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A mum holding a baby wearing a navy blue cardigan at the Winter Wardrobe event at the Oldham Family Hubs

Warm welcome for families as Winter Wardrobe appeal 2025 launches at Oldham Family Hubs

Published: Friday, 10th October 2025

Following the success of last year’s winter clothes appeal, Our Community Wardrobe and Oldham Family Hubs are again supporting communities through the colder months.

  • A smiling child in a coat and snuggly scarf

    Oldham pulls together again for the Winter Wardrobe Appeal 2025 – wrapping the community in warmth

    Published: Wednesday, 01st October 2025

    Following the success of last year’s winter clothes appeal, Our Community Wardrobe Oldham and Oldham Family Hubs are again uniting to support local families during the colder months.

  • Joanna Bird and Nicola Carnes running the parenting course

    "It has changed my perspective" - Oldham dads praise life-changing parenting course

    Published: Monday, 14th July 2025

    A free 10-week programme helps build stronger family bonds through emotional understanding and positive parenting.

  • A happy mum and child play with a bee mask at Beever Primary School

    How literacy project with families is giving young children in Oldham the best start

    Published: Friday, 11th April 2025

    'My daughter was struggling with conversations but this is massively boosting her confidence' said one happy parent.

  • Abbie and her daughter Ada smiling

    Mum says Baby Bonding class helped her to feel confident again after welcoming her first baby a month early

    Published: Friday, 28th March 2025

    Abbie Marriott says the free support group gave her and other mums 'the best tools.'

  • Mum Emma Peake smiling a year on after the Baby Bonding course with daughter Matilda

    A happy mum tells how joining a Baby Bonding course with her newborn changed their lives for the better

    Published: Monday, 03rd March 2025

    Emma Peake has spoken out a year after taking part in the course through Oldham Family Hubs.

  • Furniture by Lauren

    “She sat and listened. This has made a massive difference” – mums have told how Family Hubs' home sessions have helped with their children's development

    Published: Thursday, 20th February 2025

    One parent said her daughter 'came out of her shell' thanks to free sessions provided through Oldham Family Hubs.

  • Mum Louise Hall celebrating as she holds up an 'I'm done' sign

    "I don't cry all the time like I used to" - mum reveals how taking part in a parenting course has changed her family life

    Published: Friday, 06th December 2024

    Louise Hall says the 10-week course through Oldham Family Hubs has helped her to stay calm in difficult situations.

  • A mum and baby smiling at the Winter Warm Appeal drop-in

    Generous donations help more than 100 families at our second Family Hubs Winter Warm Appeal drop-in

    Published: Friday, 08th November 2024

    One mum was given a replacement pram as the Family Hubs teamed up with Our Community Wardrobe to make a difference this winter.

  • Jacob Preece dressed as a mini skeleton

    Halloween fun at the Family Hubs helping children in Oldham to grow in confidence

    Published: Wednesday, 30th October 2024

    Frightful good fun was enjoyed by babies and children at Medlock Vale Family Hub for Halloween.

  • Three-year-old Isabella Rees smiling in a warm navy blue coat and woollen scarf at Spring Meadows Family Hub

    Warm clothes and duvets for winter handed out to more than 70 families at 'lifeline' Oldham Family Hub

    Published: Friday, 11th October 2024

    Families received a warm welcome and snuggly clothing to help keep their children cosy through the colder months.

  • Cllr Shaid Mushtaq, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at the launch

    Oldham Council launches seventh Family Hub to help give children the best start in life

    Published: Friday, 20th September 2024

    Children, parents and carers enjoyed free fun activities at the vibrant new Hub opened to help families thrive.

  • A breastfeeding mum with the Home-Start HOST team at Greenfield Baby Bistro

    Meet the mums making lifelong friendships while receiving free breastfeeding support from Oldham Family Hubs

    Published: Monday, 09th September 2024

    One mum burst into tears of relief to discover her local Baby Bistro after struggling to feed.

  • John Taylor speaking about the support he has received from the Family Hubs offer in Oldham

    Single dad was on the brink until he received life-changing help from Oldham Family Hubs

    Published: Friday, 23rd August 2024

    John Taylor has now issued an important message to fellow solo parents

  • Dad Joshua and his son reading together

    Doting dad diagnosed with autism at 21 is strengthening bond with his son thanks to Oldham's Family Hubs

    Published: Tuesday, 09th July 2024

    Joshua Bardsley, 24, and his three-year-old son are thriving after taking part in a Play, Learn, Grow course.

  • A young child in a pink coat smiling next to a flower chalkboard bearing the words 'Family Hub'

    Oldham's second new Family Hub opens to give children best possible start in life

    Published: Thursday, 21st March 2024

    The opening of Stanley Road Family Hub is part of a £3.6 million programme.

  • Person holding two cute babies at Beever Family Hub

    Last chance to have your say on exciting plans to open six new Family Hubs across Oldham

    Published: Thursday, 18th January 2024

    Oldham's first Family Family Hub has provided a lifeline to families with thousands of visits

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