Community Activities
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]
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]
Independent Advocacy Service for adults with learning disabilities and/autism living in Oldham.(Nov 21)
Get involved
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]
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]
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]
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday 9.30 am to 1 pm Come and go at a time that suits you. We make Cards and have a small Art Groupa d Knitting Group.
Bring your own projects with you, we have a large amount of Craft Equipment, members use. Our Cost is £3 with drinks served all the time we are open.
Provides tuition and mentoring support to children and young people of BME heritage who are underachieving in core subject areas (maths and English). Participants receive one-to-one support from qualified tutors to help them better understand and grasp specific curriculum subjects and opportunities… [READ MORE]
The raising Achievement Club provide tuition and mentoring support to children and young people of BME heritage who are underachieving in core subject areas Maths and English to get extra help and support. The received one to one support from qualified tutors to help them better understand and… [READ MORE]
Women yoga club
Lunch Club for over 50's in Oldham, which also is a social and recreational club for those who are home bound and living in Loneliness.
Saheli (Female Friend) is a Indian Women's group started in 2009. All women members get together and carry out social, recreational and learning activities to develop confidence and build capacity to carry out various activities individually and in a group.
Teaching traditional karate . Catering for people with learning disabilities or autism. Located in Failsworth, easily accessible for people to travel from other areas of Oldham. Updated 31.12.21 NJ
Every Sunday we have lots of activities for young people aged 0 to 19, or up to 25 with additional needs.
We welcome our members and their families for a fun-filled and exciting day of sports, arts, games and more for just 50p per person!