Bluey and Bingo are heading to Oldham this weekend!
Everyone’s favourite Heeler pups will be making a special appearance at the Oldham Christmas Lights Switch-On taking place on Saturday 15 November.
Find them in Tommyfield Market Hall Market Hall from 2pm, appearing at intervals throughout the afternoon
It’s the perfect treat for little ones before the big stage show and fireworks finale later in the evening.
For the full event details click here.
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Together, we remember
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark Remembrance Sunday in Oldham.
Residents lined the streets to pay their respects, honouring the fallen and remembering their courage.
The Leader of Oldham Council, Cllr Arooj Shah said: “We can never forget the sacrifice that men and women have paid across generations for our freedom today.”
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United in silence on Remembrance Day
On Remembrance Day we gathered to observe an a two-minute silence.
At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we stood together to mark the end of the First World War and pay tribute to those who have given their lives for our future. |
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Building a greener, fairer Oldham
We were proud to welcome Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to the Northern Roots site this week - joined by Council Leader Arooj Shah, Deputy Leader Abdul Jabbar, and Elaine Taylor, Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration.
Together, they saw first-hand the huge progress being made on one of the most exciting regeneration projects in the region - transforming 160 acres of underused land into the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park.
From new green skills and training opportunities to the upcoming Visitor Centre and Forestry Skills Hub, Northern Roots is shaping a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future for Oldham, driven by community, ambition and partnership. |
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Charity helping to keep kids warm nominated in BIG Christmas Giveback
Our Community Wardrobe Oldham has been nominated in The BIG Christmas Giveback - a competition to recognise local heroes in our community.
The charity, behind the Winter Wardrobe appeal in our Oldham Family Hubs and the free clothes rails in the Hubs all year round, collects new and good-quality pre-loved clothing and redistributes it to families in need of a helping hand.
Founder Sally Maher said: "If we won, we’d use the Oldham Gift Card to buy the things local families need. No child should go to bed cold.”
The winning person or organisation will win a £1,000 Oldham Gift Card as a prize, and one person who nominated them will win a £500 Gift Card.
The person or organisation who has the most votes who will win, so take a moment to vote at www.lovelocalwin.co.uk. |
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An exciting new stage for Oldham Theatre Workshop
OTW Oldham have recently moved into their brand-new rehearsal and performance space inside the stunning JR Clynes building, the newly refurbished Old Library.
This marks an exciting new chapter for the company and the young people they support.
Oldham Council Leader, Cllr Arooj Shah, popped in to meet the young cast and see the new space in action.
Their first show in the new space, What They Left Behind, runs from Saturday 6 to Saturday 13 December and promises to be funny, fierce and full of heart.
Get your tickets by clicking here.
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Oldham hosts Living Wage Week celebration
We were proud to host the Living Wage event at Oldham Library, celebrating more than 800 Living Wage employers who are setting the standard for fair pay and decent work.
Leader of the Council, Cllr Arooj Shah, was joined by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, Ian MacArthur, Director at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and San Johal, FCIPD, Chief People Officer at Calisen.
It was great to hear the Mayor of Greater Manchester speak so positively about our town and the fantastic work that’s been achieved so far, working for a decade of real change and good growth by accelerating efforts and partnerships, and making sure we’re easing the pressure on residents.
Measures include keeping the £2 bus fare, allowing older and disabled people to travel for free before 9.30am, helping residents out of debt, and reaffirming the commitment that no one in Greater Manchester should be paid below the Real Living Wage.
Oldham Council became an accredited Living Wage Employer in 2019 with real and lasting impact. Each year, over 1,600 workers in Oldham receive a pay rise because of our commitment to the Real Living Wage.
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Youth travel ambassadors encourage greener school travel
We love seeing young people making a positive difference in our community.
At Saddleworth School, their Youth Travel Ambassadors have been busy distributing leaflets to promote the Park and Stride scheme.
The initiative encourages families to walk part of the journey to school. Not only does this help students build healthy daily activity into their routines, but it also reduces traffic congestion around the school entrance making the area safer and more pleasant for everyone.
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Kindness never tasted so good - pay it forward at Clean Plate Kitchen
Clean Plate Kitchen is showing what our town is all about with their Kindness Board.
You can pay for a meal for someone in need of support this winter if times are good, or have a meal paid for you if times are tough.
And it helps that they also make some of the tastiest food in town! |
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Have you checked if you’re eligible for Pension Credit?
Many people don’t realise they qualify for extra support that can help with everyday living costs and bills. You can check and apply online at www.gov.uk/pension-credit/eligibility over the phone or by paper form.
If you need extra help, call Oldham Citizen’s Advice on 0800 278 7803 or the Oldham Helpline on 0161 770 7007. |
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