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#Thrive is for children and young people aged up to 19 years old who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing issues.

These fun sessions delivered by professional coaches from tank.mk coaching utilise the skills of boxing, physical activity and mental wellbeing as vehicles of growth to raise the aspirations of young people. Young people can develop their confidence, life skills and discipline through boxing.

Providing activities and adventure for young people in Middleton who are aged between 14 and 18.

Our learning centre, in the heart of the community can offer a wide range of classes for children and young people to develop their skills and confidence and meet new people. Come and learn with qualified teachers.

Nine New Bike Libraries to Open Across Greater Manchester, including Rochdale!

CH Dance offer street and commercial dance classes in Middleton and Norden for children aged 4 to 16 years.

This FREE Tuesday night males only cricket session for young people aged 16-24 is now taking place! Sign up now!

Colourful Minds is a non profit organisation providing wellbeing and emotional support for parents and carers of families of all ages with SEN and/or disabilities.

Friday Night Youth Club

DOSportUK CIC has one clear mission: to provide sporting and physical activity opportunities to people with a disability. We are delighted to be offering basketball in Middleton! ROCHDALE BULLS is here!!

Multi-sport sessions aimed at 5 -10 year olds with SEND. (Delivered in Manchester).

Dream Big Sports provide children from the age of 5-16 the opportunity to stay engaged & physically active during the school holidays, through a range of activities.

Early Break is a confidential person centered 1-2-1 support for young people (up to the age of 25 with an EHCP) with a substance related need(s).

Looking to learn something new? Get involved with fun and relaxed signing sessions, learn some sign language through rhyme, play and song. Sign language is inclusive for everyone.

FREE - Football and gym sessions with qualified coaches.

Want something to do and somewhere to go on a Friday Night? Want to meet new friends and have fun? The read on!

We’re the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls. Girls can do anything. We help them know that, whether they’re 4 or 18 or in between. All girls have a home at Girlguiding - whoever they are, and wherever they are.

A fully inclusive Amateur Dramatic Society, who perform 1 musical show per year at Middleton Arena and the Civic Hall in Heywood. Working with children and young people, aged 8 -18 years of age, we rehearse each year from May to October. We encourage all abilities to take part, learn new skills with other like-minded budding actors / actresses or just have a fun time boosting confidence. 

The Neurodiversity Hub is a service that supports families and children who are neurodivergent or who have social communication differences. We work together with professionals to problem solve issues that are affecting them. It is based on needs and not a diagnosis.

Join the Super 1's inclusive cricket sessions, no matter what your disability is, you are welcome.

Join our Youth Social Club, a vibrant and secure space tailored for young people living with complex medical needs and disabilities.

Volunteer at one of our weekly (Sunday) junior parkrun which take place in Heywood, Milnrow and Rochdale.

Walk, jog, run, hop, skip, jump or volunteer.....or simply come and watch - it's up to you! Every Sunday morning at 9am in Falinge Park, Rochdale

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Under 11’s must be accompanied by an adult.

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds). Under 11’s must be accompanied by an adult.

A small, independent club who are non-profit making. Come along and try our introductory 6-weeks beginners class, have fun and meet new people. FIRST TWO SESSIONS ARE FREE!

Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online emotional health support service for young people aged between 10 and 25.

Our HAF provision for Summer 2025 is now being developed. Our provision will include nature walks, arts and crafts, teaching healthy cooking and external trips, plus a lot more! Don't Miss Out!

Do you know where your local Library is? Have you visited recently? Do you know how much your local library can offer you - find out more here!

Did you know you can browse our catalogue of eBooks, eAudiobooks and ePress (eMagazines and eNewspapers) on Borrowbox for free?

Anyone can join the library for free. You don't have to live or work in Rochdale Borough, just as long as you are a UK resident, you can join!

Want to join our Act to Shine Youth Theatre? Act to Shine is a drama group in partnership with Barnardo's for young people aged 8-18 who are neurodiverse or have a disability.

Designed to support young people's mental health and wellbeing. The programme consists of 3 high quality filmed performances and accompanying facilitators packs.

We run weekly Youth Theatre sessions from September to July at our studio theatre based in Smallbridge. The groups create their own, original, devised performances to share with family and friends.

Street Reds offers free football and alternative activities for young people aged between 8 and 18 to gain new skills and qualifications in a positive environment.

Street Reds offer free football and alternative activities for young people aged 8-18, with the opportunity to learn new skills and gain qualifications in a supportive and positive environment

Interested in playing cricket, having fun, being active and making new friends? We are excited to announce that All Stars Cricket is back at Middleton Cricket Club!

Affiliated with England Boxing, Middleton Select is an amateur boxing club, in the heart of the community and open to males & females age 8+.

The National Saturday Club gives young people aged 13-16 the opportunity to study subjects they love, at their local college, university or cultural institution, for free! It has no exams and is a great way to develop skills, develop confidence and discover a pathway to further study and future careers.

Free 16-18 bus travel across Greater Manchester.

A high-quality and nurturing dance school, based in Middleton.

Cheerleading is coming to Middleton! Don't miss out!

Pennine District is a collection of 21 Scout Groups across the townships of Rochdale, Middleton and Heywood, covering Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Network and Explorers. Read on for more information!

Petrus's aim is that together we will end homelessness and create safe places where all people can flourish. Could you be a volunteer or a fundraiser?

We provide a range of information, advice, guidance and employability support for young people in Rochdale. For young people aged 13 to 19, we provide a range of opportunities to help them make a smooth transition to adulthood and working life through services delivered in schools, colleges and in the local community

Exclusive session at the skatepark just for adults (18+) of all abilities. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

This session is for everyone who isn't in a mainstream education setting. Our sessions will include skate coaching, free time and lots of games. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

Our weekend kid's lessons are on every Saturday and Sunday from 9.50am until 12.50pm, dependent on level. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

Exclusive session at our Manchester skatepark just for roller-skaters and people wanting to get involved. Come along and have fun. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

No matter the group or occasion, Projekts Skatepark can coach groups of 1-15 people at our park or in your space whether you are a youth group, or work party. We can provide all the equipment and protective gear for the session. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try. Read on for more info!

Every weekday in the Manchester school holidays, we run a holiday club for kids from 10am until 1pm. This includes games, some skate coaching and of course some time for lunch. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

Exclusive session at the skatepark just for women and girls of all abilities. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

In partnership with New Wave, this is an exclusive session at the skatepark just for marginalised genders and members of the LGBTQ+ community of all abilities. Our goal is to make skateboarding inclusive for anyone who wants to try.

A fun, hands on practical experience to provide young people with a basic understanding, knowledge, skills and behaviours which will enable them to progress within the hair/beauty industry. The weekly enrichment session will take place on a Monday after school at the Simply Special salon, located in the centre of Rochdale.

Fun sessions for children and young people with Down's Syndrome, running in connection with Rochdale DS All Stars.

These are fun and safe football sessions for young people aged 12 to 17 who have a disability.

The perfect introduction to football for children and young people aged 3 - 12. Sessions are fun, inclusive and designed for all abilities. Learn new skills, make new friends and get active!

Join us for our action-packed multi-sport sessions designed specifically for home-educated children!

The Keira Walsh Rochdale Girls Development Centre are looking for talented girls to come to our weekly training sessions. Read on to find out more!

FREE weekly football sessions and education workshops delivered in a safe and supportive community environment.

Become a stadium volunteer at Rochdale AFC and make a difference to your local Football Ground and it's surrounding area. Learn new skills and make new friends.

This is paid football provision, held on a weekly basis and a fantastic pathway into the Football Academy, for those who want to develop their skills and work towards this.

This is paid football provision, with sessions running every two weeks. Different age groups will run on alternate weeks. This is a fantastic pathway into the Football Academy, for those who want to develop their skills and work towards this.

A unique offer available to all Rochdale children and young people to learn a new skill and sport in Lacrosse. Lacrosse is a fast moving game where teams of 10 use long handled sticks with nets at the end for catching, throwing and carrying a hard ball to score.

Come and join our ensembles at RMS@thebutts. We would love to see you!

Come and join our choirs, rock school, percussion groups, folk groups, guitar groups, ukuleles and brass bands, and wind bands. Take part in concerts with us in Rochdale and further afield. Improve your musical skills and have fun. We are an inclusive service - all welcome.

Come and learn to play the instrument of your choice or learn to sing. We give lessons on all instruments and teach all styles of music including rock, pop, classical, folk jazz, and song writing. Learn how to write your own music. We are an inclusive service - all welcome.

Our Museum is open to everyone Wednesday- Friday and alternative Saturdays, from 10:30-4pm. Visit us to learn about the history of the co-operative movement, with lots of interactive activities for both children and young people.

Experience a vibrant science festival offering a diverse range of activities. Enjoy hands-on, interactive exhibits, engaging demonstrations, and inspiring theatrical performances—all focused-on sustainability and innovation.

Rochdale Training offers Apprenticeships, Future Apprenticeships Foundation, Short Courses and Commercial programmes for young people 16+ and adults.

Come along to our new Youth Club to have fun, try new activities and make new friends.

Come and join one of our weekly universal Short Breaks sessions which take place in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale and Pennines. Do fun activities and make new friends!

We provide a wide range of activities aimed at young people aged 11-19 across Rochdale Borough (Heywood, Middleton, Pennines and Rochdale) in a variety of community settings including Youth Centres, Community Centres and Sports venues. All our activities contribute to young people developing their personal and social skills.

We provide a wide range of activities aimed at young people aged 11-19 across Rochdale Borough (Heywood, Middleton, Pennines and Rochdale) in a variety of community settings including Youth Centres, Community Centres and Sports venues. All our activities contribute to young people developing their personal and social skills.

We provide a wide range of activities aimed at young people aged 11-19 across Rochdale Borough (Heywood, Middleton, Pennines and Rochdale) in a variety of community settings including Youth Centres, Community Centres and Sports venues. All our activities contribute to young people developing their personal and social skills.

We provide a wide range of activities aimed at young people aged 11-19 across Rochdale Borough (Heywood, Middleton, Pennines and Rochdale) in a variety of community settings including Youth Centres, Community Centres and Sports venues. All our activities contribute to young people developing their personal and social skills.

Careers in Theatre Week is for young people aged 14-19 to get an insight into theatre industry careers.

Our Young Company is for young people who are interested in acting, writing, directing, technical theatre or design. (Applications to open Summer 2025)

The SEND Advice Line is a new service, offering information, support and guidance to access a range of services across the borough of Rochdale.

Young people experience a range of aerial skills such as trapeze, silks, hoop and cocoon. We give opportunities for young people to perform their skills in the community.

You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of circus skills which will include unicycle, juggling, diabolo, stilts, trapeze, silks and hoop.  You will also be able to perform in Skylight shows.

Side by Side is a family session targeted at young people struggling with their mental health. The class helps to improve confidence and self esteem, supporting families to work together to overcome difficulties.

Young people experience a range of aerial skills such as trapeze, silks, hoop and cocoon. We give opportunities for young people to perform their skills in the community.

Young people creatively explore their circus skills and have increased opportunities to perform. 

Do you have a passion for Streetdance, acting, musical theatre, singing? If the answer is yes, then come along to one of our classes, learn new skills, have fun and meet new friends.

Interested in becoming an Ambassador for Springhill Hospice? Can you organise one fundraising event? Want to visit our hospice to see what we do? If your answer to any of these questions is YES, read on!

The Star Tree Studio, Littleborough, provides high quality, fun, educational, art, craft & creative activities for children and young people of all ages.

A range of cycle training courses to boost skills and confidence.

Student-led programme which empowers secondary school students with the skills and confidence to address transport issues affecting their school community. The programme focusses on increasing the number of students who travel actively, to and from school.

Learn a mix of Karate, Ju-jitsu, Grappling, Self-defence, Weapons & Kickboxing. Classes in Rochdale, Middleton and Oldham. Book a free trial class now!

Do you love to cook and eat? Our unique cooking classes have been designed to be a fun and interactive way so you can learn new skills and build confidence in your cooking abilities and learn about different foods from all over the world, whether this is basic baking to fine dining - classes for all ages each week and during school holidays.

Touchstones are getting creative with communities to create events for and with local people for a new festival in August 2025 in Rochdale - Get Involved!

A professional dance and performance company for children and young people to access weekly classes across Rochdale communities "inspiring local grown talent".

We are a new local gym, based in Heywood offering personal training and group sessions for students. This includes female only sessions. We offer advice on nutrition and our programmes support health and wellbeing.

Want to take an active part in your local park's ongoing restoration? Why not be a Junior Park Ranger? Come along and join in with our green activities and learn about the wonderful things in the park.

Would you like to volunteer in your local park, restoring the beautiful grounds or working in their cafe or on a community event day? If the answer is yes, continue reading! Learn new skills, meet new people and make a difference in your local community park.

An introduction to safe, structured strength training, specifically designed for young people. You will learn how to safely use the equipment in the gym whilst making well-informed decisions on exercise selection, reps, sets and intensity. A fun activity whilst also supporting wellbeing.

An introduction to safe and structured strength training specifically designed for young people. You will learn how to safely use the equipment in the gym whilst making well-informed decisions on exercise selection, reps, sets and intensity. A fun activity whilst also supporting wellbeing.

Sessions to help young people to cycle on two wheels.

Taking place over a number of days during Easter and Summer Holidays.

Free monthly cycle hire for children, young people and adults.

A recreational pan-disability football programme for children and young people, aged between 5 and 12.

This is a year-round outdoor activity programme for children and young people with mild to moderate disability and additional needs.

Badminton is a great game suitable from 2 to 4 players It is a very sociable sport and provides a great workout as players build stamina, agility, strength, speed, and good reactions as they move around the court.

Whatever your age or ability, football is a great game to enjoy. It’s a good workout and improves your overall fitness, co-ordination and stamina.

This club is for children and young people with mild to moderate disabilities and additional needs. Delivered in a fun and safe environment by understanding staff and funded by Rochdale Council Short Break Holiday Service.

Through gymnastics, children and young people develop fundamental movement skills to become fitter, stronger, more confident and co-ordinated. There are many benefits including improved balance, flexibility, core skills hand to eye co-ordination, and developing important social skills like teamwork, self-confidence, trusting in others, and how to share by taking turns.

Choosing Your membership. As a charity working in the heart of Rochdale borough, we are here to support as many people as possible to live active, creative, happy and healthy lives. You can choose the membership to suit you. If you’re just looking to swim, take a look at ‘Swim Only’ membership. If you want to take part in group exercise classes or relax in the sauna and steam room, take a look at ‘Plus’ or ‘Premier’ membership. If you are in receipt of means tested benefits or match any of the criteria detailed here, choose an Extra membership offering a discount to the monthly price.

Better health leads to a healthier and happier community. We offer a myriad of facilities and activities that are open to everyone.

Junior Gym is included in the monthly junior membership. Membership includes: Gym, swimming, gym induction and gym challenges

Better health leads to a healthier and happier community. We offer a myriad of facilities and activities that are open to everyone.

A shared leisure venue and multi-purpose events and entertainment venue for all to use.

We have a range of paddlesports available for both children and adults to try, from complete beginner to expert. Paddlesports are a great way to a happier, healthier lifestyle. Incorporate paddlesports into your workout routine and enjoy the health benefits of improved cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength while enjoying the relaxed environment of the Lake and it’s stunning scenery.

Better health leads to a healthier and happier community. We offer a myriad of sports and activities that are open to all ages.

Our 120 acre lake, situated at the foot of the Pennines, offers spectacular views and reliable winds – an ideal sailing venue for all ability levels. Hollingworth Lake Adventure & Water Activity Centre offers complete beginner sessions for both adult and children, or courses for beginners to more advanced sailors and instructors who are looking for qualifications.

We understand that visiting the swimming pool can be an overwhelming experience and for some, the busyness of a public session can be challenging. Sensory Friendly Family sessions give young swimmers the opportunity to swim in a more relaxed environment.

Table Tennis offers moderate-intensity activity that can be played by all ages and abilities.

These free coach led sessions are for children, young people and families in the borough. Come along and learn how to play tennis through fun drills and games based sessions.

Hollingworth Lake is a popular venue for windsurfing due to the good clean winds and a large water area. We have a wide variety of boards and rigs to meet the requirements of all windsurfers from beginners to those working towards instructional qualifications. All of our windsurfing activities are run to the guidelines and recommendations of the Royal Yachting Association, the governing body for windsurfing in Great Britain.

GMCA is proud to support this year’s Youth Voice Census survey by Youth Employment UK. It’s a crucial annual temperature check that provides insights into how young people across the UK feel about various issues including education, employment, training, work, and their living situations. Open until June 7th, it welcomes participation from all 11 to 30-year-olds in the UK.