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3Cs Chess Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

The Children's Chess Club of Oldham. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages welcome

St. Edward's RC Parish Hall, OL4 5AJ

Updated: 20/06/2024

Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - Podcast

Podcast

The place where the real disability talk happens. Accessible to all.

‭0330 123 9480‬ (WhatsApp) Start your message with Access

Updated: 05/07/2023

Ambitions - Disco (Cotton Rooms, Oldham)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social and skills group for people with special needs

Social activities: discos, social club, sports activities, and improving skills: reading, IT, money recognition.

Age

From 18+

07977 075 998

5 Rock Street, OL8 1ES

Updated: 07/11/2024

Ambitions - Monday Social Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social group for people with special needs

Social club includes refreshments throughout the day, two course lunch, meal and dessert, variety of activities.

Age

From 18 to 70 years old

07977 075 998

Chaucer Street, OL1 1BA

Updated: 07/11/2024

Ambitions - Sunday Pub of Fun

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games, hobbies, social and skills group for people with special needs

Social activities and skills activities for young adults with special needs

Age

From 18 to 70 years old

07977 075 998

5 Rock St, OL1 3UJ

Updated: 07/11/2024

Arc Centre

One of the UK’s leading arts and mental health charities, based at Hat Works in Stockport town centre we work across Greater Manchester to provide arts programmes and services to improve people’s mental wellbeing and public programmes.

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support

Accessible to all.

0161 480 7731

Gallery Oldham, OL1 1AL

Updated: 14/07/2023

Baking

Cooking class

Age

Over 18 years old

0752 395 5792

Last Updated: 05/01/2023

BBC Bitesize - Parents' Toolkit

Online support

Practical advice and activities. Accessible to all

Updated: 30/08/2024

Beauty Course

Social group with beauty

07523 955 792

Last Updated: 04/01/2023

British Blind Sport

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Indoor and outdoor leisure activities

Sports and recreational activities for blind and partially sighted people

Age

All ages

01926 424 247

19 Coventry Road, Warwickshire, CV32 7JN

Updated: 26/04/2023

English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with Crafts

Learning and socialising class

Age

Over 18 years old

0752 395 5792

Last Updated: 05/01/2023

Everyone Can Charity

Digital technology

We help people with disabilities through the power of assistive technology

Age

0 - 18+

0808 800 0009

Everyone Can Technology & Gaming Centre, M33 7XX

Updated: 16/12/2022

Families Online

Parenting information, news and family friendly events

Making family life a little bit easier and a whole lot more fun! Accessible to all.

01628 535 499

Updated: 09/05/2023

Family Friday at Greenacres Community Centre

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Family fun event for children and families

Fun family night including crafts, performing arts and cooking for children and parents/carers to get involved. Accessible to all.

Age

5 - 13 years old (All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult)

0161 652 0095

Galland Street, OL4 3EU

Updated: 10/05/2023

Fullcircle nw CIC - Yew Tree Junior Youth Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Games and hobbies sessions for children

Accessible to all.

Age

From 7 to 12 years old (children under 7 years old are welcome if they are accompanied by an appropriate adult)

07542 759 514

Updated: 21/07/2023

Funky Fitness and Fun

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Fitness and activities for adults with extra needs

Health, fitness and well-being for adults with additional needs. We encourage our members to set no limitations to what they can achieve.

Age

From 18 years old (we have no upper age limit)

Carita 07706 709 492

Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7AL

Updated: 12/10/2023

Gallery Oldham

Exhibitions and activities for children, young people and families

Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

0161 770 4653

Gallery Oldham, OL1 1AL

Updated: 17/05/2023

GO Explorers! - Sensory fun for 2 to 4 year olds

Sensory and creative play for children

Activities

Accessible to all.

Age

From 2 to 4 years old

0161 770 4741

Gallery Oldham, OL1 1AL

Updated: 21/07/2023

HACK OLDHAM

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Social group

Range of group activities

Age

16+, younger children welcome with a responsible adult who must stay with them at all times

0161 627 2539

Yorkshire St,, OL1 1SE

Updated: 12/01/2023

Heels and Wheels Walking Group

Walking Club

Age

All Ages

0161 633 5544

Updated: 15/07/2024

HELP Educational Games

Educational computer games for children with specific learning difficulties

Age

from 4 to 14 years old

0345 456 1983

Updated: 24/05/2023

Hidden Disabilities

Disability awareness

Wearing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower discreetly indicates to people around you including staff, colleagues and health professionals that you may need additional support, help or a little more time.

Updated: 24/05/2023

Jubacana

A head turning percussion & dance outfit for 8-18's

Percussion and dance weekly workshops

Age

8-18 year olds

Updated: 22/12/2023

Learn to play the ukulele and guitar

Learn to play instruments.

07789 276 445

Last Updated: 05/01/2023

Local Studies and Archives

Oldham Local Studies and Archives

Age

Any age

0161 770 4654

Union Street, OL1 1DL

Updated: 26/02/2024

Mahdlo Youth Zone

Somewhere to go. Something to do. Someone to talk to. Mahdlo Youth Zone is open seven days a week with more than 20 activities a day for children and young people in and around Oldham.

Activities

Age

From 8 to 19 years old or up to 25 with an additional need (No minimum age restriction at Family Zone on Sundays)

0161 624 0111

Egerton Street, OL1 3SE,

Updated: 05/06/2023

OBA Millennium Centre

Community centre

Multi use community centre, located centrally in the Oldham Coldhurst ward

0161 622 3812

Featherstall Road, OL9 6QB

Updated: 16/06/2023

Open Access Sessions (District Youth Team)

The youth centres are open to all young people aged 11-18yrs, with no cost for entry. During the sessions young people can take part in various engaging activities, which includes an element of physical activity, Arts Crafts and Design and Cooking etc. Young people also have the chance to learn new skills, to take part in projects, to participate in workshops and the opportunity to have their voices heard through various community events and consultations but, most importantly all while having fun!

Youth Centres

Age

11-18 Year Olds

24/01/2024

Our Turn to Talk Podcast - National Children's Bureau

Hear the views of young people on the issues that matter most to them in this series of podcasts.

Updated: 18/09/2023

Outta Skool

Activities

Our activities raise confidence, cultural awareness and leadership skills in young people

07713 647 494

Updated: 31/07/2024

Play Factore

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Indoor play centre

A state-of-the art active indoor play centre: the tallest standing indoor slide in Europe, a full indoor laser tag arena, go-kart track and zip wire.

Age

From 6 months to 16 years old

0844 824 6030 or 0161 748 6851

Trafford Way, M41 7JA

Updated: 05/07/2023

Playphysio

Physio for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis support. Accessible to all.

Age

From 0 to 25 years old

Updated: 05/07/2023

Reel Real Education Empowering Lives

We provide activities, experiences, personal development and learning to engage, encourage and empower people find their purposeful life.

Activities

Accessible to all.

Levington Drive, OL8 2TN

Updated: 31/07/2024

Saddleworth Cookery School

Cooking class

The cookery school is purpose built, providing a large flexible space allowing for individual and group work. Accessible to all.

Age

All ages

01457 873 333 or 07779 873 333

Warth Mill, Huddersfield Road, OL3 5PJ

Updated: 31/7/2024

Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Therapeutic horse riding and horse care sessions for children and adults with disabilities

Age

From 4 years old

07768 986 031

Oxhey Lane, OL3 5UB

Updated: 05/07/2023

Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults

Day service provision for vulnerable disabled people

Sewing hand/ machine, computer skills, cookery, jewellery making, crafts, easy gardening, shared lunches, nails and make up

Age

From 16 to 65 years old

07866 791 238

Chapel Road, OL8 4QQ

Updated: 31/03/2023

Shaw Youth Club

Free youth club

Youth club

Age

11 - 18 years old

Updated: 09/06/2023

Soundabout

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Music sessions

A charity that uses music to empower and unlock the potential of people with severe and profound learning disabilities.

01235 797 474

Updated: 06/07/2023

Sport for All Centre

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Sport Centres

Accessible to all.

0161 682 7278

Updated: 06/07/2023

Starling

Activities

Getting creative with young people

Age

13 - 25 year olds

Updated: 31/07/2024

The Palace & Opera House Relaxed Young Company – Youth Theatre Programme

A new youth theatre programme is launching at The Palace & Opera House for young people on the autism spectrum aged 13 – 18.

0161 245 6635

Updated: 20/06/2023

The Terence O'Grady Club (For Adults with a Learning Disability)

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Social and leisure activities

Accessible to all.

Age

From 16 years old

0161 620 7986 or 07972 501 837

Egerton Street, OL1 3SE

Updated: 10/07/2023

The Together Project - Songs and Smiles

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

An intergenerational music group

The Together Project is the national charity that boosts wellbeing, reduces loneliness and fosters stronger, happier communities by creating joyful intergenerational experiences.

Age

0-4 year olds, their grown-ups and older adults

Updated: 11/12/2023

Together Trust - Newbridge Centre

Learning difficulties, heath needs: activities and social group

A range of innovative and vibrant community services for adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex health needs.

Age

From 18 to 30 years old

0161 477 0742 or 0161 283 4848

Stockport, SK1 2NY

Updated: 18/02/2022

Venture Arts Young People's Art Club

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Specialised visual art club for young people with disabilities

A specialised visual arts club for learning disabled people aged 8 to 25 from across Greater Manchester.

Age

From 8 to 25 years old

0161 232 1223

Old Birley Street, M15 5RF

Updated: 13/07/2023

Venture Disability Care

We strongly suggest contacting the service or activity before you use it. This way you can check all the details are correct and that everything is right for you. Please remember to ask staff to show you that relevant insurance is in place and staff qualifications are up to date.

Activities

Providing opportunities to learn, grow and develop by improving abilities and above all confidence. Accessible to all.

Age

18 - 35 year olds

07874 076 873

Updated: 19/04/2023

Westwood Coldhurst Women's Association

Employment and jobseeking advice

Inspiring change empowering lives

Age

From 16 years old

0161 652 0000

Featherstall Road North, OL9 6QB

Updated: 09/08/2023