Oldham Active

Start the journey at Oldham Active today! 🌊

Our Rainbow Learn to Swim programme, designed to help children learn and develop across 7 levels of learning, is the perfect way to kick off your child's swimming adventure.

Complete with a different coloured hat to mark each exciting level of progress (free of charge!), this programme has helped over 4,000 swimmers grow and develop in the water. 🌈

For just £29 a month, will your child be next? 🏊‍♂️

You can also track your child's achievements in this programme through the GoLearn Home portal, plus, if you pay by direct debit, your child gets FREE access to all five Oldham pools!

Jump in today: https://oclactive.co.uk/childrens-swimming-lessons/

Free Menopause Cafe Events!

Join the team from Calm Ahead for relaxed, supportive conversations about menopause. In this calm and welcoming space, host Jenny Eastwood will share helpful information, real‑life experiences, and gentle reassurance.

Join us at Oldham Leisure Centre, Chadderton Wellbeing Centre or Royton Leisure Centre for these fantastic, informative events. The next event will take place on Wednesday, the 26th of August, at Chadderton Wellbeing Centre, but we also have dates running throughout the year to ensure you don't miss out!

For more info, please email [email protected]

Interested in being a Film Assistant? 🎞️

We have an exciting freelance opportunity for a local young person to support the making of community storytelling video campaigns for Oldham Active.

The campaign captures real, unscripted video testimonials from Oldham Active members speaking directly to camera about how the service has changed their lives. Delivered across six priority health themes, the series will be released sequentially, building momentum before culminating in a final combined film premiered at a local cinema event for key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will:
- Live in Oldham
- Be aged 18-25
- Have a strong interest in filmmaking
- Want to gain more experience in Filmmaking
- Have a passion/experience for working with underrepresented communities
- Have excellent communication skills in person
- Be excited by the prospect of exploring and creating a cultural project
- Have strong timekeeping skills
- Be comfortable working on film shoot locations in and around Oldham, and be comfortable travelling independently to different locations around Oldham.

Want to know more? Visit the link below

https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/news/freelance-opportunity/

Sign up to be a volunteer for the Tour de France! 🚲

Oldham residents are being encouraged to help make sporting history by signing up as volunteers for the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, coming to the UK in summer 2027.

The race will pass through Oldham on Friday 30th July, offering a brilliant opportunity for people in Oldham to get involved and showcase the borough on a global stage.

The application portal is now open, with people invited to sign up before 1 September 2026.

Residents can apply to volunteer and find out more about the roles available by visiting: www.letourgb.com/volunteer

Read more here: https://www.oldham.gov.uk/news/article/2919/oldham_residents_urged_to_sign_up_as_volunteers_for_historic_tour_de_france_femmes_avec_zwift

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The countdown is on! 10 weeks and counting... 🕷️

Get ready- the Oldham Halloween Half Marathon is back for 2026 👻

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Visit the link below to sign up, if you dare!

https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/news/oldham-halloween-half-marathon/

Sign up for our Gymnastics Classes🤸🤸

At Oldham Active, we provide Gymnastics Classes for kids aged 4 to 8+!

Gymnastics is a fun, exciting sport that can help children build self-confidence and encourage them to be disciplined. By learning gymnastics, children can push themselves beyond their comfort zones and develop their movement, balance, flexibility and strength skills.

Find out more & enrol below!

https://oclactive.co.uk/activities/gymnastics_classes_oldham/

Football at Saddleworth ⚽

Think your team has what it takes? Join our Thursday evening 5-a-side league for players aged 25+ and enjoy:

🔹 Weekly fixtures
🔹 Quality pitches and facilities
🔹 Qualified referees
🔹 League table
🔹 Competitive matches

📍Saddleworth Pool & Leisure Centre Pitches

Speak to our friendly team at reception for more information.

Well done to all students across Oldham! 🎓

Congratulations to everyone receiving their A-level results on this momentous day!

As the post below points out brilliantly, whatever happens, remember that your results are only one part of your journey. If you are looking for your next step, whether it be a career, apprenticeship, or training, we have lots to offer at Oldham Active to support you.

Find out more below, and let us support you on your next adventure!

https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/careers/

Good luck to everyone receiving their A level results! 🎓

Today is a big day for students across Oldham, and we want to wish you the very best as you find out your results.

Whatever happens, remember that your results are only one part of your journey. Whether you’re heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, going into work or still deciding what comes next, there are plenty of opportunities ahead.

Be proud of how far you’ve come and everything you’ve achieved along the way.

Good luck! ❤️

Leisure Team Member Apprenticeship Opportunity 🚀

Our team needs you! We are looking to recruit new Apprentices, who will start in November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn whilst you learn, gaining a host of leisure-related qualifications which can put you on your way to a fantastic career within this exciting and fast-paced industry.

The role of the Apprentice is to support the everyday running of the facility, ensuring that the best possible service is provided to each and every one of our customers. You will be assigned a dedicated mentor to help you to complete the apprenticeship successfully.

Interested? Visit the link below to find out more.

🔗 https://www.oldhamactive.co.uk/careers/