Oldham In The Spotlight
Latics beat beat Bristol Rovers to win their first game of the season at the Memorial Stadium.
10-man Oldham found themselves on the losing side in a Seven goal thriller at Boundary Park against high flying Charlton Athletic.
Oldham Council is starting to prepare its Local Plan (LP) which involves asking residents how they think Oldham should develop in the future, helping manage future growth and development.
A new touring exhibition "A Curious Turn" which curated by the Crafts Council is being displayed at Gallery Oldham from July 8 to September 2.
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A new pioneering project, MH:2K, enables young people to explore mental health issues and influence decision-making in their local area.Those between 14 and 25, identify the mental health issues that they see as most important engage their peers in discussing and exploring these topics and work with key local decision-makers to make recommendations for change.MH:2K is supported by a Wellcome Trust People Award, Oldham Council and Oldham Clinical Commissioning Group.has been piloting in Oldham since September 2016Twenty young people from Oldham were recruited as ‘Citizen Researchers’. This diverse group includes those with direct experiences of mental health issues and individuals from at risk groups.Zara Akhtar (23), from Oldham, battled anxiety and depression after graduating from university and last year went into psychosis. She spent seven weeks in a psychiatric ward and has since started to rebuild her life.Zara said: “When I was released I had to rebuild my life again. I couldn’t even leave the house to go for a walk I was that anxious.“Being involved in MH:2K has helped me change my life. It’s one of the best things that’s happened to me. This time last year I wouldn’t envisage I’d be doing the things I’m doing today.“There’s nothing like personal experience. The biggest part of making change is hearing the stories of patients. I have that experience and a genuine understanding of mental health and what we can do better.“If I can ever stand up and make changes, I’ll be the first one there.”Issues facing young people in Oldham on mental health were identified and included:The environment and culture of schoolSelf-harmStigmaFamily and relationshipsProfessional practiceWorkshops have also been set up for hundreds of young people in Oldham on these issues, these have given young people important information about mental health conditions and services.Information has also been gathered about on what’s working, what’s not, and potential solutions around mental health prevention, support and services in Oldham.The expert panel then worked with these Citizen Researchers to develop recommendations for change.These changes were recently delivered to key local and regional stakeholders at the Chadderton Suite, Queen Elizabeth Hall on May 9th.The recommendations include; health professionals visiting religious buildings to give talks, target information at the primary school age group, including information for children to take home to their parents.They also recommend a free mediation service for extended family to enable young people to be heard at home, designated areas in schools for relaxation, a peer education approach to address bullying and mental health drop-in sessions at schools.Another key recommendation was for schools and colleges to receive training around social media, with the internet now adding to problems with bullying.Alan Higgins, Director of Public Health at Oldham Council, said: “It’s been an absolute pleasure working with such a remarkable group of young people.“Their insight into issues surrounding mental health is invaluable and we can all learn a great deal from them.“This is a project Oldham Council is proud to be part of and one that can make a real difference to such an important issue, mental health.”Sarah Allan, Engagement Lead, Involve and MH:2K co-lead said: "It's fantastic to see the commitment in Oldham to making changes to mental health prevention, support and services as the result MH:2K's findings and recommendations.“No one knows what is and isn't working for young people as well as young people themselves. It's vital to give them a real voice and influence over the services which affect their lives and that's exactly what Oldham is doing."Rose Dowling, Director, Leaders Unlocked and MH:2K co-lead said: "MH:2K has been a real demonstration of the skills and potential of young people.
Oldham grabbed a stoppage time winner through Substitute Lee Irwin at Northampton.Northampton's John-Joe O'Toole cancelled out Tope Obadeyi's first-half opener late in the game but Latics collected three valuable points after Irwin came off the bench to bag the winner.Early on in the game both sides had chances, O'Toole tested Connor Ripley while Obadeyi fired wide at the other end before Ryan McLaughlin shot over.Oldham took a 23rd-minute lead when Aaron Holloway got into the box and set up Obadeyi who finished from close range.O'Toole snatched an 84th-minute equaliser for Northampton, netting from close range.Oldham's late pressure paid off with Irwin firing into the bottom corner of the net to give the Latics three vital points in their fight agasinst relegation.
A train collection which belonged to Oldham man Anthony Adler before he died fectched fetched £231,000 at Auction.
The money raised went to charity. It took Anthony 35 years to build the collection up.
Bar Code Data based in the North West is a leading provider of barcode solutions, renowned in the UK market place as one of the very best. Their expertise includes barcode scanners, mobile terminals, RFID, label printers and the associated consumables such as labels and ribbons together with label design or bespoke software to offer fully integrated solutions their clients include Manchester United, Baxi, John Lewis, Mitsubishi CSM Bakery Products, B&M retail Stores.Bar Code Data have carefully selected hardware from many of the World's leading manufacturers. Including, Symbol, Zebra, Datalogic,HoneywellDatamax O’Neil, Intermec and Citizen.Originally founded in 1990 due to recognising that the market place had a requirement for a company that not only listened to its customers, but could also offer a professional and total solution to all bar coding needs, they have built a strong reputation within the market place ever since.Bar Code Data are one of the few companies in the UK to offer a complete service, as a major user and seller of printers their knowledge and buying power allows them to offer the very highest quality of labels and ribbons at competitive prices.Unlike the majority of bar code equipment suppliers who simply buy in and re-sell label Bar Code Data started to manufacture their own high class adhesive labels primarily aimed at the thermal transfer printer market.Their In-house bespoke software development capability allows total flexibility to meet every business need from markets such as retail, warehouse management, healthcare, manufacturing, pupil tracking and many more.Bar code technology is vital in healthcare at the point-of-care helps to assure the proper prescription is administered to the proper patient, supporting the concept ofpatient’s rights. Bar code usage also advances inventory control, asset tracking, lab specimen tracking, data tracking and pharmacy drug verifications.The company place the highest priority on development, innovation and technology. In March this year Bar Code Data were invited into Zebra’s Partner Connect program.Whether it's a simple low cost reader or a highly complex printer system, Bar Code Data has the professional, total Solution to match your needs. Log onto Barcode Datas website which provides a wealth of information and products to help you make informed decisions.
Oldham Council is starting to prepare its Local Plan (LP) which involves asking residents how they think Oldham should develop in the future, helping manage future growth and development.
Local residents are being encouraged to visit Parliament Square for the annual Easter-themed event, "Spring into Oldham" by Oldham Council and the Town Centre's Business Partnership.
A £19m plan to relocate Saddleworth School from Uppermill to Diggle has been stopped in it's tracks.
The venue for the 2017 Saddlewortrh Show is confirmed as Well-I-Farm. The date is Sunday 2nd of July and the gates are open at 10AM.
Entry is £5 for adults all accompanied children under 16 get in free.
Father Christmas and his team of reindeers strolled into Oldham Town Centre recently during the annual Reindeer Parade which gave young and old alike the chance to see real reindeers close up.
Local primary school children are being asked to name the Oldham Council gritters this winter. A simliar competition two years ago saw the vehicles given names such as Freddie Salted and Gritney Spears.
Latics beat beat Bristol Rovers to win their first game of the season at the Memorial Stadium.
10-man Oldham found themselves on the losing side in a Seven goal thriller at Boundary Park against high flying Charlton Athletic.
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game; it's netball, but at a walking pace!
Roughyeds suffered their sixth defeat on the bounce losing at home to Halifax 12 to 20.
This year’s Milltown to Moors race series of races has turned out to be one of the best yet
The races are created with different levels and provide a great way to keeping fit and getting involved in the local community of Oldham.
They are organised by Oldham Community Leisure, each race covers great scenery from Alexandra park to the rolling hills of Saddleworth.
The Milltown 10k didn't disappoint this weekend as a record number of runners gathered in Oldham Town Centre ready to start the popular Race.
Click on the link to see todays results from the Milltown to Moor 10K.
The Milltown to Moors half marathon later in the year looks set to privide another great challenge for those participating.
Shaw Cricket Club have announced that guest speaker at year's sportsman's dinner will be former England international and TV personality Phil Tufnell.
The Oldham Mountain rescue team is funded almost entirely by public donations.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team is a voluntary organisation whose objective is “to save life and alleviate distress, primarily in upland and mountain areas” without cost or obligation.
Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was formed in 1964 and is just one of around 53 volunteer mountain and cave rescue teams providing a search and rescue service prepared to help people in difficulties in the wild and remote places of England and Wales. There are 24 teams in Scotland and 3 in Northern Ireland.
You can donate by clicking on to https://www.justgiving.com/oldham-mrt
Over 320 presents for local young people who might otherwise receive nothing were donated by Oldham Council Workers
There is a general principle in UK law that assets left on death to charities are excluded from the deceased person's estate for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes.
Thanks to a charity donation to the Oldham Children’s Community Nursing Team parents of babies who are stillborn or die at a young age could have more more time to spend with their children, thanks to a charity donation to the Oldham Children’s Community Nursing Team.
Oldham is experiencing a "cat crisis" with the largest number of emergency call-outs.
Dr kershaws hospice northern soul charity all dayer is being held at the Cotton rooms Rock Sreet oldham on Sunday 11th dec 3pm til late.
The annual Oldham Town Centre Business Awards organised by Oldham Council and the Town Centre Business Partnership saw 22 businesses score 90% or more with 6 businesses hitting the 100% mark.
The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling which means that all married gay couples and civil partners should receive equal pension rights.
The Greater Manchester Talent Match Youth Panel are running a week-long social media mental health awareness campaign aimed at employers from
17th July to 21st July 2017.
Oldham based eCommerce company Direct Home Living has transformed their warehouse into a public showroom where customers can see their products first-hand before buying online.
The importance of having an effective data protection regime in operation in your business came into sharp focus with the recent fine levied on Talk Talk by the Informatrion Commissioner.
BNI Renaissance is your local number 1 networking group based in Oldham and we can help you develop your business by quality referral and your own committed marketing team.
Run down former Oldham Labour club in Delph is going under the hammer.
Local MP Oldham East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East & Saddleworth along with the Mayor and Mayoress of Oldham, launched a £5.9 million housing scheme aimed at a range of buyers from the town.
House prices in Greater Manchester are up to nine times higher than the average salary according to Official data released by the Department for Communities and Local Government.
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