The write stuff for Oldham

Dear Oldham appeal. Oldham Council invites children to write a letter to the town about what they would like to see in the future.

YOUNG people in Oldham are being urged to put pen to paper and write a letter to the town and share what they want the town to be like in the future.

Children can write a "Dear Oldham" letter or submit a drawing or collage showing their ideas including activities they want in the borough, what they want Oldham to look like, or just simply what they want to do in the future.

The best and most creative submissions will be made into a special booklet and showcased at the Your Oldham Festival, which runs from Sunday, September 3 until September 9.

Councillor Barbara Brownridge, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods and Co-operatives, said: "We want the younger generations to help shape the future of Oldham and ensure we include the views of everyone.

"This campaign will hopefully give children a chance to be creative and express what they want from their home town later in life.

"Dear Oldham is part of the wider Your Oldham campaign and festival in September. The festival will give everyone a chance to showcase the brilliant co-operative work that's been going on over the past year."

Children should get writing or creating now before the August 26 deadline.

Completed submissions, with the name, age of the child and contact details should be sent to: Dear Oldham, Room 317, Oldham Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham OL1 1UG.

Or alternatively, take a picture of the submission and email it to: dearoldham@oldham.gov.uk

The Your Oldham Festival aims to celebrate and showcase the fantastic co-operative activities happening across Oldham and there are a number of family friendly events taking place across the borough over the week-long celebration.

From the Castleshaw Centre Outdoor Adventure Day, to our EPIC Talks series and Your Future day, there's something for everyone to enjoy and it's all free.

As part of the campaign we are also encouraging residents to organise their own street party.

For more information visit: www.oldham.gov.uk/youroldham

Don't forget to share your pictures from your parties with #YourOldham