Find Out More: The Skill Mill, Rochdale

The Skill Mill is a multi-award winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young people aged between sixteen and eighteen. We employ only ex-offenders, actively reducing reoffending whilst increasing engagement, participation, employability...

Find Out More: Belfield Art Group (BAG)

Belfield Art Group (BAG) are a non-profit established art group with room for approximately 19 artists, with social distancing measures in place when the law allows. Normally meeting every Wednesday afternoon at St Ann’s Church Belfield (OL16 5BT), BAG are...

Take Your Pick! Local Resident’s Callout to Combat Litter

Guest Blog: Helen Aldcroft, Take Your Pick. Community spirited, magnanimous, humble… a few of the compliments that have come our way over recent months. Why? Living locally to the Ogden Reservoir area, and having two dogs, my husband and I spend a good part of each...

How to: Paint a Sunset with Belfield Art Group

Neil from Belfield Art Group (BAG) is passionate about painting and enabling others to ‘give it a go.’ During times of isolation, Belfield Art Group have been unable to meet, but their passion for art as a means to support connections, wellbeing, and enjoyment has not...

Running 100km in 30 Days Challenge

So throughout the month of June I have set myself the challenge of running 100km. Equivalent to a 10km race each three days, or 25km per week, it’s certainly going to be a challenge for me. During the period of lockdown I have enjoyed running more than ever before....