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Ambition For Ageing Oldham is working with people from all communities within the Failsworth West ward to improve the lives of people aged over 50.

WHAT’S ON IN FAILSWORTH

Welcome to our second ‘what’s on’ guide for Failsworth

Aged 50 or over and looking for interesting and social activities? Here’s a guide to what’s on in Failsworth.

If you are looking after small grandchildren, there’s a special section about play groups and pre-school sessions.

The information in this booklet was correct at the date of printing. Please use the contact details in each activity to check for any changes.

Publication date: June 2019

1 What’s on Mondays

ART & Art, crafts, company and lunch £1.00 CRAFTS 10.00am-12 noon Royal Voluntary Service, Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, M35 0SL. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Mrs Jean Martin 0161 681 4146

GENTLE Fitness Group Membership fee EXERCISE Gentle exercise for older people. 10.00-11.00am. Lifelong Learning Centre, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: 0161 770 5800

COFFEE Coffee Morning £1.00 MORNING All welcome for coffee, tea and toast. 10.00-11.00am. Earls Lodge, Albert St West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

SOCIAL Failsworth Physically Disabled Group 70 Pence ACTIVITIES Social activities and mutual help. 10.00am-12 noon (Except Bank Holidays) Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Contact: Grace Barnett 0161 688 4848

SOCIAL Failsworth Carers Group Free ACTIVITIES Support, friendship and a break for carers. Light lunch provided. Outings. Last Monday in the month, except for Bank Holidays when held a week earlier. 10.00am-2.00pm. Ena Hughes Centre, 2 Ellesmere Street, M35 9AD. Contact: 0161 770 8751

COMMUNITY Meet-In Café CAFE Community café, enjoy food and company. 12 noon-1.30pm. Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Road, M35 9DQ. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Annette and Michael 0161 682 0070 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Salvation Army Community Church

KNITTING Knit & Natter Free CROCHET Join a friendly group for knitting, crochet and chat. 12.30-2.30pm. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Just come along to the library.

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BRIDGE Bridge Group £5.00 per month 12.45-3.00pm Church of the Holy Family, Lord Lane, M35 0QS. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Maureen Davies 0161 681 6454

SOCIAL Good Companions Club Small contribution ACTIVITIES Fellowship group for people aged 60+. 1.30-3.00pm (Except Bank Holidays). Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Rd, M35 9DQ. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Annette and Michael 0161 682 0070. Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Salvation Army Community Church

DANCING Social Dancing Free Sequence, ballroom and line dancing. 2.00-4.00pm. Home Guard Club, Poplar Street. M35 0HY. Contact: Cynthia 0161 681 8452

SOCIAL CALM Free ACTIVITIES Friendship group. A place to be yourself, have a chat, enjoy a cup of tea and cake. 2.00-3.00pm. Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, 38 Hedges Street, off Roman Road, M35 9JR. Accessible building and toilets. Contact: Dorothy Kendrick 0161 624 7503 Email: [email protected] Website: www.romanroadimchurch.org.uk

KNITTING Knit and Natter Free All welcome. Bring your own wool and needles. 2.30-4.30pm. Earls Lodge, Albert St West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

What’s on Tuesdays

MEN IN Men in Sheds £2.00 per session SHEDS For men aged 50+ to socialise and carry out projects in a workshop environment. 9.00am-12 noon and 1.00-4.00pm. Charles House, Albert Street West, M35 0JN. Contact: 0161 682 4747 Email: [email protected]

COFFEE Coffee morning Pay for tea / coffee MORNING 10.00-11.00am Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Contact: Jenny Percival 0789 9088 465

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WORK Failsworth Work Club Free ADVICE & Drop in for help with job search, CVs, access to latest vacancies, general SUPPORT advice and support. All welcome. 10.00am-12 noon. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: Facebook: Failsworth Work Club Email: [email protected]

NATURE Moston Brook Walk Free WALKS Every second Tuesday of the month. Meet at 10:30am at The Wholesome Café (Lower Ground Floor), Failsworth Library, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ. Contact: Ann Bates (Moston Brook Project Officer) 0780 1204 804 Email: [email protected]

GENTLE Chair-based exercise Free EXERCISE 1.30-2.30pm Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Just turn up

Colourful Creations Free A colouring class. All welcome. 2.00-4.00pm. Earls Lodge, Albert St West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Very popular, call first to check availability. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

BRIDGE Bridge Club Membership fee 6.30-9.00pm Lifelong Learning Centre. Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: 0161 770 5800

CREATIVE Writers Group Free WRITING A relaxed and informal writers group. Share tips and discuss their work. Third Tuesday in the month 5.30-7.00pm. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Just come along to the library.

YOGA Yoga £5.00 7.00-8.30pm. Mission Hall, Church Street, Failsworth, M35 9JW. Mats, blocks and belts provided. Contact: Caroline 0774 3426 911 Website: www.tarayogacaroline.com

MUSIC Failsworth Band Free Play brass instruments, perform at local community events. 7.30-9.30pm. Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, M35 0SL. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: Ralph Cauldwell 0161 683 4804

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YOGA Yoga £5.00 7.00-8.00pm. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Contact: Lesley 0788 0803 548 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Yoga

SOCIAL Failsworth Townswomen’s Guild Small membership fee ACTIVITIES Meetings on interesting topics and other activities: craft group, Scrabble group, fundraising for local charities, coffee mornings, social evenings, trips and outings. Meetings at 7.30pm, first Tuesday in the month (except for August and December). Lifelong Learning Centre, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: Mrs Kathleen Oliver 0161 643 9360

SOCIAL Card game ‘Hoy’ and Quiz £1.00 ACTIVITIES All welcome. 7.45-9.45pm. Earls Lodge, Albert St West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

What’s on Wednesdays

ART & Art, crafts, company and lunch £1.00 CRAFTS 10.00am-12 noon. Royal Voluntary Service. Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, M35 0SL. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Mrs Jean Martin 0161 681 4146

NATURE & Moston Brook Volunteering Free WILDLIFE 10.00am-3.00pm. Moston Fairway Nature Reserve, New Moston Contact: Adam Berry 01204 663 754 or 0779 5017 318 or Email:[email protected]

COFFEE Coffee morning £1.00 MORNING All welcome for coffee, tea and toast. 10.00-11.00am. Earls Lodge, Albert Street West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

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COMMUNITY Community Café CAFE Enjoy food in a friendly place. All welcome. 10.00am-12noon. Dunamis Christian Church, Thorley Street, M35 9PA. Accessible building and toilets, Loop system. Contact: Mary Lunt 0161 682 8414 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Dunamis Christian Church

SOCIAL Safe Harbour Voluntary Donation ACTIVITIES Meet new friends, have a cuppa, play board games, crafts. There’s people to listen if you need to talk. 10.00-12 noon. Macedonia Church, 21 Holt Lane, M35 9QG. Contact: John Sutcliffe 0161 682 2030 or 0790 8423 417. Email: john_sutcliffe_1msn.com

SOCIAL WOW (Wonders on Wednesday) Voluntary donation ACTIVITIES Activities for people with complex needs and their carers. 1.30-3.30pm Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, 38 Hedges Street, off Roman Road, M35 9JR. Accessible building and toilets. Contact: Church Office 0161 682 4761 Elizabeth Barron 0161 688 4129 Dorothy Kendrick 0161 624 7503 Website:www.romanroadimchurch.org.uk

BINGO Bingo Charge for tea/coffee and tickets £3 for a book of tickets. £1 for a flyer of tickets. 1.30-4.00pm. Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Contact: Jenny Percival 0789 9088 465

READERS Readers Group Free GROUP Read and discuss books. First Wednesday In the month 6.00-7.00pm. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: the Library staff, or just come along.

LOCAL Failsworth Historical Society Small membership fee HISTORY Talks on local history, also sharing information, memories and photographs. First Wednesday in the month. 7.00pm. Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, M35 0SL. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Leslie Garner 0161 682 1316. Failsworth Historical Society, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ

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NATURE & Friends of Moston Brook Free WILDLIFE Activities to improve Moston Brook area for wildlife and people. Second Wednesday in the month. 6.15pm. New Moston Club, 64 Parkfield Road North, M40 3RQ. Contact: David Eyers (Chair) 0772 0601 533 Ann Bates (Moston Brook Project Officer) 0780 1204 804 Facebook: Moston-Brook-Friends-Group

SOCIAL Failsworth and Beyond Women’s Institute (FaBWI) Small charge for 3 ACTIVITIES meetings, then membership fee. Meetings on interesting topics and other activities: crafts, allotment, charity fundraising, trips, meeting for elevenses and meals. Meeting third Wednesday in the month at 7.00pm. Middleton and Chadderton Sea Cadets Unit, 265a Oldham Road, M35 0AS. Ramp access, toilet suitable for disabled people. Contact: 0798 3759 199 or 0788 9491 263 or online at www.fabwi.com

What’s on Thursdays

SOCIAL Play Hoy (card game) Pay for tea / coffee ACTIVITIES 9.00am-12 noon. Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Just turn up.

EXERCISE Pilates £3.00 Mission Hall, Church Street, M35 9JW. 10.00-11.00am Contact Danielle on 0795 7464 960

GARDENING Gardening Club Free CLUB Last Thursday in the month. Maintain the communal garden at Earls Lodge, Albert Street West, M35 0JB. Garden, building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

COMPUTER Online Basics Free SKILLS Learn basic computer skills, a session a week for 4 weeks. 10.00-11.30am. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. To book a place call in and see the Library staff.

INDOOR Indoor Bowls Membership fee BOWLS Lifelong Learning Centre, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ. 10.00am-12 noon Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Contact: 0161 770 5800

SOCIAL Chat and Choose Free ACTIVITIES Catch up with friends over tea and coffee. Socialise and relax whilst selecting the latest books. 11.00am-1.00pm Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. 7 What’s on Thursdays

GROWING Failsworth Growing Hub Free HUB Help grow food and flowers in friendly company. 11.00-2.00pm. Outside the café, lower ground floor Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access to building and garden, growing beds and toilets suitable for disabled people, equipment provided. Contact: Jean Betteridge 0780 0866 517 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Growing Hub

SOCIAL Failsworth Friendship Group ACTIVITIES A new friendship group, meeting on an informal basis, to talk, share interests, make new friends. Interested in coming along? Contact: Judith Tomlinson-Harrison Email: [email protected]

BRIDGE Bridge Group £5.00 per month 12.45-3.00pm Holy Family Church, Lord Lane, M35 0QS. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Maureen Davies 0161 681 6454

GENTLE Chair Yoga £5.00 EXERCISE 1.00-2.00pm Mission Hall, Church Street, M35 9JW. Contact: Lesley 0788 0803 548 Email [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Yoga

HEALTH Age UK Oldham Health Walk at Daisy Nook Free WALKS Meet at 1.00pm. Outside The John Howarth Countryside Centre, Daisy Nook Country Park, Stannybrook Rd, Failsworth, M35 9WJ Contact: Julie Todd 0754 2535 653 Email: [email protected]

CRAFTS Stitch & Natter Voluntary Donation Tea, cake, crafts and friendship. 1.00-3.00pm. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Abigail Parr 0752 5017 330 Facebook: Hope Methodist Church Failsworth

DANCING Dancing £2.50 Sequence and line dancing. 1.30-3.30pm. Holy Family Church, Lord Lane, M35 0QS. Building accessible for disabled people. Contact: Neil Gibbons 0781 7695 918

What’s on Thursdays

YOGA Yin Yoga £7.00 A slow paced style of yoga. 6.30-8.00pm. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. To find out more Contact: Lesley 0788 0803 548 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Yoga

SINGING Failsworth Community Choir £1.00 voluntary contribution Sing popular songs in harmony. No experience needed. 7.00-9.00pm St John’s Church lounge, Oldham Road, near Failsworth Pole. Large print music available. Contact: Catherine Hunter-Rossall 0770 7075 078 Facebook: Failsworth Community Choir

HOMEWATCH Failsworth and Woodhouses Homewatch Association Free MEETINGS Meets every second Thursday in the month between 7.30-9.00pm at the Broadbent Luncheon Club, Lord Lane, M35 0SL. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Alan Hughes 0161 681 9472

MUSIC & Music Group Free SINGING Enjoy singing and playing for church services and some outside performances. 8.00-9.15pm. Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Rd, M35 9DQ. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Annette and Michael 0161 682 0070 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Salvation Army Community Church

BINGO Bingo £4.20 a book All welcome. 7.45-9.30pm. Earls Lodge, Albert St West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

What’s on Fridays

COFFEE Coffee morning Pay for tea / coffee MORNING 10.00-11.00am Ridgefield Street Community Centre, M35 0HJ. Toilet not suitable for wheelchair users. Contact: Jenny Percival 0789 9088 465

YOGA Yoga £5.00 10.00-11.00am Mission Hall, Church Street, M35 9JW. Contact: Lesley 0788 0803 548 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Yoga 9

What’s on Fridays

COFFEE Coffee morning (Tea & Toast) £1.00 MORNING All welcome. 10.00-11.00am. Earls Lodge. Albert St West, M35 0JB. Toilets and building accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

SOCIAL Friday with Friends Free (Donations accepted) ACTIVITIES For people with memory problems and their carers, support, activities, companionship. 10.00am-12 noon. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Amanda Barrell (Making Space) 0796 6887 152 or Abigail Parr (Hope Methodist Church) 0752 5017 330 Facebook: Hope Methodist Church Failsworth

COFFEE Macedonia Lighthouse Voluntary donation MORNING Coffee morning and companionship. 10.00am-12noon. Macedonia Church, 21 Holt Lane, M35 9QG. Contact: John Sutcliffe 0161 682 2030 or 0790 8423 417 Email: john_sutcliffe_1msn.com

CRAFTS Crafty Women Free Crafts and Natter: knitting, crochet, card making, etc. All levels and crafts welcome. 11.00am-1.00pm. Ebenezer Baptist Church, Linwood Street, M35 0UF. Website: www.ebenezerbaptist.co.uk Email: [email protected]

GENTLE Gentle Exercise £2.00 EXERCISE Chair based exercises and companionship. 12.30-1.30pm. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Abigail Parr 0752 5017 330 Facebook: Hope Methodist Church Failsworth

SOCIAL OLGBT Out & About ACTIVITY Informal social support group for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. Last Friday in the month. 1.00-3.00pm. Chadderton Over 60’s Centre, 298A Broadway. OL9 9QU. Venue accessible for disabled people. Meeting for the first time can be intimidating, so we are happy to meet with people beforehand. Contact: Maggie Hurley 0161 622 9252 or 0755 7276 518 Email: [email protected]

What’s on Fridays

BOARD Board Games Free GAMES Come and play a board game. We have an extensive collection of new games. Fun, free and open to all. 1.00-3.00pm. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Just come along, play and enjoy.

GENTLE Gentle Exercise £2.50 EXERCISE Chair based exercises. 2.30-3.15pm. Earls Lodge, Albert Street West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889

What’s on Saturdays

YOGA Yoga £5.00 9.30-10.30am. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Contact: Lesley 0788 0803 548 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Yoga

COFFEE Coffee Morning Free MORNING All welcome. 10.30am-12 noon (not the first Saturday in the month). Ebenezer Baptist Church, Linwood Street, M35 0UF. Website: www.ebenezerbaptist.co.uk Email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY The Big Failsworth Clean Up Free CLEAN UPS Failsworth comes together to pick up litter from the streets. Third Saturday in the month. 11.00am-12.30pm. All equipment provided. To find out where to meet look on Facebook: bigfailsworthcleanup

What ’s on Sundays

COMMUNITY Failsworth Canal Community Clean Up Free CLEAN UPS The second Sunday in the month, except for April (Easter) and November (Remembrance Sunday). 10.00am-1.00pm. Meet in the carpark of the Royal Oak, next to Failsworth Pole, Oldham Road, M35 0EH. All equipment provided. Contact: Andy Hunter-Rossall 0791 3061 007 Facebook: Clean Up Failsworth Canal

MORNING Morning Brunch Priced Menu BRUNCH All welcome. 11.00am-1.00pm. Earls Lodge, Albert Street West, M35 0JB. Building and toilets accessible for disabled people. Contact: Jodie Williams 0161 682 2889 11

Other activities

LEARNING Failsworth Lifelong Learning Centre For information about part time courses locally and in Oldham, call at Lifelong Learning Centre Reception, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FJ. 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Thursday, 9.00am- 4.00pm Friday or phone 0161 770 5800

HEALTH & Failsworth Sports Centre FITNESS Swimming, fitness, health and wellbeing activities. Brierley Avenue, M35 9HA. Contact: 0161 207 7000 Website: www.oclactive.co.uk/leisure_centres/failsworth-sport-centre

NATURE & Moston Brook Project WILDLIFE Improving the Moston Brook area, Failsworth and Moston. Activities, events, guided walks, volunteering, conservation training. Contact: Ann Bates (Project Officer) 0780 1204 804 Email: [email protected]

NATURE & Brookdale Park User Group WILDLIFE Holds monthly bird walks. Informs people about the park and ensures it is improved and maintained for wildlife and people. Contact: Facebook: Brookdale Park @BUG.Brookdale Email: [email protected]

CANAL Hollinwood Canal Society UPKEEP Activities through the year to protect and restore the canals in Daisy Nook. Contact: Facebook:Hollinwood Canal Email: [email protected] Website: www.hollinwoodcanalsociety.co.uk Also see the information in Daisy Nook Visitors Centre.

COMMUNITY Failsworth Community Fridge Free FRIDGE The fridge is open to all to take items you need or donate items you don’t. It’s about reducing food waste, so is stocked with fruit, veg, bread, packet food, etc. near their sell by date. The fridge is at the back of the entrance hall, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Rd, M35 0FJ. To find out more, share recipes or help with the fridge Contact: Facebook: Failsworth Community Fridge Group

ARTS & Performance Plaza – The Arts Hub £2.00 MUSIC Arts and crafts, drama and acting, music, guitar and song writing. Evenings. 1 Ashton Road West, M35 0EQ. Building accessible for disabled people, toilet not fully adapted. Contact: Jason Bromley 0776 6765 049 Email: [email protected] Website: www.plaza.org.uk Facebook: Performance Plaza 12 Looking after children? Activities for young children and their carers

What’s on Mondays

MUSIC & Moo Music 3 taster sessions £10 MOVEMENT Music and movement fun for 0-5 year olds. 10.00am-12noon. Term time only. Dunamis Christian Church, Thorley Street, M35 9PA. Accessible building and toilets, Loop system. To book a place contact: Karly 0759 0842 332 Email: [email protected] Facebook: moomusicDDF

BABIES & Stay and Play Free TODDLERS Age 1-3 years. 1.30-3.00pm. Failsworth Children’s Centre, Propps Hall Drive, M35 0ND. To book a place ring 0161 770 8398

What’s on Tuesdays

TODDLERS Little Angels Free Toddler group, age 5 and under. For toddlers, parents and family carers. 10.00am-12 noon Ebenezer Baptist Church, Linwood Street, M35 0UF. Contact: Sue Lavelle 0161 688 5415 Website: www.ebenezerbaptist.co.uk

MUSIC & Baby Bounce & Boogie £1.50 donation MOVEMENT Singing, music and movement. for children under 4 years. 1.30-2.30pm. Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Building fully accessible for disabled people. Contact: Rosie Doyle 0789 4582 491 Facebook: Hope Methodist Church Failsworth

What’s on Wednesdays

BABIES & Kidz Konnect £1.50 first child then 50p each TODDLERS Fun for under 5’s. Term time only. 9.30-11.30am. Dunamis Christian Church. Thorley Street, M35 9PA. Accessible building and toilets, Loop system. Contact: 0161 682 8414 Email: [email protected]

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SINGING Joyful Noise Small charge Singing for toddlers and their carers. 9.15am Breakfast. 9.45-11.00am singing. Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Rd, M35 9DQ. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Annette and Michael 0161 682 0070 Email: [email protected] Facebook: Facebook: Failsworth Salvation Army Community Church

COUNT & Toddler Time Free RHYME For children 18months-4 years and their carers. Share songs, stories and rhymes, props, pop-ups and musical instruments. 1.30-2.30pm. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FH. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Just come along and join in.

What’s on Thursdays

BABIES & Pramtime Voluntary donation TODDLERS For babies, toddlers and their carers 10.00-11.30am and 1.30-3.00pm. Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, 38 Hedges Street, off Roman Road, M35 9JR. Accessible building and toilets. Contact: Church Office 0161 682 4761 Elizabeth Barron 0161 688 4129 Dorothy Kendrick 0161 624 7503 or www.romanroadimchurch.org.uk

What’s on Fridays

BABIES Bumps and Babies Rhyme Time Free For children under 18 months and their carers. Songs, stories and rhymes, sensory play and musical instruments. Get together with other carers. 11.00am. Failsworth Library, Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, M35 0FH. Ramped access and lift, toilets suitable for disabled people. Just come along and join in.

SINGING Joyful Noise Small charge Singing for toddlers and their carers. 9.45-11.00am. Salvation Army, 572 Oldham Road, M35 9DQ. Ramped access, toilets suitable for disabled people, Loop system. Contact: Annette and Michael 0161 682 0070. Email: [email protected] Facebook: Failsworth Salvation Army Community Church

What’s on Saturdays

FOR MALE Who Let the Dads Out Voluntary donation CARERS & For children under 5 and their dads, grandads or uncles, etc. 2nd Saturday in CHILDREN the month, 10.30am-12 noon. Roman Road Independent Methodist Church, AGED 38 Hedges Street, off Roman Road, M35 9JR. Accessible building and toilets. UNDER 5 Contact: Church Office 0161 682 4761 Elizabeth Barron 0161 688 4129 Dorothy Kendrick 0161 624 7503 Website: www.romanroadimchurch.org.uk

PRE Hope Methodist Pre-school Charge per session SCHOOL Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am-12.30pm or 9.30am-2.30pm. ACTIVITIES Hope Methodist Church, Oldham Road, M35 9AB. Contact: 0754 9627 869 Email: [email protected]

PRE Sunbeams Pre-school Charge per session SCHOOL Tuesday 2 ½ hours. Thursday and Friday 5 ½ hours. Salvation Army, ACTIVITIES 572 Oldham Rd, M35 9DQ. Contact: Janet 0161 682 6785 Email: [email protected]

The Failsworth West Ambition for Ageing Steering Group would like to thank Jean Betteridge, Martin Morris, Les Peel, Jane Price and all the contributors without whom this guide would not have been possible.

Cover photo taken by Les Peel

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The information in this booklet was correct at the date of printing. Please use the contact details in each activity to check for any changes.

What else is on in Failsworth? If you know of any groups or activities in Failsworth that have not been included in this booklet or if there are any changes required to the information in this booklet, please contact Martin Morris on 0161 339 2345 or email: [email protected].

Ambition for Ageing Age UK Oldham and Action Together have received a lottery grant to look at ways of making communities more ‘age friendly’. Our vision is to connect communities and people and create places where people live fulfilling lives as we age. The Ambition for Ageing programme aims to work with communities to create more age friendly places to grow older in, help people be better connected and less isolated. It is aimed at people aged 50 and over and is being piloted across Alexandra, Crompton and Failsworth West wards in Oldham. To learn more visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/oldham/ambitionforageing or contact Martin Morris on 0161 339 2345 or email: [email protected] We are always looking for people to become more involved with Ambition for Ageing Oldham. We are looking for: • People who want to start up a new activity that could help reduce isolation and loneliness • New volunteers • Failsworth West Ambition for Ageing Steering Group members • Greater Manchester Equality Group and Older People’s Network members.

If you would like to support us and get involved please contact Martin Morris for more information. Email Martin at [email protected] or telephone him on 0161 339 2345.