcomes parents, gives them reassurance and they feel safe and heard.
 
"They can also hire out breast pumps. We show how to use them and they can take them home."
 
There's no need to book, you can just drop in. 
 
To find your nearest Baby Bistro visit [home-starthost.org.uk/breastfeeding-support-groups]([link removed])

 

[A dropped kerb with the message 'don't block the drop']

Think before you park - dropped kerbs aren't parking spaces 🚫
 
Dropped kerbs are designed to provide safe and accessible crossing points for people using wheelchairs or mobility aids, visually impaired pedestrians, parents with prams and pushchairs and residents accessing driveways.
 
Parking across dropped kerbs blocks access and puts others at risk, so let’s keep our community safe and accessible for everyone.

Be considerate – park responsibly.

 

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New bins will include QR codes to make recycling easier
 
Coming later this year as part of our new bin rollout, every new household bin will come with a QR code on the front, making it quicker and easier to:
 
✅ Report a missed collection
✅ Check what goes in each bin
✅ Find your collection day
✅ Request an assisted collection
 
The QR code will link directly to the Council’s rubbish and recycling web page.
 
Cllr Elaine Taylor, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods said: “It’s a small but practical change that will make a real difference. It’s all about making things simpler and more convenient for our residents.”
 
Read more by clicking on the link [here.]([link removed] )

 

[Forever Amnesty bin with the words 'save a life']

Help keep Oldham safe – use the knife amnesty bin today
 
The Forever Amnesty offers members of the public chance to dispose of knives safely with no questions asked – and there’s an amnesty bin located inside Oldham Police Station's waiting area.
 
Those surrendering knives are not required to give personal details, and they will not be prosecuted for carrying them.
 
Since the initiative began, thousands of knives have been taken off the streets across Greater Manchester.
 
Each knife surrendered is one less that could be used in a crime, making our community safer for everyone – so let’s work together to protect Oldham. 

 

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