For the next three weeks Stalybridge rail station is being transformed into a community hub.
This is as part of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Platforms For All project, and Tameside, Oldham and Glossop Mind are excited to be a part of it!
We will be at the station between the 9th and 15th December with an array of fun activities for you get involved with. Platforms For All is part of Action Stations, a TfGM project that transforms the city-region’s stations into community hubs by connecting them to social enterprises.
The brand new community room at the station will be used for a range of free activities for the benefit of passengers and the local communities. Events across December include art exhibitions and classes, community gym classes, mental health awareness sessions, debt advice workshops, and Christmas stalls.
You can check our event here to see our timetable of exciting events and activities that we’ve got coming up! From reflexology sessions all the way through to craft activities and even badge-making. You will be able to pick up absolutely loads of information about the services we offer and what you can access in your local community.
TfGM believes this innovative partnership-based project will enhance the stations, stimulate the local pride, and create a sense of community ownership.
What can you expect from Platforms for All?
- Multi-use venues and facilities for rail users and the wider community
- We want stations that are not only used, but enjoyed. Working in partnership with local organisations and social enterprises we believe we can provide needed services and opportunities for development.
- Volunteering and pride in the local community
There will be a specific focus on creating opportunities for all. Activities will be free so they will be accessible to the whole community, confronting social deprivation and social exclusion.
Health and wellbeing
A wide range of health and wellbeing services can be run from the sites.
Improved quality of life
Stations can be used as cultural and artistic spaces. They can host art exhibits, concerts, performing arts and mini-festivals.
Activity Timetable
Sunday 10th December - 10am to 2pm.
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Monday 11th December - 9am to 1pm.
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Reflexology Sessions with Maggie Varey (book your 10 minute session here! or contact fundraising [at] togmind.org (subject: Reflexology%20Sessions%20Enquiry%20--%20Platforms%20for%20All) )
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Wednesday 13th December - 2pm to 6pm
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Reiki Sessions with Catherine Florence
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
Friday 15th December - 1pm to 4pm
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Meditation with Patricia Lelorraine
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Positive Affirmation Badge-making
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Activity Worksheet to take away
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Creative Writing & Craft Activities
