Pride 2016 Finalists - PROFESSIONAL AWARD

Oldham Pride nomination. Pic shows from the left, Eric Osazee, volunteer co-ordinator, Clare Boyle, young carer support worker, Martin Sutton, project manager. All from the Young Carers Project, Oldham.

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PC LEE CULLEN

TACKLING anti-social behaviour in Failsworth and drastically reducing reported incidents is just what PC Lee Cullen's visionary scheme has achieved.

PC Cullen set up Failsworth Youth Zone in January 2015, an initiative which saw police officers liaise with Oldham Council youth workers and staff from Mahdlo to create a safe space for teens. The Friday evening session proved such a hit that levels of anti-social behaviour dropped from 25 call outs a weekend to zero incidents at times.

Now run by Mahdlo, the Youth Zone offers young people from across the area and beyond a range of youth services.



OLDHAM YOUNG CARERS

YOUNG people across Oldham caring for sick or disabled relatives are receiving much needed help and support thanks to the dedicated team behind Oldham Young Carers.

Around 350 young people currently caring for loved ones who are unwell are accessing a range of services from one-to-one support or groups sessions, to day trips and social events.

The team of four consists of project manager Martin Sutton, volunteer co-ordinator Eric Osazee, and support workers Clare Boyle and Katy Peet.



MICK BOND

GREEN-FINGERED gardener Mick Bond really does take pride in his profession by ensuring Stoneleigh Park remains in pristine condition.

The 62-year-old, who has worked as a gardener for 45 years, spends hours maintaining the park and has introduced a series of improvements to keep it in tip-top shape, much to the delight of neighbours.