The four-day Platinum Jubilee Weekend: in photos 👑
We had a fantastic four days of celebrations across Oldham to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and it’s been amazing to see you all share and enjoy this historic occasion.
An eagerly-anticipated torchlit procession and beacon lighting event kicked off Oldham’s packed weekend of Jubilee events in style on Thursday
The procession took place in Oldham town centre where the torchbearers nominated by Oldham residents congregated at Oldham Parish Church to light a beacon.
Oldham’s Jubilee weekend included a two-day family friendly festival with street theatre, live music, dance, art, and activities including arts and crafts, and big screens showing the national Jubilee Pageant in London. Hundreds of street parties also took place across the borough
Thanks to all of you involved in last weekend's Jubilee celebrations. Whether you attended an event or held one over the weekend, your efforts and time have been appreciated.
Whit Friday is today It's Whit Friday and Oldham Youth Brass Band have been practising for tonight's band contest which starts at 4pm in Saddleworth. Will you be heading down?
Good luck to all the Brass Bands, the weather forecast is good, we can't wait to hear the brass band music playing out over the villages again, so many happy memories – this is Saddleworth at its very best!
If it's your first time visiting Saddleworth to experience the band contest you're in for a treat, and the people of Saddleworth will warmly welcome you.
Some contests will post information on the number of bands waiting to play on the twitter account: @FridayWhit
Delph contest will also be tweeting information on waiting times for bands @delphcontest
Are you struggling? We can help During times of uncertainty, it’s important to know that support is on hand to help you get through these difficult periods.
This is a tough time for many in Oldham. The rising cost of basic goods, including food and bills, aren't problems you have to face alone. Oldham partners are working together to offer residents and families a little more help.
From advice on your finances and welfare rights to support with your mental wellbeing and employment, there is a lot we can help you with.
The Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open
Following its announcement earlier this year, the ÂŁ2.6m Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund is now open to applications, seeking community projects that will make a real difference to their local area.Â
The fund makes small and large grants available for community groups wanting to create new spaces or improve existing ones in their local area, particularly where there is currently poor local access to good quality green space.
These projects could take place in parks, community gardens, streets, schools, housing estates, canals, streams, rivers and existing nature reserves.
Clean Air Day is happening on 16 June 2022 Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to our health, It can shorten our lives, contribute towards chronic illness and put us more at risk from illnesses such as Covid.
This #CleanAirDay, is taking place on 16 June, there are simple steps we can all take to cut down on the air pollution we cause.
These include:Â
• Talking to someone about the harms of air pollution.
• Walking those short distance trips and leaving the car at home, where you can.Â
• Learning more about air pollution on Clean Air Day
Take steps to improve your health this #CleanAirDay.
Loneliness Awareness Week: 13–17 JuneÂ
Nobody should ever feel lonely, but sadly it’s not uncommon.
Created and hosted by Marmalade Trust, their annual campaign raises awareness of loneliness across the UK (and beyond) and gets people talking about it.Â
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Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We are hard-wired to need social connection. Feeling lonely is a useful prompt for us to look at our social needs and wellbeing.
Oldham Local Studies and Archives need your help Have you ever taken part in a Whit Walk or Brass Band Contest before? Do you have family photos from being in the audience?
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Oldham Local Studies and Archives would love to hear your stories and see your photos or videos of previous Whit Fridays.
Please visit them to have a chat with staff or to donate any of your photos or other memorabilia to their collections.
You can also send the photos and videos by email.Â
Temporary road closure on the A62 United Utilities are carrying out maintenance work opposite Werneth Park on the (A62) Manchester Road, Oldham.
A temporary road closure will happen overnight from 10pm on the 15 June to 1am on the 16 June. Diversions will be in place. Thanks for your patience.
A Safer Driving Seminar: free event for over 60s The seminar, being held on Tuesday 14 June, 10am–2pm at the AJ Bell Stadium, is an opportunity for attendees to listen to presentations on a series of road safety and wellbeing related topics from various organisations such as Greater Manchester Police, National Highways, TfGM, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and many more. Â
It will include:Â A free lunch and refreshments
Information about staying safe and independent whilst travelling
Exhibitors and advice from local services
Attendees must book in advance, limited places available
It’s not too late to get your first, second or booster vaccine dose.
COVID-19 is still around, and the vaccine offers the best protection against becoming seriously unwell, staying out of hospital and passing the virus on to others.
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You can find your nearest centre or book an appointment at www.nhs.uk/covid-booster or by calling 119 free of charge.
