Community, Events, Health
Curry for Christies
by st contributor
Monday 14th May 2012
The first charity event of 2012 held by Blue Tiffin restaurant from Royton, Oldham was held on 2nd May to raise funds for The Christie Cancer Fund. We are a local restaurant and its a our duty to support charities which are doing good work for…
Tags: Blue Tiffin,Charity,comedy,curry,Health,Jack Choudhury,Peter Snow,Zoe Iqbal
Read this articleFree Community Health Event Oldham
by st contributor
Thursday 12th April 2012
Bangladeshis, Indians and Pakistanis have a higher risk of stroke than the rest of the U.K. population. This event is to raise awareness of the issues and help you reduce the risk of suffering a stroke. The event is being held at The Millennium Centre, Featherstall…
Tags: Event,Featherstall Road,Health,millennium centre,Oldham,Stroke
Read this articleLeap into Fitness for All the Family this Spring with Oldham Community Leisure
by st editor
Sunday 1st April 2012
In fact you will be able to leap, run, jump, bounce and splash your way to fitness – We realise the importance of children getting the opportunity to exercise and for families to exercise together to encourage making it part of their lifestyle which in turn…
Tags: Children,families,fitness,Health,Lifestyle,obesity,OCL,Oldham,Oldham Community Leisure,Sport,workout,Young People,zumba
Read this articleInvesting in the Young People of Oldham
by st contributor
Thursday 23rd February 2012
“Taking someone on work experience gives us the chance to find out about a potential candidate more than we would from just reading a CV. Tom showed us right from the off how enthusiastic he was, and we were very impressed by his commitment and attitude…
Tags: Employment,Jobs,Leisure,Modern Apprenticeships,OCL,Oldham,Sport,Training
Read this articleMedical Centre Aims to Improve Life in Nowder, Biswanath
by st contributor
Tuesday 24th January 2012
Life for those in the Sylheti village of Nowder, Biswanath has recently been given a significant boost from the opening of a primary health care centre. The centre is a joint initiative of Gonoshasthaya Kendra, The HRA Foundation and its UK partner charity Friends of Nowder….
Tags: Arosh Ali,Bangladesh,Biswanath,Gonoshasthaya Kendra,HRA Foundation,Medical Centre,Nowder,Zafrulla Chowdhury
Read this articleSmall Lifestyle Changes Can Make Big Differences
by st contributor
Wednesday 11th May 2011
On Sunday 15th May 2011, I will be running the BUPA Great Manchester Run. You may be wondering why am I doing this hard task of running 10km, have I got nothing better to do! What’s my motivation for doing this? Well, let me begin…
Tags: Amana Foundation,BUPA,fun-run,Great Manchester Run,Health,Lifestyle,Manchester,marathon,running,Sport
Read this articleWalking,Cycling & Well Being in Heaton Park with the Bangladesh Cycle Tour Team
by st editor
Monday 18th April 2011
We recently caught-up with the organisers of last year’s Cycle-Trek to Sylhet, Bangladesh in Heaton Park, Manchester. (Article with Video) When we say “caught -up” actually, we waited for them to stop! Phil Buckley the tour’s coach had just cycled the 7 miles from Shaw…