Focus on Lifelong Learning - Oldham Council

Welcome to our centres
You will be welcomed to our centres by staff who will help you to choose your course, give
information on support facilities and work with you to enable you to reach your goals. Courses are
also taught in schools and community centres across the whole of Oldham. Please note that although
we work to provide fully accessible learning, there may be some locations in a school or community
centre where access is limited.
Crèches are available at four of our main centres and many community locations to support daytime
courses (subject to minimum numbers). Crèche charges are shown on page 9. Charges do not apply
to Family Learning courses.
Coldhurst – Refurbished and extended to a high standard, Coldhurst has an IT suite and a large hall
in addition to light and airy classrooms. There is a small private car park.
Failsworth – The Lifelong Learning Service is now based in the newly renovated Failsworth Town
Hall. This building has been upgraded and extended to a high standard with bright modern rooms
and facilities whilst still retaining many of the original features such as stained glass windows and
period ceilings. The Library is also based in this building which gives learners easy access to books
and research facilities. In addition to classrooms and community space, there is also a large function
room which is available for hire.
Oakbank – The majority of our cookery courses are delivered in our professional standard kitchen at
Oakbank. There is a large, well equipped arts and crafts room and an IT suite alongside the roomy
classrooms. There is a small refreshment area and limited car parking available.
Oldham Library & Lifelong Learning Centre – Sharing a reception area with Gallery Oldham and
Oldham Library, this exciting Centre has superb facilities including IT suites, wet and dry craft rooms,
a photography dark room and a well equipped crèche. Disabled parking is available in front of the
Centre – please telephone to arrange access. Public/pay and display parking is available:
• Adjacent to the Centre on the Southgate Street side
• Hobson Street multi-storey car park
• Union Street parking spaces
• Spindles multi-storey car park
• Ten cycle racks are available on Greaves Street adjacent to the building, four on Southgate
Street in front of the Gallery Oldham
Pottery Centre – (Entrance – Firth Street) Pottery and ceramics courses take place in the Pottery
Centre adjacent to the Lyceum Building, Oldham Centre.
Saddleworth – Lee Street. Set in the heart of the community of Uppermill, this centre also deals with
enquiries for Lifelong Learning classes at Saddleworth School. Please contact this Centre before 3pm
for enquiries.
Shaw – A true community centre built on the old Town Hall site and located in the heart of Shaw. An
IT suite and a large hall complement the classrooms.
Turf Lane, Chadderton – This busy centre includes a large hall, light and modern classrooms and an
art room. The majority of the First Aid courses and many Childcare/Teaching Assistants courses are
held here. There is a small refreshment area and a ‘drop-in’ book exchange.
Werneth Park – Set in Werneth Park this historic listed building contains an IT suite, a large hall and
spacious classrooms. There is a snack bar for drinks. A lift gives access to the first floor. The centre is
just off the main route to Manchester.
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