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#GoodForYou (Scouts)
Local OfferActivities
Activities designed to help young people develop skills, boost their well-being and connect with others. Accessible to all.
0345 300 1818 (Monday to Friday 9am -5pm)
Updated: 21/04/2023
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about #GoodForYou (Scouts)3Cs Chess Club
Local Offer
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Activities
The Children's Chess Club of Oldham. Accessible to all.
Age
All ages welcome
St. Edward's RC Parish Hall, OL4 5AJ
Updated: 21/04/2023
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about 3Cs Chess ClubAccess All: Disability News and Mental Health - Podcast
Local OfferPodcast
The place where the real disability talk happens. Accessible to all.
0330 123 9480
(WhatsApp) Start your message with Access
Updated: 05/07/2023
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about Access All: Disability News and Mental Health - PodcastAmbitions - Monday Social Club
Local Offer
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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: 04/12/2023
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about Ambitions - Monday Social ClubAmbitions - Sunday Pub of Fun
Local Offer
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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
King Street OL8 1ES
Updated: 04/12/2023
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about Ambitions - Sunday Pub of Fun Ambitions - Themed Disco (Ashton-Under-Lyne)
Local Offer
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Social activities: discos, social club, sports activities, and improving skills: reading, IT, money recognition for people with special needs
Social activities for people with special needs
Age
From 18 to 70 years old
07977 075 998
Wellington Rd, OL6 6DQ
Updated: 04/12/2023
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about Ambitions - Themed Disco (Ashton-Under-Lyne) Ambitions - Themed Disco (Bank Top Tavern)
Local Offer
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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 to 70 years old
07977 075 998
King Street, OL8 1ES
Updated: 04/12/2023
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about Ambitions - Themed Disco (Bank Top Tavern) Ambitions - Wednesday Out and About (Every 2 months)
Local Offer
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Games, hobbies, social group for people with special needs
Social activities: social club, sports activities, and improving skills: reading, IT, money recognition.
Age
From 18 to 70 years old
07977 075 998
King Street, OL8 1ES
Updated: 04/12/2023
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about Ambitions - Wednesday Out and About (Every 2 months)Arc Centre
Local Offer
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
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about Arc Centre B's Diamonds Dance Troupe
Local Offer
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Activities
Great way to get active
Age
All ages
07872 187 397
St Barnabas Church Hall, OL4 1NL
Updated: 05/12/2023
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about B's Diamonds Dance TroupeBaking
Cooking class
Age
Over 18 years old
0752 395 5792
Last Updated: 05/01/2023
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about BakingBeauty Course
Social group with beauty
07523 955 792
Last Updated: 04/01/2023
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about Beauty CourseBritish Blind Sport
Local Offer
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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
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about British Blind Sport Digital Independent Specialist College (DISC) Manchester
Local Offer
We are a service that helps neuro-divergent interns, specialising in Autism, aged 16 - 24 learn Digital Media skills. We are based in Manchester and want to be able to reach out to more people about our service.
Special school
Age
16-24 years old
0161 410 2040
Holyoake House, Hanover St, M4 4AH
Updated: 22/03/2023
Ofsted judgement: Awaiting first inspection
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about Digital Independent Specialist College (DISC) Manchester 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
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about English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with CraftsEveryone Can Charity
Local OfferDigital 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
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about Everyone Can CharityFamilies Online
Local OfferParenting 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
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about Families OnlineFamily Friday at Greenacres Community Centre
Local Offer
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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
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about Family Friday at Greenacres Community CentreFullcircle nw CIC - Yew Tree Junior Youth Club
Local Offer
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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
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about Fullcircle nw CIC - Yew Tree Junior Youth Club Funky Fitness and Fun
Local Offer
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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
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about Funky Fitness and FunGallery Oldham
Local Offer
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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
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about Gallery OldhamGO Explorers! - Sensory fun for 2 to 4 year olds
Local Offer
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
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about GO Explorers! - Sensory fun for 2 to 4 year oldsHACK OLDHAM
Local Offer
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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
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about HACK OLDHAMHELP Educational Games
Local OfferEducational computer games for children with specific learning difficulties
Age
from 4 to 14 years old
0345 456 1983
Updated: 24/05/2023
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about HELP Educational GamesHidden Disabilities
Local OfferDisability 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
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about Hidden DisabilitiesInspire Women
Local OfferGroup of Oldham women
Empowering women through involvement
07969 174 943
Barn Street, OL1 1LP
Updated: 31/05/2023
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about Inspire WomenJubacana
A head turning percussion & dance outfit for 8-18's
Percussion and dance weekly workshops
Age
8-18 year olds
Updated: 22/12/2023
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about JubacanaLearn to play the ukulele and guitar
Learn to play instruments.
07789 276 445
Last Updated: 05/01/2023
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about Learn to play the ukulele and guitarLocal Studies and Archives
Local OfferOldham Local Studies and Archives
Age
Any age
0161 770 4654
Union Street, OL1 1DL
Updated: 26/02/2024
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about Local Studies and ArchivesMahdlo Youth Zone
Local Offer
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
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about Mahdlo Youth ZoneOBA Millennium Centre
Local OfferCommunity centre
Multi use community centre, located centrally in the Oldham Coldhurst ward
0161 622 3812
Featherstall Road, OL9 6QB
Updated: 16/06/2023
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about OBA Millennium Centre OPAL Move
Local OfferActivities
Helping autistic adults & adults with learning disabilities make new friends and take part in fun activities
Age
From 16 years old
0161 633 5544
The Link Centre, 140 Union Street, OL1 1DZ
Updated: 29/08/2023
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about OPAL MoveOpen 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
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about Open Access Sessions (District Youth Team)Our Turn to Talk Podcast - National Children's Bureau
Local Offer
Hear the views of young people on the issues that matter most to them in this series of podcasts.
Updated: 18/09/2023
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about Our Turn to Talk Podcast - National Children's BureauOutta Skool
Local OfferActivities
Our activities raise confidence, cultural awareness and leadership skills in young people
07713 647 494
Updated: 05/07/2023
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about Outta SkoolPlay Factore
Local Offer
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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
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about Play FactorePlayphysio
Local OfferPhysio for Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis support. Accessible to all.
Age
From 0 to 25 years old
Updated: 05/07/2023
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about PlayphysioReel Real Education Empowering Lives
Local Offer
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: 05/07/2023
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about Reel Real Education Empowering Lives Reform Radio - Music Course
Local Offer
Create your own original music track whilst developing your employability skills along the way
Music Course
07983 836 252 or 0161 806 0879
Updated: 12/02/2024
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about Reform Radio - Music CourseSaddleworth Cookery School
Local OfferCooking 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: 06/07/2023
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about Saddleworth Cookery SchoolSaddleworth Riding for the Disabled
Local Offer
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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
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about Saddleworth Riding for the Disabled Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults
Local OfferDay 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
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about Selecta Day Service for Vulnerable Adults Shaw Youth Club
Free youth club
Youth club
Age
11 - 18 years old
Updated: 09/06/2023
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about Shaw Youth Club Soundabout
Local Offer
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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
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about SoundaboutSpeech, language and communication
Local Offer
How your child communicates is really important for their life, including school, jobs, and friendships.
Online events and resources
Accessible to all
Updated: 24/08/2023
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about Speech, language and communicationSport for All Centre
Local Offer
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Sport Centres
Accessible to all.
0161 682 7278
Updated: 06/07/2023
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about Sport for All CentreStarling
Local OfferActivities
Getting creative with young people
Age
13 - 25 year olds
Updated: 06/07/2023
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about StarlingThe Palace & Opera House Relaxed Young Company – Youth Theatre Programme
Local Offer
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
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about The Palace & Opera House Relaxed Young Company – Youth Theatre ProgrammeThe Terence O'Grady Club (For Adults with a Learning Disability)
Local Offer
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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
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about The Terence O'Grady Club (For Adults with a Learning Disability)The Together Project - Songs and Smiles
Local Offer
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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
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about The Together Project - Songs and SmilesTogether Trust - Newbridge Centre
Local OfferLearning 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
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about Together Trust - Newbridge CentreVenture Arts Young People's Art Club
Local Offer
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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
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about Venture Arts Young People's Art ClubVenture Disability Care
Local Offer
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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
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about Venture Disability CareWestwood Coldhurst Women's Association
Local OfferEmployment and jobseeking advice
Inspiring change empowering lives
Age
From 16 years old
0161 652 0000
Featherstall Road North, OL9 6QB
Updated: 09/08/2023
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about Westwood Coldhurst Women's Association