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Community

Rochdale Neighbourhood Drop-In: July 2026

Our community drop-in sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of your RBH Neighbourhood Team in person. There's no appointment needed, and you can get help and support with a variety of things, including reporting repairs , paying your rent , dealing with damp and mould , tackling anti-social behaviour , and much more.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Bellshill walkabout: July 2026

We're excited to let you know about our neighbourhood walkabout in Bellshill in July. Customers are welcome to join the walkabout to speak to our teams and share feedback.

Thu 23 JulKirkholt Community Centre(4mi)

via Kirkholt Community CentreLocal gem

Community

Food Bank

More info / 2hr / New Life Church

Thu 23 JulNew Life Church(4.2mi)

via New Life ChurchLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Coffee morning

We keep tabs on Hope Church so you don't have to. Coffee morning caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Thu 23 Jul10:00Hope Church(2.5mi)

via Hope ChurchCurated

Community

A Place of Welcome

The church lounge will be open from 10:00am for hot drinks and snacks, with a light lunch served from 12:00. This is provided free of charge, but any donations are welcome.

Thu 23 Jul10:00St Paul's Church(4.9mi)

via St Paul's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Gabriel's Guys

This is a fun, social event offering men the opportunity to chat and make friends, share concerns, learn new skills, be more active and gain confidence. Lots of different activities available. Every Thursday 11am - 3pm. For more information and to book a place - places are limited, so please book in advance!

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Michael's Church(1.2mi)

via St Michael's ChurchCurated

Community

Gabriel's Guys

Thu 23 Jul11:00St Peter's Church(4mi)

via St Peter's ChurchCurated

Community

Daytime Midweek Group

Right then — Daytime Midweek Group at All Nations Church. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Thu 23 Jul13:00All Nations Church(0.3mi)

via All Nations Church

Community

Thursday Church

Thursday is the new Sunday!! Church for the whole family, particularly aimed at families with primary school age children. Join us from 3.45 for songs, craft, stories, games and snacks. No booking needed just turn up. For more information [drop us a message](mailto:).

Thu 23 Jul15:45St. James' Church Millbrook(4.7mi)

via St. James' Church Millbrook

Community

Evening Midweek Group

All Nations Church is being delightfully mysterious about Evening Midweek Group. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 23 Jul19:00All Nations Church(0.3mi)

via All Nations Church

Community

Thursday Evening Practice

Come along and join us at 6pm for our Thursday evening practice sessions

Thu 23 Jul19:00Rochdale Pétanque(4.5mi)

via Rochdale Pétanque

Religion & Spirituality

Monthly Mass of Requiem

A Celebration of a Mass of Requiem where we pray for loved ones departed and for those whose years mind falls at that time

Fri 24 Jul10:00St Paul's Church, Royton(1.7mi)

via St Paul's Church, RoytonLocal gem

Community

We Nurture

Free support and play group for little ones. All parents or guardians welcome! https://allnationsoldham.churchsuite.com/events/mlg2ydir

Fri 24 Jul10:30All Nations Church(0.3mi)

via All Nations Church

Community

Free Jukebox – All Day, Fri-Sun ⇊

Right then — Free Jukebox – All Day, Fri-Sun ⇊ at Masons Arms. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Fri 24 Jul16:00Masons Arms(4.7mi)

via Masons ArmsCurated

Children & Family

Youth

A generation given to Jesus! In a day and age where there are so many different things telling them how to live and think, we aim to show them what Jesus says. It is our heart and motivation that youth would discover and know for themselves how Jesus sees them, how much He loves them and what their identity. Ages 11 to 18

Fri 24 Jul19:00All Nations Church(0.3mi)

via All Nations Church

Likely freeCommunity

Tough Mudder – Yorkshire 15K – Saturday

The ultimate obstacle course challenge now has 20+ obstacles over a 15 Kilometre run.

Sat 25 JulMelanoma Uk Incorporating Factor 50(2.6mi)

via Melanoma Uk Incorporating Factor 50

Community

Women's Breakfast

We keep tabs on St Mary's Church so you don't have to. Women's Breakfast caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 25 Jul10:00St Mary's Church(3mi)

via St Mary's Church

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Venues with events near Oldham

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

All Nations Church0.3 miles away St Michael's Church1.2 miles away St Paul's Church, Royton1.7 miles away

More about Oldham

Greater Manchester, England

Oldham is part of Greater Manchester, with everyday links to nearby towns and city districts. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as Oldham Local Studies & Archive, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Oldham events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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