Rotary clubs help to add a touch of Christmas magic

Funds raised at this year’s Saddleworth Show will help add a welcome touch of magic to Mahdlo Youth Zone’s Christmas parties. 

The Rotary Club of Oldham Metro and Saddleworth Rotary Club have both donated £750 each to fund five Christmas parties leading up to Christmas. 

Parties will be held in the Senior Zone (13-19 year-olds), Junior Zone (8-12 year-olds), Girls Zone and two Family Zone sessions. 

Jon Stocker, Vice President of the Saddleworth Rotary Club, said: “Saddleworth and Oldham Metro Rotary Clubs worked together with local community groups make the Saddleworth Show and Wellifest Music Event a great success.”

Jack Wild, Vice President of Oldham Metro Rotary, added: “Both clubs are strong supporters of Mahdlo in their effort to help young people in the Oldham area.”

Lucy Lees, CEO of Mahdlo, said: “We are delighted that the two Rotary clubs are supporting us this Christmas.

"Young people have an awful lot going on now; we want to ensure they have the opportunity to have fun, celebrate and have a little Christmas magic during the festive season.” 

As well as continuing to provide young people with opportunities to be the very best they can be, Mahdlo has also pledged to support Oldham residents by:

• Providing a free hot meal every session, in addition to £1 meals 

• Increasing the frequency of their clothes rehoming sessions, taking the lead on school uniform rehoming across the borough 

• Expanding the age range to 0-19 year-olds during Sunday Family Zone sessions, providing a warm, safe space for more families

Mahdlo Youth Zone is a registered charity (number 1134427) in Oldham for 8-19 year-olds (up to 25 for young people with a disability).

Mahdlo’s s town centre hub and outreach programme is open seven days a week, offering a range of activities and opportunities that all young people from across Oldham can access for just 50p per visit as a member.

Every young person in Oldham deserves the best start in life.

Mahdlo Youth Zone opens the door to opportunity, inspiring members to reach their potential, whatever that may be.

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