Activity Guide 2019
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Index
Page Coffee and Conversation 4
Lunch / Brunch Clubs 6
Walking Groups 6
Fun & Fitness 7
Singing for Health / Music Groups 10
Readers / Writers Groups & Historical 10 Societies
Cinema Groups 11
DIY Workshops 12
Arts & Crafts 12
Gardening / Pottering for Health 13
Knit and Natter 14
Computer and Card Clubs 14
Fun for the little ones 15
Relaxation / Meditation 18
Special Interest Groups 18
Community Groups / Resident Meetings 20
Useful Contacts 21
PLEASE NOTE: Information held in this document was made available to us and correct at time of printing October 2019 Charges for groups and activities vary Please contact the group directly for further details Document produced by the Saddleworth and Lees District Team, Oldham Council, Uppermill Library - upstairs office Tel 0161 770 8416 3
Coffee and Conversation
Activity Details Contact Among Friends St Chad’s Church Parish Centre Contact Ann Friendship Group Lee Street (NB not Civic Hall) Email: [email protected] alternate Tuesdays at 2pm Coffee morning Uppermill Methodist Church Email: Wednesdays & Saturdays [email protected] 10am – 12 noon http://www.uppermillmethodistchurch.org.uk/ Uppermill Library Uppermill Library T: 0161 770 1312 Chat and Choose Uppermill High Street Fridays 2pm – 3pm Lees Library Lees Library T: 0161 770 5714 Chat & Choose Thomas Street, Lees Wednesdays 2pm – 3pm Greenfield Library Greenfield Library, Chew Vale T: 0161 770 4415 Chat & Choose Greenfield Wednesdays 2pm – 4pm Friends Coffee Saddleworth Museum and Art Gallery T: 01457 874093 Morning Second Wednesday of the month http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/ 10am – 12 noon Community Brew The Satellite Centre Liz Rooke Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 07980 419172 Second Monday of the month 10.30am – 12 noon Chat & Brew The Satellite Centre T: 07432 793612 Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm Saturday Morning The Satellite Centre Run by YoLo – Youth Local Café Wellington Rd, Greenfield Saturdays 10am – 1pm Love Lydgate The White Hart, Lydgate Jennifer Greenwood Coffee Morning Third Tuesday of the month T: 01457 877935 10.30am – 12 noon Email: [email protected] Dobcross Band Dobcross Band Club Alison Labrey Club - Monthly First Saturday of the month T: 07974 517081 Coffee Mornings 10am – 12 noon Delph Coffee Delph Methodist Hall Ann Stubbs Morning Gartside Street, Delph T: 01457 875059 Saturday 10am-12 noon Delph Coffee Shop St Thomas Church Hall Jackie Rosedale Lawton Street, Delph T: 01457 874209 Monday (except Bank hols) 10am -12 noon Memory Café Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lido House, Grotton T: 0370 192 4451 First Tuesday of the month 2pm - 4pm (Open to the public)
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Coffee Morning Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lees House, Lees T: 0370 192 4207 Wednesday mornings 10.30am – 12 noon (Open to the public) Coffee Morning Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Wednesday mornings 10.30am – 12 noon (Open to the public) Coffee Morning Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lees House, Lees T: 0370 192 4207 Wednesday mornings 10.30am – 12 noon (Open to the public) Social Evening Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lees House, Lees T: 0370 192 4207 Mondays 7.30pm (Open to the public) Elevenses Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Chew Vale, Greenfield T: 0370 192 4495 Mondays 11am – 12Noon (Open to the public) Coffee and Chat @ St John the Baptist, Lees T: 0161 626 3630, St John the Baptist Wednesdays weekly Email: [email protected] 10.45am Coffee Shop Christchurch, Friezland T: 01457 879977 Thursdays 2pm – 4pm Scouthead & The Spinners Arms T: 07711 303353 Austerlands Coffee Woodbrook Road,Springhead Morning in the pub Third Thursday of the month 10.30am – 12 noon Saddleworth Sacred Heart Church Hall, Uppermill T: 01457 810614 Carers Group Uppermill High Street Second and Fourth Friday of the month 10am – 1pm Henshaws Sacred Heart Church Hall, Uppermill Contact Christine Barrow Friendship Matters Uppermill High Street T: 01457 874985 Visually Impaired Third Friday of the month Support Group 10.30am – 12.30pm Drop in Café Springhead Community Centre T: 0161 652 0930 Ashes Lane, Springhead Saturdays (except the first Saturday) With drinks and bacon butties Meet, Eat, Springhead Congregational Church https://www.facebook.com/springheadcon Socialise & Enjoy Café gregationalchurch/ Radcliffe Street, Springhead Wednesdays 11am – 1.00pm Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook Chatter Natter Thursdays 9am – 12Noon https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ table Chatter natter – sharing table T:01457 870870 Men’s Group Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Old Mill House, Springhead T: 0370 192 4384 Tuesdays 2pm Men’s Group Associated with Uppermill Methodist Contact Church - Uppermill Conservative Club www.uppermillmethodistchurch.org.uk Wednesdays Click on the Men’s Group link
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Lunch / Brunch Clubs
Activity Details Contact Saddleworth Uppermill Civic Hall, Uppermill T: 01457 874027 Voluntary Services Wednesdays Weekly Luncheon Club 11.30am – 1.30pm (transport possible) Age UK Luncheon Housing & Care 21 T: 0161 633 0213 Club Springlees Court, Oldham Road T: 0370 192 4350 Wednesdays Weekly 11am – 2pm Wednesday The King William IV Pub, Greenfield Kryshia Winkler Brunch Club in the Wednesdays weekly T: 0161 633 0213 Pub 10am – 12noon [email protected] Delph Senior Delph Methodist Hall Pat Howard Citizens Lunch Wednesdays T: 01457 810728 Club 12 noon – 1.30pm Lunch Club Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Mondays 12.30pm – 2pm (Open to the public) Brunch Club Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Wednesdays from 10.30am (Open to the public) Chippy lunch 12noon – 1pm
Walking Groups
Activity Details Contact Walking for Health Lees Brook & surrounding area from T: 0161 770 5714 Lees Library Thursdays 10am www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/nort Various groups up and walking across h-west/oldham-lets-go-for-walk Oldham Tuesday Lees Library Community Hub T: 0161 770 5714 Healthwalk Group Tuesdays - meet at 10am Saddleworth Around Saddleworth Caroline Fisher M:07752549168 Nordic Nordic Walking/Wellbeing walks most http://nordicwalkingsaddleworth.co.uk/about-us/ Walking/Wellbeing days and weekends walks Oldham Council Find out about Oldham walking groups, Visit Oldham Council Website and select W Let’s go for a walk walk guides, walking trails and health on the A-Z menu or use the link below. walks https://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/201022/get _oldham_active/1690/walking Wednesday The club arranges 4 levels of walks every Walkers Wednesday in various locations in the http://www.wednesdaywalkers.org district, except for during the Christmas period 6
Fun & Fitness
Activity Details Contact Oldham Riverside Sheltered Accommodation, T: 0161 621 3354 or 0161 207 7000 Community Leisure Kenworthy Gardens Uppermill www.oclactive.co.uk - Stay Strong, Stay Tuesdays 10am –10.45pm Steady, Easy Does It classes, Springlees Court Oldham Road, Springhead Mondays 1.15pm - 2pm
Saddleworth Pool and Leisure Centre Wednesdays 2.45pm – 3.30pm Easy Exercise Lydgate Parish Hall T: 01457 877935 classes Mondays fortnightly Email: [email protected] 10.30am – 11.30am Zumba Gold Lydgate Parish Hall Contact Helen Mondays 1pm – 2pm Email: Fridays 10.30am – 11.30am [email protected] Zumba Fitness The Pavillion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Tricia Mondays 6.30pm – 7.15pm T: 07500 831845 Thursdays 6.00pm – 6.45pm Boxercise The Pavillion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Rick Wednesdays 7.30pm T: 07986 223570 Springhead Line Springhead Community Centre T: 0161 652 3732 Dancers Ashes Lane, Springhead Mondays 1pm – 3pm Indoor Short Mat Springhead Community Centre Contact Brian Bowling Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 633 5993 Thursdays 1pm – 3pm Table Tennis with Springhead Community Centre Contact Roy coaching Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 652 2099 Thursdays 7pm – 9pm Table Tennis for all Springhead Community Centre Contact Brian Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 626 6636 Fridays 1pm – 3.00pm Table Tennis for Springhead Community Centre Contact Roy Families Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 652 2099 Saturdays except 1st Saturday of the month 9.30am – 12.30pm Table Tennis The Pavilion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Alan or Stephen Occasional Sunday mornings T: 0161 620 7520 Get in touch to find out more T: 0161 652 8197 Black Panther Springhead Community Centre Contact Georgia Karate Group Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 07597 397876 Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm Thursdays 5.30pm – 6.30pm Junior Karate The Satellite Centre Contact Garry Lewis Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm (term time only) Children’s Springhead Community Centre Contact Heather Gymnastics Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 07709632135 Thursdays 4.15pm – 5.15pm Email: [email protected] Sunday 11am – 12 noon 7
Pilates classes for The Satellite Centre Contact Olga beginners Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 07886 157547 Wednesdays at 10.30am Email: [email protected] Yoga The Satellite Centre Contact Debbie Cumming Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 07443 223031 Monthly Charity Yoga www.saddleworthyoga.com First Sunday of the month or Debbie’s facebook page: 9am – 10.30am https://www.facebook.com/debbiesyogarelaxati Pregnancy Yoga on Wednesdays 6.00pm – 7.15pm Yoga Saddleworth Parish Council, Contact: Marilyn The Civic Hall Uppermill T: 01457 870453 Thursdays 6.15pm & 8pm Email: [email protected] www.marilynyoga.com Yoga Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Old Mill House, Springhead T: 0370 192 4384 Wednesdays & Fridays 10am (Open to the public) Armchair Yoga Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Chew Vale, Greenfield T: 0370 192 4495 Fridays 2pm – 3pm Yoga Springhead Community Centre Contact Janet Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 07484 271545 Fridays 5pm – 6pm Email: [email protected] Yoga Delph Methodist Hall Kate Sassanlli Saturdays 8.30am – 9.30am T:07736 306361 Teen Yoga The Satellite Centre Contact Anouska Kent Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 07795 244250 Sundays term time only 11am – 9.13 year olds 12Noon – 14+ years old Junior and Senior The Satellite Centre For more info contact via Facebook: Youth Club Wellington Rd, Greenfield https://www.facebook.com/youthlocalproject/ sessions. Juniors Mondays 5.30pm – 7.30pm Run by Youth Seniors Fridays 6.30pm – 9pm Local (YoLo) Funky Fitness and The Satellite Centre Contact: Carita Smith Fun Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 07706 709492 Monday and Thursdays Creative and life 1.30pm – 3.30pm skill activities for adults with Tuesdays & Fridays 9.30am – 3.30pm additional needs. Wednesdays 10am – 3.30pm Slimmin’ Without The Satellite Centre Contact Phil T: 07919 917612 Women Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Saturdays 8am- 9am Exercise Class for The Satellite Centre T: 07516 622698 People with Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email [email protected] Parkinsons Alternate Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm Funky Fitness and Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Fun Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Gentle Exercise Mondays 11am – 12 noon (Open to the public) Sue Napier Pilates Saddleworth Parish Council, Contact: Sue Napier The Civic Hall Uppermill T: 07929 528847 Various classes and private lessons Email: [email protected] available Monday – Friday www.suenapierpilates.co.uk
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Pilates Delph Methodist Hall Contact Olga Tuesdays 10am – 11am & 7pm – 8pm T:07886 157547 Thursdays 11am – 12 noon
Jenny’s Keep Fit Delph Methodist Hall Jenny Begley Senior Ladies Mondays 2pm – 3pm T:01457 874539 Group Boot Camp St Thomas Church Hall, Delph Mr & Mrs Stott Wednesdays & Thursdays T:0161 652 0003 7.30pm – 8.30pm Fridays 6.15 – 7.15pm Irish Dancing St Thomas Church Hall, Delph Jodie Boyd Tuesday 5.30pm – 7.30pm T:07736 449228 Saturday 10am – 12 noon
Line Dancing Delph Methodist Hall Hermione Langrish Thursdays 1.30pm – 3pm T:07560 8404563
Saddleworth Delph Methodist Hall Tracy Johnson Dance Street Dancing T:07507 632115 3-4years – Wednesdays 4.30pm – 5pm 5-6years – Wednesdays 5pm – 5.30pm 7yrs plus – 6.30pm – 7.30pm Break Dancing 8yrs plus – 7.30pm – 8.30pm Acro Dancing 5yrs over – Thursday 6.30 – 7.30pm
Ballroom Dancing Delph Methodist Hall Contact Trina Mondays 8pm – 9pm T:07719 457688
Dodgeball Delph Methodist Hall Raoul Sutcliffe Sundays 1pm – 2pm T:07455 522306
Uppermill Football Saddleworth Baths Michelle Simpson Club Walking Tuesdays 2pm – 3pm T: 07900 912717 Football Team for Email: [email protected] the over 55’s www.uppermillafc.co.uk Dobcross Bowlers Dobcross Bowling Club Joan Saad Platt Lane, Dobcross. OL3 5AD Email: [email protected]
Uppermill Bowlers Uppermill Sports Club Contact Fred Dellar Leafield's, Uppermill Email: [email protected]
Saddleworth Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling and Club enquiries Bowlers Tennis Club T: 01457 835581 Calf Lane, Well-i-Hole, Friezland
Uppermill Cricket Uppermill Cricket & Bowling Club Club enquiries Club Leafields, Uppermill T: 01457 873 396
Saddleworth Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling and Club enquiries Cricket Club Tennis Club T: 01457 835581 Calf Lane, Well-i-Hole, Friezland Saddleworth Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling and Club enquiries T: 01457 835581 Tennis Club Tennis Club Tennis Club Secretary T: 07808 429811 Calf Lane, Well-i-Hole, Friezland
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Singing for Health / Music Groups
Activity Details Contact Saddleworth Springhead Community Centre T: 07776 454440 Singers Ashes Lane, Springhead Email: [email protected] Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Facebook.com/saddleworthsingers Saddleworth Male ‘The Old School’, Lee Street, Mr Stanley Voice Choir Uppermill (on the corner with Station T: 0161 330 8831 Road) Email: [email protected] Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm Saddleworth Uppermill Methodist Church Web: Musical Society Thursdays at 7:30pm www.saddleworthmusicalsociety.co.uk Email: [email protected] Soul Sounds The Satellite Centre Contact: Hayley Bolter Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email:[email protected] Wednesdays 7.30pm – 9pm. Youth Pop Choir The Satellite Centre For more information please contact Wellington Rd, Greenfield Hayley Bolter Wednesdays 4.30 - 5.45pm. Email:[email protected] A fun and funky pop choir for 10–16 year olds Saddleworth Sing Sacred Heart Church Hall, Uppermill Debbie Williams for Pleasure Choir Wednesdays 7.45pm – 9.30pm T: 07944 703189 Saddleworth Rock Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club, Anthony Clegg Choir Shaw Hall Bank Rd, Greenfield, T: 01252 714276 Thursdays 8pm – 9.30pm https://www.rockchoir.com/uk-singing- group/Saddleworth-oldham-late.php Ukulele The Satellite Centre Contact Ann Hibbert UKE Can Do It Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 01457 874423 Mondays 10am - 12 noon Email: [email protected] Adult Improvers The Satellite Centre Contact Paul Guitar Course Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Wednesdays 6pm – 7pm Saddleworth Millgate Arts Centre, Delph Roger Hinchliffe Concert Seasonal Programme T:01457 874047 Society Recitals
Readers / Writers Groups & Historical Societies
Activity Details Contact Readers Group Uppermill Library, High Street, T: 0161 770 1312 Last Wednesday of the month 2pm – 3pm Readers Group Lees Library, Thomas Street T: 0161 770 5714 Third Wednesday of the month 6pm – 7pm
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Chat and Choose Lees Library, Thomas Street T: 0161 770 5714 Wednesdays, 2pm – 3.30pm Readers Group Greenfield Library, Chew Vale T: 0161 770 4415 Greenfield First Monday of the month 2pm – 3pm Readers Group Delph Library, Millgate, Delph T: 0161 770 6083 Third Thursday of the month From 6pm Readers Group Delph Library, Millgate, Delph T: 0161 770 6083 (The Dead Good Third Thursday of the month Read Group) 3pm Writers Group Uppermill Library, High Street, T: 0161 770 1312 Uppermill Second and fourth Thursday of the month 2pm – 3pm Literati Writers Lees Library, Thomas Street T: 0161 770 5714 Group Third Monday of the month 6.30pm – 8pm Writers Café Lees Library, Thomas Street T: 0161 770 5714 First and third Saturday of the month 10.30am – 12.30pm Local History Lees Library, Thomas Street T: 0161 770 5714 Group Second Friday of the month 2.15pm The Reclamation Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Room Meet once a month on a Sunday details https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ Creative writing All abilities welcome T:01457 870870 group Saddleworth For further details please check out the http://www.saddleworth-historical- Historical Society website society.org.uk
Cinema Groups
Activity Details Contact Denshaw Cinema Denshaw Village Hall Email: Ripponden Road, Denshaw [email protected] www.facebook.com/denshawvillagecinema T: 07780 386912 T: 01457 870074 T: 01457 870348 T: 07940 182509
Saddleworth Film Millgate Arts Centre, Delph Howard Wrigley Society Cinema Seasonal Programme T:01457 876600
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DIY Workshops
Activity Details Contact Age UK Oldham, Men in Sheds Workshop, Greenfield T: 0161 682 4747 Men in Sheds Tanners Mill, Greenfield. Email:[email protected] Thursday and Friday weekly 9.00am – 4.30pm She Sheds (DIY for Springhead Community Centre Barbara Beeley Ladies) Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 652 0930 Wednesdays weekly 9.30am - 12.30pm
Arts & Crafts
Activity Details Contact Craft and Chatter St Chad’s Parish Centre, Lee Joan Devonport Afternoons Street, Uppermill T: 07796 357236 Thursdays 1pm – 3.00pm Canal Side Quilters Saddleworth Museum and Art T: 01457 874093 Gallery http://www.saddleworthmuseum.co.uk/ The group meet in the Community Gallery most Tuesdays with a morning group which meets 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and an afternoon group 1.00 pm to 3.30 pm. Both sessions are currently more or less fully subscribed but please don’t let that stop you coming into the community gallery and having a chat! Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Urban Sketchers Meet once a month Saturday morning details Sketch and paint together https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/
T: 01457 870870 Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Makers Mess Mondays 10am – 12Noon (excluding details bank holidays) https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ Drop in with current ‘make’ and work T: 01457 870870 on it with likeminded creatives Stained Glass The Satellite Centre Contact John Orson Window Making Wellington Rd, Greenfield T: 01484 900846 Leaded Lights Tuesdays 7.15pm – 9.15pm Email: [email protected]
Gill Lees Life Art Springhead Community Centre Contact Gill T: 0161 652 5172 Ashes Lane, Springhead http://www.springheadcommunitycentre.co.uk/ 1st Saturday of month 10am - 1.00pm Springhead Art Group Springhead Community Centre Contact Gill T: 0161 652 5172 Ashes Lane, Springhead Contact Dave T: 0161 620 2241 Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm
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Devine Pottery Studio Springhead Community Centre Sue Devine Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 07788 594948 Tuesday 6pm - 8pm Wednesday 10am–12 noon, 6pm-8pm Thursday 10am – 12 noon Springhead Silk Springhead Community Centre T: 0161 688 4284 Painters Ashes Lane, Springhead Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm Needle Felting Springhead Community Centre Contact Jan Workshop Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 07854 393156 Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm Email: [email protected] Art Therapy Group Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 10am – 1pm (Open to the public) Set Building Millgate Arts Centre, Delph Keith Begley Theatrical August to May T: 01457 874539 Dress Making Millgate Arts Centre, Delph Verity Mann Theatrical August to May T: 01457 512625 Piecemakers Quilting St Thomas Church Hall, Delph Sue Lund Group Thursdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm T: 01457 876359 Lace Group Delph Methodist Hall Mary Greenwood Thursdays 10am – 12.30pm T: 01457 877481 Craft Session Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Chew Vale, Greenfield T: 0370 192 4495 Last Friday of the month 10am
Gardening / Pottering for Health
Activity Details Contact The Planters Housing & Care 21, Court Manager Gardening Club Holland Close, Delph. Tuesdays T: 0370 192 4972 Pennine Gardening Uppermill Civic Hall Elaine Romanczuk Club Tuesdays 10am – 12 noon. T: 0161 682 8197 Saddleworth Uppermill Civic Hall Contact Secretary Gardening Club First Monday of each month (Oct–April) Lesley Powell 1.30pm – 3.30pm T: 01457 871220 Garden trips in the summer months Lees Park ECO Former Bowling Green, Alan Price Centre & Growing Kingsley Drive, Lees T: 07807 409498 Hub The ECO centre is used for growing Email: [email protected] organic fruit and veg and facilities a range of courses on topics such as healthy eating. Also opportunities for residents to learn about sustainable living, the environment, wildlife, energy efficiency, renewable energy and water management. Residents and community groups can make use of the facilities on offer which includes vegetable plots, a classroom, poly tunnels, wildlife pond and composting area. 13
Knit and Natter
Activity Details Contact Knit and natter group Woolyknit, Unit 5 Warth Mill T: 01457 877984. Diggle Monday and Wednesdays from 2pm General enquiries: [email protected] Knit and natter group Greenfield Library, Chew Vale T: 0161 770 4415 Greenfield Greenfield Mondays at 10am Knit and natter group St Anne’s Lydgate Parish Hall Contact Pat Gillian Lydgate Wednesdays 2pm–4pm. [email protected] Knit and natter group Lees Library T: 0161 770 5714 Lees Thursdays fortnightly 1.30pm - 3.30pm Knit and natter group Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lees Lees House, Lees T: 0370 192 4207 Wednesdays 7.30pm (Open to the public)
Computer / Card & Games Clubs
Activity Details Contact On-line basics Uppermill Library, High Street, T: 0161 770 1312 Information, digital and Uppermill learning. Thursdays 1.30pm – 3pm On-line basics Lees Library - Thomas Street, T: 0161 770 5714 Information, digital and Lees learning. Tuesdays 10.30am – 12 noon On-line basics Greenfield library – Chew Vale, T: 0161 770 4415 Information, digital and Greenfield learning. Alternate Saturdays 10am – 11am Bridge Club The Pavilion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Mark T: 01457 872700 Mondays 2pm – 4pm Email: [email protected] Computer Club Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Old Mill House, Springhead T: 0370 192 4384 Tuesdays 11am (Open to the public) Games Club Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Old Mill House, Springhead T: 0370 192 4384 Sundays 2pm (Open to the public) Friendship Group Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Cards, dominoes, darts, coffee and chat or meals together (Open to the public)
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Canasta Club Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Holland Close, Delph T: 0370 192 4972 Monday and Tuesdays 6.30pm – 8.30/9pm (Open to the public) Bingo Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Lido House, Grotton T: 0370 192 4451 Thursdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm (Open to the public) Bingo Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Old Mill House, Springhead T: 0370 192 4384 Mondays 2pm (Open to the public) Bingo Housing & Care 21 Court Manager Chew Vale, Greenfield T: 0370 192 4495 Thursdays 2pm – 3.30pm Saddleworth Grand The Royal George Hotel, Contact Derek Cannon Slam Bridge Club Greenfield T: 07906 808566 Thursdays 7.15pm Saddleworth Bridge Uppermill Masonic Hall T:01457 873450 Club 138 High Street, Uppermill http://www.bridgewebs.com/saddleworth/ Mondays 7pm – 10pm Oakfield Bridge Club Uppermill Masonic Hall T: 01457 875122 138 High Street, Uppermill Various session held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Whist for Fun Springhead Community Centre Contact Eileen Ashes Lane, Springhead T: 0161 284 5440 Wednesdays 1pm – 3.30pm
Fun for the little ones
Activity Details Contact Bumps and Babies Uppermill Library, High Street, T: 0161 770 1312 Rhymetime Tuesdays, 11am – 12 noon Enjoy songs, stories and rhymes, sensory play and musical instruments, at these free weekly sessions recommended for bumps and babies aged up to 18 months. Bumps and Babies Lees Library, Thomas Street, T: 0161 770 5714 Rhymetime Mondays, 1.30 – 2.30pm Enjoy songs, stories and rhymes, sensory play and musical instruments, at these free weekly sessions recommended for bumps and babies aged up to 18 months.
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Toddler Time Count Uppermill Library, High Street, T: 0161 770 1312 and Rhyme Uppermill Wednesdays 2pm – 3pm Share songs, stories and counting rhymes, props, pop-ups and musical instruments, at these fun-packed toddler sessions designed to get your little one singing, dancing, playing and learning. Toddler Time Count Lees Library T: 0161 770 5714 and Rhyme Thomas Street, Lees Thursdays, 10.30 – 11.30am Share songs, stories and counting rhymes, props, pop-ups and musical instruments, at these fun-packed toddler sessions designed to get your little one singing, dancing, playing and learning. Stories and Rhymes Delph Library, Millgate, Delph T: 0161 770 6083 (0-5 years) Fridays, 10.30 – 11.15am Come and share rhymes and songs at these fun activities for the under 5’s. Session includes stories, props, pop-ups and music to develop language and communication and promote a love of books in babies and young children. Stories and Rhymes Greenfield Library, T: 0161 770 4415 (0-5 years) Chew Vale, Greenfield Fridays, 10.30 – 11.15am Come and share rhymes and songs at these fun activities for the under 5’s. Session includes stories, props, pop-ups and music to develop language and communication and promote a love of books in babies and young children. Saddleworth West and Located in the grounds of T: 0161 470 4252 Lees Children's Centre Springhead Infant and Nursery School. The centre offers activities and sessions for parents and children aged 0-5 Saddleworth North and The Satellite Centre T: 0161 470 4246 South Children's Centre Wellington Road, Greenfield The centre offers activities and sessions for parents and children aged 0-5
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Diggle Kiln Green Church Hall Helen Sleight Diggle Ducklings Thursday mornings (term t ime only) T: 07714 097760 10.00am - 11.30am Denshaw Smarties. Denshaw Village Hall Jane Ireland Mother & Toddler Mondays - 9.45am Until 11.30am T: 01457 873394 Group (term time only) Uppermill Uppermill Methodist Church, https://www.facebook.com/tiddlersuppermill/ Tiddlers Baby and Uppermill Toddler Group Every Monday (including school http://www.uppermillmethodistchurch.org.uk/tid holidays, except bank holidays) dlers-baby-group
10.00am to 11.30am, which includes a music session from 11.00am. Friezland Christ Church Friezland Parish T: 01457 874491 Babies and Toddlers Centre Church Rd, Greenfield, group every Thursday morning (term-time only) 9.30am -11.30am Springhead Springhead Community Centre T: 07514 013 397 Ashes Lane Playgroup Ashes Lane, Springhead Ltd Monday to Friday 9.15am - 12.15 (term time only) Lees St Edward’s Church Hall, Lees Contact Clare T: 07810 698657 St Edward’s Playgroup Thursdays (term time only) Contact Jen T: 07790 038984 Greenfield Boarshurst Band Club T: 07866 563300 ACT ONE Theatre Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield School Ages 18 months – 4 years Parent/carer & child class Every other Wednesday 10am – 10.45am Drop in St Thomas Church Hall, Delph Doreen Haigh (After School) Wednesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm T: 07900 681156 Baby Ballet The Satellite Centre For further details or to book online Wellington Rd, Greenfield https://babyballet.co.uk Saturday mornings Facebook: Babyballet Oldham
Little Owl Farm Grains Road, Grains Bar Email: [email protected] Little Owl Farm is a family owned T: 0750 024 7872 petting farm with animals housed both inside and outside. Friendly ducks, chickens, and peacocks roam Facebook page freely about the area and there are a https://www.facebook.com/pg/LittleOwlFar variety of animals to meet and feed m/about/ including rabbits, pigs, goats, sheep, donkeys and owls. Cindy’s Café serves reasonably priced fresh food and drink options with indoor seating and the outdoor eating area boasts a picturesque view of the countryside. The view is equally impressive from the picnic area!
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Relaxation / Meditation
Activity Details Contact The Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Group morning Tuesdays 7.30am – 8am, then details meditation coffee and chat for those who want https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ to stay T: 01457 870870 Mindful Meditation The Satellite Centre Contact: Simon Attridge Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Thursdays 2pm – 3.30pm
Mindfulness for Stress The Satellite Centre Contact: Hayley Bolter Wellington Rd, Greenfield Email: [email protected] Thursdays evenings 7.30pm – 9pm
Special Interest Groups/Activities
Activity Details Contact Ashbrook Wildlife The Pavilion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Glenys Walsh Watch 3rd Saturday of each month T: 07931 294665 or 10am -12 noon Email [email protected]
(no meeting in August) A monthly group for 8-13 year olds including indoor and outdoor activities to learn more about nature, wildlife, the environment and acquire new skills. Drink and refreshments included. Younger children can attend but a parent must stay with them. Only £1 per child Friends of Castleshaw The Friends of Castleshaw Roman Check out website for further details Roman Forts Forts is a group set up to help look http://www.castleshawarchaeology.co.uk/ after the Roman forts of the Castleshaw area and to get people involved in the various initiatives and events which have come out of the Castleshaw Working Party’s Conservation Management Plan. The Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Creative Space Creative space with coffee shop, details creative workshops, art, retail, https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ interior and commercial design, T: 01457 870870 holistic therapies, community collaborations and much more
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The Reclamation Room Lee Street, Uppermill Check out Facebook page for further Cancer Warriors Third Tuesday of every month details Providing non clinical support to https://www.facebook.com/StyleSalvaged/ anybody affected by cancer T: 01457 870870 The Weavers Factory 13 New Street, Uppermill Contact Nigel Durkan Local Creative Hub & contemporary T: 01457 810654 gallery in Saddleworth – Art courses, Email [email protected] workshops, exhibitions, gift shop, tea www.weaversfactory.co.uk room and garden Saddleworth Womens The Royal George, Greenfield General Enquiries Institute First Wednesday of each month [email protected] 8.15pm (for an 8 – 8.15 pm start) Secretary Monthly meetings and a variety of [email protected] sub groups that cover a range in Website https://www.saddleworthwi.com/ interest groups Dovestone Womens The Royal George, Greenfield https://www.facebook.com/DovestoneWI Institute Third Wednesday of each month 8pm Saddleworth Rotary A global network of neighbours, http://www.rotary- Club friends, leaders and problem solvers ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=319 who see the world where people unite and take action to create lasting change. Saddleworth Round Hosting Charity events organised by Email: [email protected] Table the community for the community http://saddleworthroundtable.co.uk/ with proceeds going to local worthwhile causes.
U3A Spanish Lesson Lees Library, Thomas Street, Lees T: 0161 770 5714 Mondays, 3pm – 5pm Join the University of the Third Age for Spanish lesson, cuppa and chat. Chadderton Rifle Club Springhead Community Centre Email: [email protected] Ashes Lane, Springhead Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm Simply Shooters Springhead Community Centre For more information use contact on Ashes Lane, Springhead website: www.simplyshooters.co.uk Thursdays 6.30pm – 9pm HSW Shooting Club Springhead Community Centre T: 07725 007959 Ashes Lane, Springhead Fridays 7pm – 9pm Monday@8 Uppermill Methodist Church Contact Mondays 8pm for friendship and fun. [email protected] Ladies group who come together to enjoy a varied programme, undertake projects to support charities
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French Club Uppermill Methodist Church Peter Briggs T:0161 284 2349 Mondays 1pm – 3pm Play Reading Group Millgate Arts Centre, Delph Maurice Reid T: 01457 874096 Wine Circle The Pavilion, Station Rd, Grotton Contact Eileen T: 0161 284 5440 2nd Thursday of the month Email: [email protected] or 8pm – 10pm [email protected] Wine Society Group Saddleworth School Contact Janet T: 01457 874780 Tuesdays 7.30pm Astronomy Club Denshaw Village Hall, Denshaw Contact George Powell Wednesdays 7.30pm till late [email protected] Saddleworth Street Creating a safer environment by Please see the website; Pastor Group patrolling Uppermill of local night www.streetpastors.org/. Christian Charity Group life Friday or Saturday evening. for more information or email; Working in partnership with GMP, [email protected] local council and business representatives.
Community Groups / Associations
Activity Contact
Delph Community Chair: Janet Curwell Association Email: [email protected] or [email protected] www.delph.org.uk Denshaw Community Chair: Alan Roughley Association T: 01457 870074 Email: [email protected] Diggle Community Chair: Mark Brooks Association Email: [email protected] http://www.digglevillage.org.uk/ www.facebook.com/Diggle Community/ Dobcross Village Chair: John Warham Community T: 07973 252503 Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/dobcrossvillagenews/ Friezland User Group Chair: J Samantha Bentley Email: [email protected] Greenfield and Chair: Andrew Taylor Grasscroft Residents’ T: 01457 878570 Email: [email protected] www.ggra.co.uk Association Greenfield Street Scene Email: [email protected] Group Street Scene Greenfield Group is a sub-group of Greenfield and Grasscroft Residents Association.
Since SSGG was formed in 2009, the Group has achieved many successes, all of which have helped to improve the appearance of and respect for our village. Grotton Residents Chair: Alicia Marland Association T: 0161 624 5636 Email: [email protected] Love Lydgate Chair: Jennifer Greenwood T: 01457 877935 Email: [email protected] http://www.love-lydgate.org.uk/
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Satellite Sports, Youth & To book the Satellite Centre for activities or meetings, private parties or events Community Association T: 07895 446619 www.satellitecentre.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/SatelliteCentreGreenfield/ Scouthead and Chair: Rob Knotts Austerlands Community T: 0161 627 3798 Group Email: [email protected] Springhead Community Chair: Barbara Beeley Association T: 0161 652 0930 Email: [email protected] www.springheadcommunitycentre.co.uk Uppermill Community Chair: Nick Watts Association T: 07712 881831 Email: [email protected] UCAN T: 01457 878361 Uppermill Community Email: [email protected] or visit Facebook page. Action Group UCAN is a sub-group of Uppermill Community Association. We have adopted the local length of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and arrange regular Project Days to improve our local environment.
Useful Contacts
Oldham Council Oldham Council Emergency Contact Details Saddleworth & Lees District Team Children’s Safeguarding T:0161 770 7777 Uppermill Library - upstairs office Adults Safeguarding T:0161 770 7777 St Chads, High Street, Uppermill OL3 6AP T: 0161 770 6804/8416 Out-of-hours emergencies for www.facebook.com/lovesaddleworthandlees adults and children 5pm - 9am Monday to Friday 24 hours at weekends and Bank Holidays Saddleworth Police Station The Emergency Duty Team 117 High Street, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6BD T:0161 770 6936, or the Police on 101 To contact the Saddleworth and Lees Neighbourhood (999 in emergencies) Policing Team call 0161 856 8825 or email [email protected] Highways T:0161 770 4325 For non-emergency calls or to report a crime call: 101 (outside office hours please contact the First Use 999 only in emergencies Response Team) First Response Team T:0161 770 2222 Contact details for some of the key services available Report issues online at www.oldham.gov.uk through Oldham Council Contact Centre are below:
Homeless/ Housing Advice Oldham Council Contact Centre T:0161 770 4605 Monday to Friday 8.40am to 5pm E: [email protected] T:0161 770 3000
EARLY HELP Registrars - T:0161 770 8960 Free help for all the family For practical help to support you to take Council Tax - T:0161 770 6622 control of your life. E:[email protected] Do you and your family have difficulties such as housing, money, parenting, confidence, Environmental Health - T:0161 770 2244 looking for work or want to improve an area E:[email protected] of your life? For an Early Help Referral T:0161 770 6672 Housing Benefits and Council Tax Reduction Scheme T:0161 770 6633 E:[email protected] 21
Food Banks - Oldham Foodbank Payment line - T:0161 770 6611 Three Crowns 1-3 Manchester Street, 24 hour automated payment service Oldham OL1 1LE Open Tuesday to Thursday 11am -4pm Waste and recycling - T:0161 770 6644 Fridays 11am -4pm Report online: www.oldham.gov.uk/waste T:0161 622 1061 E:[email protected] Pot holes – T:0161 770 4325 Report online: www.oldham.gov.uk/potholes
E-newsletter:www.oldham.gov.uk/email Fly tipping - T:0161 770 2244 Facebook:www.facebook.com/loveoldham Report online: www.oldham.gov.uk/flytipping Twitter: twitter.com/Oldham Council twitter.com/Oldhamalert Blocked grids – T:0161 770 4325 Instagram:@oldhamcouncil E: [email protected] Snapchat: @oldhamcouncil Blog: http://oldhamcouncil.tumbir.com Grit bins – T:0161 770 4325 E: [email protected]
Trees – T:0161 770 4067 E: [email protected]
Mental Health Mental Health Oldham Healthy Minds Healthy Young Minds Oldham
Oldham Healthy Minds is for people over the Healthy Young Minds Oldham offer specialist services to age of 16 years, who are registered with a children and young people who are experiencing mental GP in Oldham. health and emotional wellbeing difficulties. You can access the Healthy Minds service We help children and young people up to the age of 18 years by completing the online form. and provide support to their families/carers. Alternatively, you can speak to your GP or Referrals: 0161 770 7777 other health professional, Queries: 0161 716 2020 T: 0161 716 2777. http://healthyyoungmindspennine.nhs.uk/find-us/oldham/ https://healthyminds.penninecare.nhs.uk/
Mental Health Wellbeing Service Healthwatch Oldham Tameside, Oldham and Glossop MIND Healthwatch Oldham provide information and signposting Our Services: function around health and social care services. Counselling Guided Wellbeing Services We offer NHS Complaints Advocacy Support (can support Independent Mental Health Advocacy people through the NHS complaints process) Kitchen Garden Plus Together T: 0161 622 5700 Youth in Mind Email: [email protected]
T: 0161 330 9223 E: [email protected] https://www.togmind.org
Turning Point Oasis Drug & Alcohol Service Oldham Alcohol & Substance Intervention Service
Oldham Hub, 5 Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1QN For ages up to 19 T: 0300 555 0234 80 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1DJ E: [email protected] T: 0161 621 9600 www.wellbeing.turning-point.co.uk http://www.positive-steps.org.uk/index.php/oasis
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Oldham Welfare Rights - Help applying Oldham Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits Lees Library, Thomas Street, Lees
Contact The Welfare Rights Service form Mondays weekly 9.30am – 12.30pm T:0161 770 6655 (9.00am to 5.00pm 1.30pm – 4pm (appointments in the afternoon) Monday to Friday) T:03444 889622 Age UK Oldham Age UK Oldham Promoting Independent People Dementia Information & Support Service
The Promoting Independent People Project Contact Donna Atherton, Dementia Information & Support aims to improve the quality of life for older Service Co-ordinator people in Oldham by helping them identify Direct Line: 0161 622 9309 / 9312 ways to build their self-confidence, self- E: [email protected] reliance and improve their wellbeing and Open 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday independence. Useful guide: Living Well with Dementia Guide to local Contact: Donna Speat - PIP Manager services and activities is available by contacting Age UK T:0161 622 9288 Oldham or visit www.ageukoldham.org.uk to download a Email: [email protected] copy. The Warm Homes Oldham scheme Oldham Action Together Helps residents who are struggling to heat Action Together offers a range of support to strengthen their homes. communities. You can arrange a free home visit where the team will assess your situation and see if you We strengthen community and voluntary groups by providing can be offered any of the following: support to run their group, find and secure resources and • Heating and insulation measures (subject work together to do more. to eligibility and survey); • Advice on how to reduce energy use To find out how you can give help, or get help please around the home and use heating explore the website. https://www.actiontogether.org.uk/ controls effectively; • Support with switching energy tariff, 12 Manchester Chambers, West Street, Oldham OL1 1LF maximising income, claiming benefit T: 0161 339 2345. entitlements and getting out of fuel debt. Email: [email protected] Freephone: 0800 019 1084 Website: www.warmhomesoldham.org
Oldham Social Prescribing Your doctor isn’t the only person who can help you feel better. You can improve your health and wellbeing through social prescription. Taking care of your own health involves more than just medicine. With Oldham Social Prescribing you can get specialist support for more than medical issues. Your local connector will contact you and spend time with you exploring what activities and/or local support could improve your health and wellbeing. This is a FREE service
How do I access the service? It’s simple, you talk to your GP, health care professional or surgery staff, or fill in a self-referral from either at your surgery or online at oldhamcares.com/socialprescription and one of the connectors will contact you. Alternatively you can contact one of our connectors directly on 0161 339 2345 or email [email protected]
TfGM 356 ‘Saddleworth Rambler’ bus The 356 ‘Rambler’ bus runs from Denshaw to Greenfield station via Delph, Dobcross, Diggle and Uppermill. The bus runs to the train station all day. The Rambler bus provides an hourly service that is timed to allow connections with the train. The Rambler is a smaller bus than regular buses that is designed to be more suitable for smaller roads and tighter corners. It is low floor and fully accessible. It stops at all stops on the route and in certain areas (such as Dorset Avenue in Diggle) it operates on a hail and ride basis.
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Document produced by the Saddleworth and Lees District Team Oldham Council, Uppermill Library - upstairs office Christine Wilson, Community Development Officer Tel 0161 770 8416 Email: [email protected] Information held in this document was made available to us and correct at time of printing October 2019
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