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Who's celebrating Eid ul-Adha 2022?

Eid ul-Adha is fast approaching; it is the second of two major festivals on the Islamic calendar and i celebrated by Muslims each year. It follows on from Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, that fell on Monday 2 May.

The date of Eid ul-Adha is based on the sightings of the moon, here's when it is predicted to take place this year. The Eid ul-Adha is predicted to begin the evening of Saturday 9 July and will last four days, coming to an end the evening of Wednesday 13 July.

Eid ul-Adha is sometimes known as 'Big Eid' and is considered the holier of the two festivals. Eid ul-Adha is sometimes celebrated by some Muslims giving money to charity to give poorer families the chance to have a proper Eid feast, while mosques and community groups will often arrange communal meals. The phrase 'Eid Mubarak' is traditionally used to greet one another as a celebratory greeting.

We would like to wish everyone who is celebrating Eid, a happy Eid ul-Adha. Have a great time with your friends and family.

Taxi driver loses licence after council uncovers attempted fraud

A private hire driver has had his licence revoked following an Oldham Council investigation into fraudulent documents.

In June 2020 Yasir Qudratullah, of Eton Avenue, Oldham sent his insurance certificate and vehicle log book into the licensing team. Officers noted that alterations had been made to the insurance documents.

Qudratullah was charged under the Fraud Act 2006 and pleaded guilty on the day of his trial.

At a sentencing hearing at Tameside Magistrates’ Court Qudratullah was fined £80 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 plus council costs of £600. The council’s licensing panel subsequently removed his licence.

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Land Marks come to Gallery Oldham

Gallery Oldham’s latest exhibition is inspired by our local quarries and the way these landscapes have changed over time.

The show features new paintings, prints and sculptures by popular local artist Diana Terry.

Diana’s work draws on stories of when these quarries were working sites during the industrial revolution. She has repeatedly visited quarries at Stonebreaks in Springhead, Sandy Lane, Dobcross and Running Hill Pits, Diggle.

Land Marks opens on 2 July and is on display until 3 September. ([link removed])
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'Summit up' new early bird offer

Clip ‘n Climb is the action packed climbing activity that the whole family can enjoy. With one of the largest and highest Clip ‘n Climb’s in the UK and 35 exciting challenges to try it’s an experience you won’t forget!

Visiting Clip ‘n Climb Oldham is really easy. Simply book your climbing session online via their website and arrive on time ready to have lots of fun! You don’t need any previous climbing experience and no specific climbing equipment is required. ([link removed])
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New volunteering opportunity - Community food growing

Volunteering is a great way to do your bit and show your commitment to Oldham. After all, we know what a helpful community you are!

There's a new volunteering opportunity at The Hub, Alexandra Park, where you can help to grow fresh fruit and vegetables, that go on to be donated to the Foodbank and distributed to local communities in need.

Not only are you able to support those most in need in our communities, but gardening has also been proven to have therapeutic benefits, helping to improve wellbeing, though gentle exercise, getting outside, growing plants and social interaction.

Joining the team will also give you the opportunity to learn gardening, life skills and food growing skills.

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Book your summer holiday activities NOW!

You can now your book places onto our summer Holiday Activities and Food programme, with free places available for children aged 5-16 in receipt of benefit-related free school meals.

With multi-sport camps, theatre workshops, cooking classes and a whole lot more ready to amuse our young people throughout the upcoming holidays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy before the new academic year begins in September.

Each place includes a free hot meal too, so it’s definitely worth having a browse to see what’s on and get your children booked on ([link removed] www.oldham.gov.uk/HAF)

Places are available for children who don’t receive free school meals, but this may come at a small cost through local providers.

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This month is Plastic Free July why not try reducing plastic in your kitchen

Join millions of people this July reducing their plastic waste. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? ([link removed])

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Are you concerned about someone’s safety?

If you believe someone is currently experiencing or at risk of abuse, harm or neglect, you can help make it stop by making a safeguarding referral to Oldham’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH): 
* Phone: on 0161 770 7777 
* Email concerns over child abuse to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])  
* You can also make an online referral via www.OIdham.gov.uk/MASH ([link removed])

For urgent concerns outside office hours, you can call the Emergency Duty Team on 0161 770 6936 or the Police on 101 (999 in emergencies). 

Report historic child abuse  

If you are affected by the issues in the Review of historic child sexual exploitation (CSE) in Oldham, or if you want to make a report to us of incidents of CSE that occurred in the past, you can speak to a trained professional by calling our new dedicated helpline on 0161 770 1045. Alternatively, you can email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])  

If you are in any doubt about reporting concerns don’t think “what if I’m wrong?”, think “what if I’m right?”.
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Summer reading challenge

Oldham Libraries are inviting young readers to take part in this year’s free Summer Reading Challenge.

The annual event challenges four to 11-year-olds to read at least six books during their summer holiday to earn rewards and improve their literary skills.

This year’s theme is “Gadgeteers”, which will hopefully inspire young readers to reach for the stars and explore how science and maths help create brilliant inventions and devices.

There are stickers and prizes to collect along the way, and a medal and certificate at the end and it’s all free.

Research shows that encouraging children to read for pleasure can improve their language and communication skills.

To take part in the Summer Reading Challenge pop down to any of the borough’s libraries or for bookings from July 15 see the full list of events ([link removed]) .
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** Oldham Pride is this July ❤️🧡💛💚
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Join the LGBTQIA+ community for their annual celebration of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Pride event is set to be held over the course of three days – starting on Friday 22 July and ending on Sunday 24 July. ([link removed])

On Friday 22 July 2022, there is a Queer Cabaret show at Oldham Coliseum. ([link removed])

On Saturday 23 July there will be a parade to Parliament Square, where attendees can enjoy live music and market stalls. In the evening, there is also an afterparty and cabaret show at The George Tavern. ([link removed])

On Sunday 24 July 2022, join the local LGBTQIA+ community for a Pride Picnic and Pride Service.

The organisers are looking for support to help run the planned events and for new committee members, for more information, contact Jean by email (mailto:[email protected]) or phone 07429355024.
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Listen to hundreds of talented young and community musicians

There will be more than 50 performances throughout the day across two stages and at the Lyceum.

Enjoy a feast of tunes from:
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👉 Brass bands
👉 Guitarists
👉 Orchestras
👉 Rock bands
👉 Choirs plus much more!

There will also be a Oldham Made Market (10am—4pm also in Parliament Square) selling locally sourced goods from some of Oldham’s youngest and brightest entrepreneurs.

The stalls will feature local traders aged 25 and under and will sell a diverse range of products including handmade satin flowers, paintings, clay figures, pin badges and Eco travel packages

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How to get the Spring booster jab this summer

The leading NHS medic is urging people who need a spring booster vaccination to come forward as soon as practically possible.

Since March, the NHS has been offering spring booster doses to all people aged 75 years and over, people aged 12 years and over with a weakened immune system, and ** residents in older adult care homes ([link removed])


If you still need one, we strongly encourage you to:
* Visit the ** National Booking Service ([link removed])
* Call 119 free
* Find a convenient ** local walk-in site ([link removed])

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Sunday 10 July is national 'Don't Step on a Bee Day'

Not only do our bees help provide the honey, bee glue and beeswax contained within your favourite Bee products, they also help to keep us all fed and watered! Without the tireless work of our little buzzing friends, over a third of everything we eat would disappear from our tables.

This year we are urging you to help protect our amazing bees. Here is some tips for inspiration about how you can help our native bees:
* 'Don't Step on a Bee' of course
* Support your local Bee Keeper by buying local produced honey
* Plant special wildflower seeds that Bees can't get enough of
* Build a Bee hotel- Did you know that bees need somewhere to rest when they venture out on their pollen mission? ** Get the kids involved and get building! ([link removed])
* Download the Great British Bee Count app.This wonderful app created by Friends of the Earth allows you to log the bees you spot out and about. This builds a picture of bee health and activity in the UK to secure a ** thriving future for our buzzing bees! ([link removed])

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July is national 'Picnic Month'

What better way to wind down after a busy week then to head outdoors, with your picnic basket in hand. This July, enjoy getting together with family, friends or colleagues and celebrate National Picnic Month

Oldham has some of the best parks and green spaces around so why not take the chance to explore them with your favourite packed lunch?

National Picnic Month encourages you to get out and celebrate the warm summer days and find your love and wonder of the outdoors again while enjoying some great food! We have 32 parks across Oldham, that our
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