Mahdlo Youth Zone

🏉 Rugby Legends Reunited at Mahdlo 🏉 What a night! Our Tales from the Locker Room event brought together rugby greats and local heroes for an unforgettable evening of stories and community spirit. Hosted by Terry Flanagan MBE and Kevin Fitzpatrick, the sold-out night featured appearances and messages from legends including Barrie 🏉 McDermott, Kevin Sinfield, Iestyn Harris, Paul Sculthorpe MBE and more - and even a surprise visit from football icon Paul Scholes! ⚽ A huge thank you to our sponsors M & C Risk Solutions Limited, Mick Swift and Amari Plastics for making it possible. All proceeds from the evening helps us to continue to be there for young people across the community. Whether it’s Guy Time; a dedicated space for young men to talk and build positive relationships, or inclusive sessions that make sure those with additional needs and disabilities aren’t left behind. https://lnkd.in/eHy8XT6c

What a brilliant morning we had here at Mahdlo! On Tuesday morning, we were thrilled to welcome Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, for our Business Breakfast. It was great to see so many familiar faces from the local business community, as well as plenty of young people from Oldham College who joined us to be part of the conversation. Andy spoke about his hopes for young people, his vision for Greater Manchester and how we can all work together to build a brighter future for the next generation. A huge thank you to BTM Wealth Management for sponsoring the event, to Holiday Inn for supporting us with breakfast, to Chris Wareing for hosting, and of course to Andy Burnham for taking the time to visit. And finally, thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it such a great morning. We’re proud to bring our community together to support young people in Oldham!

🖤 Black History Month 🖤 We're proud to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month! This month is a chance to recognise and honour the achievements, culture and contributions of Black communities - past and present. Throughout October, we'll be running activities for our young people that celebrate identity, creativity and heritage. It's a also a time to learn something new along the way! 😊 We believe every young person should feel valued and inspired and Black History Month is one of the ways we celebrate the richness and diversity of our community here in Oldham. 💛 Thank you to our staff, volunteers and supporters who make these opportunities possible. Together we can continue creating spaces where young people grow, learn and thrive. 🙌 https://lnkd.in/eHy8XT6c

We’re incredibly grateful to the Peter Harrison Foundation for making it possible for our NextGen Leaders in Sport to enjoy an unforgettable trip to the AO Arena in Manchester to watch live football. ⚽ For many of them, this was their very first time experiencing the excitement of a stadium - the energy, the atmosphere and the sense of community that comes with being part of the game. Moments like these inspire confidence and teamwork that last well beyond the final whistle. 🙌 Opportunities like this wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of partners like The Peter Harrison Foundation who share our belief in creating meaningful experiences for the next generation. 😊 With thanks to Forever Manchester for the Free Tickets. 💛 https://lnkd.in/eHy8XT6c

Today I wanted to shine the spotlight on Skipton Building Society Oldham Branch for their incredible support of Mahdlo Youth Zone! Over the last year, the Skipton team at Oldham have nominated Mahdlo twice for their Community Giving Scheme, giving customers the chance to vote. This year’s voting closes on Friday 3rd October so if you are passing the Skipton Branch make sure to pop in say hello and make your vote for Mahdlo. Going above and beyond the team decided to take on the 3 Peaks of Saddleworth challenge raising a staggering £1,116, they’ve been involved in our Christmas Collection as a shop and drop location, providing hampers and PJ’s to our young people and our back to school stationary collection. The team also wear our bright yellow Mahdlo T-shirts on a Friday to raise awareness and spread the word about the work we do here and that itself is just amazing! Their generosity, energy and commitment mean so much to us, from fundraising to hands-on volunteering, you’ve helped us create more opportunities, memories and support for the young people of Oldham. If you'd like to get involved and support Mahdlo drop me a message today 😀

The countdown to Christmas has officially started! 🎅🎄 That’s right, it’s 100 days until the big day and at Mahdlo, Christmas means more than a gift. We’re already planning how to make this festive season magical for the young people of Oldham and over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing ways you can get involved - because as we all know, Christmas isn’t bought, it’s built. Built from paper stars that never quite sit straight, cardboard crafts covered in too much glue and jokes that make everyone groan but you still laugh anyway. This Christmas, we’re helping young people and their families build memories that last a lot longer than the wrapping paper… However you want to support this Christmas, together we can make sure every young person feels seen, supported and celebrated. Let’s make it a Christmas to remember. ⭐💛 https://lnkd.in/eHy8XT6c

A Sunday programme designed to bring families together through food, culture and community: Free sessions for Afghan families, led by a dedicated Afghan Community Worker, supporting families through the sessions. Each week participants will prepare a traditional dish together in a relaxed, friendly environment. Other activities on offer include, physical activities, sports, poetry and embroidery and arts. Our project supports Afghan families to feel settled in the community and make friends. Please share with contacts who may benefit.