Community Activities
A Traineeship is an education and training programme with work experience
designed for young people (19 -24) who are motivated to work but lack the
skills, experience and behaviours sought by employers. Therefore a
traineeship programme is designed to support young people to develop the
skills… [READ MORE]
Social group open to all where Knitting and Crotchet take place. This also acts as a social gathering for anyone who is interested
We play Bingo every Tuesday afternoon at 2.00pm and also Hoy which is similar to Bingo but with playing cards. We also have open the box when someone gets to wing the contents of the box every week, if it's not won then the money rolls over to the next week.
FavourCare Digital Help – Bridging the Digital Divide
FavourCare Digital Help delivers PERSON CENTRED DIGITAL SUPPORT to residents across Oldham and Greater Manchester who are facing digital exclusion. We help people solve real life problems that affect their wellbeing, independence, and safety… [READ MORE]
Women's group covering topics and issues that affect Black African women. A brave and safe space where we are keynote listeners to women's issues for example cultural harmful practices and domestic violence.
A drop-in service providing information, signposting and advice on basic money matters.
Workshop on healthy nutrition, toxic food, activity (making a salad together) discussion with attendees. Review all workshop goals, schedule of content, gather contributions from participants in terms of workshop content. Brainstorming about final event in terms of content, location and date. One… [READ MORE]
We offer comprehensive family support for households with at least one child aged 8 to 18. Our family intervention services focus on promoting mental health and well-being. Through tailored sessions, we help improve communication, reduce conflict, establish healthy boundaries, explore family… [READ MORE]
Independent Advocacy Service for adults with learning disabilities and/autism living in Oldham.(Nov 21)
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Adults with learning disabilities and/autism living in Oldham are eligible to access our independent advocacy service free of charge.
Advocates help people to speak up and have their voice heard about matters which are important to them. This may be about money problems, health, housing, care and… [READ MORE]
Your Day Your Way is a small day service open to people with learning disabilities. It is open Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm. At OPAL we can help you have the type of day you want and always include you in the planning and making decisions around the activity of the day. Activities include things… [READ MORE]
OPAL CREW is an exciting new alternative service, a place where we will support adults with learning disabilities towards becoming more independent through a variety of fun activities. At OPAL CREW you will:
LEARN important life skills and take courses,
GROW confidence. Create artwork, make short… [READ MORE]
Women, Get Set Go! meet every Tuesday afternoon and is run by and for women with learning disabilities to meet and make friends, have fun and learn new skills. Members decide on the activities which include things like games, bingo, healthy eating and staying healthy, guest speakers, visits out,… [READ MORE]
Green Creations delivers creative workshops in Tameside and Oldham, aimed at bringing people together to create connections and discover the power of slowing down, learning something new and exploring creativity to benefit their mental wellbeing. Our workshops are an opportunity to try something… [READ MORE]
We're creating a 'craft garden' at the Wildbrook Community Food and Growing Hub, growing plants that can be used in Green Creations creative workshops. We'll be planting seeds and propogating plants that can be dried, used for printing or creating natural dyes. We want the… [READ MORE]
We have a work club - drop in session on Tuesdays - 12-2 PM when people can drop in for information and option to register for a 4 week employment support class.
We can provide 1:1 support including CV writing and interview skills.
Elevenses breakfast club, offering toasted crumpets, fruit loaf and tea/coffee for 50p.. A chance to meet others and socialise. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Every Thursday afternoon we do fun bingo and play three games for chocolates and we have tea/coffee and biscuits for £1. This offers people a chance to meet others and play some fun games.
The last Friday of every month we hold a Craft Club. Luna Crafts come into the communal lounge and we make something with their instruction.
We have a Communion Service on the first Thursday of each month which is delivered by the local Methodist Church with refreshments afterwards.
For anyone who is affected by drugs or alcohol and wants support to make a change.
There is a variety of treatment options and support to find what is best for you.
Our team includes includes doctors, nurses, recovery workers, support workers, peer mentor volunteers, and trainers.