Community Activities
A hot meal for adults - anyone who needs a meal, company or extra support. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
This is a breakfast club for adults - free breakfast; cereal / beans on toast and unlimited hot drinks for anyone who feels they may need some food, company or some extra support. (Ashton-Under-Lyne)
At the Family Cinema we show the latest family movies on a big screen in the church. Entry is free, just bring pennies for the tuck shop. There is no limit on age. Free tea and toast. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Provision of food parcels for those in crisis. Max 3 parcels per household in six months. Must obtain a voucher from a local agency. We are based in Ashton-under-Lyne.
For local groups that wish to provide transport to their members at an affordable cost. Groups need to apply for section 19 permit and driver to be 30 - 70 years old with a clean licence. Cost = £60 on off us or £300 for the year. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
For families with children (at least one child) under the age of 12, to provide one to one support with challenges, feeling isolated and managing problems. A mentor can work with a family up to one year - meeting in a weekly basis, being a "friend with purpose" offering practical help and… [READ MORE]
VENUE AND NEW START DATE TO BE CONFIRMED
Social group for people living with cancer, COPD, strokes, heart disease and other life limiting illnesses. Come and join us for talks, information and activities. Refreshments and help with transport provided.
Counselling support for 8 sessions online and face to face. Being Heard is a person-centred counselling service offered by Being There.
Appropriate referrals from health and social welfare professionals and self-referrals are welcome from anyone with a life limiting illness, their carers or family… [READ MORE]
Being There has a small team of volunteer drivers who can take people with life limiting illnesses to hospital appointments, medical treatment and to our support groups. As well as driving, they are trained to listen and respond in an understanding and empathic way. We try to provide transport to… [READ MORE]
Online support group runs on Zoom Wednesday fortnightly 12pm-1.30pm. Our groups are informal and supported by a member of staff and volunteers. There are a range of activities including quizzes, speakers, relaxation and art sessions, as well as occasional entertainers.
Play, Learn, Grow – an 8-week coaching program designed to empower parents with children aged 18 months – 5 years in Tameside & Oldham to support their child’s early learning and development.
We work alongside parents, one-to-one, in community groups or educational settings, to promote… [READ MORE]
We provide a weekly volunteer home visiting service to families with a range of needs and who have a child under the age of 5.
Supporting families across Greater Manchester with clothing and essential items for babies and children up to 10yrs.
Shaw & Crompton Children’s Centre
Tea/coffee & toast available
We provide support to parents, families and friends affected by HIE (hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy), and to raise awareness. By providing parent packs in NICU, giving talks at events (such as NHS staff training days), online presence etc. (Ashton-under-Lyne)
Monthly After School Club for Beevers Primary School (& others) - for children & parents/carers.
Games - Food - Tea/Chat - Giveaways - Craft work.
Your local 'Place of Welcome' is part of a growing network of community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to belong, connect and contribute.
Meet new people, meet with friends and find out more about your community.
Find out how to access… [READ MORE]
Fun and games plus crafts and a free lunch, plus make a smoothy on a bike, School Holidays 11-3pm on Fridays
Milestones is a reward based initiative aimed at clients presenting with complex needs.
Milestones are rewarded when any actions benefiting the individual or wider community is completed.
Examples of this include:
Participation in training
Attendance at in house events
Completion of… [READ MORE]
To help young people with additional needs to learn skills so they can live independently in the future or work in the hospitality trade.