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1. Primary School Coaching of Cricket 36 hours in curriculum time and 24 fully funded National Programme places for young people at Gorse Hill Primary
2. 14-19 years old Street (Indoor) cricket session at Stretford Village. GHA funding additional festival and competitions during summer 2026.
Bury Defence Academy is a Martial Arts and Boxing Club with classes for Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Striking and Circuit Training. We have 400 weekly service users and regularly organise competitions and events for young people. We also run Holiday Clubs and have two onsite Youth Mentors who work to guide young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour. Through the Violence Reduction Unit we are able to support young people with the costs of participating in the above activities.
Rochdale’s Cultural Education Partnership is a network of organisations creating and sharing opportunities for children and young people to explore their creativity and experience arts and culture.
If you’re looking for something creative to do in Heywood, Middleton, Rochdale or Pennines visit the REACH website where you can use the filters to find out what’s on locally.
Free arts workshops at The Yard Youth Centre, Darnhill, for young people (11-19) years old. No experience needed, just have a go.
Cartwheel Arts, in partnership with RBC Youth Service, are offering 12 art sessions every term at the Thursday open youth session. Run by professional artists this is a safe place to try out something new. Who knows, it might be your next obsession. Interested?
Freedom Personal Safety creates and delivers bespoke training designed to empower individuals and communities to be and feel safe. We specialise in creating tailor-made courses and workshops that fit the precise needs of different community groups, on topics including self defence, healthy relationships, responding to harassment and coping with anxiety. Our holistic approach builds practical skills, emotional confidence, and risk awareness in a safe, informal environment, ensuring every session is relevant, accessible, and empowering.
PAC CIC supports young people across Tameside through detached youth work, creative clubs and progression support. Current opportunities include Beats & Bars music-making and recording for ages 10+ at Oxford Park Pavilion, creative activities at Hurst Cross and Hattersley, and Creative Futures for 16–24-year-olds. Our detached teams work in St Peter’s, St Michael’s and Hattersley/Hyde, building trusted relationships and connecting young people with positive opportunities.
Contact info@pac-cic.co.uk for current session details.
New Bury Boxing CIC is a community focused boxing club providing affordable, inclusive opportunities for children, young people and adults. Based at New Bury Community Centre, we use boxing to improve fitness, confidence, discipline and wellbeing while creating a safe space for our community. Alongside regular boxing sessions, we deliver youth activities, family programmes and community projects, helping people build skills, friendships and positive connections.
Delivered by Smart Body Sports and Wigan Athletic Community Trust
Aimed at young people who may benefit from 1-to-1 support or small-group sessions of up to 6 young people. Delivered by Smart Body Sports and Wigan Athletic Community Trust, sessions provide mentoring and enriching activities to build confidence, resilience, teamwork, improve behaviour and positive relationships in school and out in the community.
These sessions are delivered on a weekly basis on a Tuesday and can take place in school or within the community.
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The I am Greater campaign was developed with young people from Greater Manchester to encourage them to take positive actions to reduce the likelihood of young people experiencing violence.
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