A spectacular day of fun and information presented by Adult and Community Services' Independent Living Service. The event explores issues on disability, equality and the different services that are provided for the diverse communities of Oldham. There will be a host of things for people to peruse: information stands, professionals on hand to offer advice on disability and mental health, service users, volunteers, carers and members of the community. Interactive workshops, music and a variety of world foods will be provided on the day. This year Oldham Disability Arts will be presenting a special show called 'Through Our Eyes' working with Joseph Rourke and digital artist Peter Walker. If you have a group that wants to get involved with the event please get in touch with Muswar Hussain no Later than 27th June 2008. People wishing to attend must contact Muswar Hussain in advance to secure entry. GET IN TOUCH NOW contact Muswar on 0161 770 4786/1250 e-mail muswar.hussain@oldham.gov.uk
FREE EVENT
Oldham National Play Day
Come along to the beautiful Werneth Park and let your children experience this great opportunity to get involved in a whole host of activities designed to promote the value of creative play. Oldham Play Action Group and their friends extend a warm welcome to all visitors to the event and will present children and parents with a host of activities, sports, music, dance, inflatables and the Circus Sensible Big Top. An uplifting day of delights for young people and their parents.
FREE EVENT
Annual Peace Walk
Saddleworth Peace Movement's Annual Peace Walk is held on the anniversary of the dropping of the first atom bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan on August 6th 1945. the walk commemorates all those who died or suffered as a result and subsequently, during the nuclear age, due to the diversion of resources to weapons of mass destruction. The walk encourages people to work for peaceful resolution of conflict and to overcome barriers to peace, such as racism, unfair trade and the continuing arms trade. The circular walk finishes with a short, secular ceremony around 8.30pm
FREE EVENT
Through The Muslim Keyhole
A great opportunity for people to get an insight into the daily lives of the Muslim Community through a special interactive exhibition. A mythbusting event designed to demonstrate and share aspects of Islam or Muslim culture. You are guaranteed a warm welcome by this enthusiastic group of young Muslim volunteers.
FREE EVENT
Chadderton Bowling Together
Enjoy the delights of a Summers day in one of the Boroughs most delightful urban park spaces. You will be able to have a go at bowls and Ten Pin Bowling along with lots of other fun activities.
FREE EVENT
Any Questions of Faith
A real opportunity to grapple with the big issues that face a modern multi-faith Borough. Join the panel in an enthralling and informative questions and answer session.
FREE EVENT
Aftercare Football Tournament
This exciting regional event brings young people from across Greater Manchester to compete in a knock-out football competition, this year the event will extend a warm welcome to spectators by providing other fun family activities focusing on have, 'a go' sporting fun. The event is provided through a partnership between The Aftercare Team, Oldham Sports Development, Oldham Community Liesure, Oldham Atheltic Football in the Community and Grounwork Rochdale and Oldham.
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