Take a peek inside Maggie's

Maggie's Oldham nearing completion

OLDHAM has been getting its first glimpse of the new Maggie's cancer care centre after construction scaffolding was removed from the site.

The innovatively-designed building is currently under development within the grounds of the Royal Oldham Hospital ahead of its opening in June this year.

It is predicted that the centre, set to be named Maggie's Oldham, the Sir Norman Stoller Centre in honour of Oldham-born Sir Norman and The Stoller Charitable Trust which donated £3million to the charity, will receive 10,000 visits every year.

Those attending the centre will given access to Maggie's evidence based programme of support, including psychological support, benefits advice, nutrition workshops, relaxation and stress management, art therapy, tai chi and yoga.

The Oldham centre features a unique design by acclaimed architects dRMM and gardens by Jinny Blom Landscape Design and aims to provide an "oasis of calm" with the design incorporating nature, light and homely atmosphere.

The building itself will hover over a beautiful garden, supported on slender columns, with "open air rooms" and a warm, welcoming kitchen for all to use.

For more information about Maggie's Oldham and how to get involved with fundraising or as a volunteer, contact Laura Tomlinson, fundraising manager, on 07584 518266 or laura.tomlinson@maggiescentres.org.