what’s in and around on Crompton for the over 50’s
What's on Crompton2.indd 1 07/03/2018 11:51 What’s on in and around Crompton for the over 50’s Ambition for Ageing Volunteer Group We are a small friendly group. Our aim is to make a success of the Ambition for Ageing project. We are always looking for people to join us and ideas to work on. If you’d like to find out more contact Nicola Shore. T: 0161 622 9257 E: nicola.shore@ ageukoldham.org.uk
What's on Crompton2.indd 2 27/02/2018 12:53 Parks What’s on Dunwood Park Social Stroll Smallbrook Road, Shaw, OL2 7UQ. Age UK Oldham stroll and craft activities.Tuesday 10.30am. Park, play areas, bowling green and Meet at Café Mandels. in and Growing Hub. Community events and a wide range of activities, including: Contact Age UK Oldham T: 0161 633 0213 around Bowls Round robin bowling sessions on Stroke Association walk Sunday afternoons. Ideal for people Meet at 2pm on the last Tuesday of Crompton who want to learn the game. the month at the Bowling Pavilion. Contact Rachel Unsworth Contact Harold Gadsby for details T: 0161 621 3583 of bowling sessions and other team for the sessions during the week. The Friends of Dunwood Park T: 01706 847 694 Friends of Dunwood Park support the work of the Park and help to arrange over 50’s Café Mandels a programme of events. Café open Tuesday to Friday 9–5pm, Ambition for Ageing Saturday and Sunday 9.30–4.30pm. Contact Pauline Hall T: 07840 109 881 Volunteer Group Craft activities for children, afternoon teas, luncheon clubs, arts workshops. E: [email protected] Café Mandels Facebook, High Crompton Park [email protected] Rochdale Road, High Crompton Dunwood Park Nordic Walkers Park, play areas, events, bowls. Every second Sunday of the month at 11am at the bowling pavilion. Please wear sturdy footwear. Contact John and Jean Norman. T: 01706 565621 or 07904 072181 E: [email protected] E: [email protected]
What's on Crompton2.indd 3 27/02/2018 12:53 Activities run by local churches - everyone welcome Holy Trinity Parish Church Shaw Art Society Church Road, Shaw, OL2 7AT. Tuesday 10–12noon. Summer and Christmas Fairs, modern Contact Harry Elbury ballroom dancing, amateur dramatics. T: 01706 846 047 T: 01706 847 369 Zumba Gold www.holytrinityshaw.co.uk Zumba for the over 50’s by Anna’s Dance. Shaw and Heyside Tuesday 1–1.45pm and 2–2.45pm. United Reformed Church Contact Anna Kirkpatrick Rochdale Road, Shaw, OL2 7JT. T: 07739 317 616 Contact Rev. John Piper St Mary’s Church T: 0161 339 2207 Rushcroft Road, Ladies Fellowship High Crompton, OL2 7PP. We have speakers, occasional Ladies Society outings and an annual art session. First Wednesday of the month, 8pm. Every second Tuesday of the month at 2pm. T: 01706 847 455 (Vicarage) Yoga (chair-based) St Paul’s Church Thursday 10.30am–12pm, £5.50, Rochdale Road, Shaw, OL2 8AD. stay afterwards for a cup of tea. Coffee morning St Paul’s Ladies Fellowship Visiting Speakers, Quiz Nights, Beetle Friday 10am–12pm, all welcome. Drive. We meet the first Please contact 0161 339 2207 to and third Tuesdays of the month confirm as venue can change. at 7.30pm. St Andrews Methodist Church Contact Barbara Morris (secretary) Trent Road, High Crompton, Shaw, T: 01706 840 484 OL2 7QU. Coffee morning Age UK Oldham Lunch Club First Thursday of the month, A home-cooked meal and activities 10.30–12 noon. for £4.60. Telephone for an application form. Friday, 12pm. Meeting point Discussion group. T: Age UK Oldham 0161 633 0213 Third Thursday of the month, 2.30pm.
What's on Crompton2.indd 4 27/02/2018 12:53 St Joseph’s RC Church Zumba Gold Oldham Road, Shaw, OL2 8SZ. Zumba for the over 50s by Anna’s Dance. Monday 11–11.45am. St Vincent de Paul Society We visit people in their own homes Contact Anna Kirkpatrick and assist as we are able. All our T: 07739 317 616 members are CRB checked. We occasionally provide events for the elderly. Contact Mr Chris Walker T: 07542 145 348
What's on Crompton2.indd 5 27/02/2018 12:54 Retirement Housing activities - everyone welcome Hopwood Court Quiz Thornham Road, Shaw, Friday 10.30am, coffee/tea 50p. Oldham, OL2 7LR. Restaurant open to the public, 12-2pm Sunday to Friday Housing and Care 21 retirement housing for older people, mainly Sweetbriar House those aged 65 and above. We have a Glebe Street, Shaw, OL2 7SF. residents lounge, a restaurant open to Coffee morning the public and regular social activities. Tuesday 10am Contact Joan Turner T: 03701 924 439 Gentle Exercises Tuesday 11am, £2. Arts and Crafts Monday 2.30pm, £1 per session. Victoria Gardens Shaw, OL2 7AP. Bingo Friday 2.30pm, 50p per book. RVS Lunch Club Tuesday 12.30pm & Thursday 12.30pm Games and Social Afternoon Contact Janet Campbell Board games, dominoes, cards, T: 0370 192 4361 indoor curling, darts. The Stitchers Thursday 2–4pm. Chat and sewing/knitting/crafts Making Space group. Wednesday, 1pm–4pm. Drop in for people affected by T: Carol Hughes 01706 849 742 dementia. Wed 1-3pm. E: [email protected]
What's on Crompton2.indd 6 27/02/2018 12:54 Other facilities Crompton Library Shaw Lifelong Learning Centre Farrow Street East, Shaw, OL2 8QY. High Street, Shaw, OL2 8TB. T: 0161 770 8000 A number of activities and classes run E: [email protected] from the centre including: Ancestry Course Bowls Tuesday 10–11.30am. Meet your Monday 9.30–12 noon and ancestors. The course also visits the Wednesday 1.30–4pm. local studies centre in Oldham. Not wheelchair friendly. Waiting list. Community Yoga Tuesday 12.45–2.15pm. Chat and Choose Thursday 9.30–11am. Meet up and Contact Jacqui Green. have a natter, choose books, free tea T: 07826 823 692. and coffee. Dress Making Introduction to computers Tuesday 12.45–2.45pm Thursday 5–6.30pm. Learn about Fitness for All computers and how to use them. Age Well Classes Tuesdays Waiting list. and Wednesdays 10am. Knit and Natter Contact Kath Leacy. Monday 10–12pm. Just come T: 07976 679 360 along, no booking required and free refreshments too! Pilates for All Wednesdays 11.15am. Readers group Third Wednesday of the month, T: 0161 770 5544 6–7pm. The group all read the same Shaw Market book provided by the library and comment. All welcome. Market Street, Shaw. Thursday, 9–4.30pm. High Crompton Conservative Club Salisbury Street, Shaw, OL2 7SY. Facilities available include snooker, cards, darts, television. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1–4pm plus evening. T: 01706 847 489 / 07816 025 905
What's on Crompton2.indd 7 27/02/2018 12:54 Groups and activities Back to Netball Dovetales Christian Centre A gentle re-introduction to netball. 5–7 Beal Lane, Shaw, Sessions cover the basics of the Oldham, OL2 8UY. game including passing, footwork Create-n-Craft Group and shooting. Wednesday 9.30am–3.30pm Crompton House School, OL2 7HS. Come and go at a time to suit Wednesday, 6pm–7pm, yourself. Bring your own lunch. £3 per session. We serve drinks all day, £3. Contact Rebecca Smith Over 60’s group T: 07872 407 211 Thursday 1–3pm Crompton Bowling Club Don’t be on your own, “Come Join Glebe Street, Shaw, OL2 7SF. Us”. Sit and natter, knit or make something with the help of our Ace A sports and social club with men’s Team. Drinks served on arrival and and ladies bowling teams. The again half way through our session, club also offers social events and £2.50. welcomes everyone as members. Contact Janet T: 07758 192 540 T: 01706 847 789 / 07972 206 461 Crompton Cricket Club Glebe Street, Shaw, OL2 7SF. Cricket, bowls, events and functions. T: 01706 847 421 www.cromptoncricketclub.co.uk Crompton Stage Society Playhouse 2, Newtown Street, Shaw, OL2 8NX. The Theatre is used throughout the year for drama, music, films, youth theatre. We have a season of 6 plays, up to date cinema viewing, bar facilities, tea and coffee and a variety of groups. There are opportunities to become a volunteer in all aspects of the running of the theatre. T: 01706 847 281 www.playhouse2.org
What's on Crompton2.indd 8 27/02/2018 12:54 Groups and activities Heyside FC Over 50s friendly social group. Crompton House Astro at Crompton Occasional trips. School, Rochdale Road, Wednesday, 10am–12pm, £1 Shaw, OL2 7HS. Contact Tony Hilton Walking football T: 01706 847 590 All the fun of the game but you can’t The Wednesday Club run. Perfect for anyone carrying Masonic Hall, Kershaw Street, injuries, for keeping fit and for social Shaw, OL2 7AJ. interaction. Men or Ladies. Wednesday, 1.30–3pm. Wednesdays 8–9pm. Speakers, play bingo, trips out, Contact Mark Senior exercise, singers and choirs. T: 07765 495 328 Looking for new members over 60 living in Shaw and Royton. Shaw and Crompton Parish Council over 50s group Contact Sheila Whitworth T: 01706 845 552 1 Kershaw Street East, Shaw, OL2 8AB.
What's on Crompton2.indd 9 27/02/2018 12:54 Pharmacies Asda Shaw Pharmacy Within ASDA, Greenfield Street, Shaw. Open 8am–1pm Mondays, 7am– 11pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays, Sundays 8am–5pm. Offers flu jabs, weekly blister packs, repeat prescriptions, will pick up prescriptions from GPs but no home delivery. T: 01706 883 510 Boots Pharmacy 8 Market Street, Shaw. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am– 5.30pm, Saturday 8.30am–5.00pm. Offers medicine reviews, flu jabs, picks up and delivers prescriptions. T: 01706 847 115 Lifestyle Pharmacy 160 Trent Road, Shaw. Open Monday to Friday 9am–6pm (closed 1–2pm). Offers prescription collection and delivery across the whole of Oldham. Flu jabs, blood pressure testing, weight management, smoking cessation, medication reviews. T: 01706 841 391 Well Pharmacy High Street, Shaw. Open Monday to Friday 8.30–6.30pm. Offers prescription collection and delivery service. T: 01706 842 973
What's on Crompton2.indd 10 27/02/2018 12:54 Wolstenholmes Pharmacy Health Centres 67 Market Street, Shaw. The Oak Gables Partnership Open 9am–6pm Monday to Friday. Crompton Health Centre, High Street, Offers flu jabs, blood pressure Shaw, OL2 8ST. checks, information leaflets, picks up and delivers prescriptions, wheelchair T: 01706 888 222 accessible. Age UK Oldham drop-in session. T: 01706 847 108 Alternate Wednesdays, 9.30–11am. Age UK Oldham staff from the PIP (Promoting Independence in People) service are present in the health centre to advise on the services they provide. Village Medical Practice Crompton Health Centre, High Street, Shaw, OL2 8ST. T: 01706 881 028
What's on Crompton2.indd 11 27/02/2018 12:54 What's on Crompton2.indd 12 27/02/2018 12:54 Useful numbers High Crompton Post Office Parish Councillor Angie Farrell 1 Thornham Road, High Crompton, T: 01706 672 064 Shaw, OL2 7HR. Parish Councillor John Hall Opening hours: T: 07801 495 350 Monday to Friday 9am–5.30pm, Parish Councillor Louie Hamblett Saturday 9am–12.30pm. 01706 661 132 T: 01706 847 564 Parish Councillor Councillors in Crompton Ward Christopher Stephens The current elected members are: T: 07752 968 201 Cllr Dave Murphy Parish Councillor T: 01706 840 056 / 07894 598 250 Howard Sykes MBE E: [email protected] T: 0161 770 4016 Cllr Julia Turner Parish Councillor Denise Tindall T: 07850 298 847 T: 07725 099 283 E: [email protected] Parish Councillor Julia Turner Cllr Diane Williamson T: 01706 848 164 T: 01706 558 036 Parish Councillor Paul Turner E: [email protected] T: 01706 848 164 / 07766 304 697 Shaw and Crompton Parish Councillor John Wood Parish Council T: 01706 844 486 Shaw and Crompton Parish Council Member of Parliament 1 Kershaw Street East, Shaw. Debbie Abrahams Oldham, OL2 8AB. T: 0161 624 4248 Contact Tony Hilton E: [email protected] T: 01706 847 590 E: [email protected] Council Officers District Co-ordinator Liz Fryman Parish Councillor John Aspinall T: 0161 770 5161 T: 01706 847 785 E: [email protected] Parish Councillor Dawn Blackburn Community Development Worker T: 07986 612 376 Eve Edwards Parish Councillor Mike Dodd T: 0161 770 1680 T: 01706 843 373 E: [email protected] Parish Councillor Shaun Duffy T: 07543 695 855
What's on Crompton2.indd 13 27/02/2018 12:54 Other useful numbers Food Banks Traveline Oldham Foodbank T: 0871 200 2233 Three Crowns, 1–3 Manchester Street, Oldham, OL1 1LE. Bus routes Crompton ward is served by the Open Tuesday to Thursday 403, 408 and 435 bus service. 11am–2pm. Dunwood Park is served by the 58, Fridays 11am–4pm. 59 and 181 bus services. T: 0161 622 1061 Ambition for Ageing E: [email protected] Working together, investing in ideas Shaw and Crompton Churches and projects to create a more age Together Foodbank friendly community. Salvation Army, Farrow St East, Shaw. For further details or to join Monday 11am–2pm. our volunteer group please Fly tipping contact Nicola Shore. T: 0161 770 2244 T: 0161 622 9257 E: [email protected] PCSO’s (Police Community Support Officers) Sharon Roberts and Kath Crompton. T: 0161 856 8825 E: [email protected] Greater Manchester Police non emergency T: 101 Emergency T: 999
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