Twinkleboost Baby community session (0 to 9 months)
Best Start Family Hub — Alexandra Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham
"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
Best Start Family Hub — Spring Meadows Leamington Street, Oldham
Twinkleboost Family community session (9 months to 5 years)
Best Start Family Hub — Alexandra Wildmoor Avenue, Oldham
Week of Events
Cornucopia exhibition
Cornucopia is a vibrant showcase of contemporary visual art, textiles, photography and design by talented students from Oldham Sixth Form College
Sampled Stories exhibition
Discover the remarkable stories stitched into more than 50 historic samplers from Gallery Oldham’s collection. Sampled Stories reveals how these beautifully embroidered works are far more than decorative needlework. Created mainly by young girls as part of their education, each sampler records individual lives, skills, family connections and personal experiences.
Thirsty Thursdays @ bees knees
🎤🎉 THURSDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO & KARAOKE! 🎉🎤 Looking for something fun to do on a Thursday? We've got you covered! 🍻 🎱 BINGO – eyes down and prizes up for grabs! 💰 🎤 KARAOKE – grab the mic and show us what you've got! 🎶 🍹 DRINKS • LAUGHS • GOOD TIMES 🍹 Whether […]
0161 Manchester Underground Metal Promotions Presents: Rock And Metal Fridays!
Every Friday The Bank Top Tavern and 0161 MUMC present a live metal and rock night featuring all subgenres of metal and rock music. A great array of live underground bands and DJ. A great friendly atmosphere and a warm welcome awaits! Get yer metal on folks!
Restless Objects exhibition
Restless Objects: Migration, Memory and Survival in the Afterlives of Empire This exhibition explores the enduring impact of colonialism through the work of Hassan Aliyu and Ade Ogundimu. It draws on more than 30 years of artistic collaboration between the artists with collaged paintings, multimedia works and sculptural installations.
Saturday socials @ bees knees
🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT — DJ SANAAN 🔥 Over 6 years behind the decks, playing some of the UK’s biggest nightlife venues — and now bringing the party to Bees Knees! 🎧 Expect R&B, hip-hop, house, dance, club classics, 80s, 90s & 00s and plenty more. He reads the room, controls the energy and plays what […]
Monday, November 30, 2026
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November 30, 2026 -Orthoptics Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -TOG MIND mental health support (appointments only)
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November 30, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -ABL Smoking Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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November 30, 2026 -Shaw Baby Bistro
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November 30, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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November 30, 2026 -Support and Inclusion Team
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November 30, 2026 -Twinkleboost Baby community session (0 to 9 months)
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November 30, 2026 -REAL Group
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November 30, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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November 30, 2026 -Twinkleboost Family community session (9 months to 5 years)
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November 30, 2026 -REAL Group
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November 30, 2026 -Baby Steps
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November 30, 2026 -REAL/Talking Tools
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November 30, 2026 -Bring Me Sunshine
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November 30, 2026 -Baby Play
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November 30, 2026 -Off The Record
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Featured November 30, 2026 -Featured Sway Ballroom Class
Orthoptics Clinic
Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic – prearranged eye tests for children. By appointment only
TOG MIND mental health support (appointments only)
TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop) will be offering their peer support programme from Royton Town Hall on an appointment basis only, this service can be accessed via both a professional and self-referral form that can be accessed on the TOG MIND website: Self referral form The peer support programme focuses on working with individuals […]
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
"Clinic days" in our Best Start Family Hubs are for children who are currently known to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service. The Speech & Language Therapists working in Oldham Best Start Family Hubs assess children’s speech, language and communication needs, providing advice and strategies for families and settings to develop children’s speech, language […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
ABL Smoking Clinic
The most effective way to quit smoking is with the help of a local stop-smoking service. Work with a specialist advisor to develop a tailored quit plan that suits you.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Location: Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, Failsworth, M35 0EJ. Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger notes.
Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic
Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic – prearranged eye tests for children appointment only
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
"Clinic days" in our Best Start Family Hubs are for children who are currently known to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service. The Speech & Language Therapists working in Oldham Best Start Family Hubs assess children’s speech, language and communication needs, providing advice and strategies for families and settings to develop children’s speech, language […]
Shaw Baby Bistro
Home-Start HOST's Infant Feeding Peer Support Team work with Oldham Best Start Family Hubs to run Baby Bistros, which are breastfeeding peer support groups. Drop in for help and advice on feeding your baby from experts and Home-Start HOST's peer supporters, and chat to other new parents. Home-Start HOST is a local charity helping families […]
Citizens Advice Drop-In
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits, Consumer, Discrimination, Employment, Families and Relationships, Housing and Money Advice.
Twinkleboost Baby community session (0 to 9 months)
Join us for fun with Twinkleboost! Twinkleboost is a local charity supporting parents and carers with their children's communication skills. Using a speech and language therapy approach, the team help families nurture different kinds of communication, including signing and non-verbal communication. These community sessions give you an opportunity to enjoy special time with your little […]
REAL Group
*** Sessions for children who do NOT attend a nursery, pre-school, or childminder *** We offer a range of groups and individual sessions to support you as a parent with your child’s development. This group is for children aged 2, and sessions help your child get ‘ready to learn’. If you feel your child would […]
"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
Come and join our supportive network of parents and little ones. These weekly group sessions offer a welcoming space for you to share your experiences, connect to your community, and access support. Children aged 2 and under are welcome, and we also welcome expectant parents. "With You In Mind" is run with Home-Start HOST. To […]
Twinkleboost Family community session (9 months to 5 years)
Join us for fun with Twinkleboost! Twinkleboost is a local charity supporting parents and carers with their children's communication skills. Using a speech and language therapy approach, the team help families nurture different kinds of communication, including signing and non-verbal communication. These community sessions give you an opportunity to enjoy special time with your little […]
REAL Group
*** Sessions for children who do NOT attend a nursery, pre-school, or childminder *** We offer a range of groups and individual sessions to support you as a parent with your child’s development. This group is for children aged 2, and sessions help your child get ‘ready to learn’. If you feel your child would […]
Baby Steps
A mum-and-baby wellbeing group facilitated by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. A group for mums who may be anxious accessing universal service groups, offering a gentle introduction to the benefits of what mother-and-baby groups can offer. Group leaders support mums with many aspects of baby care, including child development, infant feeding, baby behaviours […]
REAL/Talking Tools
*** Sessions for children who attend a nursery, pre-school, or childminder *** We offer a range of groups and individual sessions to support you as a parent with your child’s development. This group is for children aged 2, and sessions help your child get ‘ready to learn’. If you feel your child would benefit from […]
Bring Me Sunshine
Enjoy music, crafts, and fun with Bring Me Sunshine. Open to ages 40–94. £1–£3 entry.
Baby Play
This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play, sing, and have fun together! Booking only: please contact Best Start Family Hub — Beever for more details by calling 0161 206 0408.
Sway Ballroom Class
Why not try something new and head to Billingtons for Sway with Catherine Madeley of ABC Dance. 6.30 – 7.30 sequence *partner required £7.50 7.30 – 8.30 beginners *come alone or with friends £7.50 Social 8.30 – 10
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
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December 1, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 1, 2026 -Failsworth Play and Weigh
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December 1, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 1, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 1, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 1, 2026 -Housing Options
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December 1, 2026 -Stay, Chat and Play
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December 1, 2026 -Dad Matters
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December 1, 2026 -Positive Parenting — Triple P Discussion Group (Managing Behaviour)
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December 1, 2026 -Business Support Drop-In
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December 1, 2026 -Failsworth Baby Bistro
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December 1, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 1, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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December 1, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 1, 2026 -Play and Weigh
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December 1, 2026 -Parent Voice Forum
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
"Clinic days" in our Best Start Family Hubs are for children who are currently known to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service. The Speech & Language Therapists working in Oldham Best Start Family Hubs assess children’s speech, language and communication needs, providing advice and strategies for families and settings to develop children’s speech, language […]
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Parents and Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics, as part of a holistic assessment […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Baby Clinic
Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, development, and caring for babies and pre-school children. To book an appointment, please contact the Best Start Family Hub.
Failsworth Play and Weigh
Location: Roman Road Methodist Church, 38 Hedges Street, Failsworth, M35 9JR Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old running alongside a weighing clinic. You can join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love, and see a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development […]
Baby Play
This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play, sing, and have fun together! Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details. You can call Best Start Family Hub — Medlock Vale on 0161 206 0409.
Stay and Play
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Baby Play
This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play, sing, and have fun together! Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Housing Options
The Council housing team provide advice and information about housing and homelessness.
Stay, Chat and Play
Stay, Chat and Play sessions are being run with Proud 2 B Parents, a local charity supporting LGBT+ families. They're full of fun, creativity, and celebration, with activities including rainbow playdough, water play, pride flag making, parachute games, sensory activities, storytelling, music, and more. From the tiniest babies to older children, there are playful experiences […]
Dad Matters
Drop in and say hello to the Dad Matters team, who are engaging with dads and dads-to-be where they are. They want to help you better understand your baby, your role as a dad, and how the transition to fatherhood may affect you and your family. The team, who are all dads themselves, will be […]
Positive Parenting — Triple P Discussion Group (Managing Behaviour)
Location: Werneth Primary School, Coppice Street, Oldham, OL8 4BL. A two-hour workshop for parents and carers of children aged 2 to 9 who want to learn skills to manage common behaviour problems, including issues with listening, fighting, and aggression. The session also teaches parents to handle situations that can cause problems, including going on outings […]
Business Support Drop-In
If you're in business or thinking of starting up, we're here to help! Accountancy, digital, business planning, market research and more!
Failsworth Baby Bistro
Location: Roman Road Methodist Church, 37 Hedges Street, Failsworth, M35 9JR. Home-Start HOST's Infant Feeding Peer Support Team work with Oldham Best Start Family Hubs to run Baby Bistros, which are breastfeeding peer support groups. Drop in for help and advice on feeding your baby from experts and Home-Start HOST's peer supporters, and chat to […]
Stay and Play
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
Come and join our supportive network of parents and little ones. These weekly group sessions offer a welcoming space for you to share your experiences, connect to your community, and access support. Children aged 2 and under are welcome, and we also welcome expectant parents. "With You In Mind" is run with Home-Start HOST. To […]
Baby Play
This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play, sing, and have fun together! Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Play and Weigh
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. See a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and answer any of your questions or concerns.
Parent Voice Forum
Come and have your say at our Parent Voice Forum! Your little ones can play, and you can chat to other parents and the Parent Voice team, in these fun sessions for the whole family. Our Parent Voice team work with families in Oldham to make our Best Start Family Hubs even better, finding out […]
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
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December 2, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 2, 2026 -Early Help (Positive Steps)
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December 2, 2026 -Support and Inclusion Team
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December 2, 2026 -Turning Point
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December 2, 2026 -TOG MIND mental health support
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December 2, 2026 -Citizens Advice
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December 2, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 2, 2026 -Play and Weigh
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December 2, 2026 -Housing Advice
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December 2, 2026 -Talking Tools
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December 2, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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December 2, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 2, 2026 -Greenfield Baby Clinic
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December 2, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 2, 2026 -Digital Support
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December 2, 2026 -Online basics
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December 2, 2026 -Parent Voice Forum
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December 2, 2026 -Lego Club
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December 2, 2026 -Readers group
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
"Clinic days" in our Best Start Family Hubs are for children who are currently known to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service. The Speech & Language Therapists working in Oldham Best Start Family Hubs assess children’s speech, language and communication needs, providing advice and strategies for families and settings to develop children’s speech, language […]
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger notes.
Baby Clinic
Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, and caring for babies and pre-school children. No need to book: just drop in. For more details, please contact the Best Start Family Hub.
Citizens Advice Drop-In
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits, Consumer, Discrimination, Employment, Families and Relationships, Housing and Money Advice.
Early Help (Positive Steps)
Positive Steps Early Help service will be holding a drop-in session every Wednesday 9:30 to 12:30. Early help can provide support to families or individuals, who are based in Oldham with issues surrounding housing, finances, mental well-being and physical health, parenting or looking for employment. These services can be accessed by adults over the age […]
TOG MIND mental health support
TOG MIND (Tameside, Oldham & Glossop) will be offering their Navigator service from Royton Town Hall on an appointment basis only 9am-5pm every Wednesday. This service can be accessed via both a professional and self-referral form that can be accessed on the TOG MIND website: https://www.togmind.org/ The Navigator service work with individuals who are age […]
Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice offers free, independent, and confidential advice on housing, homelessness, and money information. The offer will include drop-in session 9:30am to 12noon for residents to access at Royton Town Hall and speak with an advisor initially for support and information.
Stay and Play
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Play and Weigh
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old running alongside a weighing clinic. You can join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love, and see a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and talk through any questions or concerns.
Housing Advice
First Choice Homess offering help and advice on housing, tenancy and neighbourhood issues.
Talking Tools
Talking Tools is an intervention designed to help families develop their child’s communication skills. It aims to strengthen children’s speech, language, and communication skills while building parents and carers’ confidence in supporting their child’s development at home. The intervention involves working closely with parents and carers, focusing on one key strategy each week. These strategies […]
"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
Come and join our supportive network of parents and little ones. These weekly group sessions offer a welcoming space for you to share your experiences, connect to your community, and access support. Children aged 2 and under are welcome, and we also welcome expectant parents. "With You In Mind" is run with Home-Start HOST. To […]
Baby Play
This is a free-to-access play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking). Come along to play, sing, and have fun together! Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Greenfield Baby Clinic
Location: Greenfield Methodist Church, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, OL3 7JJ Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, and caring for babies and pre-school children. No need to book: just drop in. For more details, please […]
Stay and Play
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Online basics
Come along to our free online course for beginners and develop your digital skills so you can feel comfortable in the online world.
Parent Voice Forum
Come and have your say at our Parent Voice Forum! Your little ones can play, and you can chat to other parents and the Parent Voice team, in these fun sessions for the whole family. Our Parent Voice team work with families in Oldham to make our Best Start Family Hubs even better, finding out […]
Lego Club
Come and join the fun at Northmoor Library’s Lego Club. Build, create, and play. Let your imagination run wild. No need to book in advance - this is a drop-in event For ages 5 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an Adult.
Readers group
Join our relaxed and informal book club to discuss your reads, discover new authors and explore new books. We read the same title from a variety of genres picked by library staff and meet once a month to discuss it. It’s a great way to meet new people and socialise and discover books you never […]
Thursday, December 3, 2026
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Developmental Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Stop smoking help (appointment only)
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December 3, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Stanley Road Baby Bistro
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December 3, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 3, 2026 -Weigh Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 3, 2026 -DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) advice
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December 3, 2026 -REAL Group
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December 3, 2026 -Books, brew and banter
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December 3, 2026 -Afghan Ladies' Group
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December 3, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 3, 2026 -Baby Play and Weigh
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December 3, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 3, 2026 -Baby Bistro
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December 3, 2026 -Parent Voice Forum
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December 3, 2026 -Weaning group
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December 3, 2026 -Pregnancy Circle
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December 3, 2026 -Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
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December 3, 2026 -3Cs Chess Club
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Location: Failsworth Town Hall, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 0EJ. Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Developmental Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics with parents and carers as part of a […]
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger notes.
Stop smoking help (appointment only)
Your Health Oldham will be offering their stop smoking advice service on an appointment only basis from Royton Town Hall every Thursday afternoon. The stop smoking service is a free and friendly service and can massively boost chances of quitting smoking for good. The 12-week quit programme is staffed by expert advisors who provide a […]
Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
"Clinic days" in our Best Start Family Hubs are for children who are currently known to the Children’s Speech & Language Therapy service. The Speech & Language Therapists working in Oldham Best Start Family Hubs assess children’s speech, language and communication needs, providing advice and strategies for families and settings to develop children’s speech, language […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Development Clinic
Run by practitioners from the Health Visiting service, our development clinics assess the development of children aged 9-12 months and 24-30 months old. This is to support parents in knowing their child’s development is on track. Parents and Health Visitors discuss a variety of health topics in development clinics, as part of a holistic assessment […]
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Stanley Road Baby Bistro
Home-Start HOST's Infant Feeding Peer Support Team work with Oldham Best Start Family Hubs to run Baby Bistros, which are breastfeeding peer support groups. Drop in for help and advice on feeding your baby from experts and Home-Start HOST's peer supporters, and chat to other new parents. Home-Start HOST is a local charity helping families […]
Citizens Advice Drop-In
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits, Consumer, Discrimination, Employment, Families and Relationships, Housing and Money Advice.
Weigh Clinic
Come and see a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and talk through any questions or concerns. Bookings only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for details.
Citizens Advice Drop-In
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits, Consumer, Discrimination, Employment, Families and Relationships, Housing and Money Advice.
DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) advice
DWP advice on Employment and Training opportunities and In Work Benefit Calculations
REAL Group
*** Sessions for children who do NOT attend a nursery, pre-school, or childminder *** We offer a range of groups and individual sessions to support you as a parent with your child’s development. This group is for children aged 2, and sessions help your child get ‘ready to learn’. If you feel your child would […]
Books, brew and banter
Fancy a cuppa? Want to socialise, unwind and get your hands on the hottest books in town? Swing by and say hi. Chat to others, have a cuppa and take some time to relax with some mindfulness colouring, all in the comfort of our lovely library.
Afghan Ladies' Group
This is a session for women from Afghanistan. Come along to relax, chat to other women from your culture, and gain advice and support. You are welcome to bring your children with you.
Baby Play
This is a free to access play session for babies and children who are not independently crawling or walking. No appointment necessary
Baby Play and Weigh
Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, and caring for babies and pre-school children. There is also a free play session for babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking) running alongside the clinic. […]
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Baby Bistro
Infant feeding information and support, meet new parents, practical help and advice on feeding your baby. Drop in Home-Start Infant Feeding Peer Support Team also offer antenatal workshops. When your baby has arrived we can provide support and information about all your feeding choices by telephone and at home visits For more information please call […]
Parent Voice Forum
Come and have your say at our Parent Voice Forum! Your little ones can play, and you can chat to other parents and the Parent Voice team, in these fun sessions for the whole family. Our Parent Voice team work with families in Oldham to make our Best Start Family Hubs even better, finding out […]
Weaning group
Weaning groups are available to gain an understanding of how to introduce your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning or complementary feeding, weaning starts when your baby is around 6 months old. Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula. It can […]
Pregnancy Circle
These sessions are relaxed spaces for mums expecting their first children. Come and meet other first-time mothers, speak to the professionals who will help you throughout your pregnancy journey, and discuss important topics together. These sessions are invite-only via the NHS Midwife service. To learn more, contact your midwife.
Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland this Christmas in a magical new production of Peter Pan. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Oldham Theatre Workshop’s much loved Christmas productions, and we’re celebrating with one of the greatest adventures ever told. Following last year’s sell out success of Hansel and Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop returns to the […]
3Cs Chess Club
3Cs chess club was formed in 1978, originally to provide local school children in the Oldham area with an opportunity to learn the game. The club draws its members mainly from schools competing in the Oldham Primary Schools’ League, although every child is welcomed to the club. The name “Children’s Chess Club” is a constant […]
Friday, December 4, 2026
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December 4, 2026 -Development and Weaning clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Lees Baby Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Greenfield Baby Bistro
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December 4, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 4, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 4, 2026 -Chat and choose
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December 4, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 4, 2026 -Stay and Play for Under 5s
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December 4, 2026 -Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
Development and Weaning clinic
See a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and answer any of your questions or concerns. Bookings only, please contact the centre for details.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Lees Baby Clinic
Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, and caring for babies and pre-school children. For more details, please contact Best Start Family Hub — Spring Meadows on 0161 206 0420.
Greenfield Baby Bistro
Location: Greenfield Satellite Centre, Wellington Road, Greenfield, OL3 7AQ. Home-Start HOST's Infant Feeding Peer Support Team work with Oldham Best Start Family Hubs to run Baby Bistros, which are breastfeeding peer support groups. Drop in for help and advice on feeding your baby from experts and Home-Start HOST's peer supporters, and chat to other new […]
Baby Clinic
See a Health Visitor to discuss your child’s development and talk through any questions or concerns. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for details.
Citizens Advice Drop-In
Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial advice on a broad range of issues including: Benefits, Consumer, Discrimination, Employment, Families and Relationships, Housing and Money Advice.
Baby Clinic
Come along to our Well Baby Clinic to have your baby weighed and checked. You can also seek advice about any and all aspects of feeding, nursing, and caring for babies and pre-school children. No need to book: just drop in. For more details, please contact the Best Start Family Hub.
Stay and Play
Free play and stimulation sessions for children up to five years old. Join us for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love. Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details. You can call Best Start Family Hub — Medlock Vale on 0161 206 0409.
Chat and choose
Pop in to Northmoor Library and have a brew and a chat with others about books or anything you like.
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Stay and Play for Under 5s
This is a free-to-access play session for both babies and children aged 0–12 months (or not walking), and for children up to five years old. Come along for fun, imaginative play and activities that you and your child will love! Booking only: please contact the Best Start Family Hub for more details.
Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland this Christmas in a magical new production of Peter Pan. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Oldham Theatre Workshop’s much loved Christmas productions, and we’re celebrating with one of the greatest adventures ever told. Following last year’s sell out success of Hansel and Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop returns to the […]
Saturday, December 5, 2026
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December 5, 2026 -The Bread and Butter Thing
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December 5, 2026 -Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
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December 5, 2026 -Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
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December 5, 2026 -Dancing Through Decades Disco at The Town Hall Tavern
The Bread and Butter Thing
These mobile food clubs give access to nutritious and affordable food. This low-cost weekly shop provides essential produce for family eating – fresh fruit and veg, fridge favourites and cupboard staples. (£8.50 for 3 Bags,6 bags are available for larger families, via subscription with First Choice Homes TBBT)
Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland this Christmas in a magical new production of Peter Pan. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Oldham Theatre Workshop’s much loved Christmas productions, and we’re celebrating with one of the greatest adventures ever told. Following last year’s sell out success of Hansel and Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop returns to the […]
Live@thelibrary: Peter Pan
Fly away to Neverland this Christmas in a magical new production of Peter Pan. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Oldham Theatre Workshop’s much loved Christmas productions, and we’re celebrating with one of the greatest adventures ever told. Following last year’s sell out success of Hansel and Gretel, Oldham Theatre Workshop returns to the […]
Dancing Through Decades Disco at The Town Hall Tavern
DANCING THROUGH THE DECADES with Andy P━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ From 7PM The biggest hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s & 00s!━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Disco classics 80s anthems 90s floor-fillers 00s party bangers Offers on all night! Grab your friends, hit the dancefloor,and let’s party through the decades! Don’t miss it!
Sunday, December 6, 2026
No events on this day.

