Community Activities
Providing advice and support to jobseekers or anyone looking for work. Free and open to everyone.
A friendly group for knotting, crocheting and chat.
An opportunity to get together with other parents and carers of babies up to 18 months old to share experiences. Wonderful, relaxed sensory sessions are free and a great way to introduce little ones to the library. Older siblings are welcome.
A get-together with other parents and carers of twins and triplets on the second Wednesday of the month (term time) to share mutual support, friendship, ideas and experiences. Includes sensory activities for parents and children to enjoy plus helpful information and advice. Parents-to-be of twins… [READ MORE]
Basic IT courses that can take you from learning how to use a mouse or touchscreen, to managing you money online, applying for jobs, socialising and shopping. The courses are for anyone wishing to learn basic computer skills.
Get together with other parents and carers of under 5s and enjoy songs and rhymes, sensory play and musical instruments. No need to book just come along to the Friday session.
There are three readers' groups running currently at Oldham Library including a regular readers' group, and Urdu readers' group and a Ukranian readers' group. The regular readers' group runs on the first Wednesday of each month, the Urdu readers' group runs on the… [READ MORE]
We support the homeless, vulnerable and those in need with emotional wellbeing, mental health support and offer signposting to the available services.
Offering a breakfast, main meal, food parcel, clothing and household items, as well as an advice and signposting drop in service.
We sell clothing, household items and furniture.
Donations of new or nearly new items are greatly appreciated - clothes, shoes, gifts, toys, handbags etc....
Nov 21
Petrus Striding Forward Walking Group - Wheels & Walks are free, 2-hour local walks in Rochdale to help people have access to, and connect with nature, improve health and boost wellbeing.
We use feet and public transport to explore lovely, wilder areas in Rochdale.
We meet at PIER Bellfield… [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.
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.
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]
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]
We provide a weekly yoga session for ladies over 18. The session is accessible for all including people with disabilities (can be chair based yoga). We are a friendly welcoming group open to all ladies.
"Potential" is an exciting and empowering 6-week entrepreneurship programme
specially designed for young individuals who have faced challenges or risks
related to crime. Our aim is to help them discover their unique skills and
talents, setting them on a path towards success.
Founded… [READ MORE]
Yoga and Chair yoga for adults wishing to enhance their mental health and wellbeing and improve flexibility
Youth Church for Young people 11 + years. A safe space to meet new friends, explore big questions, enjoy awesome activities, Games and socialising, Bible study and discussion, creative activities, drinks and snacks, prayer time
Youth organisation welcoming children and young people from all faiths and none age 5+ years old. Craft work, games and outings.