Events and activities for 11-19 year olds

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Events and activities for 11–19 year olds

Find out about activities for 11–19 year olds.

Online Youth Service activities

In light of the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Rochdale Youth Service is holding many online activities and discussions. This includes projects, experiments, quizzes, sports and much more.

We'll post the streams or links to join the following online activities on the Youth Service's social media accounts before they start.

Timetable of online Youth Service activities

Mondays:

9.30am - mindfulness question of the day
12.30pm - weekly challenge
4pm- STEM experiment
7pm - happy news of the day
8pm - check in with a youth worker

Tuesdays:

9.30am - mindfulness question of the day
12.30pm - cook along
4pm - self care tip
6pm - youth service virtual cabinet (6pm-8pm)
7pm - happy news of the day

Wednesdays:

9.30am - mindfulness question of the day
12.30pm - photography challenge
4pm - meet a youth worker
7pm - happy news of the day
8pm - check in with a youth worker

Thursdays:

9.30am - mindfulness question of the day
12.30pm - outdoor project
4pm - meet a youth worker
7pm - happy news of the day
8pm - craft project

Fridays:

9.30am - mindfulness question of the day
12.30pm - recipe of the week
4pm - weekly challenge results
7pm - happy news of the day
8pm - check in with a youth worker

Things to do over the school holidays

There's lots to do during the school holidays in addition to the activities offered by the Youth Service. Whether it's in the library, countryside or at one of the many other venues in Rochdale borough.

Things to do during the school holidays

Weekly Youth Club events

Coronavirus (COVID-19). In light of the current situation, these weekly Youth Club events are not currently running. We'll continue to monitor the situation closely, carefully and frequently and update this website if anything changes.

There are a variety of events and activities for you to attend at your local youth club. Play pool with your friends, listen to music, chat to others, get advice and information on anything, have a go at sport or try something new.

Boroughwide events

Day	Time	Location	Activities	Cost per session
Monday	4.45pm - 6.45pm	Matthew Moss Youth Centre Matthew Moss Lane Rochdale OL11 3LU Find Matthew Moss Youth Centre on Google Maps	Junior Zone (Youth group for cared for young people aged 8-11) Youth Group for cared for young people to try out new activities, meet new people and get support from our youth workers. This session is for young people aged 8-11. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free
Monday	7pm - 9pm	Matthew Moss Youth Centre Matthew Moss Lane Rochdale OL11 3LU Find Matthew Moss Youth Centre on Google Maps	Young Carers Forum Join in the Young Carers Forum and help plan sessions during term time. You'll do projects and get involved in consultations and decision-making that affects us. You'll also get to participate in activities during school holidays. Attendance by invitation only. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free
Tuesday	6pm - 8pm	Council Chambers Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade OL12 1AB	Rochdale Borough Youth Cabinet - Youth Voice Group Have your voice heard. Share your opinions and campaign on issues affecting young people, meet key decision makers and get involved in local, regional and national consultations. Chaired by the Member of UK Youth Parliament (MYP). Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free
Tuesday	6pm - 8pm	Matthew Moss Youth Centre Matthew Moss Lane Rochdale OL11 3LU Find Matthew Moss Youth Centre on Google Maps	The Zone - peer support group for cared for young people Get involved in The Zone and take part in social and educational activities. You'll have the opportunity to participate in consultations and decision making on issues that affect you . Attendance by invitation only. Contact Kim for more information at 01706 924299.	Free
Wednesday	6.15pm - 8.30pm	Matthew Moss Youth Centre Matthew Moss Lane Rochdale OL11 3LU Find Matthew Moss Youth Centre on Google Maps	Duke of Edinburgh's Open Award Centre Come and complete your bronze, silver or gold award. Drop in for advice about your award or join in the expedition training. New participants are welcome, you must be aged 14-25. Contact Jamshed for more information on 01706 922223.	Sessions free - please ask the Open Award Centre about ongoing costs.
Wednesday	6pm - 9pm	Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road Middleton M24 2LA Find Springvale Youth Centre on Google Maps	SEND Accessible Youth Session Join a group for 11-25 year olds with additional needs. On the last session of each month you can take part in a youth forum and share your views and recommendations. Attendance by invitation only. Contact Paula for more information on 01706 924294.	50p
Thursday	6pm - 8pm	Churchgate House 56 Oxford Street Manchester M1 6EU	Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority	Free
Thursday	6pm - 9pm	Matthew Moss Youth Centre Matthew Moss Lane Rochdale OL11 3LU Find Matthew Moss Youth Centre on Google Maps	Bike Club Come along and learn how to ride, fix and make bikes. This club is a great opportunity for you to try new things, meet new people and learn new skills. Contact Jamshed for more information on 01706 922223.	Free
Saturday	10.30am - 1.30pm	Moss Street Youth Centre Moss Street Rochdale OL16 5NL Find Moss Street on Google Maps	Short Breaks SEND Youth Session Get involved in social and educational activities with this Short Breaks funded session for young people aged 13-19 with special educational needs and disabilities. We have a special focus on young people with autism. Attendance by invitation only.	50p

Rochdale

Day	Time	Location	Activities	Cost per session
Monday	6pm - 9pm	Newbold Youth Centre Moss Street Rochdale OL16 5NL Find Moss Street on Google Maps	Newbold Youth Centre Come along and play pool, table tennis, table football, PlayStation 3 and team activities. You can also get involved in arts and crafts, dance, music, board games, community projects and issue-based discussions. We actively encourage peer support between young people with disabilities and volunteers. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	20p
Monday	6pm - 9pm	Freehold Kickpitch / Falinge and Spotland	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	Free
Monday	6pm - 9pm	Moss Street Youth Centre Rochdale OL16 5NL	Rochdale Short Breaks Youth Club	Free
Tuesday	6pm - 9pm	Turfhill, Kingsway and Kirkholt / Newbold	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	Free
Wednesday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Sparth Community Centre Norman Road Rochdale OL11 4HS Find Sparth Community Centre on Google Maps	Sparth Youth Centre Come along and play pool, make arts and crafts, get involved in dance and music or play board games. You can also take part in issue based discussions and get involved in community projects. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	20p
Thursday	6pm - 9pm	Newbold Youth Centre Moss Street Rochdale OL16 5NL Find Moss Street on Google Maps	Newbold Youth Centre session Get involved in art, drama, cycling and music. All activities safe and well organised. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	Free
Thursday	6pm - 9pm	Town Centre	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	Free
Thursday	6pm - 9pm	Moss Street Youth Centre Moss Street Rochdale OL16 5NL Find Moss Street Youth Centre on Google Maps	Moss Street Youth Club Come along and get involved in arts and crafts, dance, music, games, community projects and issue-based discussions. You can also play pool, table tennis, table football, PlayStation 3 and more. Contact Rob for more information at 01706 926583.	Free
Friday	6pm - 9pm	Central Rochdale	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	Free
Friday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Kingsway Park Leisure Centre Turf Hill Road Find Kingsway Park Leisure Centre on Google Maps	Friday Night Project (FNP) Come along and play football, cricket, basketball, multi-sports, team games, table tennis, pool and more. It's the place to be in Rochdale on a Friday night. Contact Saqub for more information at 01706 927289.	£1
Friday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road Rochdale OL16 2HZ Find Rochdale Leisure Centre on Google Maps	Friday Night Fusion Get involved and play football, cricket, basketball, multi-sports, team games, educational projects and swim. It's loads of fun – the other place to be in Rochdale on a Friday night. Contact Mohammed for more information at 01706 927276.	£1
Saturday	12.30pm - 3.30pm	Rochdale Leisure Centre Entwisle Road Rochdale OL16 2HZ Find Rochdale Leisure Centre on Google Maps	US Girls Group Get involved in sports and fitness sessions and projects for young women only. Contact Gemma for more information at 01706 927820.	£1

Heywood

Day	Time	Location	Activities	Cost
Monday	6pm - 9pm	Argyle Parade shops, kickpitch and library Find Argyle Parade on Google Maps	Darnhill Street Youth Work Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. For more information, contact Muddy Mahmood at 01706 924516.	Free
Monday	5pm - 8pm	Hopwood Park/Cabin Find Hopwood Park on Google Maps	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. For more information, contact Muddy Mahmood at 01706 924516.	Free
Monday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Darnhill Kickpitch/ Library Find Darnhill Library on Google Maps	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. For more information, contact Muddy Mahmood at 01706 924516.	Free
Tuesday	6pm - 9pm	Darnhill Library Find Darnhill Library on Google Maps	Creative session Creative arts, media and filming sessions in partnership with Cartwheel Arts. For more information, contact Muddy Mahmood at 01706 924516.	Free
Tuesday	5.30pm - 8.30pm	Cherwell Centre Cherwell Avenue Heywood OL10 4SY Find Cherwell Centre on Google Maps	Youth Club Youth Club for everyone. Come and join in issue based discussions and team activities. Play pool, use game consoles and get involved in arts, crafts and outdoor activities. For more information, contact John at 01706 922219.	Free
Wednesday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street Heywood OL10 4TW Find Heywood Sports Village on Google Maps	Open Access Sports Session Play football on AstroTurf and use the gym. You can also join in activities with youth workers, discuss issues, get advice and information. For more information, contact John at 01706 922219.	Free
Wednesday	6pm - 9pm	Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street Heywood OL10 4TW Find Heywood Sports Village on Google Maps	Health and Sports Session Get involved in sports and physical activities, discussions and activities around health and wellbeing issues relevant to you. For more information, contact Diane at 01706 922224.	Free
Friday	6.15pm - 8.30pm	Heywood Sports Village West Starkey Street Heywood OL10 4TW Find Heywood Sports Village on Google Maps	Friday Night Project (FNP) Join in football, multi sports, team games, street dance, table tennis, pool and loads more. FNP is the place to be in Heywood on a Friday night. For more information, contact John at 01706 922219.	£1

If you would like to get involved in any of our youth groups, please contact the Heywood Youthwork Team:

Heather Mellalieu - 01706 924 295
Mudassar Mahmood - 01706 924 516
John Kennedy - 01706 922 219

Middleton

Day	Time	Location	Activities	Cost
Tuesday	6.30pm - 8.30pm	Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road Middleton M24 2LA Find Springvale Youth Centre on Google Maps	Springvale Youth Club Come along and play pool, table tennis, join in team activities, dance, music and arts and crafts. You can use a football table, PlayStation and board games. You'll also have opportunities for issue-based discussions and getting involved in community projects. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. For more information, contact Jill at 01706 923131.	20p
Wednesday	6.15pm - 8.30pm	Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road Middleton M24 2LA Find Springvale Youth Centre on Google Maps	SEN Ability Session We're a group for young people with additional needs aged 11-25. We take part in a forum session once a month, where we make decisions and share opinions on issues that affect us. Attendance is by invitation only. For more information, contact Paula at 01706 924294.	50p
Thursday	3pm-5pm	Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road Middleton M24 2LA Find Springvale Youth Centre on Google Maps	Creative outdoors and gardening club Get involved in the creative outdoors and learn new skills in gerdening and nature. For more information, contact Jill at 01706 923131	Free
Thursday	6pm - 8,45pm	Langley	Street based youth work session Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. For more information, contact Jill at 01706 923131	Free
Thursday	6.15pm - 8.30pm	Stanycliffe Community Centre Find Stanycliffe Community Centre	Boarshaw Youth Club Walk in off the street and take part in pool, team activities, arts and crafts, music, board games and issue based discussions. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in community projects and events. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. For more information, contact Muddy Mahmood at 01706 924516.	20p
Friday	6pm - 8.30pm	Springvale Youth Centre Oldham Road Middleton M24 2LA Find Springvale Youth Centre on Google Maps	Springvale Youth Club Come along and get involved in fun and activities. Open to all young people 11-19 and up to 25 if you have additional needs. For more information, contact Jill at 01706 923131.	20p
Friday	6pm - 8.45pm	Town centre and various locations across Middleton township	Street based youth work sessions Join in street games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. For more information, contact Jill at 01706 923131	Free

If you would like to get involved in any of our youth groups, please contact the Middleton Youthwork Team:

Heather Mellalieu - 01706 924295
Jill Amos - 01706 923131
Mudassar Mahmood - 01706 924516

Littleborough, Milnrow, Wardle and Smallbridge

Day	Time	Location	Activities	Cost
Tuesday	6pm - 9pm	Smallbridge Library Rochdale OL12 9SA Find Smallbridge Library	Smallbridge Youth Club Youth club for everyone. Come and join in issue based discussions and team activities. Play pool, use game consoles and get involved in arts and crafts and outdoor activities. Contact Gemma for more information at 01706 927820.	20p
Tuesday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Milnrow Youth Centre Pennine Drive Milnrow OL16 3DT Find Milnrow Youth Centre on Google Maps	Milnrow Youth Club Youth club for everyone. Come and join in issue-based discussions and team activities. Play pool, use game consoles and get involved in arts and crafts and outdoor activities. Contact Mohammed for more information at 01706 927276.	20p
Wednesday	6pm - 9pm	Smallbridge Library Rochdale OL12 9SA Find Smallbridge Library	Smallbridge Youth Club Youth club for everyone. Come and join in issue based discussions and team activities. Play pool, use game consoles and get involved in arts and crafts and outdoor activities. Contact Mohammed for more information at 01706 927276.	20p
Wednesday	6pm - 9pm	Smallbridge	Street based youth work sessions Join in games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free
Thursday	6pm - 9pm	Littleborough	Street based youth work sessions Join in games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free
Thursday	6.15pm - 8.45pm	Milnrow Youth Centre Pennine Drive Milnrow OL16 3DT Find Milnrow Youth Centre on Google Maps	Milnrow SEND Group	20p
Friday	6pm - 9pm	Smallbridge	Street based youth work sessions Join in games and quizzes. Get access to information such as drug and alcohol awareness, sexual health awareness, bullying and much more. You can also get access to school holiday activities and youth projects. Contact Heather for more information at 01706 924295.	Free