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Mahdlo Youth Zone has successfully achieved Action Together’s Quality in Action Award after we demonstrated excellence in every category of the award. The Quality in Action Award covers seven key categories: The Quality in Action Award is a recognised framework for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations working across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside to prove their impact. The award is an independent, local seal of approval which publicly demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Chief Executive … Read more

Mahdlo Youth Zone is thrilled to announce the launch of Bikeability sessions, offering an exciting opportunity for young people to enhance their cycling skills and confidence. As part of our commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles through our Get Active programme, these sessions aim to equip participants with the necessary skills to ride safely on the roads and enjoy the many benefits of cycling. Bikeability goes beyond traditional cycling lessons by providing comprehensive training and guidance for all ages. At Mahdlo … Read more

Carrying a knife and the implications and consequences that can result from it are being explored at an innovative virtual reality session for teenagers and young people with additional needs at Mahdlo Youth Zone in Oldham. We’re hosting a two-hour session with the acclaimed educational programme Virtual_Decisions, using virtual reality headsets to place participants in knife scenarios that take them on a journey of different outcomes depending on the decisions they make while immersed in the action. Taking place in Senior Zone … Read more

Grab your diaries, walking boots, and rucksacks and get ready for Saturday 1st July as that’s when the ever-popular original 3 Peaks of Saddleworth will be returning for the 7th year! Since its inception in 2017 the event has raised more than £70,000 for Mahdlo Youth Zone and has created countless opportunities and provided life changing support for Oldham’s young people and their families. Claire Crossfield, Fundraising Manager, said “we would love to see even more people walking again this year, and … Read more

Young people, their families, Patrons and special guests gathered at Mahdlo Youth Zone on Saturday 4 March, for the annual Mahdlo Stars Awards. The event reflects on and celebrates the achievements of the young people attending Mahdlo sessions at the hub on Egerton Street and across Oldham in Saddleworth, Chadderton, Failsworth and Royton. Split into 12 categories, including; Get Active, Get Creative, Junior and Senior Member of the Year, and the prestigious President’s award, to name a few. The awards recognise personal … Read more

Saddleworth company M & C Risk Solutions Limited are delighted to announce that they have become a Bronze Patron of Mahdlo Youth Zone. Established in 2012, M & C Risk Solutions offer bespoke insurance solutions for both commercial and corporate clients as well as high net worth individuals. Tony Morris, Managing Director, said: We take corporate social responsibility very seriously at M & C and given our head office is based in Oldham we felt it only fitting to partner with a … Read more