"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
Best Start Family Hub — Spring Meadows Leamington Street, 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.
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.
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!
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, December 28, 2026
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December 28, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Orthoptics Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -ABL Smoking Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -TOG MIND mental health support (appointments only)
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December 28, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 28, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 28, 2026 -Shaw Baby Bistro
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December 28, 2026 -Support and Inclusion Team
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December 28, 2026 -REAL Group
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December 28, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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December 28, 2026 -REAL Group
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December 28, 2026 -Baby Steps
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December 28, 2026 -REAL/Talking Tools
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December 28, 2026 -Bring Me Sunshine
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December 28, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 28, 2026 -Off The Record
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Featured December 28, 2026 -Featured Sway Ballroom Class
Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your unborn baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
Orthoptics Clinic
Children’s Orthoptic (Eye) Clinic – prearranged eye tests for children. By appointment only
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 29, 2026
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December 29, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Development and Weaning Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 29, 2026 -Failsworth Play and Weigh
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December 29, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 29, 2026 -Housing Options
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December 29, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 29, 2026 -Stay, Chat and Play
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December 29, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 29, 2026 -Failsworth Baby Bistro
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December 29, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 29, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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December 29, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 29, 2026 -Play and Weigh
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December 29, 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 […]
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.
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 and Weaning Clinic
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.
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.
Housing Options
The Council housing team provide advice and information about housing and homelessness.
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, 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 […]
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.
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 30, 2026
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December 30, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Baby Clinic
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December 30, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 30, 2026 -Early Help (Positive Steps)
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December 30, 2026 -Support and Inclusion Team
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December 30, 2026 -Turning Point
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December 30, 2026 -TOG MIND mental health support
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December 30, 2026 -Citizens Advice
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December 30, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 30, 2026 -Housing Advice
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December 30, 2026 -Play and Weigh
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December 30, 2026 -Talking Tools
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December 30, 2026 -"With You In Mind" Parent Support Group
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December 30, 2026 -Stay and Play
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December 30, 2026 -Digital Support
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December 30, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 30, 2026 -Weaning group
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December 30, 2026 -Online basics
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December 30, 2026 -Parent Voice Forum
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December 30, 2026 -Lego Club
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December 30, 2026 -SEND drop-in with POINT
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 […]
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 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.
Housing Advice
First Choice Homess offering help and advice on housing, tenancy and neighbourhood issues.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
SEND drop-in with POINT
Do you care for a child or young person (0–25) with additional needs or disabilities? Come and chat to the Oldham Parent Carer Forum! Oldham Parent Carer Forum, supported by the charity POINT, is holding more free SEND drop-in sessions across Oldham in April. Come along for advice, support, or just a friendly chat […]
Thursday, December 31, 2026
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Developmental Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Stop smoking help (appointment only)
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December 31, 2026 -Speech and Language Therapy Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Development Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Stanley Road Baby Bistro
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December 31, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 31, 2026 -Weigh Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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December 31, 2026 -DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) advice
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December 31, 2026 -REAL Group
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December 31, 2026 -Books, brew and banter
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December 31, 2026 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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December 31, 2026 -Afghan Ladies' Group
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December 31, 2026 -Baby Play
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December 31, 2026 -Baby Bistro
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December 31, 2026 -Baby Play and Weigh
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December 31, 2026 -Parent Voice Forum
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December 31, 2026 -Pregnancy Circle
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December 31, 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 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 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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
Midwifery appointment for you and your new baby. Appointments from Midwives will come through Badger Notes.
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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, January 1, 2027
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January 1, 2027 -Development and Weaning clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Midwifery Antenatal Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Lees Baby Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Greenfield Baby Bistro
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January 1, 2027 -Baby Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Citizens Advice Drop-In
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January 1, 2027 -Baby Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Stay and Play
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January 1, 2027 -Chat and choose
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January 1, 2027 -Midwifery Postnatal Clinic
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January 1, 2027 -Stay and Play for Under 5s
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.
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.
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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January 2, 2027 -The Bread and Butter Thing
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January 2, 2027 -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)
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, January 3, 2027
No events on this day.

